Comparison

Dark Sword 2 vs Overdrive II

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

Head to head
About

Dark Sword 2

Embark on a sci-fi action RPG adventure as a female cyborg to save humanity. Form a 3-member squad, hack and slash through missions, and customize your characters with advanced gameplay and enhanced graphics. Play offline on low-spec devices.

Highlights
  • Enhanced dark silhouette graphics
  • 3-member squad system with tag and co-op modes
  • Diverse female cyborg characters (Fatima) with unique skills
  • Over 100 missions with unique enemies and bosses
  • Offline play and low-spec device optimization
  • Fatima upgrade system (AI, Weapons, Skills, etc.)
  • Equipment crafting and plugin system
Features
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Featuring the original dark silhouette, yet vibrant graphics, this is the official sequel to Dark Sword. ### Official sequel to the legendary indie game ‘Dark Sword’, made by a sole developer. ### ### Over 10 million total global downloads ### ### No. 1 Popular RPG in 54 countries ### In the world ruled by machines hacked by Azi Dahaka, join the rebellion with female cyborgs, Fatima, and save the human race. ‘Dark Sword 2’ Features ▶ Enhanced Graphics: Incredible dark silhouette action RPG in sci-fi world setting, Dark Sword is back with even more vibrant graphics and quality. Enjoy the beauty of dark silhouette action. ▶ Advanced Gameplay: You are not alone! Form a 3-member squad and battle! Play more powerfully with the tag system and co-op team mode. Hack & slash gameplay has been enhanced as well. ▶ Diverse Characters: Deploy female cyborgs, Fatima, each possessed with different skills and abilities, and play strategically using tags and compatibility rates between each Fatima. ▶ Massive Content: Enjoy over 100 missions with unique cyborg monsters and powerful bosses of overwhelming sizes. Make Fatima more powerful by acquiring various parts, items, and battle gears. ▶ Play offline and on low-spec devices: Although gameplay, graphics, and content have all been enhanced, the game still runs optimally on low-spec devices without taking up much storage space. Enjoy the game without Internet as well (Some contents may be limited when offline). New System Features in ‘Dark Sword 2’ ▶ Fatima System: Become more powerful by upgrading AI, Weapons, Skills, Plugins, Insignia, and Battle Gears. ▶ Impossible Missions: Play co-op missions with Fatima squads and get powerful rewards. ▶ Equipment Craft System: Acquire the desired crafted equipment tier by selecting the amount of input material to adjust the probability. ▶ Plugins: Increase Fatima’s performance by combining various plugin shapes on the plugin board. ▶ Squad System: Build a 3-member squad and make sure the compatibility between them stays optimal. Will Fatima be able to save the human race?! Assist us and change the future!

About

Overdrive II

Engage in a sci-fi hack and slash adventure set in a post-apocalyptic world. Battle a rogue AI's robot army with your ninja warrior skills. Upgrade your character, collect gear, and influence the story in this offline action RPG.

Highlights
  • Hack and slash platformer gameplay
  • Sci-fi theme and futuristic story
  • Character upgrades and customization
  • Offline playability
  • Modern 3D graphics and realistic physics
  • Story mode with intriguing narrative
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Are you ready for the sequel to Overdrive – Ninja Shadow Revenge? Overdrive II is a hack and slash platformer shadow fighting game with a sci-fi theme and a futuristic story-line. Overdrive II tells a story of the world 100 years after the Apocalypse. The Fall does not put an end to humankind, but make them stronger than ever. Robots and cyborgs are in support of humans until the rise of a dark corrupted AI, which builds its own army of robots to take over the whole world from mankind. There goes the endless shadow battle between the robotic army and a shadow legion of human ninja warriors who swear to defense their people and this world. The world stands on the edge of an epic war. The mighty force that the Gates of Shadows released many years ago is now an ordinary power source. This shadow energy is both a tool and a weapon, but not everyone wants to keep it this way. Let’s explore the sci-fi design of Overdrive II and enjoy RPG experience! This shadow revenge game offers you an opportunity to equip your character(s) with Overdrive gears and upgrade them to have special ninja ultimate skills. Be a part of the justice legion and fight your way to victory. Make every slash of your sword counts! Choose your looks and a fighting weapon before you decide the fate of this world. Collect tons of different weapons and armor on your journey. Unlock special abilities by collecting unique sets. Influence the storyline by choosing your faction. AMAZING FEATURES of the game: - Enjoy modern 3D-graphics, realistic physics and animation. - Playable OFFLINE, so no more worries of no Internet when playing this shadow game. - Smooth and intuitive warrior fighting game control experience to crush enemies and slay bosses. - Characters to be upgraded, customised & equipped with special Overdrive gears and more! - Ultra-stunning sci-fi graphic & effects - Story mode with an intriguing storyline to understand the world within Overdrive II. Are you gonna be the warrior hero of a futuristic world? Deep dive into Overdrive II now! Have any question or feedback to make the game better? Please let us know. Contact us via email: overdrive@gemmob.com Or like our fanpage: https://www.facebook.com/mobilearcadegame/

