Comparison

SHAPE×HUNTER vs Space Gladiators

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

Space Gladiators

Engage in fast-paced roguelite platformer combat as a captive gladiator fighting for freedom. Navigate procedurally generated arenas, defeat alien hordes, and collect powerful items to unlock new abilities and characters.

Highlights
  • Fluid controls for dodging and combat
  • Randomly generated rooms for unique runs
  • 50+ enemies and 10 bosses
  • 300+ items and pets
  • 8 unique playable characters
  • Customizable difficulty paths
Features
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Space Gladiators is a 2D hand-drawn roguelite platformer following a bunch of captives fighting their way out of a planet prison. Defeat hordes of aliens in the gladiatorial arenas and earn your freedom! You've been captured and sent to entertain aliens as a gladiator in a faraway planet called Tartarus. You will have to advance through randomly generated biomes with deadly traps and monsters blocking your path. Choose your opponents in the arenas, beat them for items and coins and you might be able to earn your freedom! · Tight and fluid controls that allow you to dodge and fight enemies without taking hits - the only ceiling is your own skillset! · Hundreds of hand-crafted rooms that are randomly picked to make every new run feel unique. · 50+ enemies and 10 bosses to beat with different movesets and attack patterns. · 300+ items including pets, weapons and trinkets that unlock new abilities for your characters. Pop your heart out to heal yourself, throw meatballs or fire a laser gun. · 8 unique characters that fit different playstyles, including a potato and an alien worm in underpants. · Customize your runs by choosing harder paths if you're feeling confident or easier ones if you're on the brink of death. High risk, high reward. 【Contact Us】 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtaSitbjWjhnlzuX2ZLjtUg Discord:@Erabit or join via https://discord.gg/erabit-950685424261677077 Twitter:@erabit_studios Tik Tok:https://www.tiktok.com/@brotato_mobile Facebook:@Brotato(facebook.com/brotatomobile) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brotato_mobile/ Email:support@erabitstudios.com

Screenshots

SHAPE×HUNTER4 screens
Space Gladiators4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SHAPE×HUNTER at Free against Space Gladiators's $4.99. SHAPE×HUNTER also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.8) and review sentiment (100% vs 90%). Space Gladiators's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On ratings volume, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

SHAPE×HUNTER is free to download; Space Gladiators costs $4.99 up front. SHAPE×HUNTER sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Space Gladiators asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SHAPE×HUNTER holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of SHAPE×HUNTER's written reviews are positive against 90% of Space Gladiators's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SHAPE×HUNTER ships an update every 3 weeks, Space Gladiators weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
SHAPE×HUNTER versus Space Gladiators: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSHAPE×HUNTERSpace Gladiators
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.3 (6 ratings) — better3.8 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better90.0% of reviews
Number of ratings610 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size142 MB235 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperNISHINO SHUNSUKEErabit Studios

Customer experience

SHAPE×HUNTER

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

Space Gladiators

All ratings10 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive90.0%
Neutral10.0%
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
None

Space Gladiators

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SHAPE×HUNTER free?
SHAPE×HUNTER is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Space Gladiators free?
Space Gladiators costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SHAPE×HUNTER or Space Gladiators?
SHAPE×HUNTER is rated higher. SHAPE×HUNTER averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Space Gladiators averages 3.8 from 10 ratings.
Do SHAPE×HUNTER or Space Gladiators have ads?
Both SHAPE×HUNTER and Space Gladiators show ads.
Which is updated more often, SHAPE×HUNTER or Space Gladiators?
SHAPE×HUNTER ships an update every 3 weeks, and Space Gladiators weekly. Most recently, SHAPE×HUNTER was updated on September 9, 2026 and Space Gladiators on September 18, 2026.

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