Stackbound vs Deckbuilder
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Stackbound
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Stackbound is the block puzzle that finally gives you a reason to keep playing. Drop blocks on a 10x10 grid, clear rows and columns, and chain combos for huge scores - then turn every game into a roguelike run. Every few line clears you draft one of three relics: refill cleared columns, triple every fifth clear, bank gold, and dozens more that stack into wild combos. Survive deep enough and a boss floor appears, bending the rules with locked cells, shorter racks, or score taxes you have to play around. No two runs feel the same. A daily seeded run gives everyone the same board, so you can chase the top of your local leaderboard. Between runs, persistent meta progress unlocks new relics and grid skins that carry forward - the deck of possibilities grows the more you play. FEATURES - 10x10 block puzzle with satisfying row and column clears - Roguelike runs: draft relics, build synergies, push your score - Boss floors every ten floors that change how you play - Daily seeded challenge with a local leaderboard - Persistent meta unlocks: new relics and grid skins - Endless mode for a relaxed score chase - One-handed portrait play, dark mode, and Dynamic Type support - Play free, or unlock Premium once to remove ads forever and open every skin and bonus relic slot Free to play with optional ads. Go Premium with a single one-time purchase - no subscriptions.
Deckbuilder
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DECKBUILDER is a roguelike deckbuilder: build a deck of startup moves, fight rival companies turn by turn, and steal the best cards straight off their announced roadmaps. STEAL FROM THEIR ROADMAP Every enemy shows its next moves before they land. Play steal cards to take those moves for yourself โ their attack becomes your card. FIGHT THROUGH FOUR ACTS Each run climbs a branching map of fights, elites, shops, events and rest days, with a boss at the end of every act. Lose and the run is over. Win and you IPO. BUILD A DIFFERENT DECK EVERY RUN Draft new cards after every fight, upgrade them at rest sites, buy perks and one-shot boosts in the shop. Three founder classes with different starting decks and different mechanics. COLLECT BETWEEN RUNS Demo Day spins award permanent cards and foil, holo and prismatic finishes for your collection. Duplicates convert into options you spend on the exact card you want. A top-tier finish is guaranteed within 12 spins, and the odds are printed in the app. SEEDED RUNS AND A DAILY Every run has a seed you can share and replay. The daily run puts everyone on the same board with the same modifiers. FAIR BY DESIGN No energy timers, no lives, no forced waits. One optional purchase removes ads permanently.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Deckbuilder at 3 against Stackbound's 1. Deckbuilder also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Stackbound sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Deckbuilder sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Stackbound | Deckbuilder |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | โ | Every 10 days |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 69 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Christian Pedersen | hourafter |
In-app purchases
Stackbound
- Stackbound Lifetime$4.99
Deckbuilder
- Remove Ads$2.99
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