Comparison

Saboteur SiO vs Samurai

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

Head to head
About

Saboteur SiO

Embark on a new ninja mission in this retro-inspired action-adventure game. Featuring new levels, enemies, and a story by the original author, it offers classic graphics and an original soundtrack.

Highlights
  • New levels, enemies, and story
  • Original soundtrack
  • Retro graphics and screen modes
  • 19 special story achievements
  • Multiple language support
  • Retro display options
Features
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Saboteur SiO is the official sequel to the classic retro games Saboteur! and Saboteur II: Avenging Angel. Travel the world in this original ninja mission, created and developed by the original author, Clive Townsend. In 1985 Saboteur! received the prestigious award "The Crash Smash" from Crash magazine and was high-rated with a 93% score. In 1987 Clive made the sequel Saboteur II: Avenging Angel - the first video game to feature a female protagonist - Nina - sister of the ninja from the first game. Now, after over three decades, MobileFabric in collaboration with Clive Townsend have prepared the next installment in the Saboteur saga. - 19 Special story-related achievements. - All new levels, enemies, and story by Clive Townsend. - Original Soundtrack by: Sean Fountain, Geovarius, Zoltar Dreamusic, and Jeroen Tel. - Original Retro graphics and extra screen modes for ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64, Amstrad CPC, and Game Boy. - 9 Language versions - English, Polish, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Russian, Portuguese, Czech. Retro options: - Scanlines. - CRT Moire. - Retro, Modern, and 'Original' title and menu. - Retro and Modern in-game panel.

About

Samurai

Features
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Two Distinct Warriors in One Epic Journey Don't limit yourself to just one hero! Take control of two unique characters throughout your adventure, each with distinct fighting styles and skills. Tactically switch between these two warriors to overcome tricky platforming obstacles, defeat diverse enemy types, and instantly turn the tide of battle. Fluid Hack-and-Slash Combat Master the way of the samurai and ninja blade with tight controls, satisfying sword clashes, screen-shake impacts, and responsive dash-dodge mechanics. Deep RPG Stats & Upgrades Grow stronger with every defeated foe! Use collected loot to upgrade health, attack power, critical hit rates, and special skills to build your ultimate warrior. Dynamic Dual-Character Gameplay Discover the unique strengths and weaknesses of both heroes, deploying the right warrior at the exact right moment to conquer complex challenges. Epic Boss Fights Explore a vast pixel world guarded by massive, challenging bosses that require smart tactics, pattern recognition, and quick reflexes to defeat. Nostalgic Pixel Art & Dark Atmosphere Relive the 90s retro arcade spirit with a dark Japanese theme, handcrafted sprite animations, and a rich visual style. Highly Optimized & Battery-Friendly Enjoy smooth, lag-free gameplay with a lightweight file size that won't drain your battery or fill up your storage. Listen to the call of your blade. Are you ready to clear the darkness? Download Samurai Bloodbound now and write your legend in blood!

Screenshots

Saboteur SiO4 screens
Samurai4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Samurai at Free against Saboteur SiO's $6.99. Saboteur SiO's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Samurai is free to download; Saboteur SiO costs $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 6 level
Saboteur SiO versus Samurai: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSaboteur SiOSamurai
Price$6.99Free โ€” better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 41 monthsโ€”
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size369 MB380 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperMobileFabric S.A.MERYEM NEHIR DURSUN

In-app purchases

None

Saboteur SiO

No in-app purchases

None

Samurai

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Saboteur SiO free?
Saboteur SiO costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Samurai free?
Samurai is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Saboteur SiO or Samurai have ads?
Samurai shows ads; Saboteur SiO does not.

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