Comparison

SHOCK TROOPERS 2nd Squad vs Blasphemous

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

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About

SHOCK TROOPERS 2nd Squad

Experience a classic military action game from 1998, featuring mercenaries battling a massive corporation. Enjoy branching paths, vehicle combat, and modern conveniences like quick saves and customizable controls.

Highlights
  • Military action gameplay
  • Branching paths for player choice
  • Vehicle combat integration
  • Quick save/load functionality
  • Virtual pad customization
  • Online ranking modes
Currently charting
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NEOGEO's masterpiece games are now available in the app !! And in recent years, SNK has partnered with Hamster Corporation to bring many of the classic games on the NEOGEO onto modern gaming environments through the ACA NEOGEO series. Now on smartphone, the difficulty and look NEOGEO games had back then can be reproduced through screen settings and options. Also, players can benefit from online features such as online ranking modes. More, it features quick save/load and virtual pad customization functions to support comfortable play within the app. Please take this opportunity to enjoy the masterpieces that are still supported to this day. [Game introduction] SHOCK TROOPERS 2nd Squad is a military action game released by SNK in 1998. Four mercenaries have risen up to thwart the ambitions of a massive corporation. In addition to a main attack, weapon, and jump abilities, vehicles have also been added to the gameplay, which together with branching paths give the player the ultimate freedom in choosing how they will take on stages. [Recommendation OS] iOS 13 and above ©SNK CORPORATION ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Arcade Archives Series Produced by HAMSTER Co.

About

Blasphemous

Embark on a brutal action-platformer adventure in a dark, gothic world. Wield a blade forged from guilt, master hack and slash combat, and explore a cursed land filled with monstrous enemies and challenging bosses. This version includes all released DLCs for the complete experience.

Highlights
  • Explore a non-linear world
  • Brutal action combat
  • Savage executions and gore
  • Customizable character builds
  • Intense boss battles
  • Unlock mysteries and lore
  • All DLCs included
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Fight. Endure. Break eternal damnation. Blasphemous is an award-winning 2D indie action platformer with soulslike elements, offering brutal hack and slash combat and deep exploration across a dark, gothic world steeped in penance and suffering. Set in the cursed land of Cvstodia, ravaged by a twisted curse known only as The Miracle, you play as The Penitent One, the last survivor of the Brotherhood of the Silent Sorrow, bound to a cycle of death and rebirth. Face monstrous enemies, navigate deadly traps, and uncover hidden secrets in pixel perfect handcrafted levels. As you fight for redemption, you'll explore desolate cathedrals, forsaken wastelands, and blood-soaked dungeons, encountering grotesque monsters, merciless bosses and tormented souls along the way. Penance Never Ends. MAIN FEATURES - Explore a Non-Linear World: Venture through diverse platformer environments filled with fearsome enemies and deadly traps. Seek redemption across the dark gothic landscapes of Cvstodia. - Brutal Action Combat: Wield Mea Culpa, a blade forged from guilt itself. Unleash devastating combos and skills, and hack and slash your way through hordes of twisted monsters. - Executions & gore: Deliver savage executions with pixel perfect animations that celebrate brutal combat and grotesque detail. - Customise Your Build: Equip powerful Relics, Rosary Beads, Prayers, and Sword Hearts to shape your playstyle. Experiment with builds and unlock new progression paths to survive the impossible. - Intense boss Battles: Face off against colossal bosses and deadly mini-bosses. Learn their patterns, endure their fury, and crush them. - Unlock the Mysteries of Cvstodia: Meet a cast of tortured NPCs. Some will help, others will test your resolve. Unravel their stories and shape your fate in blood, guilt and damnation. ALL DLCs INCLUDED This mobile version includes all free DLCs ever released for Blasphemous, expanding the core game with new content, features, and challenges: - The Stir of Dawn – Unlock New Game+, encounter new bosses and enemies, and dive deeper into the lore. - Strife & Ruin – Brave the brutal Boss Rush mode and embark on a crossover quest with Miriam from Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night. - Wounds of Eventide – Witness the conclusion of The Penitent One’s first journey and unlock an ending that connects directly to Blasphemous 2. THE FULL BLASPHEMOUS EXPERIENCE – NOW ON MOBILE - Includes every feature and content update from the original PC and console versions. Switch between precise touch controls or full controller support (gamepad compatible) for a seamless experience. - No ads, no microtransactions. MATURE CONTENT DESCRIPTION This Game may contain content not appropriate for all ages, or may not be appropriate for viewing at work: Some Nudity or Sexual Content, Frequent Violence or Gore, General Mature Content.

Screenshots

SHOCK TROOPERS 2nd Squad4 screens
Blasphemous4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Blasphemous at monthly against SHOCK TROOPERS 2nd Squad's every 27 months. Blasphemous also leads on ratings volume (253 vs 6) and chart position (#61 vs #196). SHOCK TROOPERS 2nd Squad's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (100% vs 72%). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

SHOCK TROOPERS 2nd Squad costs $3.99 and Blasphemous $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SHOCK TROOPERS 2nd Squad holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blasphemous has 253 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of SHOCK TROOPERS 2nd Squad's written reviews are positive against 72% of Blasphemous's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SHOCK TROOPERS 2nd Squad ships an update every 27 months, Blasphemous monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
SHOCK TROOPERS 2nd Squad versus Blasphemous: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSHOCK TROOPERS 2nd SquadBlasphemous
Price$3.99 — better$7.99
Rating4.8 (6 ratings) — better4.4 (253 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better72.1% of reviews
Number of ratings6253 — better
Update frequencyEvery 27 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#196#61 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size158 MB921 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperSNK CORPORATIONThe Game Kitchen Games

Customer experience

SHOCK TROOPERS 2nd Squad

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Blasphemous

All ratings243 ratings
Positive85.6%
Neutral4.9%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews501 reviews
Positive72.1%
Neutral9.6%
Negative18.4%

Bugs and requests

SHOCK TROOPERS 2nd Squad

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Blasphemous

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Glitches with certain enemies and abilities
  • Game freezing when accessing controller settings
  • Blurry/unreadable text in certain languages

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to resize and reposition on-screen buttons
  • Support for offline play
  • Full iPad optimization and native UI
  • Haptic feedback for touch controls
  • Synced saves across devices

In-app purchases

None

SHOCK TROOPERS 2nd Squad

No in-app purchases

None

Blasphemous

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SHOCK TROOPERS 2nd Squad free?
SHOCK TROOPERS 2nd Squad costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Blasphemous free?
Blasphemous costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SHOCK TROOPERS 2nd Squad or Blasphemous?
SHOCK TROOPERS 2nd Squad is rated higher. SHOCK TROOPERS 2nd Squad averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Blasphemous averages 4.4 from 253 ratings.
Do SHOCK TROOPERS 2nd Squad or Blasphemous have ads?
Neither SHOCK TROOPERS 2nd Squad nor Blasphemous shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SHOCK TROOPERS 2nd Squad or Blasphemous?
SHOCK TROOPERS 2nd Squad ships an update every 27 months, and Blasphemous monthly. Most recently, SHOCK TROOPERS 2nd Squad was updated on October 31, 2026 and Blasphemous on October 30, 2026.
Which is more popular, SHOCK TROOPERS 2nd Squad or Blasphemous?
SHOCK TROOPERS 2nd Squad currently peaks at #196 in the App Store charts, and Blasphemous at #61. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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