Comparison

Shadowborn Legacy vs OctoNom

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

Head to head
About

Shadowborn Legacy

Features
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Darkness has returned. The revenants rise once more. Only the shadow slayer can stop them. Enter the cursed world of Shadowborn Legacy: Dark Warrior — a fast-paced 2D action RPG where you play as legendary warriors who battle through waves of undead, wraiths, and terrifying creatures from beyond. *Slash Through the Shadows Unleash deadly combos and master unique skills as you cut through relentless enemies. Each hero has a distinct fighting style and ultimate power. *Legendary Weapons & Skills Equip and upgrade powerful weapons — cursed blades, scythes, twin daggers, and more. Customize your build with explosive skills and passive buffs. *Explore a Dark World Fight across haunted forests, ruined castles, and forgotten catacombs. Each map brings new enemies, traps, and fearsome bosses. Evolve Your Strength Level up your heroes, forge stronger gear, and unlock new abilities to survive the growing darkness. Only the strongest slayers will stand until the end. *Game Features: High-speed 2D action with smooth mobile controls Multiple playable heroes, each with unique abilities Stunning dark fantasy visuals and effects Deep skill and weapon upgrade system Offline play supported — battle anywhere, anytime The war has begun. Will you rise as the Shadowborn Legacy: Dark Warrior... or fall into the abyss?

About

OctoNom

Control a hungry octopus with growing tentacles to grab and eat objects, unlocking more arms and power-ups. Navigate chaotic levels in this addictive casual arcade game where the goal is to consume everything in sight.

Highlights
  • Unique octopus gameplay
  • Satisfying grab-and-throw mechanics
  • Unlock tentacle upgrades
  • Fast-paced, chaotic levels
  • Consume small snacks to massive objects
Features
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Meet OctoNom – the endlessly hungry octopus with a hole for a mouth! Use your growing tentacles to grab objects, toss them into your mouth, and unlock more arms as you eat your way through the level. The more you eat, the stronger and faster you become. Simple? Yes. Addictive? Absolutely. Why You’ll Love OctoNom: -Unique octopus gameplay – grab, eat, grow! -Super satisfying grab-and-throw mechanics -Unlock crazy tentacle upgrades and bonus powers -Fast-paced, funny levels with unexpected chaosIn this wildly fun and chaotic casual arcade game, your mission is clear: eat everything in sight before your arms can’t keep up! From small snacks to massive objects, nothing escapes the hole. Tap, drag, and feed your way to glory in the most hilarious feeding frenzy ever. Download now and see how big your hunger can grow!

Screenshots

Shadowborn Legacy3 screens
OctoNom4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OctoNom at none against Shadowborn Legacy's 10. OctoNom also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 5 weeks). Shadowborn Legacy's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Shadowborn Legacy sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. OctoNom asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shadowborn Legacy ships an update every 5 weeks, OctoNom daily. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Shadowborn Legacy versus OctoNom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShadowborn LegacyOctoNom
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (26 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—26 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size168 MB171 MB
Age rating12+12+
Developerduong ducSamet Ersan

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Shadowborn Legacy

One-time10
  • Investment1$1.99
  • Most Popular$1.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99
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  • Starter Pack$2.99
  • Investment2$2.99
  • 350 gems$4.99
  • Supply Pack$4.99
  • Best Value$7.99
  • 750 gems$9.99
  • 2000 gems$19.99
None

OctoNom

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shadowborn Legacy free?
Shadowborn Legacy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OctoNom free?
OctoNom is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Shadowborn Legacy or OctoNom have ads?
OctoNom shows ads; Shadowborn Legacy does not.
Which is updated more often, Shadowborn Legacy or OctoNom?
Shadowborn Legacy ships an update every 5 weeks, and OctoNom daily. Most recently, Shadowborn Legacy was updated on October 12, 2026 and OctoNom on October 13, 2026.

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