Comparison

Shadow Hunter vs Shadow Slayer

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

Head to head
About

Shadow Hunter

Embark on a dark fantasy adventure as a Shadow Hunter, battling hordes of demons in this action-packed hack and slash RPG. Master combat, upgrade equipment, and conquer endless challenges in both PvE and PvP modes.

Highlights
  • Hardcore Hack’n Slash Action-RPG
  • Incredible combat system
  • Awesome boss fights
  • RPG elements
  • Dark fantasy setting
  • Multiple PvE sections and PvP arena
  • Hundreds of shadow equipment and weapons
Features
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Ultimate pack perks: - Unlock Ace and Claire right away - 800 diamonds - 8 random tickets Hardcore Hack’n Slash Action-RPG. The must try game for any real hack and slash fan who already got bored with just mindlessly smashing buttons on the screen. Shadow hunter is an action-packed dark fantasy hack and slash game with an incredible combat system and awesome boss fights, assisted by a one of a kind character control mechanism and a perfect mix of RPG elements to make your adventure super immersive. A DARKENED, RUINED AND FULL OF SUFFERING SHADOW WORLD As the mortal world got invaded and destroyed by the horde of dark demons and shadow monsters, everything was covered in the darkness of hell and the constant insufferable noises that were the combination of the endless scream from those evils and the crying and mourning of the lucky few that manage to survive through this nightmare. The player will be a Shadow Hunter in this world, which is someone who got blessed by the Ancient One with a special power to fight off those dark demons. Through countless battles and obstacles, shadow hunters are destined to bring the light back to this mortal world. EPIC BOSS FIGHT Shadow Hunter's most exciting moments must be it's epic boss battle, in which the Hunters must defeat dark giant demons to collect their souls and advance to the darkest dungeon and the highest floor of the evil tower. Without a decent set of equipment and highly trained techniques, any player could easily get wrecked by those big bosses. However, the incredible feelings that players get from successfully overcoming those challenges will make it all worth it. Furthermore, those dark demon souls are the key to upgrade hundreds of shadow equipment and weapons, turning them from just a common warrior sword to a legendary hero's blade that would be worshiped by the generations to come. ENDLESS CHALLENGES Shadow Hunter will have 4+ different PVE sections with multiple difficulty modes and a PVP arena for players to explore and conquer. “Adventure” is where players start the game with. It may not be the most challenging part, but it is the most essential section in the game since you need to keep advancing through it to unlock further sections of the game. Once you have passed a certain dungeon level, you can unlock “Altar of the Darkness” , “Boss Mode” and “Clock Tower of Challenges”. Those are where the true test of skill and power happens. For our shadow hunters to overcome those challenges, mastering the fighting technique is a must, understanding the characteristics of each demon and preparing a suitable strategy is needed and strengthening the shadow equipment is a huge plus. At the end of the day, shadow hunters can not only liberate the mortal world from those dark demons but also can test their skills and mastery against other fellows of the shadow. MULTIPLE CHARACTERS TO PLAY AND ROLL Players will get to play as multiple different characters, each has its own unique skills, gameplay and assets. Each character is going to be a distinct way to play the game, a distinct approach to the strategy and the combat. KEY FEATURES Intense hack and slash combat. Epic Boss Fights. Multiple characters to play. Hundreds of equipment and weapons to loot and upgrade. 4+ PVE modes and PVP. Play anytime, anywhere even when offline. Visit Here to Learn More About Shadow Hunter: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SHLostWorld Twitter: https://twitter.com/shlostworld

About

Shadow Slayer

Embark on an epic adventure in a dark fantasy world, battling hordes of undead monsters and powerful bosses. Unlock new skills, collect valuable treasures, and master unique characters in this action-packed RPG. Play anytime, anywhere, even offline.

Highlights
  • Hack'n'Slash combat
  • Monster and boss battles
  • Skill progression
  • Multiple playable characters
  • Treasure chest discovery
  • Offline play
Features
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Hardcore Hack'n'Slash Massive Action-RPG Welcome to Shadow Slayer! Join our heroes' adventure in Foliga, a once happy and peaceful world turned dark. Undead bosses are now crowding everywhere. But this will end now! Stock up on epic hero powers to start the battle of the century today! Unlock your potential and learn new skills to battle monsters while exploring all the possibilities of this new and exciting action hack and slash game! Grab your weapons and friends to join this exciting anime fighting RPG now! You will find it full of opportunities to battle fierce enemies, unlock skills, and power up your hero to the max! Grow stronger every day and battle the undead bosses of Foliga in this legendary battle! - EXPLORE, SLAY, AND LEVEL UP Tons of different monsters and bosses are waiting for you in the dungeons! Go into training to prepare yourself, challenge them to a battle, and show off your fighting skills! - MASSIVE BOSS BATTLE You will never forget the battles with the huge, bloodthirsty, and mighty bosses. You need good equipment and superior skills to defeat those bosses; otherwise, you will be defeated by them. - MULTIPLE CHARACTERS TO PLAY AND ROLL Players will get to play as multiple different characters, each with their own unique skills, gameplay, and assets. Each character is going to have a distinct way to play the game and a distinct approach to the strategy and the combat. - MYSTERIOUS TREASURE CHESTS Discover hidden treasures everywhere, you need to be observant to find them. Do not miss a treasure, because they are very valuable. Play anytime, anywhere, even when offline. - Follow us on social media for more information and to get support: Discord: https://discord.gg/9gk7YxRMpQ Meta Fanpage: https://www.facebook.com/ondi.shadow.slayer Meta Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ondishadowslayer Twitter: https://twitter.com/shadowslayer_hi

