Comparison

Crime Life Simulator vs Dope Wars

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

Head to head
About

Crime Life Simulator

Immerse yourself in a text-based strategy RPG where you start from the bottom, facing debt and fighting for survival. Build your criminal empire, from petty theft to running an organization, in a dynamic open world. Every decision impacts your rise to power or your ultimate downfall.

Highlights
  • Vast open world exploration
  • Turn-based tactical combat
  • Build a criminal empire
  • Skill development and customization
  • Sandbox mode for unique gameplay
  • High stakes decision-making
Features
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Step into the gritty underworld of crime in this immersive text-based strategy RPG, now available on mobile. Start at rock bottom, buried in debt to ruthless loan sharks, and claw your way up in a relentless fight for survival. From stealing cars to running your own criminal empire, every choice you make could lead to fortune—or your downfall. Are you cunning enough to outsmart the system and rise to power, or will you lose everything? Key Features: • A Vast Open World: Explore and interact with a sprawling, dynamic city filled with endless opportunities—and risks. • Turn-Based Tactical Combat: Outsmart your enemies in intense, strategic encounters. • Build Your Empire: Start small and work your way up to control an entire criminal organization. • Skill Development & Customization: Train and manage your character’s skills, purchase essential equipment, and grow your influence. • Sandbox Mode: Go off the rails and carve your own path—no two games are ever the same. • High Stakes Gameplay: Stay sharp—one wrong move could mean arrest or worse. Can you rise from nothing to become a crime kingpin, or will the streets claim you? The choice is yours. Download Crime Life Simulator now and experience the thrill of a rogue-like open world where every decision matters! [Contact & Feedback] Discord: https://discord.gg/znNXPqxZJ9 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beastoutx Email: 119shenhao@gmail.com

About

Dope Wars

Build a criminal empire in this classic crime simulator. Master street hustles, invest in skills, and navigate dynamic events. Play offline or online with no ads or timers.

Highlights
  • Classic crime simulation gameplay
  • Buy low, sell high market mechanics
  • Career mode with skill progression
  • Skill tree for customization
  • Dynamic events and achievements
  • Offline and online play
  • No ads or energy timers
Features
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Start broke. Hustle smart. Rise to the top… or crash hard. Dope Wars brings the classic crime simulator back with style, swagger, and serious upgrades. Build your empire in the most ruthless city in gaming. Navigate shady docks, grimy alleyways, and dangerous trades. Every choice matters. Every decision could be your last. Buy low, sell high: Master the classic street hustle. Snag the best deals, flip your inventory fast, and watch your bankroll explode. But markets shift fast - and when the heat comes down, you’ll need more than luck to survive. Career Mode: Start as a nobody. Build skills, unlock upgrades, and become a street legend. Climb the ladder by completing challenges, surviving crackdowns, and staying one step ahead of your enemies. Skill Tree: Earn Dope Coins in-game and invest wisely. - Sharpen your Combat Skills for when trades go bad - Boost your Financial Skills and watch your Bank Balance skyrocket - Upgrade your Street Smarts to get tip-offs and early warnings - 12+ unique skills to customize your hustle your way. Achievements & Unlockables: Unlock dozens of achievements, rare profile pictures, and custom titles that show off your street status. Dynamic Events: Prices crash. Enforcers close in. Debts become due. Every run is different - and not every run ends well. Premium Experience: - No ads - No energy timers - No waiting to play - Fully playable offline or online Play Like You Remember. Survive Like You Mean It. Rise from nobody to legend - or flame out fast. This is the Dope Wars you grew up on, rebuilt for now. Download Dope Wars: Mobile now and start your legacy.

Screenshots

Crime Life Simulator4 screens
Dope Wars4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Crime Life Simulator at 96% against Dope Wars's 60%. Crime Life Simulator also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.4) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Crime Life Simulator sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Dope Wars sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Crime Life Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crime Life Simulator has 611 ratings behind it against 112, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 96% of Crime Life Simulator's written reviews are positive against 60% of Dope Wars's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Crime Life Simulator ships an update fortnightly, Dope Wars every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Crime Life Simulator versus Dope Wars: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrime Life SimulatorDope Wars
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (611 ratings) — better4.4 (112 ratings)
Positive reviews95.6% of reviews — better60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings611 — better112
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB98 MB
Age rating12+17+
Developer浩 申Grant McCallum

Customer experience

Crime Life Simulator

All ratings557 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral2.2%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews319 reviews
Positive95.6%
Neutral1.9%
Negative2.5%

Dope Wars

All ratings92 ratings
Positive85.9%
Neutral3.3%
Negative10.9%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative30.0%

Bugs and requests

Crime Life Simulator

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes during certain events
  • Debt system not functioning as intended
  • Inconsistent behavior of NPC characters

Requested features

4 requests
  • More varied and dynamic storylines
  • Improved character customization options
  • Additional gameplay modes and challenges
  • Better balancing and difficulty adjustments

Dope Wars

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Crime Life Simulator

One-time10
  • Pack 2$0.99
  • Small Coin Pack$0.99
  • Mini Coin Pack$0.99
Show 7 more
  • Medium Coin Pack$2.99
  • Pack 3$4.99
  • Big Coin Pack$6.99
  • Pack 4$9.99
  • Pack 5$12.99
  • Pack 6$29.99
  • Pack 1$59.99
13 purchases

Dope Wars

One-time13
  • Premium Profile Picture #5$2.99
  • Premium Profile Picture #4$2.99
  • Premium Profile Picture #1$2.99
Show 10 more
  • 60 Days Game Mode$2.99
  • Dope Coin Pack - 100$2.99
  • Premium Profile Picture #2$2.99
  • Premium Profile Picture #3$2.99
  • Customize Your Name & Gender$2.99
  • Premium Profile Picture #6$2.99
  • Premium Profile Picture #7$2.99
  • Unlimited Days Game Mode$4.99
  • Dope Coin Pack - 1,000$14.99
  • Dope Coin Pack - 5000$29.99

Questions

Is Crime Life Simulator free?
Crime Life Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dope Wars free?
Dope Wars is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Crime Life Simulator or Dope Wars?
Crime Life Simulator is rated higher. Crime Life Simulator averages 4.9 out of 5 from 611 ratings, while Dope Wars averages 4.4 from 112 ratings.
Do Crime Life Simulator or Dope Wars have ads?
Neither Crime Life Simulator nor Dope Wars shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Crime Life Simulator or Dope Wars?
Crime Life Simulator ships an update fortnightly, and Dope Wars every 4 months. Most recently, Crime Life Simulator was updated on October 24, 2026 and Dope Wars on October 25, 2026.

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