Comparison

ShellFire vs Sipher Odyssey

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

Head to head
About

ShellFire

Engage in thrilling 5v5 battles with diverse game modes like Escort and Death Match. Survive intense Zombie Rush rounds against a BOSS for special rewards. Strategize with Rune combinations and earn Badges to boost character stats.

Highlights
  • 5v5 Battle Modes (Escort, Death Match, Capture Points)
  • Zombie Rush Bonus Mode with BOSS battles
  • Rune system for character customization
  • Badge system for character stat bonuses
  • Weekly new Heroes and Skins
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===== Game Features ===== [Game Battle Mode] Fighting 5 vs 5 with the most current mode! Play all Game Escort Battle Modes, Death Match, Capture Points that you can only find in ShellFire, win points or defeat all enemies to get the most kills! You can play everything on ShellFire! [Zombie Rush Bonus Mode] The most 10 intense rounds! The worst dream you can imagine! Beat the Zombie BOSS to get an Attractive Prize, Conquer the Zombie BOSS and get a Special Reward that you can't imagine. [Rune Game Feature] Combine the 3 types of Rune: Attack, Defense and Support to get strength that exceeds your opponents and become No.1 throughout the Game Mode and Rank Match [Badge / Game Emblem Feature] Conquer all enemies in all game modes and get experience to increase Batches to get a character status bonus that can take you to the top of the ranking [Latest Heroes and Skins Every Week] Get the latest Heroes and Skins in every update with different sensations and fantasies in each skill, conquer all the enemies you face and be a winner

About

Sipher Odyssey

Embark on a sci-fi fantasy roguelite RPG adventure in a vibrant universe. Assemble a squad, unleash godlike abilities, and blast through hordes of enemies in fast-paced, action-packed combat. Explore dungeons, craft powerful items, and forge your own path to victory.

Highlights
  • Assemble a squad
  • Godlike abilities
  • Action-packed combat
  • Dungeon exploration
  • Item crafting
  • Roguelite gameplay
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Step into a sci-fi fantasy adventure in the world of Sipheria. Sipher Odyssey invites players into a matrix-like universe filled with vibrant animal characters. Experience the thrill of blasting through hordes of enemies with godlike abilities in an epic saga - designed in Tiktok-like short form for on-the-go action. [Assemble Your Mighty Squad] Embark on an epic journey through space in SIPHER Odyssey! Assemble an elite team or join forces with up to three players to take on the toughest challenges in the game. Shoot and slash colossal bosses and emerge victorious in your own unique way. [Meet Unique Heroes] Unleash the power of legendary heroes! Choose from iconic races such as INU, NEKO, and BURU, each with distinctive sub-races awakened by different traits. Immerse yourself in their captivating backstories as you wield unique weapons that grant diverse fighting styles. Discover your favorite RPG role and level up your characters to become the ultimate hero! [Engage in Action-Packed Combat] Experience the adrenaline of a fast-paced combat system that leaves you at the edge of your seat! Obliterate foes with your unique hero's stunning combos and powerful skills. Beware — a tiny mistake can lead to failure in the blink of an eye! [Fight Daunting Dungeons] From the outer space to the underground, get ready to shoot and slash through endless dungeons! Experience a story-rich role-playing game packed with epic quests, bosses, and battles within the never-before-seen fantasy world of Sipheria. Unlock new destinations, unleash forgotten memories and uncover the mystery behind the story. [Every Clash is Exclusive] "Never give up" on your journey in this roguelite RPG, where death is not the end. Embrace the challenge of roguelite gameplay with unlimited combinations of power-ups and skills. Every dungeon is randomly generated, bringing new surprises and obstacles on each expedition. Learn from your falls — Every dungeon is a new story, every quest is a new adventure. [You Craft Your Power] Craft nearly every item using the fantastic loot earned from dungeons and quests, including basic hand gloves as well as mythical guns and swords. Build an arsenal, train, and master the playstyles of a wide range of unique weapons available. Break your boundaries, and victory will always be within your reach. Are you ready to fight for greatness along with INU, NEKO, and BURU? Join the battle today in SIPHER Odyssey and become a legend! >>About the Developer Ather Labs is a gaming and entertainment studio based in Vietnam that was born to embrace technology and build compelling gaming and entertainment experiences. If you need assistance, please contact us via Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/playSIPHER or email: hello@atherlabs.com Term of Use: https://atherlabs.com/terms-conditions Privacy Policy: https://atherlabs.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

