Comparison

SHAPE×HUNTER vs Runestone Keeper

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

Head to head
About

SHAPE×HUNTER

Engage in a simple yet challenging rogue-like action game. Master two distinct weapons, "spears" and "bows," and strategically switch between them. Collect random skills as you defeat monsters to alter your gameplay style and climb the global rankings.

Highlights
  • Simple swipe and tap controls
  • Dual weapon system (spears and bows)
  • Randomly acquired skills
  • Monster combat
  • Global score rankings
Features
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●Game Design SHAPE HUNTER is a game designed based on the concept of simplicity. Even those who are not good at difficult game controls can enjoy the game. ●Weapons Players use "spears" and "bows" to challenge monsters. The key to success in the game is to use the two weapons alternately. ●Operation Method The controls are simple actions with only swiping and tapping. Swipe the screen to perform a predetermined action with a weapon. Tap the weapon button to change weapons. ●Skills As you defeat monsters, you can obtain one skill from a randomly selected list. There are a wide variety of skills, and your choice will change the game play style. ●Ranking Register your game score to compare your score with other players. Aim for first place by achieving a high score.

About

Runestone Keeper

Embark on a challenging roguelike dungeon crawl blending RPG elements and turn-based strategy. Explore randomly generated dungeons, battle diverse monsters, and collect loot with unique prefixes and suffixes. Master strategic combat and permanent death for an addictive puzzle-dungeon experience.

Highlights
  • Randomly generated dungeons
  • Prefix and suffix based equipment
  • Diverse monster encounters
  • Items, traps, and events
  • Hero attribute building
  • Multiple game modes and leaderboards
  • Challenging permanent death mechanic
Features
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Runestone Keeper EDITORS CHOICE - APP OF THE YEAR 2015, Creativity Award, SLIDE DB BEST GAMEPLAY WINNER - 2014 Unity Awards, Greater China Featured by Steam Featured by Mac App Store "A great casual roguelite/puzzle experience for those that love games that you can play in short bursts. All the unlockables will keep dragging you back." - Roguelikes (Steam Curators) "Addictive, smart and punishing puzzle/dungeon crawler. Lots to master and unlock but you're always challenged. Improves upon its inspiration, Dungelot." - Original Curators Group (Steam Curators) "An absolutely addictive puzzler, having that sublime 'one more turn!' feeling. And before you know it, hours has passed by." - Nefer (Gamer) "You can eat pizza with one hand and play this video game with the other. It's good." - Megerz (Gamer) Runestone Keeper is a challenging roguelike to roguelite dungeon crawler that blends classic role playing elements and turn-based combat strategy. Dive into the dungeon roguelite-ness and begin your very own epic adventure! Grab your rucksack, sharpen those dusty swords, step into the dark chamber and fight for glory! == Features == Randomly Generated Dungeon Elements – Almost everything is generated differently each time you start a new 'run' to ensure a unique experience! Prefix and Suffix Based Equipment – Loot comes with random yet rare prefixes and suffixes. Combat, collect and combine for an ultimate killer suit! Diverse Monster Mixes - Tread lightly, or be ganged upon by monsters with complementary abilities that might drive you crazy. Items, Traps, Devices and Events - Opportunities for a favorable turn even at the most desperate moment. Choose wisely and use unwelcoming surroundings to your advantage! Heroes and Goddesses – Create your hero’s attributes build! Sacrifice to receive your mighty God’s blessing (and later betray him to check out his fury)! Modes and Leaderboards - Multiple modes to choose from. Check yourself among all the dungeon adventurers in a global ranking system. A Challenging Experience - Prepare to have a tragic (not to mention permanent) death. Follow us on Twitter @runestonekeeper

Screenshots

SHAPE×HUNTER4 screens
Runestone Keeper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Runestone Keeper at none against SHAPE×HUNTER's shown. SHAPE×HUNTER's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 75%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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

Both are free to download. SHAPE×HUNTER sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Runestone Keeper sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for SHAPE×HUNTER against 4.3 for Runestone Keeper. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 4 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of SHAPE×HUNTER's written reviews are positive against 75% of Runestone Keeper's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SHAPE×HUNTER versus Runestone Keeper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSHAPE×HUNTERRunestone Keeper
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (6 ratings) — better4.3 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings6 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size142 MB231 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperNISHINO SHUNSUKEINNOTEG LLC

Customer experience

SHAPE×HUNTER

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Runestone Keeper

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SHAPE×HUNTER

One-time1
  • 広告非表示&リトライ無制限$0.99
6 purchases

Runestone Keeper

One-time6
  • 20 coins$1.99
  • 50 coins$4.99
  • 110 coins$9.99
Show 3 more
  • 300 coins$24.99
  • 500 coins$39.99
  • 1000 coins$69.99

Questions

Is SHAPE×HUNTER free?
SHAPE×HUNTER is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Runestone Keeper free?
Runestone Keeper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SHAPE×HUNTER or Runestone Keeper?
SHAPE×HUNTER is rated higher. SHAPE×HUNTER averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Runestone Keeper averages 4.3 from 4 ratings.
Do SHAPE×HUNTER or Runestone Keeper have ads?
SHAPE×HUNTER shows ads; Runestone Keeper does not.
Which is updated more often, SHAPE×HUNTER or Runestone Keeper?
SHAPE×HUNTER ships an update every 3 weeks, and Runestone Keeper every 3 weeks. Most recently, SHAPE×HUNTER was updated on September 27, 2026 and Runestone Keeper on October 8, 2026.

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