Comparison

8bit Doves vs Montezuma

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

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About

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.

Highlights
  • VR Gameboy adventure
  • Pixelated dream mazes
  • Flight-inspired navigation
  • Intuitive two-button gameplay
  • Multiple level packs with distinct themes
  • Stunning 4-color pixel art
Features
Currently charting
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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.

About

Montezuma

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This is the long-awaited conclusion of the 80's classic "Montezuma's Revenge!" by the original developer. It has been 40 years since the release of the original classic game. Please note: On some platforms, this game will be available as a DLC with Montezuma's Revenge - The 40th Anniversary Edition. Avoid the spiders, skulls, snakes and bats as you guide our hero, Pedro, in exploration of Montezuma's Pyramid to claim its treasure! This is the classic 2D open-exploration platformer where you run, jump, climb and fight your way to the finish! There are 9 levels of pyramids to explore! Every room has been renovated and updated with new treasures, new room elements like trampolines and exploding pots, and finally the confrontation with King Montezuma Himself! Explore the chambers of the mysterious Aztec pyramid! Climb the stairs and ropes, collect keys to open doors! Collect the jewels & swords, and the coveted torch! Beware of the snakes, skulls and spiders! And finally, find the treasure room at the end of the underground labyrinth! It has all the original key features of the original Atari classic plus a number of interesting new improvements. Featuring: Totally new gameplay - It's the first all-new Montezuma game in decades! New features like trampolines, elevators & exploding pots 6 Tutorials to quickly learn the gameplay 6 game save slots CRT effects, Scanlines, Bulge and Blur Fullscreen or Windowed mode Wide/Narrow display options User-configurable input

Screenshots

8bit Doves4 screens
Montezuma4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: 8bit Doves at $2.99 against Montezuma's $9.99. 8bit Doves also leads on chart position (#188 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.6). Montezuma's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

8bit Doves costs $2.99 and Montezuma $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

8bit Doves ships an update every 5 months, Montezuma every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 21, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
8bit Doves versus Montezuma: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter8bit DovesMontezuma
Price$2.99 — better$9.99
Rating3.4 (563 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings563 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#188 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNitromeNormal Distribution LLC

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

Montezuma

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

8bit Doves

No in-app purchases

None

Montezuma

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 8bit Doves free?
8bit Doves costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Montezuma free?
Montezuma costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do 8bit Doves or Montezuma have ads?
Neither 8bit Doves nor Montezuma shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 8bit Doves or Montezuma?
8bit Doves ships an update every 5 months, and Montezuma every 3 weeks. Most recently, 8bit Doves was updated on September 21, 2026 and Montezuma on September 21, 2026.

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