Screenshots

Dark Sword 24 screens
Overdrive II4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Dark Sword 2 at 4.6 against Overdrive II's 4.0. Dark Sword 2 also leads on ratings volume (212 vs 48). Overdrive II's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly) and review sentiment (57% vs 44%). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Dark Sword 2 sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Overdrive II sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dark Sword 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 212 and 48 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 44% of Dark Sword 2's written reviews are positive against 57% of Overdrive II's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dark Sword 2 ships an update fortnightly, Overdrive II every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Dark Sword 2 versus Overdrive II: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDark Sword 2Overdrive II
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (212 ratings) — better4.0 (48 ratings)
Positive reviews44.0% of reviews56.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings212 — better48
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size378 MB197 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperNANOO COMPANY Inc.GEM MOBILE SOFTWARE COMPANY

Customer experience

Dark Sword 2

All ratings212 ratings
Positive90.1%
Neutral3.8%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews134 reviews
Positive44.0%
Neutral12.7%
Negative43.3%

Overdrive II

All ratings43 ratings
Positive72.1%
Neutral9.3%
Negative18.6%
Written reviews44 reviews
Positive56.8%
Neutral15.9%
Negative27.3%

Bugs and requests

Dark Sword 2

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Overdrive II

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • Account deleted without user action
  • Game crashes or won't load
  • Lost all progress after update
  • Weekly missions not registering correctly
  • Cannot enhance items
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  • Cannot progress past certain zones/levels
  • Ad mini-game crashes the game
  • Game freezes on older devices
  • Level cap bugs out game after level 100
  • Starter pack glitched
  • Mission reward pop-ups persist
  • Ads not working

Requested features

7 requests
  • Replay lunar new year event
  • Add more playable characters
  • Allow control customization
  • Implement cross-save functionality
  • Explain how to get the fourth ability
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  • Add more challenging sectors
  • Remove level cap

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Dark Sword 2

One-time13
  • First Pack$0.99
  • 200 Souls$1.99
  • Toolkit x30$1.99
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  • 14,300 GOLD$2.99
  • EXP Booster (A Rank) x10$2.99
  • 525 Souls$4.99
  • 7-DAY VIP$4.99
  • Supply Pack$4.99
  • Starter Pack$7.99
  • 1,100 Souls$9.99
  • 30-DAY VIP$9.99
  • 2,300 Souls$19.99
  • Squad Pack$39.99
10 purchases

Overdrive II

One-time10
  • Gem pack 1$2.99
  • Sheild Drone$2.99
  • Gun Drone$2.99
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  • Remove Ads$2.99
  • Gem pack 2$4.99
  • Gem pack 3$9.99
  • Gem pack 4$19.99
  • Dagger S Sword$19.99
  • Jade General Sale 20%$39.99
  • Amber Paladin$49.99

Questions

Is Dark Sword 2 free?
Dark Sword 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Overdrive II free?
Overdrive II is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dark Sword 2 or Overdrive II?
Dark Sword 2 is rated higher. Dark Sword 2 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 212 ratings, while Overdrive II averages 4.0 from 48 ratings.
Do Dark Sword 2 or Overdrive II have ads?
Both Dark Sword 2 and Overdrive II show ads.
Which is updated more often, Dark Sword 2 or Overdrive II?
Dark Sword 2 ships an update fortnightly, and Overdrive II every 6 days. Most recently, Dark Sword 2 was updated on October 22, 2026 and Overdrive II on October 24, 2026.

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