Comparison

DNO vs Recontroller

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

Head to head
About

DNO

Features
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Guide Rasa on her journey as she collects lost DNA, and breathes life back into the broken planet. DNO is a continuous side-scrolling platformer that shows remnants of the once great planet Lira. Unlock creatures that once dwelled here, through the use of a unique card collection system, and use power-ups to make your way through each level. The seed awakens, and an entirely new landscape lies before it… ...How will you choose to recreate the world? Game Design: David Clements, Ethan Zink Audio: Will Justice Lead Developer: Bryan Leister Gui & Ux: David Clements, Bryan Leister Lead Artist/Animator: Ethan Zink Technical Artist: Ethan Zink Research Assistant: Jacob Silvera Testers: Dan Christensen, Joe Churik, Jacob Silvera

About

Recontroller

Experience a unique shooting game blending retro pixel art with sci-fi visuals. Anticipate enemy fire from the depth of the screen while engaging in fast-paced combat. Level up frequently to enhance abilities and enjoy satisfying hits.

Highlights
  • 2D and 3D graphics blend
  • Nostalgic pixel art with sci-fi visuals
  • Anticipate bullets from screen depth
  • Frequent level-ups and ability enhancements
  • Simple tap and stick controls
  • Satisfying hit sensation
Features
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Recontroller is a shooting game that integrates 2D and 3D graphics, offering beautiful yet nostalgic visuals with simple gameplay. Players progress through stages by shooting various types of bullets to defeat enemies. Defeating enemies grants experience points, with level-ups enhancing the player's abilities. Each stage features four types of enemies and bosses, each with unique characteristics. --- Features of this game is --- - Pixel graphics combined with a vintage TV filter evoke a sense of nostalgia - Sci-fi inspired visuals - Innovative design in the shooting game genre - Satisfying impact with every hit - Frequent opportunities for level up - Intuitive and simple controls --- Bullets Coming from the Depth --- The trajectory of enemy bullets, originating from the depth of the screen, can be anticipated by the trails of light, providing a new shooting game experience. Players need to be aware of the bullets approaching from the depth while dealing with the enemy fire at the forefront. --- Retro × Sci-Fi Graphics --- The game boasts graphics that balance retro pixel art with a futuristic, sci-fi ambiance, offering a unique and mysterious gaming experience. --- Addictive Hit Sensation and Growth Realization --- Players can enjoy the pleasure of defeating multiple enemies at once. Frequent leveling up allows for continuous play without boredom due to the enhancement of performance. --- Simple control --- "Recontroller" is shooter with simple control. You can shoot by tapping the left side of screen and move the character using the stick in the right side of screen. SNS X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/Tomii172848332 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chiiiikt/

Screenshots

DNO3 screens
Recontroller4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: DNO at none against Recontroller's shown. Recontroller's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 32 months). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DNO ships an update every 32 months, Recontroller every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
DNO versus Recontroller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDNORecontroller
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 32 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size284 MB100 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperBryan LeisterTomoya Uchiike

In-app purchases

None

DNO

No in-app purchases

None

Recontroller

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DNO free?
DNO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Recontroller free?
Recontroller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DNO or Recontroller have ads?
Recontroller shows ads; DNO does not.
Which is updated more often, DNO or Recontroller?
DNO ships an update every 32 months, and Recontroller every 2 days. Most recently, DNO was updated on October 17, 2026 and Recontroller on October 13, 2026.

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