Comparison

Shadow Blade vs HAAK

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

Head to head
About

Shadow Blade

Embark on an epic action-platformer adventure as a ninja warrior in a world where ancient traditions meet modern conflict. Master fast-paced combat and platforming skills to overcome traps, defeat enemies, and restore balance to a world on the brink of chaos. Experience a compelling story through full-motion comics and challenging levels.

Highlights
  • Epic ninja platforming
  • Vicious ninja combat
  • Over 40 levels
  • 4 boss fights
  • Full motion comics storyline
  • Story campaign and challenge modes
Features
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Shadow Blade is an action-platformer set in a visually striking world where the ancient teachings of ninjas and samurai clash upon a modern landscape. Sprint through stages littered with traps, slaying enemies along your path without hesitation as Kuro, the blade of shadow! Story Darkness and chaos are once again creeping into the world of man. The covenant made in a time almost forgotten has failed, the three clans now in a violent struggle for dominance. The medallion is almost made whole again and it falls upon Kuro's shoulders to restore balance. All his training has led up to this one moment, where the fate of the world will rest in his blood-stained hands. Key Features Epic NINJA Platforming: Test your skills in fast-paced platforming, mastering the skills of the ninja to breeze through challenging levels. Vicious NINJA Combat: Kill your enemies with extreme prejudice through the mastery of the katana, shurikens and kusarigama! • More than 40 levels • 4 boss fights • Full motion comics story line • Story campaign and challenge modes • Game Center leaderboards and achievements • Share game saves on all devices with iCloud saves Follow us for the latest info and game news! • http://crescentmoongames.com/other-games/ • http://facebook.com/crescentmoongames • http://twitter.com/cm_games

About

HAAK

Embark on a parkour-filled adventure in a vibrant pixel-art post-apocalyptic world. Utilize a versatile hookshot to swing, slash, and solve puzzles. With adjustable difficulty, multiple endings, and extensive gameplay, this experience caters to both casual explorers and hardcore players.

Highlights
  • Parkour and hookshot mechanics
  • Pixel-art Metroidvania world
  • Hidden rooms and puzzles
  • Challenging boss battles
  • Unique difficulty system
  • Multiple endings
  • Global leaderboards
Features
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HAAK: Where Dead Cells Meets Spider-Man in a Post-Apocalyptic Playground Ready to become the ultimate wasteland parkour master? HAAK throws you into a vibrant pixel-art world that's one part Mad Max, two parts Metroidvania madness. Your secret weapon? A badass hookshot that'd make even Spider-Man jealous. Swing, slash, and dash your way through a sprawling map filled with hidden rooms, brain-teasing puzzles, and bosses that'll make you question your life choices (in a good way). But don't sweat it, newbies – our unique difficulty system means everyone can feel like a hook-slinging hero. Whether you're a casual explorer or a hardcore speedrunner, HAAK's got your back. With 10+ side quests and 40+ hours of gameplay, you'll have plenty of time to perfect your hook-fu. And hey, your choices actually matter here – multiple endings mean you're not just along for the ride. Think you've got what it takes to conquer the wasteland? Prove it on our global leaderboards and show the world your hook-shot prowess! So grab your hook, channel your inner post-apocalyptic acrobat, and dive into HAAK. Trust us, it's way more fun than surviving an actual apocalypse. Ready to get hooked? Download HAAK now and start your adventure!

Screenshots

Shadow Blade4 screens
HAAK4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: HAAK at 4.5 against Shadow Blade's 3.7. HAAK also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 54%) and price ($1.99 vs $4.99). Shadow Blade's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.0). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Shadow Blade costs $4.99 and HAAK $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HAAK holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 56 and 101 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Shadow Blade's written reviews are positive against 76% of HAAK's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shadow Blade ships an update every 11 days, HAAK every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Shadow Blade versus HAAK: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShadow BladeHAAK
Price$4.99$1.99 — better
Rating3.7 (56 ratings)4.5 (101 ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.6% of reviews76.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings56101 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank—#129 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS6.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.3 GB481 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperCrescent Moon Games LLCZhiXiong Huang

Customer experience

Shadow Blade

All ratings56 ratings
Positive58.9%
Neutral12.5%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews125 reviews
Positive53.6%
Neutral12.8%
Negative33.6%

HAAK

All ratings101 ratings
Positive87.1%
Neutral4.0%
Negative8.9%
Written reviews96 reviews
Positive76.0%
Neutral5.2%
Negative18.8%

In-app purchases

None

Shadow Blade

No in-app purchases

None

HAAK

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shadow Blade free?
Shadow Blade costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is HAAK free?
HAAK costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Shadow Blade or HAAK?
HAAK is rated higher. Shadow Blade averages 3.7 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while HAAK averages 4.5 from 101 ratings.
Do Shadow Blade or HAAK have ads?
Neither Shadow Blade nor HAAK shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shadow Blade or HAAK?
Shadow Blade ships an update every 11 days, and HAAK every 2 months. Most recently, Shadow Blade was updated on October 24, 2026 and HAAK on October 25, 2026.

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