Bam fu vs Grimvalor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bam fu
A chaotic, local multiplayer game where players battle for control of pebbles by tapping them to change their color. The first to win five rounds by capturing the majority of pebbles secures victory. It's designed for 2-4 players on a single device.
- Local multiplayer for 2-4 players
- Single device gameplay
- Pebble color capture mechanic
- Fast-paced action
- Universal app support
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HANDS CLASH IN CHAOS in Game Oven's Bam fu, a game for two-, three- or four people on one device. Everyone is fighting over the same pebbles. Physical contact is totally part of this game. ------/ HOW IT WORKS /------ Each player fights for her own color. Pebbles loop through the colors of the players when you tap them. Make the majority of the pebbles your color and win the round. Win five rounds and you’ve secured your victory. ------/ VICTORY STRATEGIES /------ Be super quick. Block arms, push hands and squeeze fingers. Act like a kung-fu master. Protect your pebbles from being snatched. Play against slow people. (Works every time!) ------/ ALSO IMPORTANT /------ ~ Cut your nails. ~ Wash your hands. ~ Bam fu is a Universal App with support for iPhone 3GS and higher, iPad 1 and higher and iPod 3 and higher. ~ To use 4 or more fingers simultaneously in all your Apps, turn off Multitasking Gestures in the General Settings of your device.
Grimvalor
Embark on a dark fantasy adventure as a lone warrior battling through a corrupted realm. Master skill-based combat, explore atmospheric landscapes, and face epic boss fights in this challenging hack and slash platformer. Restore the kingdom and uncover the fate of its lost king.
- Skill-based combat
- Exploration of dark fantasy world
- Epic boss fights
- Stunning 3D visuals
- Customizable touch controls
- MFi controller support
- Offline play
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Slash your way through the hordes of darkness and defeat King Valor's fearsome guardians in this breathtaking adventure! "Chaining together a slick series of attacks, dodges, and jumps, is incredibly satisfying." — PocketGamer "I suspect mobile gaming fans will be playing and replaying this one for years to come." — TouchArcade, 5/5 A malicious power stirs in the forgotten kingdom of Vallaris. Tasked with discovering the fate of its lost king, your quest quickly takes a sinister turn and you are cast into darkness. Surrounded and outnumbered, you must grab your sword, steel your temper and fight your way through a land that does not welcome you. Except for the friendly merchant - he's grateful for your business. ABOUT THE GAME Grimvalor is a challenging hack & slash platformer with fast-paced combat in a dark fantasy world. Take control of a lone warrior on a quest to restore a corrupted realm. Embark on a journey through atmospheric landscapes and dungeons in a massive story-driven premium experience. COMBAT & EXPLORATION Master skill-based combat, learn enemy patterns and bring them down with all your fury. Explore the shattered lands of Vallaris, find and upgrade equipment and level up your character. Face the legacy of King Valor's madness and prevail! FEATURES • Epic boss fights • Stunning 3D visuals accelerated by Metal graphics • Accurate and customizable touch controls • Full support for MFi game controllers • Use iCloud to keep your saves in sync between devices. • Play offline - perfect for commute. • No ads or in-app purchases
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Grimvalor at 4.9 against Bam fu's 2.0. Grimvalor also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 66%) and ratings volume (9.8K vs 2). Bam fu's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $5.99) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
Bam fu costs $0.99 and Grimvalor $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Grimvalor holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Grimvalor has 9.8K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Bam fu's written reviews are positive against 91% of Grimvalor's.
Bam fu ships an update every 2 weeks, Grimvalor every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bam fu | Grimvalor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $5.99 |
| Rating | 2.0 (2 ratings) | 4.9 (9.8K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 65.6% of reviews | 90.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 9.8K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #107 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 739 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Adriaan de Jongh | Direlight |
Customer experience
Bam fu
Grimvalor
Bugs and requests
Bam fu
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Grimvalor
Reported bugs
4 issues- Dodge not registering properly
- Crashes in New Game Plus
- Companion AI issues
- Graphical glitches on older devices
Requested features
5 requests- More levels and content
- Ability to replay bosses
- Enemy scaling for higher difficulties
- Expanded weapon and trinket selection
- New game plus improvements
In-app purchases
Bam fu
No in-app purchases
Grimvalor
No in-app purchases
