Comparison

Makis Adventure vs Shadow Echo

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

Head to head
About

Makis Adventure

Embark on an action-platformer adventure as a shark demon. Fight, dash, and swim through dungeons, transforming into a shark to defeat bosses and restore peace. Experience diverse movement mechanics like precise jumping and momentum-based diving.

Highlights
  • Action-platformer gameplay
  • Transform into a shark
  • Fight through 3 dungeons
  • Defeat powerful bosses
  • Variety of movement options
  • Challenging platforming sections
Features
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An Action-Platformer with a bite! Fight, dash, swim and bite your way through 3 different dungeons. Defeat powerful bosses and bring peace back to the islands. Unleash the Shark! Explore the Adventure of Maki - A Shark Demon. When you jump into the water, you transform into a shark. Experience 3 different Shark Types and bite your way through enemies and mighty bosses! Challenging Platforming! From precise Jump and Run Areas to momentum-based Shark Diving and fast minecart rides, you will explore a variety of fun movement options! Reviews and Awards: - Nominee: German Videogames Award 2022 (Best Prototype) - "Makis Adventure is easily one of the most charming games I've ever played" - Megavisions - "Wonderful!" - Forbes Contact: zorodev18@gmail.com

About

Shadow Echo

A minimalist puzzle-platformer where light and shadow are your tools. Drag light sources to cast shadows that form platforms and solve atmospheric puzzles in a mysterious silhouette world. Collect story fragments and enjoy ambient soundscapes.

Highlights
  • Light and shadow manipulation for puzzles
  • 6 hand-crafted levels
  • Progressive mechanics with different light types
  • Hidden story fragments
  • Atmospheric audio
  • Silhouette art style
  • Short levels for quick sessions
Features
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A minimalist puzzle-platformer where light and shadow become your tools. Drag light sources, reshape shadows, and solve atmospheric puzzles in a mysterious world of silhouettes. Full Description Step into the darkness. Your shadow is alive. Shadow Echo is a meditative puzzle-platformer that transforms light into your most powerful tool. Guide a lone wanderer through dark, abstract worlds where shadows aren't just absence—they're bridges, keys, and pathways waiting to be shaped. How to Play Touch to move your character through hauntingly beautiful environments Drag light sources to cast shadows that become solid platforms Manipulate angles and distances to reshape the world around you Press shadow-switches to open gates and reveal hidden paths Features 6 Hand-Crafted Levels — From gentle introductions to mind-bending puzzles requiring multiple light sources Progressive Mechanics — Discover warm, cool, and violet lights; moving platforms; and shadow-activated switches Hidden Story Fragments — Collect glowing orbs to unlock fragments of a mysterious narrative Atmospheric Audio — Ambient soundscapes with reactive tones that respond to your shadow-play Silhouette Art Style — Minimalist design with soft volumetric lighting and smooth animations Mobile-Optimized — Short 1–2 minute levels perfect for quick sessions A World of Mystery Each level introduces new ways to think about light and shadow. Cast bridges across chasms. Create staircases from nothing. Unlock doors that only shadows can open. As you progress, the story unfolds through poetic fragments—echoes of a world that once was. "The shadows are not empty. They hold memories."

Screenshots

Makis Adventure4 screens
Shadow Echo3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Shadow Echo at Free against Makis Adventure's $3.99. Makis Adventure's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On 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

Shadow Echo is free to download; Makis Adventure costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Makis Adventure versus Shadow Echo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMakis AdventureShadow Echo
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size749 MB4 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperMateo CovicIbrahim Hammoud

Customer experience

Makis Adventure

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Shadow Echo

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Makis Adventure

No in-app purchases

None

Shadow Echo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Makis Adventure free?
Makis Adventure costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shadow Echo free?
Shadow Echo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Makis Adventure or Shadow Echo have ads?
Neither Makis Adventure nor Shadow Echo shows ads.

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