Comparison

Grimvalor vs Nine Night

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

Nine Night

Experience an ultra-hardcore Souls-like action-adventure game with precise combat, challenging boss fights, and environmental puzzles. This premium, pay-once experience focuses on skill-based gameplay, eschewing auto-combat and stat-padding for a true test of resolve.

Highlights
  • Ultra-hardcore Souls-like combat
  • Precision parry and dodge mechanics
  • Epic linear map exploration
  • Ancient puzzle solving
  • Breath-taking boss battles
  • Polished combat feel and strategic depth
  • External controller support
Features
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Nine Night is an ultra-hardcore Souls-like action-adventure game crafted exclusively for challenge-seekers. Every parry demands precision; every dodge is a matter of life and death. Explore epic linear maps, solve ancient puzzles, and forge your resolve in breath-taking boss battles. Ditching the stat-padding of traditional mobile games, we focus on polished combat feel and strategic depth. You’ll face the triple threats of deadly traps, ferocious foes, and scarce resources. No auto-combat, no stat-based dominance—only precise controls and wise decisions will keep you alive. Master the battle rhythm to conquer mighty enemies. Authentic Souls-like Hardcore Challenges: High-stakes combat where death is the mentor of growth. Vast & Mysterious World: Blends linear storytelling with environmental narratives, with exploration rewards everywhere. Polished Combat System: Fluid offense-defense shifts with classic fighting game pacing. Intense, Immersive Boss Fights: Distinctly designed, multi-phase epic showdowns. Mobile-Optimized Gameplay: Seamless touchscreen integration & full external controller support. No IAPs—Premium Pay-Once Experience: One purchase for the full, unadulterated adventure.

Screenshots

Grimvalor4 screens
Nine Night4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Grimvalor at none against Nine Night's shown. Grimvalor also leads on price ($5.99 vs $12.99) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 14 months). On in-app purchases, monetization model, device support and iOS requirement 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 Nine Night $12.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Grimvalor ships an update every 2 months, Nine Night every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Grimvalor versus Nine Night: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGrimvalorNine Night
Price$5.99 — better$12.99
Rating4.9 (9.8K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews90.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings9.8K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 14 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#113 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size739 MB838 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperDirelight晖 李

Customer experience

Grimvalor

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

Nine Night

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%

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

Nine Night

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Grimvalor

No in-app purchases

None

Nine Night

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Grimvalor free?
Grimvalor costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Nine Night free?
Nine Night costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Grimvalor or Nine Night have ads?
Nine Night shows ads; Grimvalor does not.
Which is updated more often, Grimvalor or Nine Night?
Grimvalor ships an update every 2 months, and Nine Night every 14 months. Most recently, Grimvalor was updated on October 25, 2026 and Nine Night on October 24, 2026.

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