Comparison

Hardboiled vs Dungeon Dude

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

Dungeon Dude

Embark on a fantasy adventure to uncover a wicked plot. Master a unique flick-swipe combat system in randomly generated dungeons. Grow stronger, cast spells, and explore vast levels with an auto-map.

Highlights
  • Flick-swipe combat
  • Randomly generated dungeons
  • 3D rendered graphics
  • Original story and soundtrack
  • Level unlock checkpoints
  • Ability and spell progression
  • Auto-map with quest locations
Features
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Dungeon Dude is a fantasy adventure where you must discover the wicked plot to destroy the lands . 'Flick' attack your foes and land that perfect hit or miss and get punished! Highly addictive play and gorgeous sound and graphics make this a true gem. - unique blend of strategy and skill in a rogue-like adventure - sweet 3-d rendered graphics - original story and soundtrack - fun 'flick' swipe to attack enemies - random generated dungeons for unique games every game - level unlock checkpoints to save your progress - increase your abilities, grow stronger, and cast powerful spells - huge levels with a nifty auto map showing quest locations - funny and fresh story and characters keep you engaged and entertained throughout

Screenshots

Hardboiled4 screens
Dungeon Dude4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hardboiled at 74% against Dungeon Dude's 0%. Hardboiled also leads on rating (4.1 vs 2.0) and ads (none vs shown). Dungeon Dude's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99). On update cadence, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Dungeon Dude is free to download; Hardboiled costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hardboiled holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hardboiled has 46 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Hardboiled's written reviews are positive against 0% of Dungeon Dude's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hardboiled ships an update every 30 months, Dungeon Dude every 24 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Hardboiled versus Dungeon Dude: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHardboiledDungeon Dude
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (46 ratings) — better2.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews74.4% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings46 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 30 monthsEvery 24 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size147 MB31 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperGame Dev Teamandrew bell

Customer experience

Hardboiled

All ratings46 ratings
Positive76.1%
Neutral4.3%
Negative19.6%
Written reviews82 reviews
Positive74.4%
Neutral9.8%
Negative15.9%

Dungeon Dude

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%

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

Dungeon Dude

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Hardboiled

No in-app purchases

None

Dungeon Dude

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hardboiled free?
Hardboiled costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dungeon Dude free?
Dungeon Dude is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Hardboiled or Dungeon Dude?
Hardboiled is rated higher. Hardboiled averages 4.1 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while Dungeon Dude averages 2.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Hardboiled or Dungeon Dude have ads?
Dungeon Dude shows ads; Hardboiled does not.
Which is updated more often, Hardboiled or Dungeon Dude?
Hardboiled ships an update every 30 months, and Dungeon Dude every 24 months. Most recently, Hardboiled was updated on September 20, 2026 and Dungeon Dude on June 1, 2026.

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