Source: https://gamesranker.com/games/shattered-pixel-dungeon/ Android iOS Android and iOS mobile review # Shattered Pixel Dungeon A turn-based dungeon crawler where knowing when to retreat matters more than tapping faster. Ranked by [GamesRanker Editorial](/authors/gamesranker-editorial/) Added September 8, 2026 Source-reviewed Role-playing Free on Android · Paid on iOS Offline play Controller supported Mobile release date August 5, 2014 Developed by Evan Debenham Play style Single-player, turn-based exploration with permadeath ![Shattered Pixel Dungeon official artwork](/_astro/shattered-pixel-dungeon-huntress-garden-exploration.D5vJCTWI_ZEq3qx.webp) ![Shattered Pixel Dungeon app icon depicting a green chest with gold trim and a central keyhole](/_astro/shattered-pixel-dungeon-green-gold-chest-app-icon.DQDFUYPp_29erkT.webp) Official artwork Our score **7.8** /10 Shattered Pixel Dungeon is a good choice for patient players who enjoy learning from failed expeditions. Movement, equipment, and limited supplies make even a small room a tactical problem. The cost is repeated early deaths without guaranteed permanent upgrades. Android lets you test that preference free; the iOS purchase suits players who already enjoy demanding roguelikes. The unforgiving opening and limited current phone performance evidence keep our recommendation qualified. [See why it got this score ↓](#score-breakdown) Still images: Evan Debenham / Shattered Pixel; original Pixel Dungeon art by Oleg Dolya. [Developer asset license](https://shattered-pixel.itch.io/shattered-pixel-dungeon): [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). Official promotional screenshots and app icon resized and converted to WebP; these adaptations retain CC BY-SA 4.0. Screenshots show the desktop interface, not GamesRanker mobile testing. On this page + **Source-reviewed assessment by [GamesRanker Editorial](/authors/gamesranker-editorial/):** GamesRanker did not claim a first-hand test for this score. We verified product facts and evaluated attributed mobile testing from the named reviewers below. Store details were last checked using the United States baseline on September 8, 2026; availability and prices may differ in your country. [See how source-reviewed scores work.](/how-we-rank/) The essentials ## What is Shattered Pixel Dungeon? Choose Shattered Pixel Dungeon if you want a demanding dungeon crawler you can think through one move at a time. Doors, unidentified equipment, food, and enemy behavior all affect whether a run survives. The Android edition is free to download; the iOS edition is an upfront purchase. This is Shattered Pixel Dungeon by Evan Debenham, not the original Pixel Dungeon or another mod. Our assessment combines named historical iOS reviews with the developer's stable 3.3.8 documentation and current store checks. GamesRanker has not played these builds. ### Why it stands out * Movement and enemy knowledge can solve problems that stronger equipment alone cannot * Turn-based play leaves time to inspect items and choose a route * A free Android edition provides a low-commitment way to test the difficulty * Class, item, and terrain combinations reward learning the same system over many runs ### What to consider * Repeated early deaths can delay the more interesting combinations * Unidentified gear and strength requirements create costly learning mistakes * Permadeath does not provide a guaranteed permanent-power reward for time spent * Current phone battery life and post-fix stability are not established by our historical review sources Is it for you? ## Should you download it? Best for Players who want a deliberate dungeon expedition and can enjoy discovering why a run failed. Choose it when moving through a physical space, using doors and terrain, is more appealing than building a scoring engine in Balatro. Think twice if You need reliable story progress each session or find repeated opening floors discouraging. Card Crawl 2 offers a more compact card-based dungeon format, although its progression purchases are a separate tradeoff; neither game is a substitute for a forgiving narrative RPG. Score details ## Why Shattered Pixel Dungeon scored 7.8 We score both the game itself and how well this version works on a phone or tablet. ### Fun Positioning and equipment knowledge give ordinary encounters lasting interest. Bird's account of frustrating early loot dependence tempers Nelson's enthusiasm for repeat runs. Later balance changes prevent treating their launch-era difficulty judgments as an exact current walkthrough. **8.6** ### Phone experience Turn-based movement lets you stop to inspect a situation without a reflex penalty, a strength Bird describes. The developer supplies small-screen interface modes, but reading equipment and enemy details is still central: this is less effortless than a swipe-led card game. **8.1** ### Value Android's free entry and the checked $4.99 iOS price are attractive for a player who enjoys exploring class and equipment combinations. They buy little enjoyment for someone who dislikes restarting. A free Android installation is the clearest way to test that fit if you own both platforms. **9.0** ### Performance This