Comparison

Bloody Bastards vs DotShift Reflex

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

Head to head
About

Bloody Bastards

Engage in physics-based medieval combat against your brothers. Wield various weapons and armor in a pixel art arena with ragdoll physics. Master controls to defeat opponents and prove your dominance.

Highlights
  • Physics-based 2D fighting
  • Ragdoll mechanics
  • Hundreds of weapons and armor
  • Fast-paced combat
  • Multiplayer mode
  • Variety of levels
Features
Currently charting
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Bloody Bastards is a physics-based medieval fighting game where you fight against your bastard brothers. Destroy your enemies by using an arsenal of daggers, axes, swords, maces and hammers in the arena of champions. In a unique blend of pixel art, 2D physics and ragdoll mechanics, Bloody Bastards offers a fighting experience like nothing else. Tap and hold on either side of the screen to control each hand individually and double tap to move. Choose from hundreds of different weapons, shields, body, leg and head gear to create thousands of lethal combinations. Prove yourself! There can be only one! Features: - Fast-paced, physics-based, 2D fighting game - Huge amount of different levels in a variety of locations - Hundreds of pieces of equipment with more to come - Different and challenging enemies at every level - Insane multiplayer Website: - tibith.com/bloodybastards

About

DotShift Reflex

Test your reflexes and precision in this fast-paced arcade game. Swipe to dodge obstacles as the speed increases, with success depending entirely on your skill and timing. Enjoy addictive gameplay perfect for quick sessions or extended score-chasing.

Highlights
  • Fast arcade gameplay
  • Pure skill-based challenge
  • Reflex and brain training
  • Power-ups for advanced play
  • Leaderboards and achievements
  • Clean, modern visuals
Features
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DotShift Reflex – A Fast Reaction & Skill Arcade Game DotShift Reflex is a fast-paced arcade game built to test your reflexes, reaction speed, focus, and precision. Control a single glowing dot and shift between lanes to dodge incoming obstacles. The longer you survive, the faster and more intense the challenge becomes. Simple controls make DotShift Reflex easy to pick up, but mastering it takes sharp timing and concentration. Patterns change, gaps tighten, and one wrong move ends the run. Every score is earned through skill — there’s no luck and no shortcuts. Perfect for short play sessions or extended score-chasing runs, DotShift Reflex delivers addictive “one more try” gameplay that keeps pushing your limits. How to Play • Swipe left or right to shift lanes • Dodge incoming obstacles • React instantly as speed increases • One hit ends the run Quick to learn, challenging to master. Features Fast Arcade Gameplay Smooth, high-speed action that constantly tests your reaction time and precision. Pure Skill-Based Challenge No pay-to-win mechanics. Success depends entirely on reflexes, timing, and focus. Reflex & Brain Training As difficulty increases, DotShift Reflex challenges your memory and pattern recognition, turning every run into a mental workout. Power-Ups for Advanced Play Use shields, slow-motion effects, and score multipliers to survive longer and maximize your score. Leaderboards & Achievements Compete with players worldwide using Game Center leaderboards and unlock achievements as you improve. Clean, Modern Visuals High-contrast neon visuals ensure clarity even at extreme speeds. Optimized for iPhone & iPad Portrait-only, full-screen gameplay designed for one-hand play and maximum focus. If you enjoy reaction games, reflex challenges, or fast arcade experiences that reward skill and concentration, DotShift Reflex is built for you. Download now and see how long you can survive.

Screenshots

Bloody Bastards4 screens
DotShift Reflex3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Bloody Bastards at 4.8 against DotShift Reflex's 4.0. Bloody Bastards also leads on ratings volume (47K vs 1) and chart position (#150 vs unranked). DotShift Reflex's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, 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. Bloody Bastards sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. DotShift Reflex asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bloody Bastards holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bloody Bastards has 47K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

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Bloody Bastards versus DotShift Reflex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBloody BastardsDotShift Reflex
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (47K ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews57.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings47K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#150 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size374 MB7 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperTibithLee Gray

Customer experience

Bloody Bastards

All ratings46,761 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral1.8%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews2,781 reviews
Positive57.6%
Neutral11.0%
Negative31.3%

DotShift Reflex

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Bloody Bastards

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Stuck on loading screen
  • Audio issues after watching ads
  • Player models glitching in multiplayer

Requested features

5 requests
  • Offline single-player mode
  • Ability to disable ads for a fee
  • More diverse environments and enemy types
  • Improved weapon and armor balancing
  • Limb dismemberment and more gruesome combat

DotShift Reflex

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Bloody Bastards

One-time10
  • Tiny Diamond Pack$0.99
  • Small Diamond Pack - Sale$3.49
  • Small Diamond Pack$4.99
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  • Remove Ads$4.99
  • Medium Diamond Pack - Sale$6.99
  • Medium Diamond Pack$9.99
  • Big Diamond Pack - Sale$13.99
  • Big Diamond Pack$19.99
  • Huge Diamond Pack - Sale$34.99
  • Huge Diamond Pack$49.99
None

DotShift Reflex

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bloody Bastards free?
Bloody Bastards is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DotShift Reflex free?
DotShift Reflex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bloody Bastards or DotShift Reflex?
Bloody Bastards is rated higher. Bloody Bastards averages 4.8 out of 5 from 47K ratings, while DotShift Reflex averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Bloody Bastards or DotShift Reflex have ads?
Both Bloody Bastards and DotShift Reflex show ads.

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