Gunbrick vs Pileus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Gunbrick
Engage in a unique action-packed puzzle platformer where you control a vehicle with a gun on one side and a shield on the other. Battle cube-based enemies through diverse locations with casual swipe controls. Features include epic boss fights and unlockable achievements.
- Gun and shield vehicle mechanics
- Action-packed puzzle platforming
- Wasteland mutant and cube enemy battles
- Three unique world locations
- Epic boss fights
- Casual swipe and tap controls
- Unlockable achievements
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In a future where cars are obsolete, the Gunbrick has become a worldwide sensation! The Gunbrick - A gun one side... a shield on the other. Encounter wasteland mutants, crazed nerds, law enforcement and all manner of cube based adversaries. Roll your way through this action packed puzzle platformer. “My neighbour’s dog won’t know what’s hit him when my new Gunbrick arrives. Try pooping on my lawn now Fluffykins” - Bob Corner “Wait until the guys in the office see my new Gunbrick upgrade, rotating water bed anyone... SHWEET!” - Martin Fourside “My pet cat looks adorable in his new Kittybrick, it even comes in sparkly pink!” - Mary Cubebrick *SPECIAL DELIVERY* your new Gunbrick has now been despatched! Features: • A Jam packed world set over three unique locations full of platform puzzling action. • Epic Boss fights, including a thrilling chainsaw death match. • Music by Eirik Suhrke (Creator of Ridiculous Fishing & Super Crate box) • Casual swipe and tap controls, designed specifically for mobile devices. (There are no ugly virtual buttons here) • Unlockable Achievements • Don’t worry parents there are zero In App purchases in this game. Important Message for Parents This game may include: - Direct links to social networking websites that are intended for an audience over the age of 13. - Direct links to the internet that can take players away from the game with the potential to browse any web page. - Advertising of Nitrome products.
Pileus
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Immerse Yourself in a Mystical Atmosphere! Join Mr. Gribson, who has long been asleep in the depths of an ancient forest. It’s up to you to help him escape! But beware of the spores—they are highly hallucinogenic, making you believe the local fauna is coming to life. Escape from the Depths of the Forest! Step into the role of a waking mushroom and try to make your way out of the dark woods! Pileus is a hardcore action-platformer where you must jump from one ancient mushroom cap to another while dodging vicious flies and pesky spiders! Features: - Character progression. - Unlockable side effects. - Interactive menu. - Play offline anytime. - Keyboard support. - No ads, no monetization-completely! If you encounter any issues, please send us a detailed description at Foxide_aid@outlook.com.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Pileus at $0.29 against Gunbrick's $5.99. Pileus also leads on update cadence (every 7 months vs every 29 months). Gunbrick's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On ads, 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
Gunbrick costs $5.99 and Pileus $0.29 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Gunbrick ships an update every 29 months, Pileus every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Gunbrick | Pileus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5.99 | $0.29 — better |
| Rating | 4.3 (16 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 58.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 16 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 29 months | Every 7 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 368 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nitrome | Denis Glebov |
Bugs and requests
Gunbrick
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes on certain levels or devices
- Freezing or loading issues
- Compatibility problems on older devices
Requested features
3 requests- More levels and content updates
- Difficulty options or customization
- Virtual button controls
Pileus
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Gunbrick
No in-app purchases
Pileus
No in-app purchases