is a qualified assessment of documented support and reliability, not measured frame rates. Stable 3.3.8 fixes rare crashes; earlier 3.3 patches corrected launch failures on older iOS processors after a renderer change. The modest installation and maintained compatibility are positives, but we lack current phone, thermal, and battery tests. **7.0** ### Ads & purchases The developer describes Google Play's extra purchases as supporter features and separates them from the free game. iOS sells access upfront. That is a clearer proposition than paying repeatedly to rescue a run, though the different store and itch.io editions deserve checking before purchase. **9.0** [Learn how our scores work →](/how-we-rank/) On mobile ## Features that matter * 01 Six hero classes develop through talents and subclass choices * 02 Randomized floors make positioning and exploration part of each new run * 03 Equipment requirements make a usable item different from an impressive-looking find * 04 Alchemy lets consumables and collected ingredients support a changing plan * 05 Optional challenges give experienced players additional restrictions Quick answers ## Common questions about Shattered Pixel Dungeon on mobile Straight answers about price, content, offline play, controls, and compatibility. Is Shattered Pixel Dungeon free on both phones? _+_ No. Our US check found a free Android installation and a $4.99 upfront iOS app. Google Play also lists optional supporter purchases. The free Android game is not described as a timed trial; local store prices can differ. Can I play without an internet connection?Shattered Pixel Dungeon _+_ Google Play labels the game for offline play. Downloads, updates, and optional store or synchronization features require a connection. We have not performed a current-build airplane-mode test; check your installed game and save before a trip. Is version 4.0 already the normal mobile release?Shattered Pixel Dungeon _+_ Not in our September 8, 2026 reference check. Apple's stable listing was 3.3.8, while the developer's itch.io downloads separately labeled 4.0.0-RC-1 as beta. Check your installed version before following advice for the new Vault quest. Do the original Pixel Dungeon guides apply here?Shattered Pixel Dungeon _+_ Only where the mechanics still match. Shattered is a separate, maintained game with added classes and changed items. Follow instructions that identify the Shattered version, especially for armor, class abilities, and boss behavior. Will buying the iOS game move my Android save?Shattered Pixel Dungeon _+_ We did not establish an official Android-to-iOS save-transfer guarantee. Google Play features and Apple purchases are separate systems. Do not buy another edition solely to continue an existing run without checking the exact transfer route with the developer. Store snapshot ## What players are rating **United States snapshot, September 8, 2026 :** September 8, 2026 US check: free Install action on Google Play, $4.99 on the App Store, stable 3.3.8 in Apple's metadata. Android supporter purchases are optional; this is not a timed free trial. Store age-rating metadata disagrees on iOS, so the visible local listing should guide that decision. At a glance ## Game details Developer Evan Debenham Publisher Shattered Pixel Mobile release August 5, 2014 Available on Android and iOS · Availability varies by device and region Genre Traditional roguelike · Turn-based dungeon crawler Price checked September 8, 2026 Android: Free · iOS: 4.99 USD Play style Single-player, turn-based exploration with permadeath Compatibility ## Device and download Offline Yes Controls Controller supported Download and space Apple's US metadata reports 135.2 MB. Google Play did not expose a fixed device download size in the checked web listing. The developer's separate Android APK size is not a Google Play installation estimate. Device support iPhone and iPad require iOS or iPadOS 12.0 or later. The official 3.3.8 Android build sets Android 5.0 as its minimum; Google Play still determines compatibility for your device. Age rating The visible US App Store page shows 13+; Apple's lookup API still reports 9+. Google Play shows Everyone 10+ for fantasy violence and mild blood. Check the rating presented by your local store. Languages The developer supports community translations in multiple languages. Apple's language metadata lists English only; consult the in-game language selector for available translations and their completeness. Details last checked September 8, 2026 Testing evidence ## Independent mobile tests ### Campbell Bird [Read 148Apps iOS review ↗](https://www.148apps.com/shattered-pixel-dungeon/shattered-pixel-dungeon-review/) iOS Test device**Device not disclosed in the review** OS version not disclosed Test scope Published August 31, 2021. Build and play duration unspecified; predates several classes and later balance changes. Bird describes thoughtful turn-based play, meaningful room variety, and harsh losses when useful equipment arrives too late. His account informs our assessment of the learning cost, not current-build stability or battery life. ### Jared Nelson [Read TouchArcade Game of the Week ↗](https://toucharcade.com/2021/08/20/toucharcade-game-of-the-week-shattered-pixel-dungeon/) iOS Test device**Device not identified in the article** OS version not disclosed Test scope August 20, 2021 iOS launch assessment. Discusses version 1.0-era design; no benchmark, duration, or test build given. Nelson praises the expanded traditional roguelike while emphasizing repeated deaths and learning through failure. We use his judgment for design context, not as evidence that version 3.3.8 runs flawlessly. Testing is credited to the named reviewers. GamesRanker reviewed their findings for this assessment. Fact check ## Sources Publisher, store, and independent pages used to verify this assessment. 