Comparison

Shadow Blade vs Blasphemous

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

Blasphemous

Embark on a brutal action-platformer adventure in a dark, gothic world. Wield a blade forged from guilt, master hack and slash combat, and explore a cursed land filled with monstrous enemies and challenging bosses. This version includes all released DLCs for the complete experience.

Highlights
  • Explore a non-linear world
  • Brutal action combat
  • Savage executions and gore
  • Customizable character builds
  • Intense boss battles
  • Unlock mysteries and lore
  • All DLCs included
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Fight. Endure. Break eternal damnation. Blasphemous is an award-winning 2D indie action platformer with soulslike elements, offering brutal hack and slash combat and deep exploration across a dark, gothic world steeped in penance and suffering. Set in the cursed land of Cvstodia, ravaged by a twisted curse known only as The Miracle, you play as The Penitent One, the last survivor of the Brotherhood of the Silent Sorrow, bound to a cycle of death and rebirth. Face monstrous enemies, navigate deadly traps, and uncover hidden secrets in pixel perfect handcrafted levels. As you fight for redemption, you'll explore desolate cathedrals, forsaken wastelands, and blood-soaked dungeons, encountering grotesque monsters, merciless bosses and tormented souls along the way. Penance Never Ends. MAIN FEATURES - Explore a Non-Linear World: Venture through diverse platformer environments filled with fearsome enemies and deadly traps. Seek redemption across the dark gothic landscapes of Cvstodia. - Brutal Action Combat: Wield Mea Culpa, a blade forged from guilt itself. Unleash devastating combos and skills, and hack and slash your way through hordes of twisted monsters. - Executions & gore: Deliver savage executions with pixel perfect animations that celebrate brutal combat and grotesque detail. - Customise Your Build: Equip powerful Relics, Rosary Beads, Prayers, and Sword Hearts to shape your playstyle. Experiment with builds and unlock new progression paths to survive the impossible. - Intense boss Battles: Face off against colossal bosses and deadly mini-bosses. Learn their patterns, endure their fury, and crush them. - Unlock the Mysteries of Cvstodia: Meet a cast of tortured NPCs. Some will help, others will test your resolve. Unravel their stories and shape your fate in blood, guilt and damnation. ALL DLCs INCLUDED This mobile version includes all free DLCs ever released for Blasphemous, expanding the core game with new content, features, and challenges: - The Stir of Dawn – Unlock New Game+, encounter new bosses and enemies, and dive deeper into the lore. - Strife & Ruin – Brave the brutal Boss Rush mode and embark on a crossover quest with Miriam from Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night. - Wounds of Eventide – Witness the conclusion of The Penitent One’s first journey and unlock an ending that connects directly to Blasphemous 2. THE FULL BLASPHEMOUS EXPERIENCE – NOW ON MOBILE - Includes every feature and content update from the original PC and console versions. Switch between precise touch controls or full controller support (gamepad compatible) for a seamless experience. - No ads, no microtransactions. MATURE CONTENT DESCRIPTION This Game may contain content not appropriate for all ages, or may not be appropriate for viewing at work: Some Nudity or Sexual Content, Frequent Violence or Gore, General Mature Content.

Screenshots

Shadow Blade4 screens
Blasphemous4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Blasphemous at 4.4 against Shadow Blade's 3.7. Blasphemous also leads on review sentiment (72% vs 54%) and chart position (#35 vs unranked). Shadow Blade's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs monthly) and price ($4.99 vs $7.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 Blasphemous $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Blasphemous holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 56 and 250 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Shadow Blade's written reviews are positive against 72% of Blasphemous's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shadow Blade ships an update every 11 days, Blasphemous monthly. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Shadow Blade versus Blasphemous: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShadow BladeBlasphemous
Price$4.99 — better$7.99
Rating3.7 (56 ratings)4.4 (250 ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.6% of reviews71.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings56250 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank—#35 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS6.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.3 GB921 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperCrescent Moon Games LLCThe Game Kitchen Games

Customer experience

Shadow Blade

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

Blasphemous

All ratings243 ratings
Positive85.6%
Neutral4.9%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews498 reviews
Positive71.9%
Neutral9.6%
Negative18.5%

Bugs and requests

Shadow Blade

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Blasphemous

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Glitches with certain enemies and abilities
  • Game freezing when accessing controller settings
  • Blurry/unreadable text in certain languages

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to resize and reposition on-screen buttons
  • Support for offline play
  • Full iPad optimization and native UI
  • Haptic feedback for touch controls
  • Synced saves across devices

In-app purchases

None

Shadow Blade

No in-app purchases

None

Blasphemous

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shadow Blade free?
Shadow Blade costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Blasphemous free?
Blasphemous costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Shadow Blade or Blasphemous?
Blasphemous is rated higher. Shadow Blade averages 3.7 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while Blasphemous averages 4.4 from 250 ratings.
Do Shadow Blade or Blasphemous have ads?
Neither Shadow Blade nor Blasphemous shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shadow Blade or Blasphemous?
Shadow Blade ships an update every 11 days, and Blasphemous monthly. Most recently, Shadow Blade was updated on October 22, 2026 and Blasphemous on October 22, 2026.

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