Comparison

Office Knockout vs Hero vs Criminal

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Office Knockout

Engage in chaotic top-down arcade combat, throwing office supplies at coworkers to fight your way through sixteen floors of corporate hell. Each run offers a unique experience with randomized layouts and power-ups.

Highlights
  • Top-down arcade brawler gameplay
  • Sixteen randomly generated floors
  • Office supplies as weapons
  • Power-ups for enhanced gameplay
  • Dual-joystick controls
  • Designed for short play sessions
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OFFICE KNOCKOUT — When Quitting Just Isn't Enough The boss is breathing down your neck. The printer's broken again. Karen from accounting won't stop talking about her cat. You've had it. Office Knockout is a chaotic top-down arcade brawler where you fight your way up through sixteen floors of corporate misery, hurling office supplies at every coworker who gets in your way. Computers, chairs, mugs, coffee cups, books, even toasters — if it isn't bolted down, it's a weapon. HOW TO PLAY • Move with the left joystick, aim with the right • Walk over office props to pick them up • Tap the throw button to launch them at coworkers • Survive each floor and climb to the top FEATURES • Sixteen randomly generated floors — every run is different, with shifting cubicle layouts, varying coworker counts, and unpredictable powerup placements • Power-ups that change everything — hearts heal you, shields absorb hits, and double-damage flames crank up your throws • Real office props as weapons — chairs, computers, mugs, coffee cups, phones, books, and toasters, each with their own damage and weight • Earn stars on every floor — finish with full health to claim all three; chase a perfect run across all sixteen • Smooth dual-joystick controls tuned for touch screens • Iconic enemy chatter — coworkers shout office-speak as they chase you down • Optimized for both iPad and iPhone with custom HUD layouts per device • Designed for short sessions — perfect for breaks, commutes, or sneaking in a run between meetings FREE TO PLAY Office Knockout is completely free with no in-app purchases. The game is supported by occasional ads between floors. Never during gameplay. FOR FANS OF Top-down arcade games, casual brawlers, roguelikes, and anyone who's ever fantasized about a very, very bad day at the office. Download Office Knockout. Climb the corporate ladder. The hard way.

About

Hero vs Criminal

Engage in high-speed pursuits as a superhero, catching criminals with lightning-fast reflexes. Master intense chase sequences, unlock new abilities, and bring justice to the city in this action-packed game. Enjoy colorful 3D graphics and smooth gameplay.

Highlights
  • Play as a hero catching criminals
  • Lightning-speed running mechanics
  • Thrilling chase missions
  • Simple one-touch controls
  • Endless pursuit challenges
  • Unlock new hero abilities
  • Colorful 3D graphics
Features
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Become the ultimate hero! Chase down criminals with flash-like speed in this action-packed pursuit game. Justice needs a fast hero - are you ready? ► Lightning-Fast Gameplay Control your hero and catch fleeing criminals in intense chase sequences. Run at incredible speeds, just like the superhero you are, to bring justice to the city. Every criminal you catch makes you stronger! ► Game Features: Play as a hero catching criminals Flash-speed running mechanics Thrilling police chase missions Simple one-touch controls Endless pursuit challenges Unlock new hero abilities Colorful 3D graphics Smooth flash game experience Free offline play Be The Flash of Justice Master your reflexes and become the fastest hero in town. Use special power-ups to boost your speed and catch every criminal. Channel your inner flash to save the day! Perfect for fans of hero games, flash runners, and police chase adventures. Download Hero vs Criminal now and show criminals that no one escapes justice! Privacy Policy: radpirates.com/privacy Contact: contact@radpirates.com

Screenshots

Office Knockout3 screens
Hero vs Criminal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Hero vs Criminal at 4.7 against Office Knockout's 3.7. Hero vs Criminal also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 95 months) and ratings volume (43K vs 3). Office Knockout's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price 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

Both are free to download. Hero vs Criminal sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Office Knockout asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hero vs Criminal holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hero vs Criminal has 43K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Office Knockout ships an update every 95 months, Hero vs Criminal every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Office Knockout versus Hero vs Criminal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOffice KnockoutHero vs Criminal
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)4.7 (43K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—76.6% of reviews
Number of ratings343K — better
Update frequencyEvery 95 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
Ads—Yes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
Devices—iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB380 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperTyler HollowayRadPirates

Bugs and requests

Office Knockout

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Hero vs Criminal

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inverted controls for certain characters
  • Disappearing custom character skins
  • Crashes and freezes on some devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Endless/free-roam mode
  • Ability to run on water like the Flash
  • More varied environments and levels
  • Online multiplayer racing
  • Customizable character abilities and powers

In-app purchases

None

Office Knockout

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Hero vs Criminal

One-time10
  • Skip-it x8$1.99
  • Gem Pack 1$4.99
  • Bundle Starter Pack$6.99
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  • Remove Ads$6.99
  • Bundle No Ads + Double Shield$8.99
  • Gem Pack 2$11.99
  • Skip-it x250$24.99
  • Gem Pack 3$24.99
  • Skip-it x500$34.99
  • Remove ALL Ads$44.99

Questions

Is Office Knockout free?
Office Knockout is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hero vs Criminal free?
Hero vs Criminal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Office Knockout or Hero vs Criminal?
Hero vs Criminal is rated higher. Office Knockout averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Hero vs Criminal averages 4.7 from 43K ratings.
Which is updated more often, Office Knockout or Hero vs Criminal?
Office Knockout ships an update every 95 months, and Hero vs Criminal every 2 weeks. Most recently, Office Knockout was updated on November 2, 2026 and Hero vs Criminal on November 6, 2026.

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