Comparison

Hardboiled vs Runic Rampage

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

Head to head
About

Hardboiled

Embark on a turn-based RPG adventure in a post-apocalyptic world. Explore a desolate town, engage in strategic combat, and make choices that shape your character's destiny and the fate of survivors. Your decisions will determine whether you become a harbinger of justice or chaos.

Highlights
  • Explore desolate post-apocalyptic towns
  • Strategic turn-based combat
  • Atmospheric graphics and sound
  • Scavenge for weapons and loot
  • Dynamic reputation system
  • Robust skill point system
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In a world ravaged by the devastating aftermath of humanity's self-destruction, survival is the ultimate goal. The cataclysmic blast unleashed chaos, leaving only remnants of abandoned towns and cities engulfed in the aftermath of radiation and disease. Among the survivors is Max, determined to piece together the fragments of his shattered life. However, his journey takes an unexpected turn after a few stolen car parts set off a chain of events that tests his resolve. Embark on a gripping adventure as Max navigates treacherous landscapes, encountering desperate factions vying for control. As he searches for a new home, conflicts arise, forcing him to confront the delicate balance between justice and survival. Will he reclaim the stolen parts and forge his own path, helping those in need along the way? Or will he resort to ruthless tactics, leaving a trail of destruction in his wake? The choice is yours as Max embraces his role as a harbinger of justice. Features: • Explore a desolate and perilous town, teeming with mysteries and dangers at every turn. • Engage in strategic turn-based combat, utilizing your wits and tactics to outsmart adversaries. • Immerse yourself in atmospheric graphics and immersive sound design, capturing the bleak essence of a post-apocalyptic world. • Arm yourself with an arsenal of diverse weapons and scavenge for valuable loot to enhance your chances of survival. • Shape Max's destiny through a dynamic reputation system, allowing you to choose between acts of compassion or acts of ruthlessness. • Develop Max's skills and attributes through a robust skill point stat system, customizing his abilities to suit your playstyle. • Enjoy an uninterrupted gaming experience with no intrusive ads or in-app purchases. Dive into this gripping post-apocalyptic tale, where your decisions shape the course of Max's journey towards redemption or chaos. Will you navigate the remnants of humanity with empathy and compassion, or will you succumb to the darkness that lurks within? The future lies in your hands. Good luck and have fun!

About

Runic Rampage

Embark on a brutal hack n' slash adventure as a raging dwarf. Master melee combat, unleash powerful spells, and defeat ruthless foes to collect fragments of a legendary rune stone and uncover the truth about your kingdom's downfall.

Highlights
  • Brutal melee combat
  • Badass bosses
  • Fatal combos and powerful spells
  • Stylized over-the-top violence
  • Dynamic enemy damage
  • Procedurally generated levels
Features
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Play as a raging dwarf and crush your enemies with mighty hammer strikes! Runic Rampage features brutal melee combat, badass bosses and a challenging hunt for the fragments of a legendary rune stone. Sharpen your axe and equip your hammer - Runic Rampage is the brutal action adventure every dwarf has been waiting for. Master fatal combos and unleash powerful spells to defeat hordes of ruthless foes in intense melee combat. Legend says that once a rune stone protected the dwarves, but it disappeared and war destroyed the kingdom. You play Grimbard - last champion of the dwarfs. On your quest to collect the missing rune stone fragments you have to survive the desert, enter dark and mysterious woods, descend to the deepest caves and climb the top of the Frozen Fortress. Uncover the truth about your kingdom's downfall and change the destiny of your nation. Prepare for a fast-paced, yet narrative dungeon brawling experience in a world of thick atmosphere. Game Features: ◆ Stylized over-the-top violence - satisfying splatter effects. ◆ Ruthless bosses - defeat them with your head and hammer. ◆ Dynamic enemy damage - dodge their attacks, make them hurt each other and smash them into the ground. ◆ Original soundtrack and custom-crafted soundscapes - dive deep into the world's atmosphere. ◆ Procedurally generated level layouts with an adaptive music system - explore and master different battlegrounds every time you play.

Screenshots

Hardboiled4 screens
Runic Rampage4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Runic Rampage at every 4 months against Hardboiled's every 30 months. Runic Rampage also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). Hardboiled's advantage is review sentiment (74% vs 47%) and price ($1.99 vs $3.99). On rating, ratings volume, 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

Hardboiled costs $1.99 and Runic Rampage $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for Hardboiled against 4.2 for Runic Rampage. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 46 and 57 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of Hardboiled's written reviews are positive against 47% of Runic Rampage's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hardboiled ships an update every 30 months, Runic Rampage every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Hardboiled versus Runic Rampage: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHardboiledRunic Rampage
Price$1.99 — better$3.99
Rating4.1 (46 ratings)4.2 (57 ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.9% of reviews — better46.7% of reviews
Number of ratings4657 — better
Update frequencyEvery 30 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS12.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size147 MB244 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperGame Dev TeamCrescent Moon Games

Customer experience

Hardboiled

All ratings46 ratings
Positive76.1%
Neutral4.3%
Negative19.6%
Written reviews88 reviews
Positive73.9%
Neutral11.4%
Negative14.8%

Runic Rampage

All ratings57 ratings
Positive82.5%
Neutral7.0%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive46.7%
Neutral13.3%
Negative40.0%

Bugs and requests

Hardboiled

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • Combat locks you in
  • Enemies walk away out of range
  • Cannot save game
  • Loot disappears after death
  • Game crashes during combat
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  • Cannot install with Face ID
  • Raiders and guardians don't fight each other
  • Enemies follow player constantly when attacked
  • Cannot escape combat
  • Guardians don't protect
  • No save zones
  • Inventory system unintuitive
  • Last encounter is a weak boss
  • Spelling mistakes

Requested features

18 requests
  • More content/levels/chapters
  • Sequel with more features
  • Save/load feature
  • More in-depth character customization
  • Perks system
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  • Dialogue with NPCs
  • Larger world/more maps
  • Side quests
  • Co-op/multiplayer options
  • Tutorial
  • Player customization
  • More items and loot
  • Factions
  • Crafting system
  • Ability to run away from fights
  • GameCenter integration
  • Passive skills
  • Unique gear

Runic Rampage

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Hardboiled

No in-app purchases

None

Runic Rampage

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hardboiled free?
Hardboiled costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Runic Rampage free?
Runic Rampage costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Hardboiled or Runic Rampage?
Runic Rampage is rated higher. Hardboiled averages 4.1 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while Runic Rampage averages 4.2 from 57 ratings.
Do Hardboiled or Runic Rampage have ads?
Neither Hardboiled nor Runic Rampage shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hardboiled or Runic Rampage?
Hardboiled ships an update every 30 months, and Runic Rampage every 4 months. Most recently, Hardboiled was updated on October 24, 2026 and Runic Rampage on October 21, 2026.

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