Comparison

HAAK vs Castlevania

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

Head to head
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!

About

Castlevania

Experience a classic action RPG on mobile. Explore a vast castle, battle unique enemies, and uncover secrets as Alucard. This port features updated controls and achievements.

Highlights
  • Direct port of the console classic
  • Play as Alucard
  • Jump, dash, and slash combat
  • Vast castle exploration
  • Game controller compatibility
  • New continue feature
  • Unlockable achievements
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The iconic game from the beloved Castlevania series finally comes to mobile. This direct port of the classic console action RPG lets you jump, dash and slash your way through Dracula’s vast castle as Alucard while encountering a unique array of enemies and characters along the way. Rediscover the world of Castlevania with one of its original groundbreaking games and renowned music and graphics. □Features Fully compatible with game controllers New continue feature Unlock achievements with hard-fought battle milestones Available in 6 languages: English, Japanese, German, French, Italian, Spanish

Screenshots

HAAK4 screens
Castlevania4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: HAAK at 4.5 against Castlevania's 3.9. HAAK also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 29 months) and review sentiment (76% vs 54%). Castlevania's advantage is ratings volume (1.8K vs 101) and chart position (#13 vs #80). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

HAAK costs $1.99 and Castlevania $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HAAK holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Castlevania has 1.8K ratings behind it against 101, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of HAAK's written reviews are positive against 54% of Castlevania's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HAAK ships an update every 2 months, Castlevania every 29 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
HAAK versus Castlevania: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHAAKCastlevania
Price$1.99 — better$2.99
Rating4.5 (101 ratings) — better3.9 (1.8K ratings)
Positive reviews76.0% of reviews — better53.7% of reviews
Number of ratings1011.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 29 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#80#13 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size481 MB326 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperZhiXiong HuangKONAMI

Customer experience

HAAK

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

Castlevania

All ratings1,791 ratings
Positive71.0%
Neutral9.3%
Negative19.8%
Written reviews1,109 reviews
Positive53.7%
Neutral11.6%
Negative34.7%

Bugs and requests

HAAK

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Castlevania

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Clock room not functioning properly
  • Save system issues (not saving, losing progress)
  • Audio issues (no sound, pitch/speed problems)

Requested features

4 requests
  • Customizable controls and button layout
  • Original voice acting option
  • Improved cutscene quality
  • Cloud save support

In-app purchases

None

HAAK

No in-app purchases

None

Castlevania

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HAAK free?
HAAK costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Castlevania free?
Castlevania costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HAAK or Castlevania?
HAAK is rated higher. HAAK averages 4.5 out of 5 from 101 ratings, while Castlevania averages 3.9 from 1.8K ratings.
Do HAAK or Castlevania have ads?
Neither HAAK nor Castlevania shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HAAK or Castlevania?
HAAK ships an update every 2 months, and Castlevania every 29 months. Most recently, HAAK was updated on October 14, 2026 and Castlevania on October 18, 2026.
Which is more popular, HAAK or Castlevania?
HAAK currently peaks at #80 in the App Store charts, and Castlevania at #13. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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