Piloteer vs Feed the Deep
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Piloteer
Master a state-of-the-art jetpack in this physics-based game. Complete challenging missions across beautiful environments to change public perception and experience dynamic, unpredictable gameplay with rewarding accomplishments.
- Physics-based jetpack control
- Sixty challenging missions
- Three beautiful environments
- Career and Free Fly modes
- Serene piano score
- Ragdoll physics effects
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In Piloteer, a whimsical and serenely challenging physics-based game about learning to fly, a renowned inventor is determined to overcome the stigma associated with flying a jetpack and convince the world that jetpacks should be revered by all. Blending elements of both physics and trick-based games, players will need to maneuver their state-of-the-art jetpack through the skies while completing a myriad of increasingly difficult missions to change public perceptions. Players will find themselves immersed in a wholly integrated physics simulation, making the beautiful world around them feel dynamic, unpredictable, and alive. Ridiculous failure is imminent in Piloteer, making the accomplishments along the way feel all the more rewarding. Put on your jetpack and take to the skies! FEATURES • Increasingly challenging gameplay with sixty different missions • Three beautiful environments to fly around in • Career and Free Fly modes • Custom-composed, serene piano score • Silly and ridiculous physics-based ragdoll effects • Universal support • GameCenter achievements • Share replays and screenshots via Facebook, Email, or Twitter _______________________________________________________________________________ • TouchArcade (5/5): "It’s hard as nails, immensely satisfying, and just plain fun." • PocketGamer (8/10): "Bonkers, masochistic gameplay." • Gamezebo (4/5): "It’s about as serene as a bag of hammers in a washing machine."
Feed the Deep
Explore procedurally generated undersea caves in this atmospheric roguelike. Collect resources to upgrade your gear, manage limited oxygen, and face hostile wildlife. Every dive offers a unique challenge in a dark, Lovecraftian world.
- Procedurally generated caves
- Resource collection and upgrades
- Atmospheric deep sea adventure
- Lovecraftian vibes
- Exploration at your own pace
- Limited oxygen management
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- A dark roguelike by the designer of Fruit Ninja and Jetpack Joyride. - Procedurally generated caves make every expedition different. - Explore at your own pace. Dive fast and aggressive or explore slowly, dropping markers along the way. - Soundtrack by award-winning composer Cedar Jones (Jetpack Joyride and more). - An atmospheric deep sea adventure with lovecraftian vibes. When they built the floating cities, they had no idea an insidious threat lurked deep below... Feed the Deep is a compulsive lovecraftian roguelike inspired by the likes of Dome Keeper and Spelunky. Dive into an ever-changing system of undersea caves. Collect resources that can be traded for upgrades and items. Explore ever deeper, managing dark spaces, limited oxygen, and hostile wildlife, and complete your mission to Feed the Deep. Feed the Deep was built almost entirely by me, Luke Muscat. Back in the Old Times I was creator of Jetpack Joyride and Fruit Ninja. A couple of years ago I decided I wanted to try the ultimate game dev challenge and make a game completely solo.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Feed the Deep at Free against Piloteer's $2.99. Feed the Deep also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.0) and update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). Piloteer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 14.0). On ads 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
Feed the Deep is free to download; Piloteer costs $2.99 up front. Feed the Deep sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Piloteer asks for nothing beyond the download.
Feed the Deep holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Feed the Deep has 407 ratings behind it against 80, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Piloteer's written reviews are positive against 73% of Feed the Deep's.
Piloteer ships an update every 3 weeks, Feed the Deep daily. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Piloteer | Feed the Deep |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.0 (80 ratings) | 4.7 (407 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 53.7% of reviews | 73.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 80 | 407 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 264 MB | 250 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Fixpoint Productions Ltd. | Luke Muscat |
Customer experience
Piloteer
Feed the Deep
User reviews
Piloteer
From 80 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fun and challenging
- 👍 Charming art style and music
- 🚀 Rewarding when mastered
- 👍 Addictive gameplay
Room to improve
- 🐛 Inconsistent controls
- 🐛 Unpredictable physics
- 🐛 Frustrating difficulty
- 🐛 Buggy landings and collisions
Feed the Deep
From 407 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Great port of PC version
- 🚀 Satisfying gameplay loop
- 💡 Game focused on fun, not microtransactions
Room to improve
- 💰 Expensive for a mobile game
- 🐛 Camera issues when taking damage
- 🐛 Shoot button not always responsive
Bugs and requests
Piloteer
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes and freezes
- Unresponsive controls
- Compatibility issues with newer devices
Requested features
4 requests- More levels and content
- Customization options for character and jetpack
- Reverse control scheme
- Reduce difficulty of birds and obstacles
Feed the Deep
Reported bugs
2 issues- Camera flipping when taking damage
- Shoot button not working consistently
Requested features
2 requests- Support for older devices
- Controller support
In-app purchases
Piloteer
No in-app purchases
Feed the Deep
- Unlock Game$6.99








