Comparison

The Serpent & The Seed vs Shadow Path

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

Head to head
About

The Serpent & The Seed

Embark on a poetic musical adventure in a world overrun by a serpent. Discover an ancient book that may hold the key to freedom and uncover its secrets.

Highlights
  • Poetic musical adventure
  • Explore a world ruled by a serpent
  • Search for an ancient book
  • Uncover secrets to defeat the serpent
  • Freedom fighter narrative
Features
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The Serpent & The Seed is a poetic musical mobile adventure game. In a world ruled by a serpent, his thorns & thistles have overtaken. A small group of freedom fighters have managed to track down what may be the last copy of an ancient book that is said to hold the key to defeating the serpent - what will they discover within its pages?

About

Shadow Path

Features
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Memorize the maze. Escape in the dark. Shadow Path: Memory Maze is a challenging memory puzzle where every second counts. Study the maze while the lights are on, memorize the correct path, then navigate through the darkness and reach the exit before time runs out. HOW TO PLAY • Memorize the maze before the lights go out • Navigate using only your memory • Reach the exit before time runs out • Complete levels and earn stars • Use hints when you get stuck • Improve your times and climb the rankings 120 CHALLENGING LEVELS Explore 120 handcrafted maze levels that become increasingly difficult. Each level challenges your memory, focus, and navigation skills. UNLOCK UNIQUE CHARACTERS Collect diamonds and unlock different characters. Choose your favorite hero and make your journey through the darkness your own. COMPETE FOR THE BEST TIMES Complete levels as quickly as possible, collect stars, and compare your performance with players around the world. NEED HELP? Use Map, Light, and Hint abilities when a maze becomes too challenging. FEATURES • 120 handcrafted maze levels • Memory-based puzzle gameplay • Increasing difficulty • Unique unlockable characters • Stars and global rankings • Map, Light, and Hint abilities • Clean neon visual style • Quick sessions perfect for mobile Can you memorize the path before the darkness takes over? Download Shadow Path: Memory Maze and test your memory.

Screenshots

The Serpent & The Seed4 screens
Shadow Path4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Serpent & The Seed at none against Shadow Path's 5. The Serpent & The Seed also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence 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. Shadow Path sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. The Serpent & The Seed asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Serpent & The Seed ships an update every 11 days, Shadow Path every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
The Serpent & The Seed versus Shadow Path: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Serpent & The SeedShadow Path
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (38 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews93.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings38 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size595 MB61 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperDiscipleship TechGokberk KARSLIOGLU

Bugs and requests

The Serpent & The Seed

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Occasional freezing or progression issues
  • Certain interactive elements not working as expected

Requested features

2 requests
  • Include Bible verse references
  • Expand the interactive elements and gameplay

Shadow Path

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

The Serpent & The Seed

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Shadow Path

Subscriptions2
  • Remove Ads$2.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
One-time3
  • 50 Diamonds$0.99
  • 150 Diamonds$2.99
  • 400 Diamonds$6.99

Questions

Is The Serpent & The Seed free?
The Serpent & The Seed is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shadow Path free?
Shadow Path is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do The Serpent & The Seed or Shadow Path have ads?
Shadow Path shows ads; The Serpent & The Seed does not.
Which is updated more often, The Serpent & The Seed or Shadow Path?
The Serpent & The Seed ships an update every 11 days, and Shadow Path every 3 weeks. Most recently, The Serpent & The Seed was updated on October 24, 2026 and Shadow Path on October 28, 2026.

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