Comparison

Grimvalor 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

Grimvalor

Embark on a dark fantasy adventure as a lone warrior battling through a corrupted realm. Master skill-based combat, explore atmospheric landscapes, and face epic boss fights in this challenging hack and slash platformer. Restore the kingdom and uncover the fate of its lost king.

Highlights
  • Skill-based combat
  • Exploration of dark fantasy world
  • Epic boss fights
  • Stunning 3D visuals
  • Customizable touch controls
  • MFi controller support
  • Offline play
Features
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Slash your way through the hordes of darkness and defeat King Valor's fearsome guardians in this breathtaking adventure! "Chaining together a slick series of attacks, dodges, and jumps, is incredibly satisfying." — PocketGamer "I suspect mobile gaming fans will be playing and replaying this one for years to come." — TouchArcade, 5/5 A malicious power stirs in the forgotten kingdom of Vallaris. Tasked with discovering the fate of its lost king, your quest quickly takes a sinister turn and you are cast into darkness. Surrounded and outnumbered, you must grab your sword, steel your temper and fight your way through a land that does not welcome you. Except for the friendly merchant - he's grateful for your business. ABOUT THE GAME Grimvalor is a challenging hack & slash platformer with fast-paced combat in a dark fantasy world. Take control of a lone warrior on a quest to restore a corrupted realm. Embark on a journey through atmospheric landscapes and dungeons in a massive story-driven premium experience. COMBAT & EXPLORATION Master skill-based combat, learn enemy patterns and bring them down with all your fury. Explore the shattered lands of Vallaris, find and upgrade equipment and level up your character. Face the legacy of King Valor's madness and prevail! FEATURES • Epic boss fights • Stunning 3D visuals accelerated by Metal graphics • Accurate and customizable touch controls • Full support for MFi game controllers • Use iCloud to keep your saves in sync between devices. • Play offline - perfect for commute. • No ads or in-app purchases

About

Shadow Hunter

Engage in a hardcore hack 'n' slash action-RPG set in a dark fantasy world. Battle hordes of demons and shadow monsters as a blessed Shadow Hunter, upgrading weapons and mastering combat to restore light to the mortal realm. Face epic bosses and endless challenges in PVE and PVP modes.

Highlights
  • Hardcore hack 'n' slash combat
  • Dark fantasy setting
  • Epic boss battles
  • RPG elements
  • Character control mechanism
  • PVE and PVP modes
  • Equipment and weapon upgrades
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

Grimvalor4 screens
Shadow Hunter4 screens

Verdict

The call

Grimvalor and Shadow Hunter both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 91% of Grimvalor's written reviews are positive against 68% of Shadow Hunter's. Grimvalor also leads on ratings volume (9.8K vs 321). Shadow Hunter's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months) and price ($4.99 vs $5.99). On rating, 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

Grimvalor costs $5.99 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Grimvalor against 4.7 for Shadow Hunter. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Grimvalor has 9.8K ratings behind it against 321, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of Grimvalor's written reviews are positive against 68% of Shadow Hunter's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Grimvalor ships an update every 2 months, Shadow Hunter monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Grimvalor versus Shadow Hunter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGrimvalorShadow Hunter
Price$5.99$4.99 — better
Rating4.9 (9.8K ratings) — better4.7 (321 ratings)
Positive reviews90.8% of reviews — better68.3% of reviews
Number of ratings9.8K — better321
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#101 — better#127
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size739 MB1.3 GB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperDirelightENIGMA SOFTWARE JOINT STOCK COMPANY

Customer experience

Grimvalor

All ratings9,754 ratings
Positive97.2%
Neutral1.4%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews804 reviews
Positive90.8%
Neutral3.2%
Negative6.0%

Shadow Hunter

All ratings319 ratings
Positive94.0%
Neutral1.9%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews142 reviews
Positive68.3%
Neutral8.5%
Negative23.2%

User reviews

Grimvalor

From 9.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Excellent controls
  • 🎨 Beautiful graphics
  • 🎶 Great soundtrack
  • 💰 Worth the price

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
  • 🕹️ Challenging difficulty spikes
  • 🕹️ Frustrating jumping puzzles
  • 🕹️ Dodge mechanic issues
  • 🔍 Lack of character customization

Shadow Hunter

From 321 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Engaging hack-and-slash gameplay mechanics
  • 😊 Fun and addictive combat with skill combos
  • 🆓 No pay-to-win mechanics in special edition
  • 🎨 High-quality graphics and visuals
  • ⚡ Smooth and responsive controls

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes (every 15-30 minutes)
  • 🎮 No controller/gamepad support
  • 😤 Extremely grindy progression system
  • 💰 Progression locked behind gear requirements
  • ⚖️ Unbalanced PvP matchmaking (level mismatches)

Bugs and requests

Grimvalor

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Dodge not registering properly
  • Crashes in New Game Plus
  • Companion AI issues
  • Graphical glitches on older devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • More levels and content
  • Ability to replay bosses
  • Enemy scaling for higher difficulties
  • Expanded weapon and trinket selection
  • New game plus improvements

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

Grimvalor

No in-app purchases

None

Shadow Hunter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Grimvalor free?
Grimvalor costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shadow Hunter free?
Shadow Hunter costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Grimvalor or Shadow Hunter?
Grimvalor is rated higher. Grimvalor averages 4.9 out of 5 from 9.8K ratings, while Shadow Hunter averages 4.7 from 321 ratings.
Do Grimvalor or Shadow Hunter have ads?
Neither Grimvalor nor Shadow Hunter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Grimvalor or Shadow Hunter?
Grimvalor ships an update every 2 months, and Shadow Hunter monthly. Most recently, Grimvalor was updated on October 29, 2026 and Shadow Hunter on October 27, 2026.
Which is more popular, Grimvalor or Shadow Hunter?
Grimvalor currently peaks at #101 in the App Store charts, and Shadow Hunter at #127. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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