SHAPE×HUNTER vs Space Gladiators
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Simple swipe and tap controls
- Dual weapon system (spears and bows)
- Randomly acquired skills
- Monster combat
- Global score rankings
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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.
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.
- 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
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | SHAPE×HUNTER | Space Gladiators |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 4.3 (6 ratings) — better | 3.8 (10 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 90.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 10 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 142 MB | 235 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | NISHINO SHUNSUKE | Erabit Studios |
Customer experience
SHAPE×HUNTER
Space Gladiators
In-app purchases
SHAPE×HUNTER
- 広告非表示&リトライ無制限$0.99
Space Gladiators
No in-app purchases
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