Sometimes You Die vs SPACEPLAN
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Unique death mechanic
- Disturbing and surprising puzzles
- Explores reality and illusion
- Over 80 levels
- Hidden content
- Interactive art
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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.
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.
- 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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
Sometimes You Die ships an update every 8 months, SPACEPLAN every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Sometimes You Die | SPACEPLAN |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 4.3 (155 ratings) — better | 4.2 (907 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 81.6% of reviews — better | 69.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 155 | 907 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #157 | #118 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 11.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 427 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Philipp Stollenmayer | Devolver Digital, Inc. |
Customer experience
Sometimes You Die
SPACEPLAN
User reviews
Sometimes You Die
From 155 App Store ratingsWhat 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 ratingsWhat 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
Sometimes You Die
No in-app purchases
SPACEPLAN
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Sometimes You Die free?
Is SPACEPLAN free?
Which has better reviews, Sometimes You Die or SPACEPLAN?
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