Comparison

Samurai 2 vs RED ROBOT

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

RED ROBOT

Embark on a 2D platforming adventure as a robot on a mission to rescue a friend. Jump, shoot, and dodge obstacles while battling monsters, collecting coins, and unlocking new abilities to defeat bosses.

Highlights
  • Run, jump, and shoot gameplay
  • Avoid obstacles and kill enemies
  • Explore dangerous worlds
  • Collect coins
  • Unlock new bullets
  • Defeat bosses
Features
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RED ROBOT is a run, jump and shoot 2D game. You must avoid obstacles and kill enemies. Prepare to Shoot, Run & Jump ! Monsters have invaded the world and capture your friend. Your mission is to play the role of the robot help your friend and destroy monsters. Explore new adventures in the world that filled with several dangers, slay monsters, avoid obstacles, collect coins, unlock new bullets, and defeat bosses.  Can you defeat the monsters and help your friend ? What are you waiting for ? Try it yourself. Download RED ROBOT now !

Screenshots

Samurai 24 screens
RED ROBOT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: RED ROBOT at Free against Samurai 2's $2.99. RED ROBOT also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 10.0). Samurai 2's advantage is review sentiment (78% vs 33%) and rating (4.8 vs 3.1). On ads 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

RED ROBOT is free to download; Samurai 2 costs $2.99 up front. RED ROBOT sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Samurai 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Samurai 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Samurai 2 has 821 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Samurai 2's written reviews are positive against 33% of RED ROBOT's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Samurai 2 ships an update every 5 months, RED ROBOT every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Samurai 2 versus RED ROBOT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSamurai 2RED ROBOT
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (821 ratings) — better3.1 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings821 — better13
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 13 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#167 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size157 MB35 MB
Age rating17+9+
DeveloperDeca Games EOODDoze Chatwaranon

Customer experience

Samurai 2

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

RED ROBOT

All ratings13 ratings
Positive53.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative46.2%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

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

RED ROBOT

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Samurai 2

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

RED ROBOT

One-time1
  • Remove ADS$0.99

Questions

Is Samurai 2 free?
Samurai 2 costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is RED ROBOT free?
RED ROBOT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Samurai 2 or RED ROBOT?
Samurai 2 is rated higher. Samurai 2 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 821 ratings, while RED ROBOT averages 3.1 from 13 ratings.
Do Samurai 2 or RED ROBOT have ads?
Neither Samurai 2 nor RED ROBOT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Samurai 2 or RED ROBOT?
Samurai 2 ships an update every 5 months, and RED ROBOT every 13 months. Most recently, Samurai 2 was updated on October 27, 2026 and RED ROBOT on October 24, 2026.

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