Comparison

Run Again! vs Candle Knight

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

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About

Run Again!

Embark on a thrilling adventure to rescue a kidnapped princess from a castle. Dash, jump, and battle monsters through diverse stages, utilizing special skills and upgrades to overcome challenges. This non-stop action runner offers engaging gameplay with a compelling story.

Highlights
  • Non-stop action runner gameplay
  • Rescue princess from Lucifer's castle
  • Jump, slide, and attack monsters
  • Collect gold and gems for upgrades
  • Unlock and upgrade special skills
  • Multiple themed stages
  • Challenging obstacles and paths
Features
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Run, jump, and dash for fun! Jump over the pits, fight troublesome monsters, dodge obstacles, and enjoy adventures in this marvelous non-stop action runner game. *STORY* Princess is kidnapped by a Lucifer. Become a hero and go on an adventure to the Lucifer's castle to rescue the princess! It's not over till it's over. Clear all the stages until you meet the interesting plot twist. A new version of story unlocks when you meet the princess. *HOW TO PLAY* • Jump over pits and obstacles while running. • Fight monsters with attack button on the right timing. • Collect Gold and Gems to power up. *SKILLS* • 'Slide' to sprint and evade falling obstacles • 'Shoot' to attack ranged enemies. • 'Time Pulse' to become immune to all damages. • Many more Skills to use to help your adventures. *FEATURES* • Run and jump all the way through challenging stages with different obstacles and paths. • Clear the stage as fast as you can! • You obtain more gold to clear mission. • Various stages of different themes including The Great Forest, Desert, and Lucifer's Castle available. • Test your speed and agility as well as control skills when you battle with monsters while running. • You can do more than just jumps in Run Again. Collect Gold and Gems to use special Skills and upgrade them. *NOTE* Run Again is free to download and play, however, some game items can also be purchased for real money. If you don't want to use this feature, please disable in-app purchases in your device's settings. *E-MAIL* hadeulsoft@gmail.com Download this fun side-scroller running game right now and enjoy adventures for free! The easy-to-play-but-hard-to-master gameplay will never keep you bored.

About

Candle Knight

Embark on an adventure as a Candle Knight, wielding your flame to defeat darkness and reclaim the world. Master intuitive combat, collect unique characters, and explore procedurally generated dungeons with diverse challenges and customization options.

Highlights
  • Intuitive action combat with weapon swapping
  • Collect and enhance 15 unique Candle characters
  • Procedurally generated roguelike dungeons
  • 15 themes and 47 boss types
  • Extensive customization with 180 weapons and 73 food items
  • Diverse reward missions and character-specific quests
Features
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[The Only Flame to Light the Darkened World, Candle Knight] In a chaotic age where light has vanished, your flame is the last hope to purify the world. Become a Candle Knight, defeat monsters corrupted by darkness, and reclaim the light! ※ Thrilling Action with Intuitive Controls Move, attack, and use skills! Simple and intuitive controls that anyone can master easily. Instantly swap weapons acquired on the battlefield to create your own unique combat style. ※ 16 Unique Candles As you purify the world, charming Candle companions will join your journey. Enhance unique weapons and dedicated skills for each character to craft your own special Candle. ※ Endless Journeys of Purification and Adventure Rewards pour in based on the stars you earn! Clear various adventure stages and reap rich rewards. Ever-changing growth experiences and unpredictable Roguelike dungeons await you. Play dungeons matched to your skill level and claim optimal rewards. ※ 17 Themes and Over 50 Bosses Encounter diverse themed areas and over 100 types of monsters threatening your path. Conquer various bosses that unleash even more powerful attack patterns based on the difficulty. ※ Overwhelming Scale of Customization From small healing potions to screen-wiping missiles! Discover 196 types of weapons with diverse attack styles and unique effects. From simple food items to unique dishes made with secret recipes, design your own winning build using 75 types of food. Strengthen your journey with 20 Familiar pets providing combat support and 37 NPCs creating fresh variables every time. ※ Rich Reward Missions Across Content Continuous growth support through Main Missions that grant rewards as you clear content! Earn diverse rewards through character-specific Candle Missions. Register weapons, food, NPCs, and monsters encountered on your journey into the Codex to claim special collection rewards. [Access Permission Guide] [Optional Access Permission] Photos, Media, and Files Access (Storage Access) Required to access photos, media, and file information stored on your device to support 1:1 customer inquiries. [Optional Access Permission] Required to receive game informational and promotional notifications. You can use the service even if you do not grant optional permissions, and you can reset or revoke permissions after agreeing. 2026 CopyrightⓒTRUESOFT. All Right Reserved

Screenshots

Run Again!4 screens
Candle Knight4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Run Again! at none against Candle Knight's shown. Run Again! also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). Candle Knight's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks) and review sentiment (100% vs 91%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Run Again! sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Candle Knight sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Run Again! ships an update every 3 weeks, Candle Knight daily. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Run Again! versus Candle Knight: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRun Again!Candle Knight
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews90.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB525 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperHadeul soft Co., Ltd.Youngdal Kim

Customer experience

Run Again!

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%

Candle Knight

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Run Again!

One-time4
  • Buy Gems (100)$1.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
  • Buy Gems (300)$4.99
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  • Buy Gems (650)$6.99
8 purchases

Candle Knight

One-time8
  • Candle Coin$0.99
  • Diamonds$2.99
  • Gift Chest$4.99
Show 5 more
  • Candle Pass$11.99
  • Diamonds$12.99
  • Special Package$19.99
  • Growth Package$19.99
  • Diamonds$34.99

Questions

Is Run Again! free?
Run Again! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Candle Knight free?
Candle Knight is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Run Again! or Candle Knight have ads?
Candle Knight shows ads; Run Again! does not.
Which is updated more often, Run Again! or Candle Knight?
Run Again! ships an update every 3 weeks, and Candle Knight daily. Most recently, Run Again! was updated on October 23, 2026 and Candle Knight on October 15, 2026.

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