LEVEL vs NOVA STRIKER
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LEVEL
Navigate a grid-based maze, collecting diamonds and manipulating obstacles. A unique time-reversal mechanic challenges you to coordinate two characters, one moving forward and the other in reverse, to reach their respective goals. Solve 50 intricate puzzles with no timers, focusing on pure strategic thinking.
- Time-reversal gameplay
- 50 challenging levels
- Dynamic obstacles
- Relaxed strategic gameplay
- Minimalist aesthetic
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Step into a unique puzzle adventure where strategy and careful planning are the keys to success! Your journey begins as the Red Character, navigating a grid-based board (ranging from 5x5 to 9x9 tiles) to collect red diamonds. Along the way, you'll face obstacles such as wooden boxes that can be pushed, lasers that need to be turned on or off, and switches that alter the environment. Collecting all the red diamonds unlocks the Time-Reversal Machine, where the real challenge begins. Upon entering the machine, you'll take control of the Blue Character, while the Red Character starts reversing their previous moves, step by step. This unique mechanic means every action you take as the Blue Character directly influences the Red Character's movements in reverse. Careful strategy is crucial—reversed moves can reactivate lasers, reposition boxes, or block your path. Your ultimate goal? Guide both characters to their destinations: the Blue Character must reach the exit, while the Red Character must return to their starting position. Success requires perfect coordination and flawless timing. Key Features: • Time-Reversal Gameplay: Experience a fresh twist on puzzle-solving as you manage two characters and their interlinked actions. • Challenging Levels: Solve 50 unique puzzles, each more intricate and demanding than the last. • Dynamic Obstacles: Push boxes, control lasers, and flip switches to create paths—or accidentally block them. • Relaxed Yet Strategic: No timers, no pressure—just pure brain-teasing fun. Every move matters. • Minimalist Aesthetic: Clean visuals and an intuitive interface keep your focus on solving puzzles. Inspired by the concept of time inversion seen in films like TENET, this game introduces a creative and engaging puzzle experience where the past and future collide. Test your logic and ingenuity as you solve intricate challenges in this one-of-a-kind time-manipulation puzzle game!
NOVA STRIKER
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A retro '90s-style vertical bullet-hell shooter you can play with one finger — free, and fully playable offline. Weave through walls of bullets across 3 stages and massive boss battles. Skim past enemy fire to "graze" for score and bomb gauge, and turn the tables with screen-clearing bombs. Clear everything, and a hidden true battle awaits. ◆ Features - Intuitive controls: drag to move, auto-fire, double-tap to bomb — one-handed play - Graze system: near-misses are the path to high scores - 3 stages + more: unique midbosses, bosses, and a hidden final boss - Achievements & rankings: 14 achievements and global rankings (with per-language boards) - Difficulty options: EASY / NORMAL / HARD - 17 languages supported, works offline ◆ How to Play 1. Drag to move (your ship fires automatically) 2. Double-tap to trigger a bomb (clears enemy bullets) 3. Graze enemy bullets for bonus score 4. Watch a short video to revive after game over and push on for the clear Note: This game contains flashing lights. Player discretion is advised for those with photosensitivity. ◆ Made for players who enjoy - A retro arcade shooter, pixel art, neon lights, and a tense trip through space - A quick game during a break, or a longer high-score and score-attack session at home - Learning to dodge patterns with one hand in portrait mode instead of aiming every shot - Starting on EASY, settling into NORMAL, then taking on the hardcore density of HARD ◆ A score run with choices NOVA STRIKER is a danmaku-style shmup where reading a pattern matters as much as reflexes. Your ship fires on its own, leaving you free to steer through the gaps. A close dodge earns graze and fills the bomb gauge, so a daring line can be worth more than a safe one. Spend a bomb to clear a crowded screen, or save it for a boss phase: each run is a chance to refine that decision. ◆ Reasons to return The three stages are built around distinct enemy waves, midbosses, and boss battles, culminating in the hidden final boss. Choose the pace that suits you: EASY introduces the flow, NORMAL rewards consistency, and HARD asks for careful routing through thicker bullet patterns. Chase all 14 achievements, improve your high-score, and compare results on global leaderboards with separate boards by language. ◆ Play on your terms This is a free single-player action game for portrait smartphones, designed for a few spare minutes or repeated practice. It works offline, so a connection is not required to fly and dodge. A rewarded video is offered only when you choose to revive after game over; there are no forced ads interrupting play. With drag movement, auto-fire, and a double-tap bomb, it stays focused on the arcade rhythm. Price: Free to play, with one optional one-time purchase (rewarded ads only — no forced ads) Supports: Smartphones (portrait)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LEVEL at none against NOVA STRIKER's 1. LEVEL also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. NOVA STRIKER sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. LEVEL asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | LEVEL | NOVA STRIKER |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 days |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Miroslaw Kapalka | JOIN CIRCLE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY |
In-app purchases
LEVEL
No in-app purchases
NOVA STRIKER
- All-Range Beam$2.49