ShellFire4 screens
Sipher Odyssey4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sipher Odyssey at 80% against ShellFire's 34%. Sipher Odyssey also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.2). ShellFire's advantage is ratings volume (329 vs 19) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, 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

Both are free to download. ShellFire sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Sipher Odyssey sells 29 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sipher Odyssey holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ShellFire has 329 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of ShellFire's written reviews are positive against 80% of Sipher Odyssey's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ShellFire ships an update monthly, Sipher Odyssey every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
ShellFire versus Sipher Odyssey: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShellFireSipher Odyssey
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (329 ratings)4.4 (19 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.7% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings329 — better19
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size721 MB2.4 GB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperPT Telekomunikasi SelularAther Labs Inc.

Customer experience

ShellFire

All ratings329 ratings
Positive51.1%
Neutral8.5%
Negative40.4%
Written reviews627 reviews
Positive33.7%
Neutral11.0%
Negative55.3%

Sipher Odyssey

All ratings19 ratings
Positive84.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.8%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative16.0%

Bugs and requests

ShellFire

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game crashes on launch
  • Matches with missing players or bots
  • Inability to leave matches

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add controller support
  • Improve character balancing
  • Implement a more robust matchmaking system
  • Increase communication with the community

Sipher Odyssey

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

ShellFire

One-time10
  • 60 Ruby$0.99
  • Weekly Card$1.99
  • Monty Card$3.99
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  • 300 Ruby$4.99
  • 600 Ruby$9.99
  • 980 Ruby$15.99
  • Lv.5 Attack Rune Pack$15.99
  • 1980 Ruby$34.99
  • 3280 Ruby$54.99
  • 6480 Ruby$99.99
29 purchases

Sipher Odyssey

Subscriptions3
  • Silver VIP PASS$1.997 Days
  • Gold VIP PASS$2.997 Days
  • Diamond VIP PASS$5.997 Days
One-time26
  • Flash Sale Bundle 01$0.99
  • Daily Bundle 01$0.99
  • Ram Package 100$0.99
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  • Nezumi Step Up 01$1.99
  • Step Up Bundle 02$1.99
  • Welcome package 01$1.99
  • Nezumi Ascension Bundle 01$2.99
  • Nezumi Step Up 05$3.99
  • Nezumi Step Up 03$3.99
  • Weekly Bundle 01$4.99
  • Flash Sale Bundle 02$4.99
  • Flash Sale Bundle 06$4.99
  • Step Up Bundle 04$4.99
  • Daily Bundle 02$4.99
  • RAM Package 505$4.99
  • RAM Package 1010$9.99
  • Daily Bundle 03$9.99
  • Weekly Bundle 02$9.99
  • Welcome Package 02$9.99
  • Step Up Bundle 06$19.99
  • Weekly Bundle 03$19.99
  • RAM Package 2020$19.99
  • Welcome Package 03$19.99
  • RAM Package 5050$49.99
  • RAM Package 10100$99.99
  • RAM Package 20200$199.99

Questions

Is ShellFire free?
ShellFire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sipher Odyssey free?
Sipher Odyssey is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ShellFire or Sipher Odyssey?
Sipher Odyssey is rated higher. ShellFire averages 3.2 out of 5 from 329 ratings, while Sipher Odyssey averages 4.4 from 19 ratings.
Do ShellFire or Sipher Odyssey have ads?
Neither ShellFire nor Sipher Odyssey shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ShellFire or Sipher Odyssey?
ShellFire ships an update monthly, and Sipher Odyssey every 3 weeks. Most recently, ShellFire was updated on September 21, 2026 and Sipher Odyssey on September 30, 2026.

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