Comparison

HAAK vs Shadow Hunter

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

Shadow Hunter

Engage in hardcore hack-and-slash combat in a dark fantasy world. Master combat techniques, upgrade equipment, and battle epic bosses and other players. Explore diverse PVE sections and a PVP arena to save the mortal world from demons.

Highlights
  • Hardcore hack-and-slash combat
  • Epic boss battles
  • Character progression and equipment upgrades
  • Multiple PVE sections
  • PVP arena
  • Multiple characters to play
Features
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Hardcore Hack’n Slash Action-RPG. The must try game for any real hack and slash fan who already got bored with just mindlessly smashing buttons on the screen. Shadow hunter is an action-packed dark fantasy hack and slash game with an incredible combat system and awesome boss fights, assisted by a one of a kind character control mechanism and a perfect mix of RPG elements to make your adventure super immersive. A DARKENED, RUINED AND FULL OF SUFFERING SHADOW WORLD As the mortal world got invaded and destroyed by the horde of dark demons and shadow monsters, everything was covered in the darkness of hell and the constant insufferable noises that were the combination of the endless scream from those evils and the crying and mourning of the lucky few that manage to survive through this nightmare. The player will be a Shadow Hunter in this world, which is someone who got blessed by the Ancient One with a special power to fight off those dark demons. Through countless battles and obstacles, shadow hunters are destined to bring the light back to this mortal world. EPIC BOSS FIGHT Shadow Hunter's most exciting moments must be it's epic boss battle, in which the Hunters must defeat dark giant demons to collect their souls and advance to the darkest dungeon and the highest floor of the evil tower. Without a decent set of equipment and highly trained techniques, any player could easily get wrecked by those big bosses. However, the incredible feelings that players get from successfully overcoming those challenges will make it all worth it. Furthermore, those dark demon souls are the key to upgrade hundreds of shadow equipment and weapons, turning them from just a common warrior sword to a legendary hero's blade that would be worshiped by the generations to come. ENDLESS CHALLENGES Shadow Hunter will have 4+ different PVE sections with multiple difficulty modes and a PVP arena for players to explore and conquer. “Adventure” is where players start the game with. It may not be the most challenging part, but it is the most essential section in the game since you need to keep advancing through it to unlock further sections of the game. Once you have passed a certain dungeon level, you can unlock “Altar of the Darkness” , “Boss Mode” and “Clock Tower of Challenges”. Those are where the true test of skill and power happens. For our shadow hunters to overcome those challenges, mastering the fighting technique is a must, understanding the characteristics of each demon and preparing a suitable strategy is needed and strengthening the shadow equipment is a huge plus. At the end of the day, shadow hunters can not only liberate the mortal world from those dark demons but also can test their skills and mastery against other fellows of the shadow. MULTIPLE CHARACTERS TO PLAY AND ROLL Players will get to play as multiple different characters, each has its own unique skills, gameplay and assets. Each character is going to be a distinct way to play the game, a distinct approach to the strategy and the combat. KEY FEATURES Intense hack and slash combat. Epic Boss Fights. Multiple characters to play. Hundreds of equipment and weapons to loot and upgrade. 4+ PVE modes and PVP. Play anytime, anywhere even when offline. Visit Here to Learn More About Shadow Hunter: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SHLostWorld Twitter: https://twitter.com/shlostworld

Screenshots

HAAK4 screens
Shadow Hunter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: HAAK at $1.99 against Shadow Hunter's $4.99. Shadow Hunter's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (322 vs 101). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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 Shadow Hunter $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Shadow Hunter holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 101 and 322 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 76% of HAAK's written reviews are positive against 69% of Shadow Hunter's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HAAK ships an update every 2 months, Shadow Hunter monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
HAAK versus Shadow Hunter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHAAKShadow Hunter
Price$1.99 — better$4.99
Rating4.5 (101 ratings)4.7 (322 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.0% of reviews — better68.5% of reviews
Number of ratings101322 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#126 — better#145
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size481 MB1.3 GB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperZhiXiong HuangENIGMA SOFTWARE JOINT STOCK COMPANY

Customer experience

HAAK

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

Shadow Hunter

All ratings322 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral2.2%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews143 reviews
Positive68.5%
Neutral8.4%
Negative23.1%

Bugs and requests

HAAK

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Shadow Hunter

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Game crashes every 15-30 minutes
  • Device overheating causing crashes
  • Apple account linking not working (Game Center only)
  • Backbone controller support broken after update
  • Mystic store functionality issues
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  • Arena unplayable with bugs
  • Spanish language listed but not implemented
  • Energy system imbalance
  • PvP arena and tower pass removal broke progression incentives

Requested features

16 requests
  • Controller/gamepad support (most requested)
  • Gauntlet/punching character class
  • Additional boss varieties
  • Weapon skin customization options
  • Russian language support
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  • Spanish language fix
  • Guild/clan system
  • Co-op multiplayer modes
  • 2v2 PvP matches
  • World chat feature
  • Dungeon sweep automation
  • Magic/spell-casting character
  • Character deletion option
  • Promo code redemption system
  • Shorter battle pass duration
  • Game wiki or build guide website

In-app purchases

None

HAAK

No in-app purchases

None

Shadow Hunter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HAAK free?
HAAK costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shadow Hunter free?
Shadow Hunter costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HAAK or Shadow Hunter?
Shadow Hunter is rated higher. HAAK averages 4.5 out of 5 from 101 ratings, while Shadow Hunter averages 4.7 from 322 ratings.
Do HAAK or Shadow Hunter have ads?
Neither HAAK nor Shadow Hunter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HAAK or Shadow Hunter?
HAAK ships an update every 2 months, and Shadow Hunter monthly. Most recently, HAAK was updated on October 29, 2026 and Shadow Hunter on October 30, 2026.
Which is more popular, HAAK or Shadow Hunter?
HAAK currently peaks at #126 in the App Store charts, and Shadow Hunter at #145. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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