Cosmic Comet vs Nova Rogues
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cosmic Comet
Engage in physics-driven combat by deflecting a comet to defeat waves of alien invaders. Explore a branching star map, collect upgrades, and unlock permanent enhancements to become stronger with each run.
- Physics-based comet combat
- Roguelite progression with permanent upgrades
- Branching star map for path selection
- Multiple enemy types and bosses
- In-run and permanent upgrades
- Retro synthesized sound effects
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Deflect a physics-driven comet into waves of alien invaders that fight back! Cosmic Comet is a roguelite action game where you drag your paddle to launch, aim, and redirect a bouncing comet through chaotic alien battles. Each run takes you through a branching star map where you choose your path - fight regular enemies, tackle timed trials, rest at campfires, or face fearsome minibosses. Collect shards from defeated enemies to unlock permanent upgrades between runs, and pick powerful abilities mid-run to build your perfect loadout. Every run is different. Every death makes you stronger. How far can you push? FEATURES - Physics-based comet combat: angle, spin, and redirect your shots - Roguelite progression: permanent upgrades persist between runs - Branching star map: choose your own path each run - 7 alien enemy types with distinct attack patterns - 3 minibosses and an epic multi-phase final boss - 7 in-run upgrades including Lightning Comet, Explode Comet, and Angel Comet - Shard currency and 4 permanent upgrade tracks - Retro synthesized sound effects - No ads. No in-app purchases. No internet required.
Nova Rogues
Engage in a fast-paced, one-thumb space shooter with roguelike elements. Dodge enemy fire while your weapons auto-attack, and strategically choose upgrades to create powerful, unique builds for each run. Explore a branching galaxy map and battle distinct factions and bosses.
- One-thumb drag to dodge controls
- Auto-firing weapons
- Synergistic upgrade system
- Branching galaxy map progression
- Three distinct enemy factions
- Multiple playable ships
- Quick 10-30 minute runs
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Nova Rogues is a one-thumb roguelite space shooter. Drag to fly. Your guns fire while your thumb is down, and every run you build a new ship from the upgrades you choose. FLY THROUGH A GATE, PICK YOUR UPGRADE Before each fight, gates open on the battlefield. Fly into the one you want and stay until its ring fills. Reroll the choices, or skip the pick. A NEW BUILD EVERY RUN • 85 upgrades in four rarities, from Common to Legendary • Chain crits, pierce, multishot, drones, elements and more • 49 modules to collect and equip before you launch THREE SHIPS The all-round Falcon, the precision Manta and the close-combat Hammer. Each flies differently and has its own abilities. CHOOSE YOUR ROUTE A branching map of fights, elites and shops. Pick your route, your risk and your rewards, then face the Talon, the Brood and the Verge, and their bosses. Bosses warn you before their big attacks, so every hit is fair. FOUR DIFFICULTIES Casual, Standard, Challenging and Nightmare. Start relaxed, then see how far you can push. MORE TO PLAY FOR • 30 challenges with fixed ships and rules • Milestones, badges and leaderboards • Leave mid-run and continue later • Available in 10 languages FREE TO PLAY Nova Rogues is free. The optional No Forced Ads purchase removes forced ads and banners, lets you play offline, and makes revives instant. The two daily bonus-chest ads stay optional for everyone. Think fast. Fly smart. Build broken.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cosmic Comet at none against Nova Rogues's 3. Cosmic Comet also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Nova Rogues sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Cosmic Comet asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Cosmic Comet against 5.0 for Nova Rogues. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively.
| Parameter | Cosmic Comet | Nova Rogues |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 days |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 94 MB | 406 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Robert Erwin | utku sahin |
Customer experience
Cosmic Comet
Nova Rogues
In-app purchases
Cosmic Comet
No in-app purchases
Nova Rogues
- Pilot Starter Kit$2.99
- No Forced Ads$3.99
- Supporter Bundle$5.99









