Comparison

HAAK vs Birk's Adventure

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

Birk's Adventure

Embark on a retro pixel adventure as a brave townsboy to find a missing king and recover stolen sacred stone tablets. Explore a kingdom, interact with locals, collect weapons, and upgrade your character to restore peace.

Highlights
  • Non-linear exploration
  • Casual friendly respawn system
  • Character interaction and trading
  • Weapon and item collection
  • Character upgrades
  • Secret treasure hunting
  • In-game map
Features
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LAUNCH SALE, 40% OFF * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * During a dark, rainy thunderstorm, mysterious forces appear on the skies over the Kingdom of Nidala. Birk, a brave townsboy, heads over to the old tower where Merlin lives, in hopes of getting some answers from the elder. Birk learns that the King is missing and the sacred stone tablets which have protected the kingdom for generations have been stolen. Join Birk in a charming, retro-styled pixel adventure on a quest to unravel the mysteries and restore peace to the kingdom. Explore the lands, talk to the locals, collect weapons and upgrade your character. GAME FEATURES * Non-linear gameplay: Explore the kingdom freely * Casual friendly, non-destructive gameplay: When you lose, you respawn in the last room instead of having to start all over * Interact with characters, trade items and get hints * Collect weapons and valuables * Upgrade your character * Unearth secret treasures, hidden all over the kingdom * An overview map that keeps track of all places you've visited GAMEPAD The game supports EXTERNAL GAMEPADS that sync with your device (e.g. XBox One controller, MFi controllers, ION Arcade, etc) FAIR AND SIMPLE No subscriptions, no in-app purchases. Pay a one-time fee, own the game for life!

Screenshots

HAAK4 screens
Birk's Adventure4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: HAAK at #84 against Birk's Adventure's unranked. HAAK also leads on price ($1.99 vs $2.99). Birk's Adventure's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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 Birk's Adventure $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for HAAK against 4.7 for Birk's Adventure. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 100 and 42 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of HAAK's written reviews are positive against 81% of Birk's Adventure's.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
HAAK versus Birk's Adventure: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHAAKBirk's Adventure
Price$1.99 — better$2.99
Rating4.5 (100 ratings)4.7 (42 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.0% of reviews81.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings100 — better42
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#84 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size481 MB10 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperZhiXiong HuangDonut Games

Customer experience

HAAK

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

Birk's Adventure

All ratings42 ratings
Positive90.5%
Neutral4.8%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive81.5%
Neutral7.4%
Negative11.1%

In-app purchases

None

HAAK

No in-app purchases

None

Birk's Adventure

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HAAK free?
HAAK costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Birk's Adventure free?
Birk's Adventure costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HAAK or Birk's Adventure?
Birk's Adventure is rated higher. HAAK averages 4.5 out of 5 from 100 ratings, while Birk's Adventure averages 4.7 from 42 ratings.
Do HAAK or Birk's Adventure have ads?
Neither HAAK nor Birk's Adventure shows ads.

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