Comparison

OVERDOX vs FIST OF THE NORTH STAR

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

Head to head
About

OVERDOX

Engage in thrilling survival battles across diverse maps. Master unique combat skills, customize your loadout with over 100 equipment options, and choose from various game modes. Upgrade your gear and earn rewards to become the champion.

Highlights
  • Diverse map exploration
  • Intense combat mechanics
  • Extensive equipment customization
  • Multiple game modes
  • Gear upgrades and rewards
  • Drone customization
Features
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◈ Survive! Become the Champion! ◈ - Explore various maps including the Ancient Temple, Land of Solitude, Downtown and more! - Enjoy the thrill of the fight and scavenge around the closing play zone! - Use anything necessary to survive including recovery devices, warp points, bushes, shop and more! ◈ Defeat your opponents wisely! ◈ - Utilize the divers item skills, such as Interrupt, Blink, Seal, etc. - Master the art of fighting with block, parry, dash, ultimate skills, etc. - Take advantage of the unique attack skills, ultimate skills, and even the special animations depending on the weapons you use! ◈ Choose from an arsenal of over 100 equipment! ◈ - Customize your loadout by combining the various special abilities and set effects! - Put into consideration various factors such as weight and armor to maximize your performance. - Add an extra layer of customization by choosing one of the various drones that suits your style! - Be prepared for any situation by mixing the various equipment you own! ◈ Dive into battle in various game modes! ◈ - Enjoy Normal Mode with random players and Friendly Match with 12 of your friends. - Fight for higher rankings in Royal Rumble! - It’s all or nothing in the Challenge mode! You only get one shot and your reward depends on how well you do! ◈ Upgrade your gear and acquire more rewards! ◈ - Anyone From Beginner to Challenger can become a champion! - Get rewards that vary depending on your league. - Don’t worry if you’re in a lower league. There are also rewards that are given just for logging in! ※ Use of illegal programs, modified apps, and other unauthorized methods to access the game may result in service restrictions, removal of game accounts and data, claims for compensation of damages, and other remedies deemed necessary under the Terms of Service. [ Official Community ] - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OverdoxOfficial *Game Inquiry: support@overdox.zendesk.com * Although it is free to play, this game contains optional in-app purchases that may incur additional charges. Please note that refund of in-app purchases may be limited depending on circumstance. * For our usage policy (including refunds & termination of service), please read the Terms of Service available in the game.

About

FIST OF THE NORTH STAR

Experience the original "Fist of the North Star" manga story in this mobile game debut. Recreate iconic scenes with high-quality graphics and CG cutscenes. Master brutal attacks and build your dream team of legendary fighters.

Highlights
  • Original manga story recreation
  • High-quality character art
  • Full CG cutscenes
  • Brutal combo attacks
  • Largest playable character roster
  • Build a dream team
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Hokuto Shinken. Once feared as the most deadly martial art ever to exist, its secrets were believed to have been lost... Until now! It's up to you to ReVIVE the LEGENDS of Hokuto Shinken! Internationally renown manga “Fist of the North Star” makes its English-language mobile game debut! ■Experience the original FotNS story. FotNS LEGENDS ReVIVE recreates the story of the original best-selling manga in painstaking detail right from the very first chapter. Whether you're new to the series or an old school fan, FotNS LEGENDS ReVIVE offers a way to experience the story like never before! ■High-Quality Graphics. FotNS LEGENDS ReVIVE features all-new character art redone from scratch under the watchful eye of original manga artist Tetsuo Hara. Some of the series' most iconic scenes have also been reproduced in full CG cutscenes! ■Epic action at your fingertips. Perform brutal attacks with just a flick of your finger. Time your taps right to string together devastating combos. ■Largest playable character roster of any Fist of the North Star game ever. Play not only as famous Fighters from the Hokuto and Nanto schools, but as popular supporting characters as well, such as Heart and many more. Take on some of the strongest opponents from the manga using your own original dream team of fighters! Hokuto Shinken. Once feared as the most deadly martial art ever to exist, its secrets were believed to have been lost... Only you can ReVIVE legendary fighters and master the art of Hokuto Shinken! [System Requirements] RAM 4GB and above *Unavailable for iOS 15.0 and below *Please understand that there may be cases where this service may not work despite meeting the above system requirements based on your usage environment. [Privacy Policy] https://social.sega.com/legals/shd-pp-en/ [Terms of Use] https://social.sega.com/legals/shd-tou-en/

