# SteppyKnight vs Underdark

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SteppyKnight at none against Underdark's 10. SteppyKnight also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 72%). Underdark's advantage is ratings volume (4.1K vs 10). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Underdark sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. SteppyKnight asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for SteppyKnight against 4.8 for Underdark. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Underdark has 4.1K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of SteppyKnight's written reviews are positive against 72% of Underdark's.

SteppyKnight ships an update daily, Underdark every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SteppyKnight | Underdark |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steppyknight/id1514042140/reviews)** | [4.8 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/underdarkdefense/id6482025287/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **4.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 72.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 81 MB | 520 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mitsuhiro Okada](https://appshunter.io/developer/796960589) | [SeungHo Chung](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626940418) |

## What reviewers say

### SteppyKnight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steppyknight/id1514042140)

Engage in turn-based puzzle action where you move once and enemies move once. Strategize by understanding enemy patterns to avoid attacks and capture them efficiently. Experience a satisfying rhythm of defeating foes.

**Highlights:** Turn-based gameplay, Enemy action pattern analysis, Strategic movement, Puzzle-solving, Fast-paced combat

**In-app purchases:** none


### Underdark

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/underdarkdefense/id6482025287)

Defend the Eternal Flame from relentless dark forces in this tactical tower defense game. Strategically place towers, choose powerful buffs, and level up unique heroes to forge an impenetrable defense. Enjoy one-handed gameplay for strategic fun anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Defend the Eternal Flame, One-handed gameplay, Customize defense strategy, Level up heroes, Strategic tower placement, Choose buffs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| daily_package_01 | $0.99 | one-time |
| blade_pakcage | $2.99 | one-time |
| daily_package_02 | $2.99 | one-time |
| exp_2x | $3.49 | one-time |
| Event Package 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| add_speed | $7.49 | one-time |
| season_superpass_1 | $7.99 | one-time |
| pack_remove_ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| pack_remove_ads2 | $10.99 | one-time |
| season_hyperpass_1 | $18.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Generous with rewards
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 👍 No forced ads
- 👍 Unique tower defense mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Multiplayer issues
- 🔋 Battery drain
- 🔒 Paywall for progression
- 🔒 Excessive microtransactions
- 🔒 Confusing UI with too many menus

**Reported bugs**

- Goblin tower factory causing game slowdown
- Consecutive login rewards reset after updates
- Invisible towers in multiplayer

**Requested features**

- Ability to rotate towers
- Move towers after placement
- More enemy variety and animations
- Improved co-op mode
- Simplified progression system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SteppyKnight free?

SteppyKnight is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Underdark free?

Underdark is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SteppyKnight or Underdark?

SteppyKnight is rated higher. SteppyKnight averages 4.8 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Underdark averages 4.8 from 4.1K ratings.

### Do SteppyKnight or Underdark have ads?

Underdark shows ads; SteppyKnight does not.

### Which is updated more often, SteppyKnight or Underdark?

SteppyKnight ships an update daily, and Underdark every 4 days. Most recently, SteppyKnight was updated on November 3, 2026 and Underdark on November 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*