Comparison

Samurai Sam vs Duskborne

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

Duskborne

Engage in skill-based combat within a dark fantasy world. Explore a three-act story with unique characters and face challenging bosses. Test your mettle in an endless mode with global leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Skill-based side-scrolling combat
  • 3 playable characters with unique abilities
  • 3-act story with character-specific dialogue
  • Epic boss fights with two phases
  • Endless mode with global leaderboard
  • Roguelite progression with Remnant buffs
Features
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Duskborne is a dark fantasy action roguelite with skill-based combat, a three-act story, and an endless mode with global leaderboards. MASTER THE COMBAT Chain combos, juggle enemies in the air, and time your parries to survive. Button mashing won't save you here - Duskborne rewards precision and skill. THREE KNIGHTS, ONE STORY Play as Sir Aldric the Crusader, Korrath the Berserker, or Velorum the Duskborne. Each knight has unique abilities, a personal connection to the fallen fourth knight, and character-specific dialogue throughout the story. EPIC BOSS FIGHTS Face the Warchief's charge attacks, dodge Varek's projectile spreads, and survive Drakhar's Void shockwaves. Three bosses with two phases each - learn their patterns or fall. ROGUELITE PROGRESSION Collect Remnants that reshape your build each run. Make strategic choices at events. Manage your health across floors. Every run plays different. ENDLESS MODE Think you've mastered the story? Endless mode cycles through all three stages with scaling difficulty, bosses every 10 floors, and one life. No revives. Compete on the global leaderboard and prove your skill. FEATURES • Skill-based side-scrolling combat with parry system • 3 playable characters with unique abilities • 3 story stages with character-specific dialogue • 3 epic boss fights with two phases each • Endless mode with global leaderboard • 10 Remnant buffs for roguelite build variety • Exclusive cosmetics and slash colors • No paywalls - play the full story for free

Screenshots

Samurai Sam4 screens
Duskborne4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Samurai Sam at every 5 days against Duskborne's every 9 days. 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 Duskborne sells 6 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, Duskborne every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Samurai Sam versus Duskborne: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSamurai SamDuskborne
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size393 MB138 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperOmer NahumBDKM LLC

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
6 purchases

Duskborne

One-time6
  • Unlock Berserker$0.99
  • Unlock Velorum$0.99
  • 100 Void Shards$0.99
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  • Knight's Oath Pack$2.99
  • 350 Void Shards$2.99
  • 1,500 Void Shards$9.99

Questions

Is Samurai Sam free?
Samurai Sam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Duskborne free?
Duskborne is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Samurai Sam or Duskborne have ads?
Both Samurai Sam and Duskborne show ads.
Which is updated more often, Samurai Sam or Duskborne?
Samurai Sam ships an update every 5 days, and Duskborne every 9 days. Most recently, Samurai Sam was updated on November 8, 2026 and Duskborne on November 5, 2026.

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