Comparison

Sometimes You Die vs Roper

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
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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

Roper

Control your character with a single button to jump, swing, and navigate through 100 challenging levels. Collect coins and master the mechanics in this minimalist platformer. Enjoy a smooth gaming experience with a tiny install size and offline play.

Highlights
  • Single-button controls
  • 100 challenging levels
  • Coin collection
  • Jump and swing mechanics
  • Tiny install size
  • Offline play
  • Fast performance
Features
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One button is all you need to jump, swing, and more to collect all the coins across 100 levels. - Tiny install size - Fully playable offline - Fast performance

Screenshots

Sometimes You Die3 screens
Roper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Roper at Free against Sometimes You Die's $1.99. Roper also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (95% vs 82%). Sometimes You Die's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 11.0). On ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Roper is free to download; Sometimes You Die costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Roper holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 155 and 53 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Sometimes You Die's written reviews are positive against 95% of Roper's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Sometimes You Die versus Roper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSometimes You DieRoper
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.3 (155 ratings)4.8 (53 ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.6% of reviews94.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings155 — better53
Update frequencyEvery 8 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB15 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperPhilipp StollenmayerFancade

Customer experience

Sometimes You Die

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

Roper

All ratings50 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral2.0%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews74 reviews
Positive94.6%
Neutral1.4%
Negative4.1%

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

Roper

From 53 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 🚀 Simple but engaging
  • 🎨 Great graphics
  • 💰 No ads or in-app purchases

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Needs more levels/content
  • 🎮 Rope mechanic can be frustrating

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

Roper

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Difficulty with long jumps
  • Occasional performance issues

Requested features

3 requests
  • More levels and chapters
  • Additional mechanics and challenges
  • Customization options for characters

In-app purchases

None

Sometimes You Die

No in-app purchases

None

Roper

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sometimes You Die free?
Sometimes You Die costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Roper free?
Roper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sometimes You Die or Roper?
Roper is rated higher. Sometimes You Die averages 4.3 out of 5 from 155 ratings, while Roper averages 4.8 from 53 ratings.
Do Sometimes You Die or Roper have ads?
Roper shows ads; Sometimes You Die does not.

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