The Grid Platformer vs 80s Overrun
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Grid Platformer
Embark on a retro-style 2D side-scrolling adventure as a transformed automotronic man. Run, jump, and smash through 12 action-packed levels to escape a strange digital world. Experience fast-paced gameplay with amazing retro graphics.
- 2D side-scrolling adventure
- Retro graphics
- 12 action-packed levels
- Run, jump, and smash mechanics
- Fast-paced gameplay
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The Grid is an amazing action packed 2D side-scrolling adventure game from Ape Apps. It combines retro platformer action with amazing retro graphics for a fast paced gaming experience that is out of this dimension! After a long days work in his lab, an unsuspecting computer scientist falls to sleep at his keyboard. He wakes up to find himself transformed into a glowing automotronic man trapped in a strange world known as The Grid. He must now run, jump, and smash his way through 12 action packed levels as he tries to escape from The Grid. **Special Credit** The music for The Grid came from Kevin MacLeod at incompetech. Search for him online, he's got some awesome tracks!
80s Overrun
Embark on a platformer adventure with a vibrant 80s aesthetic. Conquer over 160 levels, defeat challenging bosses, and customize your character with unique outfits and abilities. Craft powerful items to gain an edge in this nostalgic gaming experience.
- Over 160 meticulously designed levels
- More than 100 challenging achievements
- Five formidable boss fights
- Character outfit customization
- Back items with special abilities
- In-game crafting system for rare artifacts
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Embark on an exhilarating journey through a platformer with a nostalgic 80s twist! over 160 meticulously designed levels that will transport you back to the vibrant era of neon lights and synthwave music and more. Immerse yourself in the thrilling gameplay and relive the excitement of classic platformers while having that modern feel. Unleash your skills and aim for greatness as you conquer over 100 challenging achievements. Show off your mastery of each level and become a true legend of the 80s gaming scene. With over 160 levels in vast mini games and more! Prove Yourself as the Ultimate Boss Fighter in Town Face off against five formidable bosses and prove who is the best in town. Defeat each boss and claim their turf as your own. Can you emerge victorious and claim the title of the best in town? Customize Your Look, Define Your Style Modify your character's outfit to reflect your personal style, and go beyond with an array of back items that provide special abilities to aid you in your quest. Whether you prefer a sleek futuristic appearance or a nod to the iconic 80s fashion, the choice is yours! Craft and Collect Special Items Collect valuable items throughout your journey and utilize an in-game crafting system to forge powerful and rare artifacts. Unleash the true potential of these special items and gain a competitive edge in the levels.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: 80s Overrun at every 5 weeks against The Grid Platformer's every 9 months. 80s Overrun also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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
Both are free to download. The Grid Platformer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and 80s Overrun sells 20 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
80s Overrun holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
The Grid Platformer ships an update every 9 months, 80s Overrun every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Grid Platformer | 80s Overrun |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (5 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 559 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Brandon Stecklein | Thomas Marchionda |
Customer experience
The Grid Platformer
80s Overrun
In-app purchases
The Grid Platformer
- Advertising Removal$1.99
80s Overrun
- Small Tokens Pack$0.99
- 1500 Tokens$0.99
- 1495 Sunset Tickets$2.99
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- Sports Bundle$3.99
- 6100 Tokens$3.99
- Basic Skins Pack$3.99
- Medium Tokens Pack$4.99
- Premium Pass$4.99
- Sunset Boulevard Expansion$4.99
- 2550 Sunset Tickets$4.99
- Retro Bundle$6.99
- Big Tokens Pack$9.99
- Spooky Bundle$9.99
- 5100 Sunset Tickets$9.99
- 15,250 Tokens$9.99
- Animals Skin Pack$9.99
- Deep Sea Pack$12.99
- Back Items Pack$12.99
- Large Tokens Pack$19.99
- 30,750 Tokens$19.99
Questions
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