Screenshots

OVERDOX4 screens
FIST OF THE NORTH STAR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: OVERDOX at 13.0 against FIST OF THE NORTH STAR's 15.0. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. OVERDOX sells 19 one-off in-app purchases and FIST OF THE NORTH STAR sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for OVERDOX against 4.6 for FIST OF THE NORTH STAR. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.3K and 1.9K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of OVERDOX's written reviews are positive against 70% of FIST OF THE NORTH STAR's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OVERDOX ships an update every 5 weeks, FIST OF THE NORTH STAR every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
OVERDOX versus FIST OF THE NORTH STAR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOVERDOXFIST OF THE NORTH STAR
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (4.3K ratings) — better4.6 (1.9K ratings)
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews — better69.9% of reviews
Number of ratings4.3K — better1.9K
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.3 GB2.1 GB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperHAEGIN Co., Ltd.SEGA CORPORATION

Customer experience

OVERDOX

All ratings4,277 ratings
Positive93.7%
Neutral2.5%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews1,096 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral10.3%
Negative18.2%

FIST OF THE NORTH STAR

All ratings1,850 ratings
Positive91.1%
Neutral2.8%
Negative6.2%
Written reviews236 reviews
Positive69.9%
Neutral7.2%
Negative22.9%

User reviews

OVERDOX

From 4.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Unique combat system
  • 💎 Generous free rewards
  • 🎨 Appealing art style

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • ⚖️ Unbalanced matchmaking
  • 💰 Pay-to-win elements
  • 🕰️ Repetitive and monotonous

FIST OF THE NORTH STAR

From 1.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great graphics
  • 👍 Nostalgic for fans
  • 🕹️ Fun gameplay
  • 💰 Generous with free currency
  • 🎨 Captures the anime well

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 🕰️ Slow progression without spending
  • 🤯 Overwhelming menus and UI
  • 🔍 Limited character roster

Bugs and requests

OVERDOX

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login issues and temporary errors
  • Targeting and attack registration problems
  • Crashes during matchmaking

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add team/squad mode
  • More diverse maps and game modes
  • Improve upgrade/progression system
  • Better communication features

FIST OF THE NORTH STAR

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes when trying to access certain content
  • Inability to change language
  • Networking/connection errors
  • Progression-blocking bugs

Requested features

5 requests
  • More crossover characters
  • Team/squad building system
  • Simplified UI and menus
  • Faster progression for F2P players
  • Improved stability and reduced crashes

In-app purchases

19 purchases

OVERDOX

One-time19
  • POUCH OF CRYSTALS$1.99
  • Lv. 1 Package$1.99
  • Daily Special Price Crystal$2.99
Show 16 more
  • Hello 2020 Package$3.99
  • Battle Pass$4.99
  • Lv. 5 Package$4.99
  • Monthly Subscription$4.99
  • The Big Jackpot Package$5.99
  • Gacha Coupon 10$5.99
  • Epic Pass + Royal Pass$7.99
  • BUCKET OF CRYSTALS$9.99
  • Lv. 10 Package$9.99
  • Crystal 600$9.99
  • Gold 50000$12.99
  • Epic Pass + Royal Pass$13.99
  • Gacha Package$13.99
  • Lv. 15 Package$14.99
  • Lv. 20 Package$19.99
  • WAGON OF CRYSTALS$49.99
11 purchases

FIST OF THE NORTH STAR

Subscriptions1
  • KING's Privilege (Monthly Sub)$3.991 Month
One-time10
  • Gems×60$0.99
  • Gems×180$3.99
  • Special Gem Pack A$3.99
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  • Gems×470$9.99
  • Special Gem Pack B$9.99
  • Gate of Shura Rank Up Pass$19.99
  • Gems×1205$24.99
  • Special Gem Pack C$24.99
  • Gems×1950$39.99
  • Gems×4070$79.99

Questions

Is OVERDOX free?
OVERDOX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FIST OF THE NORTH STAR free?
FIST OF THE NORTH STAR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, OVERDOX or FIST OF THE NORTH STAR?
OVERDOX is rated higher. OVERDOX averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.3K ratings, while FIST OF THE NORTH STAR averages 4.6 from 1.9K ratings.
Do OVERDOX or FIST OF THE NORTH STAR have ads?
Both OVERDOX and FIST OF THE NORTH STAR show ads.
Which is updated more often, OVERDOX or FIST OF THE NORTH STAR?
OVERDOX ships an update every 5 weeks, and FIST OF THE NORTH STAR every 3 weeks. Most recently, OVERDOX was updated on September 24, 2026 and FIST OF THE NORTH STAR on September 23, 2026.

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