Comparison

Samurai 2 vs Cowboy Constellation

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

Cowboy Constellation

Embark on a thrilling space adventure as a renegade pilot in a desperate final battle. Navigate your damaged ship through intense combat and reach a hidden repair station to survive.

Highlights
  • Space pilot adventure
  • Intense final battle
  • Ship repair mechanics
  • Asteroid belt navigation
  • Challenging chases
Features
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The renegade space cowboy is on his last run. His ship is a wreck, the asteroid belt is hostile, and the only repair station sits on the far side of this fight. Pilot Cowboy Constellation through the final battle. Clear the gauntlet, outlast enemy waves, and limp to the renegades’ repair station in one piece. Survive the stand, then climb the Game Center leaderboard. How to play • Fly the damaged ship through the asteroid fight • Dodge threats and push for a clean run • Reach the repair station to finish the fight • Post your best score to Game Center Give the ol’ cowboy a hand—get him to safety.

Screenshots

Samurai 24 screens
Cowboy Constellation4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Samurai 2 at 823 against Cowboy Constellation's 1. Samurai 2 also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 26.0). Cowboy Constellation's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months) and price ($0.99 vs $2.99). On rating, 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 Cowboy Constellation $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cowboy Constellation holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Samurai 2 has 823 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Samurai 2 ships an update every 5 months, Cowboy Constellation every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Samurai 2 versus Cowboy Constellation: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSamurai 2Cowboy Constellation
Price$2.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.8 (823 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings823 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size157 MB41 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperDeca Games EOODBernardo Perdomo

Customer experience

Samurai 2

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

Cowboy Constellation

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Cowboy Constellation

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Samurai 2

No in-app purchases

None

Cowboy Constellation

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Samurai 2 free?
Samurai 2 costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cowboy Constellation free?
Cowboy Constellation costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Samurai 2 or Cowboy Constellation?
Cowboy Constellation is rated higher. Samurai 2 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 823 ratings, while Cowboy Constellation averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Samurai 2 or Cowboy Constellation have ads?
Neither Samurai 2 nor Cowboy Constellation shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Samurai 2 or Cowboy Constellation?
Samurai 2 ships an update every 5 months, and Cowboy Constellation every 2 months. Most recently, Samurai 2 was updated on November 10, 2026 and Cowboy Constellation on November 12, 2026.

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