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Shadow Bug Rush

Shadow Bug Rush

by Muro Studios Ltd.

98 ratings
297 reviews
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⚔️ Adventure

Archived App (Last seen on 5 Jun 2026)

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Although the app is no longer distributed by Apple, you can still view its description, screenshots, version history, ratings, and metadata for reference.

Details

Released
October 5, 2016
Updated
December 7, 2016

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Developer

Muro Studios Ltd.
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iphone
ipad
🧾$0.99 - $19.99
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About

Embark on an endless adventure slicing monsters with intuitive one-finger controls. Unlock new characters, overcome challenging traps, and climb global leaderboards in this fast-paced platformer.

✓Endless, random, increasingly difficult levels
✓Dozens of obstacles and traps
✓Unlockable characters
✓Leaderboards
✓Achievements
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What users say about Shadow Bug Rush

Reviews of Shadow Bug Rush are mixed: the game is rated 4.3/5 from 98 App Store ratings. What users like most: simple and addictive gameplay mechanics, beautiful graphics and visual design. Top complaints: frequent crashes on launch and during gameplay, excessive and intrusive advertisements. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 🎮Simple and addictive gameplay mechanics
  • 🎨Beautiful graphics and visual design
  • 👍Easy-to-learn tap controls
  • 🎵Great sound and music quality
  • 📱Works offline without internet connection
  • 🆓Playable for free without mandatory purchases
  • 🎯Endless gameplay with increasing difficulty
  • 🌟Multiple playable characters to unlock
  • ⚡Smooth and fluid performance on most devices
  • 🎪Variety of enemies and obstacles

Negative things

  • 🐛Frequent crashes on launch and during gameplay
  • 📺Excessive and intrusive advertisements
  • 💰Aggressive monetization and in-app purchases
  • ⚠️Compatibility issues with older devices (iPhone 4s, iPad 2)
  • 🔄Game crashes after first successful play session
  • 😤Ads interrupt gameplay frequently
  • ❌Abandoned promised content (Factory level never released)
  • 🎮Limited map variety and repetitive gameplay
  • 🔧Poor optimization for certain iOS versions
  • 💳Unclear pricing and unexpected charges
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What's New in Shadow Bug Rush

1.2

December 7, 2016

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. The Sewer level has opened! - New monsters - New environment - New traps - New music You can now challenge other players!

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

$0.99

pack of 16000 spirits

16000 spirits

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Game crashes on launch

Game crashes on launch. Using iPhone 6s with iOS 15
JJooboola477

It won’t load on my iPad after using it on my phone

I was going to play shadow bug rush but when I click the app it will kick me out. Please fix this! Thanks.
SSnortandkoala

Crashes

The game keeps throwing me out the second I’ve pressed on it. For information I have a iPhone 7+(suitable for the game), yet it just keeps crashing.
HBHanosh Behramkamdin

Not working

It won’t let me in but I have played this on a different iPad
GGrater83836

Вылетает

Вылетает.
TTamila_
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

10 issues

Game crashes on launch for multiple iOS versions

Bug

App closes immediately after pressing start button

Bug

Crashes after first successful gameplay session

Bug

Loading screen crashes before reaching main menu

Bug

Incompatible with iPhone 4s and iPad 2 despite claims

Bug

Lag and performance issues on certain devices

Bug

Game won't load on iPad after playing on iPhone

Bug

Cross-device synchronization problems

Bug

Audio quality issues with headphones

Bug

Propeller obstacle causes gameplay problems

Bug
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Requested Features

10 requests

New maps and levels to increase variety

Feature

Story mode or campaign progression

Feature

Character-specific abilities and unique skills

Feature

Daily login bonuses and rewards

Feature

Ability to choose character summoning instead of randomized

Feature

Difficulty settings and customizable challenges

Feature

iCloud save support for data persistence

Feature

Currency doubler IAP option

Feature

Leaderboard improvements

Feature

More character customization options

Feature

FAQ

What is Shadow Bug Rush?

Shadow Bug Rush is an endless platformer game where players slice monsters using simple one-finger controls. The game features procedurally generated levels that increase in difficulty, offering a constant challenge.

What are the main features of Shadow Bug Rush?

Key features include endless, random, and increasingly difficult levels, numerous traps and obstacles designed to challenge players, unlockable characters, leaderboards to compete on, and achievements to earn.

How much does Shadow Bug Rush cost?

The game is free to download and play. It does contain third-party advertising and cross-promotion for other games, which can be removed with a one-time in-app purchase.

What kind of gameplay can I expect?

You can expect fast-paced action with intuitive one-finger controls. The gameplay focuses on slicing monsters, avoiding traps, and progressing through increasingly challenging, randomly generated levels.