Comparison

Samurai Shodown R vs Zombie Knockout

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

Head to head
About

Samurai Shodown R

Experience intense sword-fighting duels with iconic characters from a legendary franchise. This mobile fighting game offers strategic battles with simple controls, perfect for both new and experienced players. Engage in real-time PvP or test your skills in daily challenges.

Highlights
  • True sword-fighting action
  • Iconic Samurai Shodown characters
  • Optimized for mobile combat
  • Simple controls
  • PvP battles
  • Challenge modes
Features
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The Legendary Fighting Game That Captivated the World Returns—Now on Mobile! SAMURAI SHODOWN is reborn for a new generation! ■ The Return of True Sword-Fighting Action Victory is decided in an instant! Powerful strikes, precise timing, and intense, high-stakes duels await! ■ Iconic Samurai Shodown Characters Fan favorites like Haohmaru, Nakoruru, and Ukyo make their epic return! Each fighter features unique styles and special moves for strategic battles. ■ Optimized for Mobile Combat Experience deep and engaging battles with simple controls— Perfect for both beginners and seasoned warriors alike! ■ PvP Battles & Challenge Modes Take on real-time duels against players worldwide. Sharpen your skills with fresh daily challenges! Dive into the world of Samurai Shodown now! A true samurai never strikes twice.

About

Zombie Knockout

Engage in intense zombie combat by punching, dodging, and blocking. Survive relentless waves, collect fruit for health, and see how long you can last against the undead. Enjoy straightforward, action-packed gameplay with no account requirements.

Highlights
  • Punch, dodge, and block zombie attacks
  • Collect fruit for health
  • Randomized attack combos
  • Simple pick-up-and-play controls
  • No account required
  • Quick gaming sessions
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Fight off waves of relentless zombies as you punch, dodge, and block your way to survival. Avoid zombie arms bursting from the ground and dodge bombs raining from above as the intensity ramps up with each passing moment. Collect fruit to heal and stay in the fight! See how long you can last against the undead horde. Can you become the ultimate Zombie Knockout Champion? • Randomised attack combos for satisfying gameplay • Simple pick-up-and-play controls – just punch and survive! • No accounts, no nonsense—just pure zombie-smashing fun • Perfect for quick gaming sessions anytime, anywhere Credits: Art: craftpix.net, Raga2d (opengameart.org), devnewton (opengameart.org), knik1985 (opengameart.org), AllenJones (opengameart.org) zeroisnotnull (opengameart.org) Music & Sound Effects: Dan Knoflicek (opengameart.org)m thebardofblasphemy, ArcadeParty (opengameart.org) bevibeldesign (pixabay.com) Boxing Bell sound, Benboncan -- https://freesound.org/s/66952/

Screenshots

Samurai Shodown R4 screens
Zombie Knockout4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Zombie Knockout at none against Samurai Shodown R's 10. Zombie Knockout also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 73%). Samurai Shodown R's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, 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. Samurai Shodown R sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Zombie Knockout asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Samurai Shodown R ships an update fortnightly, Zombie Knockout monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Samurai Shodown R versus Zombie Knockout: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSamurai Shodown RZombie Knockout
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (54 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings54 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size3.3 GB171 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperSNK INTERACTIVE CO., LTD.Kyle Palmer

Customer experience

Samurai Shodown R

All ratings53 ratings
Positive90.6%
Neutral1.9%
Negative7.5%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive72.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative27.3%

Zombie Knockout

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Samurai Shodown R

One-time10
  • Discount Package$0.49
  • Special Pack$0.69
  • 60 Jade$0.99
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  • 300 Jade$3.99
  • 600 Jade$7.99
  • Week Pack$8.99
  • LumiWave Pass$17.99
  • 1260 Jade$17.99
  • 3220 Jade$44.99
  • 7000 Jade$99.99
None

Zombie Knockout

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Samurai Shodown R free?
Samurai Shodown R is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Zombie Knockout free?
Zombie Knockout is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Samurai Shodown R or Zombie Knockout have ads?
Zombie Knockout shows ads; Samurai Shodown R does not.
Which is updated more often, Samurai Shodown R or Zombie Knockout?
Samurai Shodown R ships an update fortnightly, and Zombie Knockout monthly. Most recently, Samurai Shodown R was updated on November 3, 2026 and Zombie Knockout on October 30, 2026.

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