Tower Fortress vs Shadow Trick
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tower Fortress
Embark on a roguelite run-and-gun adventure to conquer a mysterious, creature-infested tower. Each playthrough offers a unique challenge with randomized levels, evolving abilities, and diverse weaponry. Unlock new suits and upgrades to aid your ascent and defeat formidable bosses.
- Randomized levels for replayability
- Evolving abilities and skills
- Four themed zones with unique hazards
- Multiple gun types
- Unlockable suits with unique abilities
- Level-end upgrades
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A mysterious tower has risen! It emits plumes of noxious green smoke from its summit making people sick. Strange creatures infest the tower but if nobody tries to ascend it we will all be doomed! Are you that hero?..... Features: -Randomised for replay. Every run is different! -Evolve your abilities and skill to progress ever further up the tower! -4 Themed zones to ascend! -Unique hazards and monsters to each zone! -4 Epic End Zone Boss Fights! -Loads of Gun Types including, Laser, T Gun, Bubble Gun and Shotgun! -25 Suits to unlock each with unique abilities that affect play. -Upgrade yourself at the end of each level with 20 upgrade abilities! -Important information- This game contains third party advertising and cross promotion for other nitrome games, both which can be removed via a one time In App Purchase.
Shadow Trick
Transform into a shadow to navigate a castle filled with challenges. Solve puzzles, overcome enemies, and defeat bosses in this unique platformer. Master your shadow form to progress through over 20 levels.
- Shadow transformation gameplay
- Castle-themed levels
- Enemy encounters
- Boss battles
- 20+ challenging levels
- Charming music
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Turn into a shadow to solve the puzzles and clear the level. This platformer game is taking place in a castle full of enemies, traps, and boss fights. Keep an eye on your shadow and don't let your eyes trick you! Features: • Clever gameplay • 20+ levels • Boss fights • Charming music tracks Important information: • This game comes with no ads and features a paywall to unlock the full game.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Tower Fortress at 4.3 against Shadow Trick's 4.0. Tower Fortress also leads on ratings volume (812 vs 34) and review sentiment (76% vs 68%). 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
Both are free to download. Tower Fortress sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Shadow Trick sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Tower Fortress holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tower Fortress has 812 ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Tower Fortress's written reviews are positive against 68% of Shadow Trick's.
| Parameter | Tower Fortress | Shadow Trick |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (812 ratings) — better | 4.0 (34 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 76.3% of reviews — better | 67.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 812 — better | 34 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nitrome | Gionathan Pesaresi |
Customer experience
Tower Fortress
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In-app purchases
Tower Fortress
- Gem Pack$0.99
- Gem Box$1.99
- Gem Chest$2.99
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- Premium$3.99
Shadow Trick
- Premium$3.99
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