Comparison

Samurai Sam vs Galactic Triad

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

Head to head
About

Samurai Sam

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Welcome to Samurai Sam - a fast, skill-based mobile action game where you slash through skeleton hordes and progress through objective-based maps with permanent upgrades. Every run has a goal. Every victory makes your Samurai stronger. *Combat that feels amazing* Combo slashes with punchy hit feedback Dash to dodge, reposition, and keep the pressure Ranged attacks when you need space Perfect Parry: time it right and send enemy damage back into the crowd Special Attack to wipe chaos when you’re surrounded Smooth animations, impactful sound, and satisfying effects make every hit count. *Maps + Objectives* Progress through maps with clear objectives and wave milestones Complete the mission to unlock the next area Face tougher enemies as you push deeper *Permanent Skill Points* Your progress doesn’t disappear after a run: Complete a map → earn a Skill Point Permanently upgrade what you choose: Basic Attack / Special Attack / Ranged Attack / Max Health Build your Samurai your way and feel stronger run after run. *Friendlier Revives* A bad moment doesn’t have to end a great run - revives are designed to keep you in the action. *Perfect for quick sessions* Jump in for a few minutes… or chase “one more run.” Download Samurai Sam now. How far can you progress?

About

Galactic Triad

Features
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Galactic Triad: Cosmic Clash Enter the Cosmic Battlefield in Galactic Triad: Cosmic Clash – the ultimate top-down action rogue-like shooter that blends tactical combat, strategy, and relentless alien warfare. [*] Choose Your Champion. Plan Your Survival. In every run, select one of three unique heroes: Soldier – Frontline firepower with 2x higher damage. Ideal for alien extermination. Engineer – Puzzle solver and hacker. Opens locked doors and hacks control systems. Healer – Supports the team with powerful survival and healing abilities. Your selection isn't just personal — it’s strategic. Adapt your choice to the level's layout, threats, or mission type to increase your odds of survival. [>] Mission: Infiltrate, Survive, and Overcome. Abandoned ships. Hostile vessels. Alien-infested corridors. Each mission drops you into procedurally generated levels where danger lurks around every corner. Face waves of unique alien enemies as you hunt for survivors, recover critical data, and secure your escape route. [+] Every Run is Different. With rogue-like elements, no two levels are the same. Maps, enemies, and loot are generated randomly — making each run a fresh challenge. Upgrade your team after each session using earned gold to enhance your survivability and firepower. [#] Tactical Combat and Co-op Vibes While single-player, the spirit of teamwork thrives. Use your character's strengths wisely: Engineer hacks sealed doors for shortcuts or secrets. Healer boosts team efficiency with high survivability. Soldier clears the path with brute force. [~] Key Features Top-down tactical shooter gameplay Strategic class selection and progression Intense alien wave survival Rogue-like procedural level design Sci-fi atmosphere and rich environments Gold-based meta progression system Character upgrades after each run Puzzle solving and hacking mechanics [^] Level Up. Die Smarter. Fight Better. Death is not the end — it’s part of your progress. Earn gold, upgrade your heroes, unlock new abilities, and come back stronger. Each death brings a lesson. Each run takes you closer to mastery. [=] Perfect For Fans Of Top-down shooters Sci-fi alien survival games Tactical rogue-like action Procedural level combat games Games like Alien Shooter, Soul Knight, Archero, Dead Cells, and Enter the Gungeon Easy to learn, hard to master. Addictive replayability guaranteed. Humanity’s fate is in your hands. Join the Galactic Triad. Survive the clash.

Screenshots

Samurai Sam4 screens
Galactic Triad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Samurai Sam at every 5 days against Galactic Triad's every 6 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. Samurai Sam sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Galactic Triad sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Samurai Sam ships an update every 5 days, Galactic Triad every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Samurai Sam versus Galactic Triad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSamurai SamGalactic Triad
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size393 MB318 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperOmer NahumSTUDIO GAMEBIT

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Samurai Sam

One-time9
  • Pile of Gems$0.99
  • Gems Starter Pack$0.99
  • Gems Pro Pack$1.99
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  • Gems Champion Pack$3.99
  • Pouch of Gems$4.99
  • Box of Gems$9.99
  • Crate of Gems$19.99
  • Vault of Gems$49.99
  • Mountain of Gems$99.99
10 purchases

Galactic Triad

One-time10
  • Gold Pack 01$0.99
  • Gold Pack 02$1.99
  • Diamond Pack 01$1.99
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  • Gold Pack 03$2.99
  • Diamond Pack 02$2.99
  • Battle Pass 01$2.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
  • Diamond Pack 03$4.99
  • Premium Pack 01 offer$4.99
  • Premium Pack 01$6.99

Questions

Is Samurai Sam free?
Samurai Sam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Galactic Triad free?
Galactic Triad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Samurai Sam or Galactic Triad have ads?
Both Samurai Sam and Galactic Triad show ads.
Which is updated more often, Samurai Sam or Galactic Triad?
Samurai Sam ships an update every 5 days, and Galactic Triad every 6 weeks. Most recently, Samurai Sam was updated on October 25, 2026 and Galactic Triad on October 15, 2026.

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