Comparison

Stickman War vs NOVA STRIKER

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

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Stickman War

Features
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Get ready for an epic crowd clash! In Stickman War, you start as a single lone warrior but end up leading a massive stickman army. Run along the dynamic obstacle course and strategically choose the best multiplier gates (like +20 or +40) to instantly grow your crowd. But be carefulโ€”the path is filled with deadly spinning saw blades, cones, and red enemy mobs that will try to stop you! Dodge the traps and defeat the rival stickmen to keep your army as large as possible. When you reach the finish line, the real test begins! Guide your surviving troops up the giant rainbow multiplier stairs to maximize your score and earn huge coin rewards. Use your hard-earned coins to upgrade your starting army, unlock cool new skins, and spin the lucky wheel for daily prizes. Are you ready to lead your crowd to victory? Download Stickman War today and start running!

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NOVA STRIKER

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A retro '90s-style vertical bullet-hell shooter you can play with one finger โ€” 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. โ—† Features - Intuitive controls: drag to move, auto-fire, double-tap to bomb โ€” 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 โ—† 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. โ—† 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 โ—† 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. โ—† 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. โ—† 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 โ€” no forced ads) Supports: Smartphones (portrait)

Screenshots

Stickman War4 screens
NOVA STRIKER4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stickman War at none against NOVA STRIKER's 1. NOVA STRIKER's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 9 days). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. NOVA STRIKER sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Stickman War asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stickman War ships an update every 9 days, NOVA STRIKER every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Stickman War versus NOVA STRIKER: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStickman WarNOVA STRIKER
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 3 days โ€” better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size93 MB53 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperMuslum UcarJOIN CIRCLE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

In-app purchases

None

Stickman War

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

NOVA STRIKER

One-time1
  • All-Range Beam$2.49

Questions

Is Stickman War free?
Stickman War is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NOVA STRIKER free?
NOVA STRIKER is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Stickman War or NOVA STRIKER have ads?
Both Stickman War and NOVA STRIKER show ads.
Which is updated more often, Stickman War or NOVA STRIKER?
Stickman War ships an update every 9 days, and NOVA STRIKER every 3 days. Most recently, Stickman War was updated on October 28, 2026 and NOVA STRIKER on October 24, 2026.

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