1. [**Shattered Pixel Dungeon: US App Store ↗** September 8, 2026: exact edition, $4.99 price, compatibility, version, and visible age rating. Apple's lookup API disagreed on age rating; the discrepancy is disclosed. ](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/shattered-pixel-dungeon/id1563121109) 2. [**Shattered Pixel Dungeon: US Google Play ↗** September 8, 2026: live free Install action, optional purchases, offline category, update date, and rating category. ](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.shatteredpixel.shatteredpixeldungeon&gl=US&hl=en) 3. [**Official game and developer ↗** Developer identity, exact edition, features, and official download destinations. ](https://shatteredpixel.com/shatteredpd/) 4. [**Developer downloads and asset license ↗** Stable and explicitly beta downloads; developer explanation of edition differences; asset license CC BY-SA 4.0. Promotional captures are supplied here, not presented as our phone tests. ](https://shattered-pixel.itch.io/shattered-pixel-dungeon) 5. [**148Apps: Campbell Bird ↗** August 31, 2021 iOS review: turn pacing, room variety, early loot dependence, and frustration. Historical play evidence, not a current device benchmark. ](https://www.148apps.com/shattered-pixel-dungeon/shattered-pixel-dungeon-review/) 6. [**TouchArcade: Jared Nelson ↗** August 20, 2021 iOS launch evaluation: traditional roguelike depth and repeated-death learning loop. ](https://toucharcade.com/2021/08/20/toucharcade-game-of-the-week-shattered-pixel-dungeon/) 7. [**Stable 3.3 change log ↗** Direct developer record of rare-crash fixes, older-iOS startup fixes, and the Metal renderer change. Describes fixes, not independently measured performance. ](https://github.com/00-Evan/shattered-pixel-dungeon/blob/v3.3.8/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/ui/changelist/v3_X_Changes.java) 8. [**Stable Android build requirements ↗** Version 3.3.8 build configuration sets Android minimum SDK 21, corresponding to Android 5.0. ](https://github.com/00-Evan/shattered-pixel-dungeon/blob/v3.3.8/build.gradle) 9. [**Controller support history ↗** Developer documents controller bindings, analog cursor, and Android axis fixes. Does not establish compatibility with every iOS accessory. ](https://github.com/00-Evan/shattered-pixel-dungeon/blob/v3.3.8/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/ui/changelist/v1_X_Changes.java) 10. [**Developer's ten-year retrospective ↗** August 5, 2024 retrospective establishes the August 5, 2014 initial release and the gold-and-green chest icon's history. ](https://shatteredpixel.com/blog/ten-years-of-shattered-pixel-dungeon.html) 11. [**Official app icon source ↗** Exact stable-edition app icon, visually matched against the US App Store icon. Converted to WebP without upscaling under the developer's asset license. ](https://github.com/00-Evan/shattered-pixel-dungeon/blob/v3.3.8/ios/assets/Assets.xcassets/AppIcon.appiconset/Icon-1024.png) 12. [**Creative Commons asset reuse terms ↗** License linked by the developer for game assets. Local resized WebP adaptations retain attribution, a license link, and the same ShareAlike license. ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) 13. [**Official gameplay trailer ↗** Video linked from the developer's game page; publication timestamp verified from YouTube metadata. The local preview uses separately licensed official gameplay imagery. ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VcFWjjhNaD4) Your next step ## Price and download US reference check, September 8, 2026: Android has a free Install listing with optional supporter purchases; iOS costs $4.99 upfront. The developer distinguishes Google Play's supporter features from the separate itch.io editions. Local prices and availability may differ. Find Shattered Pixel Dungeon in your store [ GET IT ON**Google Play** ](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.shatteredpixel.shatteredpixeldungeon)[ Download on the**App Store** ](https://apps.apple.com/app/shattered-pixel-dungeon/id1563121109)[Official game page](https://shatteredpixel.com/shatteredpd/) **Regional store note:** Listed on both reference stores on September 8, 2026 . GamesRanker uses this consistent baseline for comparison; use the store links to see availability, pricing, size, and requirements in your region. Play smarter ## Shattered Pixel Dungeon guides Practical, game-specific help from the GamesRanker editorial team. 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