Comparison

HAAK vs Night Skate

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

Night Skate

Embark on a retro skateboarding journey through an endless fantasy mixtape. Unlock new songs, vibrant color palettes, and exciting levels as you skate.

Highlights
  • Endless skateboarding gameplay
  • Unlockable songs
  • Unlockable color palettes
  • New levels to explore
  • Retro fantasy mixtape theme
Features
Currently charting
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Unlock songs, color palettes, and new levels to explore as you skate your way through an endless fantasy mixtape. Developed by Luke and Clay Williams of the cooperative game studio Odd Animal.

Screenshots

HAAK4 screens
Night Skate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Night Skate at 4.8 against HAAK's 4.5. Night Skate also leads on review sentiment (92% vs 76%) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 2 months). HAAK's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $2.99). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and chart position 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 Night Skate $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Night Skate holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 101 and 250 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of HAAK's written reviews are positive against 92% of Night Skate's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HAAK ships an update every 2 months, Night Skate every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
HAAK versus Night Skate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHAAKNight Skate
Price$1.99 — better$2.99
Rating4.5 (101 ratings)4.8 (250 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.0% of reviews91.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings101250 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#135#135
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size481 MB152 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperZhiXiong HuangODD ANIMAL LLC

Customer experience

HAAK

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

Night Skate

All ratings248 ratings
Positive95.6%
Neutral3.2%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews86 reviews
Positive91.9%
Neutral5.8%
Negative2.3%

Bugs and requests

HAAK

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Night Skate

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Sound issues after extended playtime
  • Inconsistent hit detection on obstacles

Requested features

5 requests
  • More levels and environments to explore
  • Additional color palettes and music tracks to unlock
  • Character/skateboard customization options
  • Leaderboards or online multiplayer
  • Landscape mode support

In-app purchases

None

HAAK

No in-app purchases

None

Night Skate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HAAK free?
HAAK costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Night Skate free?
Night Skate costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HAAK or Night Skate?
Night Skate is rated higher. HAAK averages 4.5 out of 5 from 101 ratings, while Night Skate averages 4.8 from 250 ratings.
Do HAAK or Night Skate have ads?
Neither HAAK nor Night Skate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HAAK or Night Skate?
HAAK ships an update every 2 months, and Night Skate every 5 weeks. Most recently, HAAK was updated on October 29, 2026 and Night Skate on October 30, 2026.
Which is more popular, HAAK or Night Skate?
HAAK currently peaks at #135 in the App Store charts, and Night Skate at #135. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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