# Samurai 2 vs Elderand

The clearest difference is rating: Samurai 2 at 4.8 against Elderand's 4.2. Samurai 2 also leads on price ($2.99 vs $6.99) and ratings volume (813 vs 36). Elderand's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Samurai 2 costs $2.99 and Elderand $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Samurai 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Samurai 2 has 813 ratings behind it against 36, 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 74% of Elderand's.

Samurai 2 ships an update every 5 months, Elderand weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Samurai 2 | Elderand |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $6.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (813 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samurai-2-vengeance/id392486160/reviews)** | [4.2 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elderand/id6446288146/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **813** | 36 |
| Positive reviews | **77.8% of reviews** | 73.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#173** | — |
| Size | 157 MB | 818 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Deca Games EOOD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1472223668) | [Plug In Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/608306412) |

## What reviewers say

### Samurai 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samurai-2-vengeance/id392486160)

**Currently charting:** #173 Top Paid · Adventure, #175 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Gorgeous graphics
- 🎨 Unique art style
- ⚔️ Satisfying combat
- 💯 Classic samurai experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Lack of difficulty options
- 🛡️ No block button
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- New weapons and combos
- Customization options
- Expanded story and levels
- Multiplayer mode


### Elderand

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elderand/id6446288146)

Embark on a brutal, skill-based action platformer in a Lovecraftian world. Wield diverse weapons and customize your character with RPG elements to battle terrifying creatures and explore a dark, hand-drawn pixel environment. Collect loot to upgrade your arsenal and uncover the land's secrets.

**Highlights:** Skill-based combat, Metroidvania exploration, Lovecraftian horror themes, RPG character customization, Diverse weapon arsenal, Hand-drawn pixel art, Loot collection and crafting

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game overall
- 🗺️ Deep lore and world-building
- 🎵 Amazing music and audio
- ⚔️ Challenging yet approachable combat
- 🎮 Excellent controller support (mostly)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Game crashes frequently
- 🐛 Controls can be buggy and unresponsive
- 🐛 Dash function sometimes not working
- 🐛 Game freezes intermittently
- 🐛 Bosses getting stuck in animations

**Reported bugs**

- Permanent crashes
- Character spawning underneath level
- R button for subweapon not working on Steelseries Nimbus
- Dash function not working
- Game freezing for a moment

**Requested features**

- Full controller remapping for bindings
- Multiplayer PvP 'Invasions' system
- Cloud saves (iCloud)
- Adjustable button layout and size
- Ability to track materials acquired


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Samurai 2 free?

Samurai 2 costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Elderand free?

Elderand costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Samurai 2 or Elderand?

Samurai 2 is rated higher. Samurai 2 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 813 ratings, while Elderand averages 4.2 from 36 ratings.

### Do Samurai 2 or Elderand have ads?

Neither Samurai 2 nor Elderand shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Samurai 2 or Elderand?

Samurai 2 ships an update every 5 months, and Elderand weekly. Most recently, Samurai 2 was updated on October 18, 2026 and Elderand on October 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*