Xenowerk vs Box Head
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Xenowerk
Descend into a dangerous underground lab filled with mutants. Battle through 70 levels, upgrade your weapons and armor, and use special powers to survive. The first part of this top-down action shooter is free to play.
- Top-down action shooter gameplay
- Dual stick touch controls
- Dynamic lighting and shadows
- Wide range of upgradable weapons
- Special powers for enhanced combat
- 70 challenging levels
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Play the first part for free. Get access to the full game with an in-app purchase. Be the last hope against the mutant infestation. Enter the aftermath of a scientific experiment gone horribly wrong. Xenowerk™ comes from Pixelbite, the creators of Space Marshals. It is a top-down action shooter challenging your combat skills in an underground science lab. Descend deeper into the abyss and explore the tarnished levels. Armed with a flashlight as your main guidance, you’ll never know what’s lurking in the dark! MISSION Your objective is to destroy all the nests and eliminate all mutants to prevent them from spreading. Xenowerk™ has 70 levels to explore with increasing difficulty. As progressing through the game you’ll come across a growing number of mutants and expanding areas to cleanse. ARSENAL Heavier firepower and thicker armor is critical to stay alive on your journey. Gather pickups from slain mutants to power up weapons and armor. SPECIAL POWERS Xenowerk™ features a set of special powers to boost your offensive when you’re in need. Activate one or several at a time for a more effective way to wipe out mutants. KEY FEATURES • Top-down action shooter • Dual stick touch controls • Beautifully rendered lighting and shadows • Optimized for iOS 8 and Metal graphics! • MFi controller support (requires extended layout) • Wide range of weapons and gear • Upgradable weapons • Special Powers to enhance your gameplay • Performance based rating system • iCloud save game support • Game Center Achievements & Leaderboards • Social invites to challenge your friends • Optional in-app credit packages to purchase • English, Deutsch, Français, Español, Italiano, 简体中文, 한국어, 日本語, 繁体中文, русский, Português do Brasil ************** Requires: iPhone 5 or newer iPad 3 or newer iPod Touch 5 or newer ************** For support enquiries: support@pixelbite.se Follow us on Twitter: @pixelbite Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pixelbite For more epic games visit: http://www.pixelbite.se/
Box Head
Engage in thrilling 3D action as you battle endless waves of zombies in a post-apocalyptic world. Arm yourself with a vast arsenal of weapons, forge defenses, and adapt to a roguelike challenge where no two playthroughs are the same.
- Endless zombie wave combat
- Vast arsenal of unique weapons
- Armor and gear upgrades
- Roguelike gameplay with replayability
- Diverse zombie types
- Fast-paced action combat
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Fight endless waves of zombies in Box Head. Experience the ultimate post-apocalyptic survival in Box Head a thrilling 3D action roguelike game. Join the battle against relentless zombie hordes. Arm yourself with a vast arsenal of weapons and survive the apocalypse. UNLEASH YOUR ARSENAL: Choose from powerful weapons like flamethrowers, katanas, and laser rifles, each with unique abilities to defeat the undead. FORGE YOUR DEFENSES: Upgrade armor and gear to withstand zombie onslaughts and customize your equipment to match your playstyle. ROGUELIKE CHALLENGE: No two playthroughs are the same. Adapt and conquer the ever-changing zombie-infested chaos. RELENTLESS FOES: Face various zombie types with different strengths and weaknesses. Use strategy and skill to survive. EXPLORE A HAUNTING WORLD:Immerse yourself in a post-apocalyptic world full of hidden dangers and dark secrets. ACTION-PACKED COMBAT: Engage in fast-paced battles with responsive controls as you obliterate waves of undead foes. Are you ready to survive in Box Head? The apocalypse awaits—can you rise above the horde and become the ultimate zombie-slaying hero? SUPPORT If you encounter any issues during the game, you can send us feedback via: Discord: https://discord.gg/J6JtvcnGd8 Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Boxheadthegame Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/boxheadthegame Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Xenowerk at none against Box Head's shown. Xenowerk also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). Box Head's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. Xenowerk sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Box Head sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Box Head holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 682 and 1.5K respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 66% and 66% positive.
Xenowerk ships an update every 3 months, Box Head monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | Xenowerk | Box Head |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (682 ratings) | 4.8 (1.5K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.3% of reviews — better | 66.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 682 | 1.5K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 151 MB | 584 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Pixelbite | PANTHERA COMPANY LIMITED |
Customer experience
Xenowerk
Box Head
User reviews
Xenowerk
From 682 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Excellent graphics
- 🎨 Cartoony yet realistic art style
- 💥 Satisfying shooting mechanics
- 🕹️ Great controller support
Room to improve
- 🔁 Repetitive levels and enemies
- 🎥 Awkward camera angles
- 💰 Paywall after initial levels
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🤔 Lack of variety in missions and objectives
Box Head
From 1.5K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Enjoyable game loop
- 🎨 Great graphics
- 🕹️ Fun combat system
- 🔍 Engaging looting and upgrading
Room to improve
- 🤑 Overly monetized
- ⏱️ Restrictive time limits
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🤖 Intrusive ads and tracking
Bugs and requests
Xenowerk
Reported bugs
4 issues- Crashes on certain levels
- Radar functionality issues
- Controls become unresponsive at times
- Graphical glitches on older devices
Requested features
5 requests- Expand the story and lore
- Add more enemy types and environmental variety
- Implement a level editor or custom map creation
- Introduce co-op and multiplayer modes
- Add more character customization options
Box Head
Reported bugs
4 issues- Game not loading
- Profile data loss after updates
- Upgrade system issues
- Forced ads not completing
Requested features
5 requests- Offline mode
- Co-op multiplayer
- More level variety
- Improved progression system
- Better communication with developers
In-app purchases
Xenowerk
- SMALL SALARY ADVANCE$0.99
- SMALL SALARY ADVANCE$1.99
- FULL GAME$1.99
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- MEDIUM SALARY ADVANCE$2.99
- MEDIUM SALARY ADVANCE$4.99
- LARGE SALARY ADVANCE2 variants$9.99
- HUGE SALARY ADVANCE$19.99
- MONSTER SALARY ADVANCE$49.99
Box Head
- Silver V.I.P Card$2.997 Days
- Golden V.I.P Card$9.991 Month
- Starter Pack$1.99
- Pack Chip 3$2.49
- Pack Chip 4$4.99
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- Assassin Set$9.99
- Pack Chip 5$9.99
- Easter Pack$9.99
- Legendary Weapon Bundle$9.99
- Infinity Bundle$19.99









