Comparison

Samurai 2 vs Slaughter

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

Head to head
About

Samurai 2

Embark on a quest for revenge in this action-packed hack 'n' slash game. Master intuitive controls, dynamic combat, and solve environmental puzzles as you battle hordes of enemies. Upgrade your skills and enjoy stunning anime-style visuals.

Highlights
  • Intuitive virtual joystick
  • Dynamic camera angles
  • Gory battle sequences
  • Environmental puzzles and traps
  • RPG skill upgrades
  • Anime-style comic panels
  • Survival mode
Features
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-== Featured in the Gorgeous Games by Apple !!! ==- -== "Samurai II is a very entertaining title with solid gameplay and stunning graphics." MacWorld.com ==- The long-awaited sequel to Samurai: Way of the Warrior! While the original got rave reviews for its stylized manga graphics and quick, bloody gameplay, Samurai II delivers even more action and an intuitive new control scheme. SlideToPlay.com - 4/4 Ipadarena.com - 10/10 AppSpy.com - 5/5 MacWorld.com - 4.5/5 AppAdvice.com - 4.5/5 Gamezebo.com - 4.5/5 Touchreviews.net - 4.5/5 Nineoverten.com - 4.5/5 ifanzine 4.5/5 Gamerstemple.com - 90/100 Pixeljumpers.com - 9/10 PocketGamer.co.uk 8/10 Samurai: Way of the Warrior was featured in Best Games of 2009 by Apple – Samurai II is a true successor, aided by over a year of focused development. Overall production values and vicious action put Samurai II on par with console 3D brawlers. Screenshots don’t do Samurai II justice – the fluid action has to be seen running at 60 frames per second on the Retina display or popping off the iPad screen. But looks alone won’t carry a game – the developers listened to fan feedback and improved gameplay throughout. With a new virtual d-pad, dynamic camera, environmental puzzles, traps, and vicious new enemies, Samurai II is brand new experience for hack ‘n’ slash gamers on the go. Samurai II sends Daisuke on a quest for revenge across the war-scorched countryside. From a seafaring village to a flying fortress to the legendary Isle of the Dead, the samurai will stop at nothing to hunt down his arch-enemy Orochi. Will he get his Vengeance? FEATURES: * Intuitive virtual joystick ensures you’re slicing up baddies, not swiping the screen. * Dynamic camera finds the best perspective for each encounter, adding variety while keeping focused on the action. * Tense, quick and gory battle sequences! - Battle hordes of on-screen enemies wielding new weapons and sporting unique abilities. - Stay nimble and plan your attacks – roll out of harm’s way and eliminate ranged enemies like the Samurai Archer before they can strike. * Improved gameplay includes new features. - Solve environmental puzzles, avoid dangerous traps, and discover useful items. - The fight is on - not to worry, the combat never takes a back seat to platforming or fetch-quests. * RPG elements reward skilled players – upgrade the Samurai’s health, buy new attack combos and upgrade them to devastating levels. * Between levels, gorgeous anime-style comic panels tell the samurai’s tale with original hand-drawn artwork. * New survival mode pits the samurai against waves of enemies, giving hardcore players a score-attack mode to hone their skills. Two games in one! * Advanced AI system on par with console games. Goal Oriented Action Planning architecture is used in many PC and console games. * Apple Game Center support, including Leaderboards and Achievements. *Support iCloud to transfer save between various devices *Support MFI Controllers (Gamepads) * Original soundtrack – in classic samurai movie style, soft music builds with the heat of battle. Special Thanks To : ImNoSuperMan, PureSkill, Squarezero, Rocco, eggzbacon, Prab

About

Slaughter

Embark on a perilous journey as a mercenary fighting through a city of madmen. Engage in a story-driven campaign or test your endurance in an arena mode, battling hordes of enemies and formidable bosses with a vast arsenal of weapons.

Highlights
  • Single-player campaign mode
  • Survival arena mode
  • Variety of weapons
  • Hordes of enemies
  • Boss battles
  • Beautiful graphics
  • Excellent optimization
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You are Russell - a mercenary who was imprisoned in a city inhabited by madmen! He has a long journey to freedom lying through grim streets of abandoned town. Grab a gun and sweep your way through hordes of lunatics and horrendous bosses! In the "Slaughter" you can play a single player campaign and survival mode (arena mode) - Single-player campaign mode — a complete walkthrough with the story part and lots of action. To escape from captivity, Russell has to overcome various obstacles, as well as shoot lots of enemies. But don't worry, there is lots of weapons for it, which you will find in the course of the passing game. - Survival mode - you need to stay as long as possible, fighting off waves of enemies. By passing the wave you are given money and experience. With money you can buy new guns, recruit soldiers, or buy special portable turrets. The experience increases your level, opening up access to new weapons and giving the opportunity to gain money faster. To summarize, Slaughter is: - Classic shooter with a single campaign - Arena mode with three different locations - Tons of weapons - Tons of enemies! - Battles with bosses - Beautiful graphics with excellent optimization I do not even understand what you are still waiting! Have a good game!

Screenshots

Samurai 24 screens
Slaughter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Samurai 2 at 4.8 against Slaughter's 4.4. Samurai 2 also leads on ratings volume (821 vs 47) and chart position (#118 vs unranked). Slaughter's advantage is price ($0.39 vs $2.99) and review sentiment (86% vs 78%). On update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Samurai 2 costs $2.99 and Slaughter $0.39 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Samurai 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Samurai 2 has 821 ratings behind it against 47, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 78% of Samurai 2's written reviews are positive against 86% of Slaughter's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Samurai 2 ships an update every 5 months, Slaughter every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Samurai 2 versus Slaughter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSamurai 2Slaughter
Price$2.99$0.39 — better
Rating4.8 (821 ratings) — better4.4 (47 ratings)
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews86.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings821 — better47
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#118 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size157 MB591 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperDeca Games EOODSergey Sukharev

Customer experience

Samurai 2

All ratings813 ratings
Positive96.1%
Neutral2.3%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews329 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral8.2%
Negative14.0%

Slaughter

All ratings47 ratings
Positive85.1%
Neutral2.1%
Negative12.8%
Written reviews103 reviews
Positive86.4%
Neutral3.9%
Negative9.7%

Bugs and requests

Samurai 2

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game crashes on certain levels
  • Dojo mode not working
  • Compatibility issues on older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • New weapons and combos
  • Customization options
  • Expanded story and levels
  • Multiplayer mode

Slaughter

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Samurai 2

No in-app purchases

None

Slaughter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Samurai 2 free?
Samurai 2 costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Slaughter free?
Slaughter costs $0.39, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Samurai 2 or Slaughter?
Samurai 2 is rated higher. Samurai 2 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 821 ratings, while Slaughter averages 4.4 from 47 ratings.
Do Samurai 2 or Slaughter have ads?
Neither Samurai 2 nor Slaughter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Samurai 2 or Slaughter?
Samurai 2 ships an update every 5 months, and Slaughter every 3 months. Most recently, Samurai 2 was updated on October 26, 2026 and Slaughter on October 26, 2026.

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