Shadow Hunter vs Doodlekeep
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Shadow Hunter
Engage in hardcore hack-and-slash combat in a dark fantasy world. Master combat techniques, upgrade equipment, and battle epic bosses and other players. Explore diverse PVE sections and a PVP arena to save the mortal world from demons.
- Hardcore hack-and-slash combat
- Epic boss battles
- Character progression and equipment upgrades
- Multiple PVE sections
- PVP arena
- Multiple characters to play
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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
Doodlekeep
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A kingdom has spilled into the margins. Raise the blue banner and lead a company of doodle knights through a medieval adventure illustrated in loose pen and ink, irregular crosshatching, and restrained coloured-pencil accents. COMMAND YOUR COMPANY Recruit shield knights, swordsmen, pikemen, longbow archers, wizards, mounted paladins, siege engines, and dragons. Spend ink carefully, choose your moment to rally, and break the opposing keep across 27 campaign battles in nine chapters. BUILD A STRONGER KEEP Visit the Royal Armory to improve your equipment, strengthen your castle defenses, and stop at the tavern to recruit heroes. Your choices shape the company you send back into battle. OPEN THE SIEGE PAGES Take aim at 30 castles with catapults, ballistae, and trebuchets. Adjust angle and power, choose ammunition with different effects, and bring the walls down while protecting the blue knight. RIDE INTO THE JOUST Challenge champions across nine chapter cups. Time your charge, aim your lance, and brace for impact. Improve your equipment in Armory & Stables and return to challenge riders again. ASK OSRIC. HE WILL ANSWER LOUDLY. Osric the Unnecessarily Loud has advice, announcements, and an alarming amount of enthusiasm. Follow his commentary through the campaign and side adventures, then display your earned trophies in the Hall of Honours. YOUR OWN NOTEBOOK Play offline without a game account. Progress is saved on your device, with export and import tools for backing up your chronicle. Challenge yourself in Endless Siege after exploring the campaign. Created by Emerys. Published by Cyber Atlas LLC. On iPhone and iPad, Chapter I is free. A one-time Full Notebook purchase unlocks the remaining campaign chapters and Endless Siege. Equipment and heroes are earned through play. Purchasing, restoring purchases, and downloading updates require an internet connection. Purchases do not transfer between stores; progress does not sync automatically. New chapters and battlefields are coming soon!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Doodlekeep at Free against Shadow Hunter's $4.99. Doodlekeep also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). Shadow Hunter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#154 vs unranked). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Doodlekeep is free to download; Shadow Hunter costs $4.99 up front. Doodlekeep sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Shadow Hunter asks for nothing beyond the download.
Shadow Hunter ships an update monthly, Doodlekeep every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shadow Hunter | Doodlekeep |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (324 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 68.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 324 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | #154 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1.3 GB | 3.1 GB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | ENIGMA SOFTWARE JOINT STOCK COMPANY | Defender Outfitters |
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
Doodlekeep
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Shadow Hunter
No in-app purchases
Doodlekeep
- Full Notebook$3.99









