Comparison

Crunchyroll vs Cursed Carnival

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

Head to head
About

Crunchyroll

Engage in tactical turn-based combat in a roguelike deckbuilder inspired by feudal Japan. Strategize attacks, upgrade abilities, and face challenging enemies in procedurally generated runs. Unleash devastating combos and discover powerful artifacts.

Highlights
  • Turn-based tactical combat
  • Roguelike progression
  • Combo-based attacks
  • Stylized pixel art
  • Challenging enemies and bosses
  • Procedural runs
Features
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Available exclusively for Crunchyroll Mega and Ultimate Fan Members. Sharpen your blade and prepare for battle in Shogun Showdown, a tactical turn-based roguelike game where every move counts! Strategize your attacks, upgrade your abilities, and face off against formidable enemies in a beautifully stylized world inspired by feudal Japan. Plan your moves carefully as you chain attacks, manage your skills, and unleash devastating combos. Adapt to new challenges with procedurally generated runs, upgrade your character’s abilities, and discover powerful artifacts to aid you on your quest for victory. With deep tactical gameplay and rewarding progression, Shogun Showdown offers an intense and engaging experience for strategy and roguelike fans alike! Key Features: - Turn-Based Tactical Combat – Strategically position yourself and time your attacks to outsmart enemies. - Roguelike Progression – Upgrade abilities, discover powerful artifacts, and adapt to changing challenges. - Combo-Based Attacks – Build and customize your deck of moves to unleash deadly combos. - Stylized Pixel Art – Experience a visually striking world inspired by feudal Japan. - Challenging Enemies & Bosses – Face off against increasingly powerful foes in intense battles. - Procedural Runs – No two playthroughs are the same, keeping the gameplay fresh and exciting. Prepare to duel, strategize, and fight your way to victory! Download Shogun Showdown now and prove your tactical mastery! ____________ Crunchyroll Premium members enjoy an ad-free experience, with full access to Crunchyroll's library of over 1,300 unique titles and 46,000 episodes, including simulcast series that premiere shortly after premiering in Japan. In addition, membership offers special benefits including offline viewing access, discount code to Crunchyroll Store, Crunchyroll Game Vault access, streaming simultaneously on multiple devices, and more! Privacy Policy: https://www.crunchyroll.com/games/privacy Terms: https://www.crunchyroll.com/games/terms/

About

Cursed Carnival

Features
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Step right up — one thumb, one haunted machine, one more run. Cursed Carnival is an easy-to-play arcade survivor set in a spooky fairground. A cursed slot machine fights for you — you just move and dodge. Slip between the monsters, scoop up their souls, and clear the toll before the timer runs out. Simple to pick up, hard to put down. Every few rounds a Guardian shows up. Roll through the carousel, the ghost train, the furnace and beyond — see how far you can go. • EASY ONE-THUMB CONTROLS — drag to move and dodge; your machine attacks on its own. • GET STRONGER FAST — pick a perk after every round and level up mid-fight. • BEAT THE GUARDIANS — flashy bosses with attacks you can learn and dodge. • UNLOCK EVERYTHING — spend souls in the Workshop, collect heroes and lights. • PLAY WHEN YOU LIKE — a run costs one ticket. You hold five, and one comes back every 15 minutes on its own. In a hurry? Watch an ad or spend gems — never required. • A FREE CHEST EVERY DAY — one tap, one optional ad, odds written in plain words on screen: tokens, a ticket, gems, or rarely a light. Spend your gems on tickets, on a second chance mid-run, or on the daily half-price collectible. • MODES THAT OPEN UP — Adventure, Campaign and Tour from the start; Endless unlocks once you reach toll 8. Hand-painted, spooky-cute carnival vibes. Quick runs, big combos, just one more go. Free to play. Optional ads & in-app purchases. Plays offline.

Screenshots

Crunchyroll4 screens
Cursed Carnival4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Crunchyroll at none against Cursed Carnival's shown. Crunchyroll also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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. Crunchyroll sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $13.99 per month and Cursed Carnival sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Crunchyroll ships an update daily, Cursed Carnival every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Crunchyroll versus Cursed Carnival: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrunchyrollCursed Carnival
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (48 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews32.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings48 — better—
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size417 MB677 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperCrunchyroll, LLCIllan Knafou

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Crunchyroll

Subscriptions1
  • Mega Fan [Monthly]7 Days trial$13.991 Month
5 purchases

Cursed Carnival

One-time5
  • 100 Gems$0.99
  • Starter Pack$1.99
  • 300 Gems$2.99
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  • Barker's Pack$4.99
  • 800 Gems$5.99

Questions

Is Crunchyroll free?
Crunchyroll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cursed Carnival free?
Cursed Carnival is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Crunchyroll or Cursed Carnival have ads?
Cursed Carnival shows ads; Crunchyroll does not.
Which is updated more often, Crunchyroll or Cursed Carnival?
Crunchyroll ships an update daily, and Cursed Carnival every 3 weeks. Most recently, Crunchyroll was updated on October 24, 2026 and Cursed Carnival on October 29, 2026.

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