Comparison

Nine Night vs Ghost Cowboy

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

Head to head
About

Nine Night

Experience an ultra-hardcore Souls-like action-adventure game with precise combat, challenging boss fights, and environmental puzzles. This premium, pay-once experience focuses on skill-based gameplay, eschewing auto-combat and stat-padding for a true test of resolve.

Highlights
  • Ultra-hardcore Souls-like combat
  • Precision parry and dodge mechanics
  • Epic linear map exploration
  • Ancient puzzle solving
  • Breath-taking boss battles
  • Polished combat feel and strategic depth
  • External controller support
Features
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Nine Night is an ultra-hardcore Souls-like action-adventure game crafted exclusively for challenge-seekers. Every parry demands precision; every dodge is a matter of life and death. Explore epic linear maps, solve ancient puzzles, and forge your resolve in breath-taking boss battles. Ditching the stat-padding of traditional mobile games, we focus on polished combat feel and strategic depth. You’ll face the triple threats of deadly traps, ferocious foes, and scarce resources. No auto-combat, no stat-based dominance—only precise controls and wise decisions will keep you alive. Master the battle rhythm to conquer mighty enemies. Authentic Souls-like Hardcore Challenges: High-stakes combat where death is the mentor of growth. Vast & Mysterious World: Blends linear storytelling with environmental narratives, with exploration rewards everywhere. Polished Combat System: Fluid offense-defense shifts with classic fighting game pacing. Intense, Immersive Boss Fights: Distinctly designed, multi-phase epic showdowns. Mobile-Optimized Gameplay: Seamless touchscreen integration & full external controller support. No IAPs—Premium Pay-Once Experience: One purchase for the full, unadulterated adventure.

About

Ghost Cowboy

Features
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Embark on an Epic Cowboy Adventure! Step into the wild, untamed world of cowboys where danger lurks at every corner. Steal, thrill, and eliminate anyone who dares to stand in your way. Your best friend? Your trusty gun. But remember, an empty gun means certain death in this ruthless land. FEATURES: - DIVERSE LEVELS: Explore a variety of levels filled with enemies, treasures, secrets, action-packed hunts, quests, and more. - CITY BUILDING: Construct your own city with buildings of your choice. - HISTORIC GRAVEYARD: Visit the old graveyard that honors the heroes of this world. - POWERFUL BOOSTERS: Use amazing boosters to aid you on your journey. - EXCITING MISSIONS: Complete interesting missions for additional rewards. - OFFLINE: you can play in this game even offline. Legendary Tales Await! - Don’t fear death - future generations will tell tales of the most legendary cowboys. Visit their graves in the graveyard, sit by the bonfire, and share the legends you know. Listen to new stories and relax. Graveyard Keeper’s Challenge - The best graveyard keeper ensures the graves are never abandoned. Sometimes, he needs help clearing out old graves. You might find something valuable inside! Prepare for your next journey by visiting the graveyard in advance and take a look to beauty red sunset! Precision Shooting - Shoot with precision and seize every opportunity to earn money. Even a single dollar can be crucial for buying helpful items from merchants. But beware, merchants will defend their goods. Prove you’re the quickest cowboy in the wild, wild west! But try to get redemption for your sins! Build Your City - In this cursed land, choose your buildings wisely - they can aid you on your journeys. Pray in the church before a hike or smoke a peace pipe by an Indian totem. The gods can help you stand firm in tough times. Remember, only you decide who you’ll become in this world. Bounty Hunter or Hero? - Try your hand as a bounty hunter or help others by completing special tasks. Every source of income is valuable. Choose Your Path - Will you help civilians and eliminate the bad guys, or will you take down everyone, including headhunters and the Sheriff? The choice is yours. Treasure Hunter - Find all the treasures and secret places. Open every chest. Become the best hunter in the world. Survive and Thrive Live as long as you can in this thrilling cowboy adventure! Remember: dead cowboy - useless cowboy!

Screenshots

Nine Night4 screens
Ghost Cowboy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Ghost Cowboy at Free against Nine Night's $12.99. Ghost Cowboy also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 14 months). Nine Night's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18). On in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Ghost Cowboy is free to download; Nine Night costs $12.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nine Night ships an update every 14 months, Ghost Cowboy every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 3 level
Nine Night versus Ghost Cowboy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNine NightGhost Cowboy
Price$12.99Free — better
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18
Further details — not scored
Size838 MB94 MB
Age rating12+12+
Developer晖 李Vitali Kaimachnikau

In-app purchases

None

Nine Night

No in-app purchases

None

Ghost Cowboy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nine Night free?
Nine Night costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ghost Cowboy free?
Ghost Cowboy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Nine Night or Ghost Cowboy have ads?
Nine Night shows ads; Ghost Cowboy does not.
Which is updated more often, Nine Night or Ghost Cowboy?
Nine Night ships an update every 14 months, and Ghost Cowboy every 6 days. Most recently, Nine Night was updated on October 24, 2026 and Ghost Cowboy on October 31, 2026.

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