Comparison

Samurai Runs vs Samurai Slash

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

Head to head
About

Samurai Runs

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You are a samurai. Your boss's princess was taken away monsters of Japanses. You need to chase the monster's boss(Tengu). and rescue her. You should avoid or beat monsters using stones who monsters coming from above towards samurai. To run and pick stones up on the road, let's go to the last stage. * Running and throwing stone are autmatically.

About

Samurai Slash

Engage in a unique action game that challenges your reflexes and concentration by battling your own shadow. Master the way of the samurai through diverse game modes and compete globally. Experience crisp Japanese-inspired visuals and unlock your inner strength.

Highlights
  • Unique shadow-battling gameplay
  • Advanced Japanese-inspired graphics
  • Multiple game modes
  • Global leaderboards and achievements
  • Tests reflexes and concentration
Features
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Samurai Slash - Experience the True Spirit of a Samurai! Hear the swoosh of the sword cutting through darkness in "Samurai Slash," where battles against your own shadow (yourself) across various game modes will test your reflexes, concentration, and endurance to the limit. This innovative action game demands quick decision-making, offering a fresh way to live the way of the samurai. 【Key Features】 Unique Gameplay: Confront your own shadow, and by overcoming it, unlock your inner strength. Advanced Graphics: Crisp, detailed visuals that beautifully recreate the essence of Japan's 'Wa' (harmony). Multiple Levels and Challenges: Enjoy diverse game modes that cater to both beginners and advanced players. Leaderboards and Achievements: Compete with players worldwide and aim for the top in our global rankings. ================================================================================ Whether you're a novice or an experienced gamer, the challenging world of "Samurai Slash" is sure to draw you in! Download now and master your samurai path.

Screenshots

Samurai Runs4 screens
Samurai Slash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Samurai Slash at every 2 days against Samurai Runs's every 2 weeks. On price, ads, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Samurai Runs ships an update every 2 weeks, Samurai Slash every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Samurai Runs versus Samurai Slash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSamurai RunsSamurai Slash
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size138 MB613 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKoichi Iwasakifujita ryo

In-app purchases

None

Samurai Runs

No in-app purchases

None

Samurai Slash

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Samurai Runs free?
Samurai Runs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Samurai Slash free?
Samurai Slash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Samurai Runs or Samurai Slash have ads?
Both Samurai Runs and Samurai Slash show ads.
Which is updated more often, Samurai Runs or Samurai Slash?
Samurai Runs ships an update every 2 weeks, and Samurai Slash every 2 days. Most recently, Samurai Runs was updated on October 9, 2026 and Samurai Slash on October 27, 2026.

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