Comparison

Counter Tactics vs Knightmare

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Asynchronous tactical PvP battles
  • Unique Battle Stack system
  • Turn-based combat
  • Seasonal ranked progression
  • Token collection and combos
  • Single-player training modes
  • Challenge friends
Features
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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.

About

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?

Screenshots

Counter Tactics4 screens
Knightmare3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Counter Tactics sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Knightmare asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Counter Tactics versus Knightmare: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCounter TacticsKnightmare
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (17 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings17 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size222 MB38 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperSteven SilveyFaraz Patankar

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Counter Tactics

One-time6
  • 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
None

Knightmare

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Counter Tactics free?
Counter Tactics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Knightmare free?
Knightmare is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Counter Tactics or Knightmare have ads?
Neither Counter Tactics nor Knightmare shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Counter Tactics or Knightmare?
Counter Tactics ships an update every 3 weeks, and Knightmare every 8 days. Most recently, Counter Tactics was updated on October 24, 2026 and Knightmare on October 20, 2026.

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