Shadow Hunter vs Elderand
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Shadow Hunter
Engage in a hardcore hack 'n' slash action-RPG set in a dark fantasy world. Battle hordes of demons and shadow monsters as a blessed Shadow Hunter, upgrading weapons and mastering combat to restore light to the mortal realm. Face epic bosses and endless challenges in PVE and PVP modes.
- Hardcore hack 'n' slash combat
- Dark fantasy setting
- Epic boss battles
- RPG elements
- Character control mechanism
- PVE and PVP modes
- Equipment and weapon upgrades
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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
Elderand
Embark on a brutal, skill-based action platformer in a Lovecraftian world. Wield diverse weapons and customize your character with RPG elements to battle terrifying creatures and explore a dark, hand-drawn pixel environment. Collect loot to upgrade your arsenal and uncover the land's secrets.
- Skill-based combat
- Metroidvania exploration
- Lovecraftian horror themes
- RPG character customization
- Diverse weapon arsenal
- Hand-drawn pixel art
- Loot collection and crafting
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Become the hero of an epic quest in Elderand, a metroidvania that will test your will and skill. Heads will literally roll in this gruesome, retro-inspired action platformer, where only the strong will survive in brutal, skill-based combat against terrifying creatures. Through the darkness and madness, promised glory awaits. Wield a variety of killing instruments and abilities to test your metal against towering, bone-chilling bosses. Explore a twisted Lovecraftian world shrouded in darkness and madness. RPG elements allow you to customize your battle experience to your liking, from your character’s appearance to skills, stats, and weapons. Slay or be slain as you collect glory and treasure in this nightmarish 2D world. Glory and riches await those who can spill the required blood and guts to collect it. KEY FEATURES: •Wield an arsenal of killing devices, including whips, swords, daggers, axes, bows, and more. From a magical staff that shoots bursts of energy to a giant sword, different weapons have different stats and capabilities, so find the ones that you enjoy battling beasts with the most! •Satisfying Metroidvania-style exploration meets terrifying Lovecraftian creatures in this detailed hand-drawn pixel world with glorious gothic aesthetics and handcrafted level design. •RPG elements let you customize your experience to best suit your play style, from your character’s appearance to their skills, stats, and weapons. Collect loot from exploration and fallen enemies and then use it to upgrade your weapons via crafting. •Travel to the many corners of this perilous land, such as an inviting village with merchants, a forest, a temple prison, floating islands, a cursed Cathedral, and the hellscape that is Elderand itself. •More than 60 different enemy types and around a dozen bosses for your slaying pleasure. •Collect lost letters and other correspondence from the poor souls who came before you to learn more about the darkness taking hold of this grim land.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Shadow Hunter at 4.8 against Elderand's 4.2. Shadow Hunter also leads on chart position (#126 vs unranked) and ratings volume (316 vs 36). Elderand's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Shadow Hunter costs $4.99 and Elderand $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Shadow Hunter holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shadow Hunter has 316 ratings behind it against 36, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of Shadow Hunter's written reviews are positive against 74% of Elderand's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Shadow Hunter ships an update monthly, Elderand weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shadow Hunter | Elderand |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 — better | $6.99 |
| Rating | 4.8 (316 ratings) — better | 4.2 (36 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 68.3% of reviews | 73.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 316 — better | 36 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #126 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1.3 GB | 818 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | ENIGMA SOFTWARE JOINT STOCK COMPANY | Plug In Digital |
Customer experience
Shadow Hunter
Elderand
Bugs and requests
Shadow Hunter
Reported bugs
9 issues- Game crashes every 15-30 minutes
- Device overheating causing crashes
- Apple account linking not working (Game Center only)
- Backbone controller support broken after update
- Mystic store functionality issues
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- Arena unplayable with bugs
- Spanish language listed but not implemented
- Energy system imbalance
- PvP arena and tower pass removal broke progression incentives
Requested features
16 requests- Controller/gamepad support (most requested)
- Gauntlet/punching character class
- Additional boss varieties
- Weapon skin customization options
- Russian language support
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- Spanish language fix
- Guild/clan system
- Co-op multiplayer modes
- 2v2 PvP matches
- World chat feature
- Dungeon sweep automation
- Magic/spell-casting character
- Character deletion option
- Promo code redemption system
- Shorter battle pass duration
- Game wiki or build guide website
Elderand
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Shadow Hunter
No in-app purchases
Elderand
No in-app purchases