Screenshots

Shadow Hunter4 screens
Shadow Slayer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Shadow Hunter at none against Shadow Slayer's shown. Shadow Hunter also leads on ratings volume (2.3K vs 361). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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 Hunter sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Shadow Slayer sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Shadow Hunter against 4.7 for Shadow Slayer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shadow Hunter has 2.3K ratings behind it against 361, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of Shadow Hunter's written reviews are positive against 65% of Shadow Slayer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shadow Hunter ships an update monthly, Shadow Slayer every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Shadow Hunter versus Shadow Slayer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShadow HunterShadow Slayer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.3K ratings) — better4.7 (361 ratings)
Positive reviews62.7% of reviews65.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.3K — better361
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.3 GB751 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperENIGMA SOFTWARE JOINT STOCK COMPANYONDI TECHNOLOGY JSC

Customer experience

Shadow Hunter

All ratings2,331 ratings
Positive94.8%
Neutral1.7%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews598 reviews
Positive62.7%
Neutral9.9%
Negative27.4%

Shadow Slayer

All ratings360 ratings
Positive92.5%
Neutral2.5%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews63 reviews
Positive65.1%
Neutral7.9%
Negative27.0%

User reviews

Shadow Hunter

From 2.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Engaging combat system
  • 🎮 Great controller support
  • 💎 Addictive progression

Room to improve

  • 💰 Monetization issues
  • 🔒 Lack of account sync
  • 🐛 Bugs and crashes
  • 🤖 Unbalanced PvP matchmaking

Shadow Slayer

From 361 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and awesome gameplay
  • 👍 Reminds of anime shows
  • 👍 Great for RPG players
  • 👍 Good Metroidvania style features
  • 👍 Beautiful colors

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashing in survival mode
  • 🐛 Lost progress after redownloading
  • 🐛 Lost all progress
  • 🐛 Game keeps crashing
  • 🐛 Expensive in-store purchases

Bugs and requests

Shadow Hunter

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Saved progress not transferring
  • Stuck at max level 50 bug
  • Unresponsive controls and freezing
  • Inconsistent in-app purchases

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add new characters and weapons
  • Improve account recovery options
  • Implement co-op multiplayer
  • Allow customization of UI and controls

Shadow Slayer

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • 🐛 Game crashes at wave 51
  • 🐛 Lost everything after redownloading
  • 🐛 Lost all progress
  • 🐛 Game keeps crashing
  • 🐛 Account locked
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  • 🐛 Error: connect to internet
  • 🐛 Negative gold balance
  • 🐛 Stuck on map
  • 🐛 Bugs are still there
  • 🐛 Failed purchase, money taken
  • 🐛 Game does not support Backbone

Requested features

7 requests
  • 💡 Controller support needed
  • 💡 Add Google connection button
  • 💡 Needs more characters
  • 💡 Add Chinese language support
  • 💡 Fixed joystick option
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  • 💡 Custom button layout
  • 💡 More QoL features

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Shadow Hunter

One-time10
  • 100 Ancient Opal$0.99
  • 2.99$ Pack$2.99
  • Leo Griffinheart Sale Off$3.99
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  • Monthly Subscription 2.0$4.99
  • 525 Ancient Opal$4.99
  • 4.99$ pack$4.99
  • 9.99$ Pack$9.99
  • Leo Griffinheart Package$9.99
  • 1575 Ancient Opal$14.99
  • 19.99$ Pack$19.99
10 purchases

Shadow Slayer

One-time10
  • Starter Pack$0.99
  • Expert Pack$2.99
  • Ticket Package 1$2.99
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  • Hunter: Leonard$9.99
  • Ticket Package 2$9.99
  • Hero Althea$9.99
  • Eleanor$14.99
  • Frostforged Devotion Relic$14.99
  • Winter's Grace Eleanor$14.99
  • Ticket Package 3$19.99

Questions

Is Shadow Hunter free?
Shadow Hunter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shadow Slayer free?
Shadow Slayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Shadow Hunter or Shadow Slayer?
Shadow Hunter is rated higher. Shadow Hunter averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Shadow Slayer averages 4.7 from 361 ratings.
Do Shadow Hunter or Shadow Slayer have ads?
Shadow Slayer shows ads; Shadow Hunter does not.
Which is updated more often, Shadow Hunter or Shadow Slayer?
Shadow Hunter ships an update monthly, and Shadow Slayer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Shadow Hunter was updated on November 3, 2026 and Shadow Slayer on November 3, 2026.

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