Comparison

Pixel Dungeon + vs Ember Knight

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Pixel Dungeon +

Embark on a challenging roguelike adventure with pixel-art graphics. Explore randomly generated dungeons, battle monsters, and collect items to find a legendary artifact. Prepare for frequent deaths in this difficult, luck-based quest.

Highlights
  • Pixel-art graphics
  • 26 randomly generated levels
  • 4 playable characters
  • Achievements
  • Rankings
Features
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Pixel Dungeon + is a traditional roguelike game with pixel-art graphics and a simple interface. Explore the depths, collect useful items, and fight fierce monsters to find the Amulet of Yendor - the ultimate artifact of this game world. This game can be very difficult and is considered to be heavily luck-based, so be warned: you will die often. :) Features: - Pixel-art graphics - 26 randomly generated levels - 4 different characters - Achievements - Rankings

About

Ember Knight

Features
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The sun vanished millennia ago. The world is plunged into eternal darkness, and only candlelight still pushes back the shadows. You are the last knight brave enough to descend into the depths to find the lost sun. EMBER KNIGHT is a pixel-art action roguelite, fully playable offline. Descend floor by floor through procedurally generated dungeons, face creatures of shadow by the light of your candle, and grow stronger with every run. SNAPPY COMBAT Fast, satisfying fights with a combo system and punchy hit effects. DYNAMIC LIGHTING Your candle pierces the darkness. Every dungeon is a survival challenge where light is as precious as your sword. PROCEDURAL DUNGEONS Seven level types, traps, chests, ghost NPCs and unique bosses - no two runs are alike. PERMANENT PROGRESSION Unlock talents, upgrade your gear, pick buffs each run. Die, restart, grow stronger. THE SOUL PHASE A unique resurrection mini-game when you fall in battle. CUSTOMIZATION Skins, sword trails and auras to unlock for a knight that is truly yours. Descend. Survive. Reclaim the sun.

Screenshots

Pixel Dungeon +4 screens
Ember Knight3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pixel Dungeon + at none against Ember Knight's 4. Pixel Dungeon + also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Ember Knight's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Ember Knight sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Pixel Dungeon + asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pixel Dungeon + ships an update every 2 weeks, Ember Knight every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences ยท 4 level
Pixel Dungeon + versus Ember Knight: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixel Dungeon +Ember Knight
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks โ€” betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
MonetizationAd-supportedโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size101 MB15 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperJan NeumannBruno BOIRIE

In-app purchases

None

Pixel Dungeon +

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Ember Knight

One-time4
  • 50 Sun Shards$0.99
  • 300 Sun Shards$3.99
  • 700 Sun Shards$8.99
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  • 2000 Sun Shards$22.99

Questions

Is Pixel Dungeon + free?
Pixel Dungeon + is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ember Knight free?
Ember Knight is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pixel Dungeon + or Ember Knight have ads?
Pixel Dungeon + shows ads; Ember Knight does not.
Which is updated more often, Pixel Dungeon + or Ember Knight?
Pixel Dungeon + ships an update every 2 weeks, and Ember Knight every 2 months. Most recently, Pixel Dungeon + was updated on October 13, 2026 and Ember Knight on October 15, 2026.

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