# Evoland 2 vs Slashy Knight

The clearest difference is price: Slashy Knight at Free against Evoland 2's $6.99. Slashy Knight also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Evoland 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Slashy Knight is free to download; Evoland 2 costs $6.99 up front. Slashy Knight sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Evoland 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Evoland 2 against 4.5 for Slashy Knight. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.8K and 1.3K respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 60% and 60% positive.

Evoland 2 ships an update every 2 months, Slashy Knight every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Evoland 2 | Slashy Knight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $6.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.6 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evoland-2/id1291427111/reviews)** | [4.5 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slashy-knight/id1386980527/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | 1.3K |
| Positive reviews | 59.7% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#186** | — |
| Size | 491 MB | 492 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Playdigious](https://appshunter.io/developer/1041387229) | [Rockaway Games, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1818817452) |

## What reviewers say

### Evoland 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evoland-2/id1291427111)

**Currently charting:** #186 Top Paid · Role Playing (US App Store)

Embark on an epic adventure spanning over 20 hours through the history of video games. Jump between diverse genres like 2D RPG, 3D fighting, shooters, and trading card games, all tied together by a story that travels through time and explores different art styles.

**Highlights:** Genre-hopping gameplay, 20+ hour adventure, Travel through video game history, Multiple art styles, Story-driven experience, MFI controller support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good game!
- 🚀 Lots of content and gameplay variety
- 💡 Great references to classic games
- 👍 Nostalgic and entertaining
- 👍 Funny and quirky

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 👎 Poor controls, especially for platforming
- 👎 Unresponsive controls in mini-games
- 👎 Glitchy graphics, screen tearing
- 👎 Difficulty spikes and frustrating sections

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on certain devices
- Soft locks and progression blockers
- Graphical glitches and screen tearing
- Unresponsive controls in mini-games

**Requested features**

- Add Russian language support
- Improve save system and cross-device sync
- Optimize controls for touch screens
- Add more difficulty options or accessibility features


### Slashy Knight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slashy-knight/id1386980527)

Embark on a roguelike adventure through over 100 handcrafted levels filled with unique enemies and traps. Master one-finger controls to slash, turn, and grab powers, building powerful combos with dozens of knights and upgradeable abilities. Explore diverse biomes and modes, with permanent progression and seasonal events keeping the challenge fresh.

**Highlights:** One-finger controls, 100+ hand-designed levels, 10+ biomes with unique enemies, Dozens of knights with unique powers, Perk system for wild combos, Permanent meta progression, Multiple game modes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sack of gold | $1.99 | one-time |
| Dungeon Run +1 Bonfire | $1.99 | one-time |
| Daily Deal! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ring of Adventure | $5.99 | one-time |
| Ring of Life | $5.99 | one-time |
| Ring of Wealth | $5.99 | one-time |
| Spin to Win Bundle! | $7.99 | one-time |
| Small chest of gold | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads & Bonus Rewards (30 Days) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Huge chest of gold | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and fun gameplay
- 🎨 Great graphics and art style
- 🎶 Enjoyable soundtrack
- 🔓 Fair monetization, not pay-to-win

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and performance issues
- 📺 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🔒 Forced in-app purchases
- 🕹️ Limited controls and movement options

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing and crashing on launch
- Ads that cannot be closed
- Unresponsive controls

**Requested features**

- More levels and environments
- Ability to attack obstacles
- Option to move left/backwards
- Storyline or challenges


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Evoland 2 free?

Evoland 2 costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Slashy Knight free?

Slashy Knight is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Evoland 2 or Slashy Knight?

Evoland 2 is rated higher. Evoland 2 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Slashy Knight averages 4.5 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Evoland 2 or Slashy Knight have ads?

Slashy Knight shows ads; Evoland 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Evoland 2 or Slashy Knight?

Evoland 2 ships an update every 2 months, and Slashy Knight every 2 weeks. Most recently, Evoland 2 was updated on November 1, 2026 and Slashy Knight on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*