8bit Doves vs Guts 'n Grunts
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
8bit Doves
Embark on a pixelated VR adventure where you navigate dream-like mazes inspired by flight. Collect doves to unlock your escape from a colorful, retro-styled prison. Experience intuitive controls and challenging obstacles in this unique handheld-inspired game.
- VR Gameboy adventure
- Pixelated dream mazes
- Flight-inspired navigation
- Intuitive two-button gameplay
- Multiple level packs with distinct themes
- Stunning 4-color pixel art
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Trapped in a VR world powered by an ancient handheld device, you are forced to endlessly dream in a pixel world of just 4 colours! Doves have taken roost in your prison and though you don’t know it they are the key to your survival. The Doves subconsciously inspire dreams of flight, so take to the skies through the mazes of your imagination and find the exit. Intuitive two button gameplay is all you need to steer your way through the sky. Fly through each stage and reach the exit. Get doves to follow you for extra bonus bragging rights on Game Center and Social Networking stuff. If walls aren’t enough challenge you may enjoy the variety of traps that get rapidly added including, moving walls, speed boost zones, growing walls and more! By the team that brought you the award winning mobile hit Icebreaker: A Viking Voyage. Features: • Expanded from the hit #Nitromejam game! • 3 level packs each with a different dream theme! (Sweet Dreams, Deep Sleep & Nightmare). • A unique world realised in 4 Colours! (Great for that Game boy nostalgia fix) • Don’t worry parents this game contains no In app purchases! • Stunning Pixel Art from the award winning Nitrome studio! • Simple two button gameplay, perfect for a touch screen! 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. - Cross promotion of Nitrome products.
Guts 'n Grunts
Embark on a retro action platforming adventure as a pig determined to overthrow a tyrannical regime. Battle mutants, robots, and mad scientists using power-ups and upgrades. Enjoy classic 80s and 90s gameplay with modern controller support.
- Retro action platforming gameplay
- Power-up and upgrade system
- Controller support (MFi, Xbox, PS4)
- Diverse enemy types
- Story-driven campaign
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APR 07, 2060. It has been 40 years since the Technate has taken control of the world. In their arrogance and gluttony, they created a breed of intelligent pig. These pigs were trained from birth to self slaughter when they reach mature age. For a time, the Technocrats enjoyed their meat. Then, a special boar was born -- one hellbent on destroying the Technate and putting the pigs at their rightful place atop the tower. His name was Rudy Hammon. Rudy must destroy the Technocratic infrastructure in his mission to dethrone Klaus Küller, the highest of the Technocrats. Along the way, he will face mutants, giant robots, and pork-crazed scientists who can't stop eating. The game plays like classics from the 80s and 90s such as Contra and Turrican. Find power-ups. Earn upgrades. Swim, shoot, and roll for pig freedom! Plays great with MFi, Xbox, and PS4 controllers! Music by Ghostfeeder
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Guts 'n Grunts at 4.3 against 8bit Doves's 3.4. Guts 'n Grunts also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 66%) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 months). 8bit Doves's advantage is ratings volume (563 vs 4) and price ($2.99 vs $5.99). 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
8bit Doves costs $2.99 and Guts 'n Grunts $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Guts 'n Grunts holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 8bit Doves has 563 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of 8bit Doves's written reviews are positive against 100% of Guts 'n Grunts's.
8bit Doves ships an update every 5 months, Guts 'n Grunts every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 8bit Doves | Guts 'n Grunts |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 — better | $5.99 |
| Rating | 3.4 (563 ratings) | 4.3 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 563 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 1.2 GB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Nitrome | Cascadia Games LLC |
Customer experience
8bit Doves
Guts 'n Grunts
Bugs and requests
8bit Doves
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes on certain devices
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Inconsistent control responsiveness
Requested features
4 requests- More levels and content
- Ability to customize the character
- Inclusion of a story or narrative
- Better tutorial or control explanation
Guts 'n Grunts
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
8bit Doves
No in-app purchases
Guts 'n Grunts
No in-app purchases
Questions
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