When comparing Sprouted Pixel Dungeon vs Angband Variants, the Slant community recommends Angband Variants for most people. In the question“What are the best roguelikes on Android?” Angband Variants is ranked 25th while Sprouted Pixel Dungeon is ranked 53rd.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Ad-free
Pro There are significant improvements compared to the original Pixel Dungeon and Shattered Pixel Dugeon games
- Much larger levels creating a different gameplay and strategy experience;
- Mobs drop monster meat to facilitate longer and more in-depth exploration of the larger levels;
- Dew system has been revised to create a currency for upgrade opportunities;
- Dew vial has been reworked as a new pivotal resource for exploring the dungeon;
- Wraiths and grave hunting is now a major part of the game progression;
- Boss fights have been completely reworked to be more intense and challenging requiring completely new tactics;
- Mobs now adjust strength as you go deeper into the dungeon to stay balanced with upgrades;
- New levels are accessible at each stage with Four additional levels available at the end of the game;
- New levels include unique enemies, items, and rewards.
Pro Free and open source
Sprouted Pixel Dungeon is a free open source turn-based roguelike RPG game that builds upon other open source Pixel Dungeon modifications with permission from the developers.
Pro Contains ToME 2.3.5 -- which is a fan favorite
Pro Can be customized
Using the right app you customize the variant through the files.
Pro Based on Tolkien universe
Being based on the Tolkien universe makes for a familiar environment for fans as well as a deep offering of texture that would be hard to match from scratch.
Pro Five variants in one game
There are 5 variants of the original Angband included in this app, Sangband, Steamband, ToME, NPP Angband and Sil. With 5 games in 1 this app offers a robust offering of playtime.
Cons
Con You need a physical keyboard to really enjoy this game
You can't select / customize software keyboards, which makes controlling the game more difficult than using a real keyboard that can.
Con Cannot change the game
It always starts with ToME.
Con Enemies can target from off screen
While enemies can target from off screen the player is unable to target them until they show onscreen, which means the player can get hit from enemies they can not see or retaliate.