Comparison

Cube Samurai vs Dark Assault

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Endless running gameplay
  • Explore exotic planets
  • Epic boss fights
  • Unlockable outfits and accessories
  • New power-ups
  • Purchasable upgrades
  • Mission system for rewards
Features
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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!?

About

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.

Highlights
  • Haptic-first combat feedback
  • Audio-led gameplay
  • HUD-focused playfield
  • Touch and tilt control options
  • Multiple difficulty modes
  • High score chasing
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Cube Samurai4 screens
Dark Assault4 screens

Verdict

The call

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.

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. 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Cube Samurai versus Dark Assault: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCube SamuraiDark Assault
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size114 MB36 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperRed Meat Games, Inc.Beer Guide Apps, LLC

Customer experience

Cube Samurai

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Dark Assault

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Cube Samurai

One-time6
  • Some Coins$0.99
  • Some Gems$0.99
  • Many Coins$3.99
Show 3 more
  • Many Gems$3.99
  • Lots of Coins$6.99
  • Lots of Gems$54.99
3 purchases

Dark Assault

One-time3
  • Support This Project$0.99
  • Big Support$2.99
  • Mega Support$4.99

Questions

Is Cube Samurai free?
Cube Samurai is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dark Assault free?
Dark Assault is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cube Samurai or Dark Assault?
Cube Samurai is rated higher. Cube Samurai averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Dark Assault averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Cube Samurai or Dark Assault have ads?
Neither Cube Samurai nor Dark Assault shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cube Samurai or Dark Assault?
Cube Samurai ships an update every 3 months, and Dark Assault monthly. Most recently, Cube Samurai was updated on October 2, 2026 and Dark Assault on October 6, 2026.

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