Comparison

Grimvalor vs Gunfire Reborn

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

Gunfire Reborn

Experience an adventure game blending FPS, Roguelite, and RPG elements. Control unique heroes with diverse abilities, utilize randomly dropped weapons and items, and explore procedurally generated levels. Enjoy solo or multiplayer modes with up to four players.

Highlights
  • FPS + Roguelite experience
  • Distinctive heroes and diversified weapons
  • Solo or multiplayer modes
  • Low-poly art style
  • Optimized for mobile devices
  • Controller support
Features
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Ready for the next「Reborn」? Gunfire Reborn is an adventure level-based game featured with FPS, Roguelite and RPG. Players can control heroes with various abilities to experience diverse build gameplay, use randomly dropped weapons and props to explore random levels. This game supports solo mode and multiplayer mode with up to four players. Venture into hail of gunfire, reborn in desperate landscapes! After 2 million of sales on Steam, Gunfire Reborn is now on mobile! [Features] ·A refreshing FPS+Roguelite experience: Involve in a never-ending reincarnation loop and find different ways to victory ·Distinctive heroes and diversified weapons: Achieve dissimilar builds with dozens of weapons and hundreds of scrolls ·Go solo, or be social: Go for a thrilling single-player adventure, or team up for more fun ·Unique Art: Low-poly art style delivers a brand new FPS visual experience ·Optimized for Mobile Devices: Strive to achieve a balanced Control and Shooting experience ·PlayStation and Xbox Controller support (Other controllers are supported after mapping calibration) [Original Edition] The Original Edition contains all 4 Acts, weapons, Occult Scrolls & items (update with version changes) and three initial heroes. [System Requirements] · iOS 10.0 or higher · Devices with 3GB RAM or above · iPhone 8p or higher · iPad mini 5 or higher

Screenshots

Grimvalor4 screens
Gunfire Reborn4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Grimvalor at none against Gunfire Reborn's 9. Grimvalor also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 58%) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). Gunfire Reborn's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 14.0). On update cadence, ads, chart position 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

Grimvalor costs $5.99 and Gunfire Reborn $6.99 up front. Gunfire Reborn sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Grimvalor asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Grimvalor holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Grimvalor has 9.8K ratings behind it against 725, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Grimvalor's written reviews are positive against 58% of Gunfire Reborn's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Grimvalor versus Gunfire Reborn: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGrimvalorGunfire Reborn
Price$5.99 — better$6.99
Rating4.9 (9.8K ratings) — better4.6 (725 ratings)
Positive reviews90.7% of reviews — better58.1% of reviews
Number of ratings9.8K — better725
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#104#61 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size739 MB1.7 GB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperDirelightHONGKONG DELAN CO., LIMITED

Customer experience

Grimvalor

All ratings9,754 ratings
Positive97.2%
Neutral1.4%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews805 reviews
Positive90.7%
Neutral3.2%
Negative6.1%

Gunfire Reborn

All ratings716 ratings
Positive88.4%
Neutral2.5%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews437 reviews
Positive58.1%
Neutral8.2%
Negative33.6%

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

Gunfire Reborn

From 725 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent PC port
  • 👍 Smooth gameplay and controls
  • 🎮 Great for mobile
  • 🎨 Vibrant graphics
  • ⏱️ Addictive and replayable

Room to improve

  • 🔌 Requires internet connection for single-player
  • 🎮 Partial controller support issues
  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs
  • 📆 Lack of updates and new content

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

Gunfire Reborn

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game won't load or connect to server
  • Saved data and purchases lost
  • Controller mapping and sensitivity issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Offline mode
  • Full controller support
  • More characters, maps, and modes
  • 120Hz support
  • Ability to restore purchases

In-app purchases

None

Grimvalor

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Gunfire Reborn

One-time1
  • $1.99 Bundle9 variants$1.99

Questions

Is Grimvalor free?
Grimvalor costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gunfire Reborn free?
Gunfire Reborn costs $6.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Grimvalor or Gunfire Reborn?
Grimvalor is rated higher. Grimvalor averages 4.9 out of 5 from 9.8K ratings, while Gunfire Reborn averages 4.6 from 725 ratings.
Do Grimvalor or Gunfire Reborn have ads?
Neither Grimvalor nor Gunfire Reborn shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Grimvalor or Gunfire Reborn?
Grimvalor ships an update every 2 months, and Gunfire Reborn every 2 months. Most recently, Grimvalor was updated on November 7, 2026 and Gunfire Reborn on November 3, 2026.
Which is more popular, Grimvalor or Gunfire Reborn?
Grimvalor currently peaks at #104 in the App Store charts, and Gunfire Reborn at #61. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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