Comparison

Puzzle Gods vs Samurai Simon

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

Head to head
About

Puzzle Gods

Embark on a mythic quest to rescue kidnapped gods by matching and switching elements. Battle through hundreds of levels, explore new lands, and unlock legendary rewards to defeat Hades and his Titans.

Highlights
  • Match and battle through hundreds of levels
  • Unlock hidden powers and challenge Titans
  • Explore new lands with unique enemies
  • Earn legendary daily rewards
  • Receive boosts and treasures from rescued gods
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Available exclusively for Netflix members. Match and switch elements to level up, defeat Little Hades and rescue the gods in this mythic puzzler. The Land of Olympus needs you! Little Hades has kidnapped the Puzzle Gods, and Little Zu is the only one who can save them. Join Little Zu in his quest to rescue his friends! Features: • Match and battle through hundreds of dynamic levels. Discover treasures, light torches and uncover hidden keys along the way. • Travel through the Land of Olympus to unlock hidden powers and challenge Little Hades and the Titans. • Explore new lands, each with unique enemies to defeat and wondrous sights to see. • Check in daily to earn legendary rewards! As you free the gods, they will grant you new boosts and treasures to help you along your journey. Earn the Hammer from the Life God, the Trident from the Water God and more. - Developed by Boon Studios.

About

Samurai Simon

Features
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Samurai Simon Test your memory with this samurai-themed twist on the classic Simon sequence game. Follow increasingly complex patterns across eight circular buttons while climbing through difficulty levels and unlocking achievements. Three Difficulty Modes Easy Mode - Slower sequences with 1x point scoring, perfect for learning the basics. Normal Mode - Standard speed with 2x point multiplier for balanced challenge. Hard Mode - Fast-paced sequences with 3x points for experienced players. Achievement System Progress through eight achievements from "First Steps" to "Samurai Master." Each achievement marks a milestone in your memory training journey, with titles like Apprentice, Warrior, and Master unlocking as you reach higher rounds. Audio and Feedback Each button produces a unique musical tone, creating harmonic sequences that help with memorization. Full haptic feedback provides tactile confirmation for every tap. Statistics and Progress Track your improvement with comprehensive statistics including best scores, rounds completed, total games played, and time spent. Daily statistics let you monitor recent performance. Game Features Eight-Button Layout - Circular arrangement expands beyond traditional four-button Simon gameplay. Lives System - Three attempts per game allow for extended play sessions. Time Bonuses - Quick responses earn extra points. Progress Indicators - Visual feedback shows your advancement through sequences. Offline Play - No internet connection required. Social Sharing - Share achievements with friends through iOS sharing. Technical Details Optimized for smooth performance on all iPhone models. Procedurally generated audio ensures unique tones for each button. Minimal storage requirements with no ads, subscriptions, or data collection. All game data stays on your device - high scores, achievements, and settings are stored locally using iOS standard methods. Privacy First Samurai Simon collects no personal data. Your scores, achievements, and preferences remain entirely on your device. The optional sharing feature uses iOS built-in sharing without collecting any information about your activity. Perfect for memory training, cognitive exercise, or anyone seeking a well-crafted puzzle game with progression elements. Requires iOS 12.0 or later.

Screenshots

Puzzle Gods4 screens
Samurai Simon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Samurai Simon at none against Puzzle Gods's 1. Samurai Simon also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Puzzle Gods sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per month. Samurai Simon asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Puzzle Gods ships an update every 2 months, Samurai Simon every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Puzzle Gods versus Samurai Simon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPuzzle GodsSamurai Simon
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.6K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews27.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.6K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.2
Further details — not scored
Size265 MB7 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperNetflix Entretenimento Brasil, Ltda.Christopher Dornan

Bugs and requests

Puzzle Gods

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on profile selection
  • Power-up counter bug resets progress
  • On-screen elements hidden on certain devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • More levels and content updates
  • Colorblind mode
  • Option to turn off haptic feedback

Samurai Simon

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Puzzle Gods

Subscriptions1
  • Netflix Standard Plan$19.991 Month
None

Samurai Simon

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Puzzle Gods free?
Puzzle Gods is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Samurai Simon free?
Samurai Simon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Puzzle Gods or Samurai Simon have ads?
Neither Puzzle Gods nor Samurai Simon shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Puzzle Gods or Samurai Simon?
Puzzle Gods ships an update every 2 months, and Samurai Simon every 11 days. Most recently, Puzzle Gods was updated on November 7, 2026 and Samurai Simon on October 30, 2026.

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