Cold File vs Dungeon Pixel Survivor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cold File
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Cold File is a dark-fantasy idle/action RPG about surviving deeper runs, building permanent power, and turning every expedition into progress. Lead your hero through active dungeon combat, dodge threats, use skills, and push through waves of enemies. Between runs, strengthen your character, upgrade gear, complete daily field orders, and grow the systems that keep your command alive. Explore multiple progression paths: • Fight active dungeon waves in the Journal • Complete daily goals and earn gold • Run side operations beyond the main path • Upgrade your hero’s level, stats, and training • Equip, compare, upgrade, or demolish gear • Build the Bureau for passive income • Claim chests, sigils, and rare rewards Designed for quick sessions and long-term growth, DungeonCrawlerIdle blends retro pixel UI, dark fantasy atmosphere, idle progression, and tactical combat into a compact RPG loop. Descend. Survive. Return stronger.
Dungeon Pixel Survivor
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Dungeon Pixel Survivor is a pixel-art survival game where you outlast endless waves of monsters for as long as you can. Your weapons attack automatically. Your only job — keep moving and stay alive. ▸ Simple one-handed controls — drag-anywhere floating joystick ▸ Level-up upgrades — speed, fire rate, projectiles, magnet range, and more for a different build every run ▸ Varied enemies — Normal, Tank, and Runner types that swarm harder over time ▸ Endless challenge — no ending, just beat your best score ▸ Retro pixel art — charming dungeon visuals ▸ Play offline — no internet required A casual survivor you can enjoy in short bursts or long runs. Dive into the dungeon now!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Cold File at none against Dungeon Pixel Survivor's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly daily. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | Cold File | Dungeon Pixel Survivor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Daily | Daily |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 413 MB | 113 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Poyraz Bariskan | KITAE KIM |
In-app purchases
Cold File
No in-app purchases
Dungeon Pixel Survivor
No in-app purchases
Questions
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