Comparison

Sometimes You Die vs SPACEPLAN

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

Head to head
About

Sometimes You Die

This game challenges your perception of death and invincibility. It features disturbing puzzles that require thoughtful solutions and explores the meaning of dying in a digital realm. With over 80 levels and hidden content, it offers a unique and thought-provoking experience.

Highlights
  • Unique death mechanic
  • Disturbing and surprising puzzles
  • Explores reality and illusion
  • Over 80 levels
  • Hidden content
  • Interactive art
Features
Currently charting
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In a game, you die. And imply that it has no effect on you. You feel invincible in the realm behind the screen. This one is different. In this game, you have to die. ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ G A M E ∙ ∙ ∙ What is your motivation? What do you expect from this game? Do you want to beat it? How do you know it can be beaten? This game plays with expectation, illusion, and reality. ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ P U Z Z L E S ∙ ∙ ∙ Think before you act. Who knows what it means to die behind the screen? Is it only a number that goes up? Pixels that change their intensity? Solve disturbing, surprising, and malicious puzzles. ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ D E A T H ∙ ∙ ∙ Is it possible to go through the game without dying even once? Will you aim for it? ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ D I F F I C U L T Y ∙ ∙ ∙ Some think the game is easy. I think, those haven't discovered the hidden levels yet. ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ slidetoplay.com > "interactive art" appspy.com > "manipulates expectations" 148apps.com > "borderline brilliant" ilounge.com > "messes with the players' heads" toucharcade.com > "incredibly unique" tabtimes.com > "extremely clever" cultofmac.com > "must play" pocketgamer.co.uk > "deliciously unputdownable" tuaw.com > "play it, and love it" 80+ levels. Hidden content. Wow factor. Epilepsy warning: One level includes fast flashing lights.

About

SPACEPLAN

Engage in an experimental clicker game where you launch potato-based devices from a satellite. Uncover galactic mysteries through a silly, life-affirming narrative and a banging soundtrack. It's a unique sci-fi adventure for those looking to pass the time.

Highlights
  • Unlock and launch 15 starchy items
  • Engaging narrative story
  • Explore 5 planets across 2 realities
  • Original soundtrack
  • Experimental interaction
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SPACEPLAN is an experimental piece of interaction based partly on a total misunderstanding of Stephen Hawking’s A Brief History of Time. Use manual clicks and the passage of time to create and launch potato-based devices and probes from your nondescript satellite orbiting a mysterious planet. Unlock the mysteries of the galaxy or just kill some time in what the astrophysics community is calling the ‘best narrative sci-fi clicker game of all times’. FEATURES * Fifteen starchy items to unlock, create, and blast into the vacuum of space. * Life affirming, silly story that will both captivate and help you kill time. * Reveal the secrets of five different planets across two different realities. * Banging soundtrack, as is customary in a narrative sci-fi clicker game.

Screenshots

Sometimes You Die3 screens
SPACEPLAN4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SPACEPLAN at every 6 days against Sometimes You Die's every 8 months. SPACEPLAN also leads on ratings volume (907 vs 155). Sometimes You Die's advantage is review sentiment (82% vs 69%) and price ($1.99 vs $2.99). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Sometimes You Die costs $1.99 and SPACEPLAN $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Sometimes You Die against 4.2 for SPACEPLAN. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SPACEPLAN has 907 ratings behind it against 155, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Sometimes You Die's written reviews are positive against 69% of SPACEPLAN's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sometimes You Die ships an update every 8 months, SPACEPLAN every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Sometimes You Die versus SPACEPLAN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSometimes You DieSPACEPLAN
Price$1.99 — better$2.99
Rating4.3 (155 ratings) — better4.2 (907 ratings)
Positive reviews81.6% of reviews — better69.3% of reviews
Number of ratings155907 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#157#118 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB427 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperPhilipp StollenmayerDevolver Digital, Inc.

Customer experience

Sometimes You Die

All ratings155 ratings
Positive77.4%
Neutral9.0%
Negative13.5%
Written reviews494 reviews
Positive81.6%
Neutral4.9%
Negative13.6%

SPACEPLAN

All ratings901 ratings
Positive76.9%
Neutral7.9%
Negative15.2%
Written reviews420 reviews
Positive69.3%
Neutral11.9%
Negative18.8%

User reviews

Sometimes You Die

From 155 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Unique and innovative gameplay
  • 🎨 Stylish and atmospheric presentation
  • 🤔 Thought-provoking narrative
  • 🎮 Addictive and challenging levels
  • 💯 Excellent value for money

Room to improve

  • 🕹️ Frustrating controls at times
  • 🕰️ Short overall playtime
  • 🤯 Extremely difficult 'orange' levels
  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes

SPACEPLAN

From 907 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Stellar game after years
  • 🎨 Unique and fun storyline
  • 🎵 Awesome soundtrack
  • 👍 Relaxing and atmospheric
  • 👍 Engaging and captivating

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and black screen issues
  • 🕰️ Game too short for the price
  • 🔁 Lack of replayability or endless mode

Bugs and requests

Sometimes You Die

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Pause button not functioning properly
  • Game freezing on certain devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Leaderboard for fastest completions
  • More content and levels
  • Ability to reset/restart the game

SPACEPLAN

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Game crashes or gets stuck on black screen
  • Compatibility issues with newer devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add more content and story
  • Implement a prestige or progression system
  • Allow continuing progress after completing the game

In-app purchases

None

Sometimes You Die

No in-app purchases

None

SPACEPLAN

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sometimes You Die free?
Sometimes You Die costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SPACEPLAN free?
SPACEPLAN costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sometimes You Die or SPACEPLAN?
Sometimes You Die is rated higher. Sometimes You Die averages 4.3 out of 5 from 155 ratings, while SPACEPLAN averages 4.2 from 907 ratings.
Do Sometimes You Die or SPACEPLAN have ads?
Neither Sometimes You Die nor SPACEPLAN shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sometimes You Die or SPACEPLAN?
Sometimes You Die ships an update every 8 months, and SPACEPLAN every 6 days. Most recently, Sometimes You Die was updated on October 24, 2026 and SPACEPLAN on October 24, 2026.
Which is more popular, Sometimes You Die or SPACEPLAN?
Sometimes You Die currently peaks at #157 in the App Store charts, and SPACEPLAN at #118. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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