Comparison

Dark Sword Fantasy vs Shadow Path

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

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About

Dark Sword Fantasy

Engage in 2D sword action, defeating enemies and bosses with simple controls. Level up your character by gaining experience to enhance attack power and HP, making stages easier to clear. Enjoy a classic side-scrolling experience perfect for passing the time.

Highlights
  • Simple one-touch controls
  • Defeat enemies and bosses
  • Character leveling and growth
  • Special move accumulation
  • Side-scrolling gameplay
  • Pass time effectively
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The game can be easily controlled using only the move button, attack button, and jump button. Defeat the boss by defeating the enemies that come at you one after another. This is a growth-type game where you can press and hold the attack button to perform special moves and raise the level to make the main character stronger. Features - You can play for free. Control the main character, the swordsman, and defeat the enemies! - Easy to play with only the left and right movement buttons, the attack button, and the jump button. - Defeat the boss to clear the stage! - Defeat enemies and gain experience to level up! Grow your hero and fight to your advantage! - It's a side-scrolling game with the world of Castlevania and Makai Mura! - It's a fun way to pass the time. How to play - Use the virtual buttons on the bottom left of the screen to move left and right. - Attack the enemy with the attack button! Use the jump button to jump and go over obstacles. - Press and hold the attack button to accumulate the gauge and use special moves! - Defeat the boss to clear the stage! - Level up by defeating enemies and accumulating experience. Your attack power and HP will increase, so the more you play, the easier it will be to clear the stage.

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

Dark Sword Fantasy4 screens
Shadow Path4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dark Sword Fantasy at none against Shadow Path's 5. Dark Sword Fantasy also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Dark Sword Fantasy asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dark Sword Fantasy ships an update every 5 weeks, Shadow Path every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Dark Sword Fantasy versus Shadow Path: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDark Sword FantasyShadow Path
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size185 MB61 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperTsuyoshi SasakiGokberk KARSLIOGLU

In-app purchases

None

Dark Sword Fantasy

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 Dark Sword Fantasy free?
Dark Sword Fantasy 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 Dark Sword Fantasy or Shadow Path have ads?
Both Dark Sword Fantasy and Shadow Path show ads.
Which is updated more often, Dark Sword Fantasy or Shadow Path?
Dark Sword Fantasy ships an update every 5 weeks, and Shadow Path every 3 weeks. Most recently, Dark Sword Fantasy was updated on October 24, 2026 and Shadow Path on October 28, 2026.

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