Cube Samurai vs Dark Assault
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cube Samurai
Embark on an endless running adventure across exotic planets to defeat the Conetrooper threat. Jump, slash, and slam your way through challenges, collect power-ups, and upgrade your samurai to become a legend.
- Endless running gameplay
- Explore exotic planets
- Epic boss fights
- Unlockable outfits and accessories
- New power-ups
- Purchasable upgrades
- Mission system for rewards
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The Cube Samurai is back in an all new endless runner! This time they're out to eliminate the Conetrooper threat once and for all. Run, Jump, Slash and Slam your way across distant planets to become the hero our universe needs. Features: - Many exciting and exotic planets to explore. - All new epic boss fights that test your reflexes. - A large selection of stylish outfits and accessories for the Cube Samurai. - New power-ups to grab along your journey. Flame Sword anyone? - Purchasable upgrades to make you a true legendary Samurai. - New missions to earn some extra cash that helps you in the long run! Are you ready to give the Conetroopers a RUN for their money!?
Dark Assault
Experience intense arcade action through sound and haptics, not visuals. Defend your position against waves of invaders using touch or tilt controls. Designed for accessibility, it offers a unique sensory-first gameplay experience.
- Haptic-first combat feedback
- Audio-led gameplay
- HUD-focused playfield
- Touch and tilt control options
- Multiple difficulty modes
- High score chasing
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Come Play In The Dark! Dark Assault is a retro-inspired arcade defender built around touch and vibration first. There is no classic visual battlefield—no ship sprite, no scrolling starfield of enemies you chase with your eyes. You read the fight through audio cues, strong haptics, and a minimal HUD, then react with touch or tilt. Defend your position against waves of invaders, dodge incoming fire, and chase a new high score as the assault ramps up. Optional training silhouettes help you map cues to positions while you learn. Choose touch or tilt, dial in difficulty, and swap sound themes to match your mood. Designed with accessibility in mind: sensory-first presentation, clear audio feedback, expressive haptics, and flexible controls so more players can enjoy classic arcade tension without relying on a busy screen. Features: Haptic-first combat feedback—feel hits, locks, and waves on supported devices Audio-led gameplay with selectable sound themes HUD-focused playfield (no traditional ship-and-invader graphics) Touch and tilt control options Multiple difficulty modes, including training-friendly pacing High score chasing Optional support purchases for players who want to help fund future updates Dark Assault is easy to start, challenging to master, and built for players who want old-school intensity through sound and feel.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Cube Samurai at 5.0 against Dark Assault's 4.0. Cube Samurai also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). Dark Assault's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Cube Samurai sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Dark Assault sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Cube Samurai holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Cube Samurai ships an update every 3 months, Dark Assault monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cube Samurai | Dark Assault |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 114 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Red Meat Games, Inc. | Beer Guide Apps, LLC |
Customer experience
Cube Samurai
Dark Assault
In-app purchases
Cube Samurai
- Some Coins$0.99
- Some Gems$0.99
- Many Coins$3.99
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- Many Gems$3.99
- Lots of Coins$6.99
- Lots of Gems$54.99
Dark Assault
- Support This Project$0.99
- Big Support$2.99
- Mega Support$4.99
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