Comparison

Shadowborn Legacy vs Blocky Buds

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

Head to head
About

Shadowborn Legacy

Engage in fast-paced 2D combat as a legendary warrior, battling undead and creatures in a dark fantasy world. Master unique skills, equip powerful weapons, and explore diverse environments. Upgrade your hero and gear to survive the encroaching darkness.

Highlights
  • High-speed 2D action combat
  • Multiple playable heroes with unique abilities
  • Deep skill and weapon upgrade system
  • Offline play supported
  • Stunning dark fantasy visuals
  • Explore diverse dark environments
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

Blocky Buds

Features
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Test your reaction skills by jumping over blocks. Try to improve your high score.

Screenshots

Shadowborn Legacy3 screens
Blocky Buds4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Blocky Buds at none against Shadowborn Legacy's 10. Shadowborn Legacy's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads 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. Blocky Buds asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shadowborn Legacy ships an update every 5 weeks, Blocky Buds every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Shadowborn Legacy versus Blocky Buds: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShadowborn LegacyBlocky Buds
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size168 MB62 MB
Age rating12+4+
Developerduong ducSander van der Wel

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

Blocky Buds

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shadowborn Legacy free?
Shadowborn Legacy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Blocky Buds free?
Blocky Buds is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Shadowborn Legacy or Blocky Buds have ads?
Neither Shadowborn Legacy nor Blocky Buds shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shadowborn Legacy or Blocky Buds?
Shadowborn Legacy ships an update every 5 weeks, and Blocky Buds every 4 months. Most recently, Shadowborn Legacy was updated on October 30, 2026 and Blocky Buds on October 30, 2026.

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