Comparison

Paul Pixel vs Ambidextro

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

Head to head
About

Paul Pixel

Embark on a pixel art point-and-click adventure to defend Earth from a zombie apocalypse. This game features a unique touch interface, retro sound, and a humorous story about an ordinary guy saving the world.

Highlights
  • Pixel art graphics
  • Retro chiptune soundtrack
  • Point-and-click gameplay
  • Touch-optimized interface
  • Zombie apocalypse story
  • Humorous narrative
Features
Currently charting
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An ordinary guy forced to defend the world from an alien invasion of infectious zombies. A point-and-click adventure with beautiful pixel art and bombastic retro sound. "It looks great, it controls wonderfully, and it's got a cheeky sense of humor" - Pocket Gamer: 8/10 "Without a doubt a graveyard smash" - Keen Gamer: 8/10 Featured in App Store section "New Games We Love". Top 100 of App Store games in 15 countries! The Gameplay Gameplay is similar to old games like Maniac Mansion, Zac McKraken, Beneath A Steel Sky and Monkey Island, but the game has a unique interface that is optimized for touch. Unlike most other point-and-click adventures the player actually holds the current item in his hand. The Graphics All handcrafted pixel art. The Music All game music only uses original Commodore C64 SID chip sounds, but polyphonic and with professional effects. The main theme of the Paul Pixel game was composed by the Pixel Lover Orchestra and is called "They Want To Get Us". Other chiptune highlights are "The Awakening" by the underground duo Retro Arcade Boys and "The Giant Meteor" by 8-Bit Factory. The Story An average guy called Paul Pixel discovers that the part of the city where he lives was put in quarantine. Apparently there has been a zombie outbreak. He needs to get out... Of course, a short time later he needs to save the whole earth from this zombie apocalypse. Playtime: 2.5 - 3 hours Supported Languages English, German, French, Russian, Italian, Spanish (Spain), Spanish (Latin America).

About

Ambidextro

Features
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Ambidextro is a multi-player game for a single player. Learn to control two characters at the same time, one with each hand. Achieve ambidexterity and rescue both the prince and the princess at the same time. A witch has kidnapped the prince and the princess. As the royal wizard, you have been severed in half so you can go rescue both at the same time, but first you’ll need to learn to control the two halves of your body simultaneously. With a series of quick single-screen platforming levels, Ambidextro will help you master controlling two characters at once, one with each hand. Learn to split your focus and tackle increasingly challenging levels you would have thought impossible. · A multi-player game for a single player. · Control one character with each hand. · Make your two-halves meet before the time runs out. · 100 levels to conquer. · Retro dark-fantasy atmosphere with a dungeon synth soundtrack. · Compatible with game controllers for a more precise experience.

Screenshots

Paul Pixel4 screens
Ambidextro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: Paul Pixel at #193 against Ambidextro's unranked. Ambidextro's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Paul Pixel costs $2.99 and Ambidextro $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Paul Pixel ships an update every 4 months, Ambidextro every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Paul Pixel versus Ambidextro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPaul PixelAmbidextro
Price$2.99$2.99
Rating4.5 (80 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews79.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings80 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#193 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB184 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperXoron GmbHAlvaro Mahillo Sanchez-Mateos

Bugs and requests

Paul Pixel

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Game crashes when speaking to police officer
  • Game crashes near end/won't reopen
  • Wire replacement puzzle in sewer doesn't work
  • Sound issues on startup (resolved with reboot)
  • Touch controls sometimes unresponsive

Requested features

10 requests
  • Ability to skip or speed up dialogue
  • Click-to-advance dialogue option
  • Language selection/localization options
  • Inventory item descriptions or labels
  • Action cancellation feature
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  • Quick travel/fast movement option
  • Longer game content or sequel
  • Multiple endings
  • Ability to cancel repeated conversations
  • Screen edge navigation improvements

Ambidextro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Paul Pixel

No in-app purchases

None

Ambidextro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Paul Pixel free?
Paul Pixel costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ambidextro free?
Ambidextro costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Paul Pixel or Ambidextro have ads?
Neither Paul Pixel nor Ambidextro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Paul Pixel or Ambidextro?
Paul Pixel ships an update every 4 months, and Ambidextro every 8 months. Most recently, Paul Pixel was updated on November 6, 2026 and Ambidextro on November 5, 2026.

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