Counter Tactics vs Knightmare
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Counter Tactics
Engage in asynchronous, turn-based PvP battles where strategic planning and clever use of a unique Battle Stack system are key to victory. Collect tokens, customize your playstyle, and climb seasonal ranked ladders. Practice in tutorials or challenge friends worldwide.
- Asynchronous tactical PvP battles
- Unique Battle Stack system
- Turn-based combat
- Seasonal ranked progression
- Token collection and combos
- Single-player training modes
- Challenge friends
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Strategize and chill in an asynchronous, tactical PvP battler built for quick sessions and deep mastery. Counter Tactics blends thoughtful turn‑based strategy with competitive Ranked play, seasonal progression, and a unique Battle Stack system that rewards clever planning. Build your Battle Stacks, outsmart opponents in turn-based combat, and rise through new seasons every two months. Whether you’re climbing the Ranked ladder or experimenting with new Token combos, every match is a fresh puzzle to solve. Tactical PvP Battles Face players worldwide in quick, strategic matches where every move matters. Predict your opponent, set up powerful plays, and adapt on the fly. Build Your Battle Stacks Create up to 20 Battle Stacks using the Tokens you collect. Mix roles, abilities, and synergies to craft your own playstyle. Climb the Ranked Ladder Earn Fame, advance through Tiers, and compete for leaderboard placement. Seasons reset every two months, giving everyone a chance to rise. Train with Rusty New to tactics games? Learn the ropes in single‑player Training battles and guided tutorials. Collect Tokens, Avatars, and More Unlock new Tokens, customize your avatar, and earn or purchase cosmetic upgrades. Trade duplicate Tokens for Crystals to expand your collection. Challenge Friends Send Friendly Battle invites through Game Center and test your strategies in casual or live synchronous matches. Always Evolving Each season brings balance updates, new content, and fresh opportunities to climb.
Knightmare
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One knight. A very long night. Knightmare is a turn-based chess survival game. You are a lone knight on a chessboard. Enemy pieces are added over time as you battle them for your survival one move after the other. No king to protect. No checkmate to chase. How long can you survive?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Knightmare at none against Counter Tactics's 6. Knightmare also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). Counter Tactics's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price and ads 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
Both are free to download. Counter Tactics sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Knightmare asks for nothing beyond the download.
Counter Tactics ships an update every 3 weeks, Knightmare every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Counter Tactics | Knightmare |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (17 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 17 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 222 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Steven Silvey | Faraz Patankar |
In-app purchases
Counter Tactics
- Crystal Pack - 50$0.99
- Crystal Pack - 150$1.99
- Crystal Pack - 300$2.99
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- Crystal Pack - 750$4.99
- Crystal Pack - 2000$9.99
- Crystal Pack - 50000$99.99
Knightmare
No in-app purchases
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