Comparison

8 Bit Fighters vs HAAK

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

Head to head
About

8 Bit Fighters

Experience a classic 2D side-scrolling action game with deep fighting mechanics. Master stylish moves and combos across numerous stages, unlock new characters, and upgrade their abilities for endless combat possibilities.

Highlights
  • Side-scrolling 2D action
  • Stylish fighting moves and combos
  • Over 40 stages
  • 9 playable characters
  • Character upgrades and unlockable abilities
  • Editable chain combos
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This game combines legacy game elements such as side scrolling and 2D fighting games. Imagine you can perform all the 2D fighting game's stylish moves & combos on a classic side scrolling game. So download now and be the next 8-Bit fighters. With classic side scrolling stages, awesome fighting skills and tons of unlockable, rich enemies and boss fights satisfy every hardcore gamer. Features - Over 40 different stages waiting for your challenge! - 9 playable characters comes with different unique moves and technic! - Upgrade your characters with new moves and technic by unlocking them! - Editable chain combo and special moves provides infinite possibilities! - Easy to master attack systems that suits both newbie and fighting game masters! What are you waiting for? Be 8-Bit! Be a fighter! PLAY NOW! ______________________________________________ 8 Bit Fighters is free to download and play. However, please be informed that the app also allows you to purchase virtual currency (called "Crystal"), which can also be acquired by collect them on the stage. The app allows you to transfer Crystal to unlock abilities that assist you in the game. Supported languages: English and Chinese This game may contain third-party advertisements that will redirect you to a third-party site. PLEASE GIVE ME FEEDBACK FOR MAKING IMPROVEMENT TO THIS GAME.

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

8 Bit Fighters4 screens
HAAK4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: 8 Bit Fighters at Free against HAAK's $1.99. 8 Bit Fighters also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). HAAK's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence 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

8 Bit Fighters is free to download; HAAK costs $1.99 up front. 8 Bit Fighters sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. HAAK asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for 8 Bit Fighters against 4.5 for HAAK. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HAAK has 101 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 77% and 76% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
8 Bit Fighters versus HAAK: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter8 Bit FightersHAAK
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.6 (16 ratings) — better4.5 (101 ratings)
Positive reviews76.9% of reviews — better76.0% of reviews
Number of ratings16101 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#165 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size124 MB481 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperZax MaZhiXiong Huang

Customer experience

8 Bit Fighters

All ratings16 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral6.3%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive76.9%
Neutral7.7%
Negative15.4%

HAAK

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

In-app purchases

5 purchases

8 Bit Fighters

One-time5
  • Crystal x 1$0.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Crystal x 6$2.99
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  • Crystal x 13$5.99
  • Crystal x 30$12.99
None

HAAK

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 8 Bit Fighters free?
8 Bit Fighters is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HAAK free?
HAAK costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, 8 Bit Fighters or HAAK?
8 Bit Fighters is rated higher. 8 Bit Fighters averages 4.6 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while HAAK averages 4.5 from 101 ratings.
Do 8 Bit Fighters or HAAK have ads?
8 Bit Fighters shows ads; HAAK does not.
Which is updated more often, 8 Bit Fighters or HAAK?
8 Bit Fighters ships an update every 2 months, and HAAK every 2 months. Most recently, 8 Bit Fighters was updated on October 24, 2026 and HAAK on October 29, 2026.

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