# Only One — Survive, Fight, Grow Stronger

> Arena hack and slash combat game with physics-based sword fighting and character upgrades. (iPhone/iPad app by Ernest Szoka.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/only-one/id681646403 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ernest Szoka](https://appshunter.io/developer/538675054)
- Category: Games, Action, Role Playing
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 6,254 App Store ratings · 384 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 63 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-02-07
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/only-one/id681646403/reviews.md

## What is Only One?

Pick up a magic sword and fight atop the Pillar of Sacrifice.
Master timing and positioning to push enemies off the edge.
How long can you survive to become the only one left standing?

TouchArcade - 4.5/5 "Game with depth well beyond what you would expect"
PocketGamer - 9/10 "A brilliantly paced, sharp-edged brawler "

One of the best hack and slash games on mobile, Only One is an epic arena style sword fighting game where you battle and push waves of enemies off the pillar in the sky with your magical sword. You don't fight for glory, you fight to survive! 

Skill Based Melee Combat
- Physics based combat with parry and push mechanics
- Fight swordsmen, archers, slimes, skeletons, bats, berserkers, loot gnomes, wizards and more
- Defeat enemies for their loot or knock them off the pillar for instant kills and extra points
- Collect health to stay alive and shields to block attacks
- Absorb the power of fallen enemies to grow stronger 
- 6 active abilities: push, freeze, dart, whirlwind, bubble and inferno
- 8 passive abilities: last stand, might, magnet, cripple, reflektor, bloodlust, regen and backstab

Game Modes
- Quest: Fight through 100 levels with bosses every 10 stages
- Endless: Survive against endless waves as long as you can
- Trials: Take on intense challenges, earn stars, and unlock new trials 

Unlock the Full Experience
- The “Ultimate Power” in-app purchase unlocks the complete game

Purchase unique character classes like the barbarian, ninja, valkyrie, dwarf and only one with unique abilities and weaknesses 
Retro pixel art graphics and music 
GameCentre leaderboards and achievements
Customizable controls: floating or fixed joystick
Full offline support
Gamepad compatible

## Key features

- Physics-based sword combat
- Parry and shield mechanics
- Character upgrades and abilities
- Multiple character classes
- Over 90 waves and 9 bosses
- Endless Battle mode
- Gamepad support

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5000 Power | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Power | $5.99 | one-time |
| Valkyrie | $3.99 | one-time |
| Assassin | $3.99 | one-time |
| Dwarf | $3.99 | one-time |
| 12000 Power | $9.99 | one-time |
| 22000 Power | $14.99 | one-time |
| 52000 Power | $29.99 | one-time |
| Barbarian | $3.99 | one-time |
| The Only One | $19.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Only One?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Simple yet fun gameplay
- 👍 Addictive and engaging
- 🕹️ Smooth controls
- 💎 Great value for free game
- 🎮 Nostalgic pixel art style

**Cons**

- 🐛 Joystick issues and control bugs
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 🕹️ Slow character movement

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Joystick stops working randomly
- Purchases not restoring after reinstall
- Stuck in certain levels due to bugs

**Most requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- More enemy and level variety
- Ability to unlock characters without paying
- Improved save/restore functionality

## Recent user reviews (10 of 384)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/only-one/id681646403/reviews.md

### 4/5 — nice

*2026-08-05, version 1.2983*

pretty awesome game, just wish most of the items were not locked behind a paywall

### 5/5 — Great game!

*2026-07-22, version 1.2983*

Very fun not much more to say

### 5/5 — Best mobile game ever

*2026-07-14, version 1.2983*

I AM THE ONLY ONE

### 5/5 — Smsism

*2026-07-12, version 1.2983*

Very good

### 4/5 — It pretty good

*2026-07-11, version 1.2983*

The game is pretty good just a bit clunky

### 5/5 — Epic

*2026-07-09, version 1.2983*

I first played Only One more than a decade ago and still, this game is entertaining as ever

### 5/5 — Decade worth of enjoyment

*2026-06-07, version 1.2983*

One of the best most simple wonderfully fantastic video games I keep coming back to year after year

### 5/5 — W

*2026-05-21, version 1.2983*

Great

### 4/5 — Good game 👌

*2026-05-14*

This game is one of the best ones on mobile i’ve ever played it’s addicting and makes you want to keep going even though it is challenging. The only negative things I have to say about it is how expensive everything in the shop is. You have to play for at least an hour to even afford another heart in the shop. Along with that why would you need to buy every other character for $10 a piece?? that’s lowkey crazy.

### 5/5 — W game

*2026-05-06, version 1.2983*

I loved this game for a while, and I'm glad that you fixed the joystick bug because now i can play without any issues

## Frequently asked questions about Only One

### What is Only One?

Only One is an indie hack and slash game where players fight waves of enemies on a pillar in the sky. The objective is to be the last one standing by defeating enemies through combat or by pushing them off the pillar.

### What are the key features of Only One?

Key features include physics-based sword combat with parry and shield mechanics, a wide variety of character abilities and upgrades, multiple character classes, over 90 waves of enemies, and an Endless Battle mode. The game also supports gamepads and features retro pixel art graphics.

### How much does Only One cost?

The game is free to download and play. An in-app purchase called "Ultimate Power" is available to unlock the full game experience, which includes all levels and features.

### What platforms is Only One available on?

Based on the description, Only One is a mobile application. It features Game Center leaderboards, suggesting compatibility with iOS devices. A floating virtual joystick is included, with an option to switch to a fixed joystick in settings.

### What are some common use cases for Only One?

Players can enjoy quick action sessions by fighting through waves of enemies, aiming for high scores on the leaderboards, or testing their skills in the Endless Battle mode. The game is suitable for those looking for a challenging and engaging combat experience on their mobile device.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2983 — 2026-04-28

Fixed and changed goals for Trials
Archer slightly nerfed

### 1.2982 — 2026-04-25

Trials goal scores tweaked (harder)
Whirlwind is blocked by shields
Fixed Ultimate Power power doubler

### 1.2981 — 2026-04-23

3 new mid level trials 
Increased attack button size and reduced ability button size
Sir Steadfast, Mcfist buffed slightly
Fixed minor issues

### 1.2980 — 2026-04-13

Combat Trials - 21 new combat trials to challenge you
Camera Modes- 1x, 1.25x, 1.5x, 0.8x fixed camera
Colourful Skies - more colourful skies
Bug fixes

### 1.2974 — 2026-03-24

Fixed characters being locked out
Changed ad networks
Regen is faster (8 → 6 seconds)
Lootgnome slightly faster
Fixed power label alignment

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All apps by Ernest Szoka: https://appshunter.io/developer/538675054

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