Comparison

Pixel Heroes vs Pileus

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

Head to head
About

Pixel Heroes

Embark on a thrilling RPG/Roguelike adventure in a randomized world filled with unique heroes, procedurally generated loot, and challenging dungeons. Make critical choices, face epic boss fights, and experience permadeath in this replayable quest to save a township from an ancient cult.

Highlights
  • 30 unique hero classes
  • Procedurally generated loot
  • 13 mystic dungeons
  • 3 unlockable campaigns
  • Permadeath
  • Detailed hero graveyard
  • Crazy NPCs with storylines
  • Tons of random events
Features
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„Listen! The end is nigh!! Hear my words and prepare! An ancient cult has set foot in our lands! They call themselves -The Sons of Dawn- and pray to some dark elder god. They have started recruiting people for their cause all over the country. I fear that they want to try to awaken something which should be left sleeping. Something dangerous and sinister! Something that might destroy us all. Spend your last of days wisely...“ Enter the world of PIXEL HEROES and prepare yourself for a thrilling RPG/Roguelike experience like you have never seen before! Explore a randomized world full of hilarious events, deadly dungeons and the weirdest NPCs you will ever meet in a game! Choose three heroes for your party and take them on a journey that will be completely different each time you start a new game. Bath in a pool of procedurally generated loot and defeat the evil forces that threaten the township of Pixton! Features: - 30 unique hero classes to unlock, each with individual skills and attributes. - More procedurally generated axes, spears, maces, swords, shields, bows, crossbows, spells and prayers than a lama has hair on its body. - 13 mystic and beautifully cruel dungeons to explore. With epic bossfights waiting! - 3 campaigns to unlock, each with its own final dungeon and boss. - Permadeath! You know you want it. - A detailed graveyard where you can mourn your dead heroes, compare their statistics and see which of their choices led to their tragic death. - Completely crazy NPCs, each one of them with a significant storyline that you can follow to unlock cool stuff! - Tons of random events that you will encounter on your way, expecting you to make important choices. Will you yell at the cat like a crazy idiot? - Many achievements and unlockables, try to get them all and become the most badass Pixel Heroes player in the world!

About

Pileus

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Immerse Yourself in a Mystical Atmosphere! Join Mr. Gribson, who has long been asleep in the depths of an ancient forest. It’s up to you to help him escape! But beware of the spores—they are highly hallucinogenic, making you believe the local fauna is coming to life. Escape from the Depths of the Forest! Step into the role of a waking mushroom and try to make your way out of the dark woods! Pileus is a hardcore action-platformer where you must jump from one ancient mushroom cap to another while dodging vicious flies and pesky spiders! Features: - Character progression. - Unlockable side effects. - Interactive menu. - Play offline anytime. - Keyboard support. - No ads, no monetization-completely! If you encounter any issues, please send us a detailed description at Foxide_aid@outlook.com.

Screenshots

Pixel Heroes4 screens
Pileus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Pixel Heroes at 12.0 against Pileus's 15.0. 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

Pixel Heroes costs $0.99 and Pileus $0.29 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pixel Heroes ships an update every 6 months, Pileus every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Pixel Heroes versus Pileus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixel HeroesPileus
Price$0.99$0.29 — better
Rating4.4 (27 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews65.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings27 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size246 MB9 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperHeadup GmbHDenis Glebov

In-app purchases

None

Pixel Heroes

No in-app purchases

None

Pileus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pixel Heroes free?
Pixel Heroes costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pileus free?
Pileus costs $0.29, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pixel Heroes or Pileus have ads?
Neither Pixel Heroes nor Pileus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pixel Heroes or Pileus?
Pixel Heroes ships an update every 6 months, and Pileus every 7 months. Most recently, Pixel Heroes was updated on November 1, 2026 and Pileus on October 29, 2026.

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