Comparison

SkullSquad vs Raid on Neon Strait

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

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About

SkullSquad

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Welcome to Skull Squad, the battlefield where only the bravest survive! The world has fallen under the rule of a skeleton army, and you are the leader of the squad tasked with reclaiming what remains of humanity. Get ready for intense top-down battles as you face endless waves of enemies. Explore diverse environments, master each map, and wield an impressive arsenal of weapons to stay alive. Key Features: * Face hordes of enemies in challenging levels. *Explore and conquer action-packed maps. *Customize and upgrade your arsenal to suit every battle. ... An addictive experience for fans of the shooter genre. Are you ready to lead Skull Squad and put an end to the chaos? The battle awaits!

About

Raid on Neon Strait

Pilot various aircraft in a top-down tactical action game. Engage in sorties against enemy targets, defend your carrier, and face challenging bosses. Upgrade your planes and compete on leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Top-down tactical action gameplay
  • Pilot five distinct aircraft
  • Ten campaign sectors with unique challenges
  • Endless survival and daily challenges
  • Carrier defense mechanics
  • Aircraft upgrades and customization
  • Boss battles
Features
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RAID ON NEON STRAIT The Crimson Veil controls the channel. GDS Vanguard is your only foothold. As Captain Elias Kane, launch sorties against radar sites, missile batteries, drone factories, and command nodes while enemy patrols close in. A top-down tactical action game for touch controls and landscape play. Pilot five aircraft through ten campaign sectors, endless survival, and a daily challenge — all from your carrier deck. YOUR MISSION Neutralize every target and return alive. Destroy radar, missiles, factories, supply depots, and command bunkers to advance the campaign. Earn up to three medals per sector for objectives cleared, protecting Vanguard, and efficient strikes. BOSS TARGETS Each sector ends with a fortified boss — missile silos, oil refineries, strategic bridges, nuclear sites, command bunkers, and the final Crimson Veil HQ. Boss sites are heavily defended by SAMs, artillery, fighters, and patrol craft. They are larger, tougher, harder to hit with guns or missiles, and hit back harder. Save bombs for boss structures. Bombing deals far more damage than cannons, rockets, or missiles. Clear the perimeter, line up your run, and drop the boss to secure the sector. DEFEND GDS VANGUARD Enemy boats, drones, SAMs, artillery, fighters, and helicopters attack your carrier when you are docked or distracted. Return and defend when the Vanguard is under fire. FIVE AIRCRAFT Warden Rotor (hover gunship), Iron Hog (heavy assault), Storm Harrier (fast strike), Ghost Falcon (interceptor), and Spectre Frame (VTOL stealth). Unlock higher tiers as you clear sectors — Ghost at seven sectors, Spectre at eight. Choose your aircraft from the Intel roster. CONTROLS MOVE with the joystick. GUNS, rockets, missiles, and bombs — bombs are essential against bosses. HOVER on the Warden. BOOST on jets. LAND over Vanguard to dock and reload. Manage fuel, return for rearm and repair, and spend Mission Credits in the Hangar. TEN SECTORS Channel Entry, Oil Platform Delta, Contested Isles, Neon Narrows, Crimson Anchorage, Veil Command, Iron Coast, Storm Breaker, Black Reef, and Crimson Veil — each with unique weather, enemy placement, and a boss objective. Fog, sandstorms, high winds, and heat haze all affect your sortie. Toggle Hard Mode for +20% enemy pressure. SURVIVAL, DAILY, AND LEADERBOARDS Endless Survival escalates until you fall — pick a buff every five waves. Daily Challenge offers a seeded sortie each day with streak bonuses. Compete on Game Center leaderboards for Survival, Daily, and Campaign totals (iOS). HANGAR, GUIDE, AND SETTINGS Upgrade engine, armor, countermeasures, weapons, and ordnance per aircraft. Mission SFX and background music with volume controls. The hub links to a How To Play guide, volume and gameplay settings, optional developer tips, and 22 achievements. Neon-lit tactical displays keep combat readable at speed. Tactical radar tracks threats. Mission briefings and story beats set the stakes on key sectors. Offline play — no internet or login required. Progress saves locally on your device. Captain Kane is cleared for launch. Download Raid on Neon Strait and take the fight to the Crimson Veil.

Screenshots

SkullSquad4 screens
Raid on Neon Strait4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Raid on Neon Strait at every 3 days against SkullSquad's every 4 months. 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. SkullSquad sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Raid on Neon Strait sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SkullSquad ships an update every 4 months, Raid on Neon Strait every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
SkullSquad versus Raid on Neon Strait: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSkullSquadRaid on Neon Strait
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size778 MB52 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperXproplay Games LLCPATRICK HENRY NADEAU

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SkullSquad

One-time2
  • Mexico Map Pack$3.99
  • The President Map Pack$3.99
3 purchases

Raid on Neon Strait

One-time3
  • Buy the Developer a Coffee$1.99
  • Buy the Developer a Latte$4.99
  • Buy the Developer Lunch$9.99

Questions

Is SkullSquad free?
SkullSquad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Raid on Neon Strait free?
Raid on Neon Strait is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SkullSquad or Raid on Neon Strait have ads?
Neither SkullSquad nor Raid on Neon Strait shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SkullSquad or Raid on Neon Strait?
SkullSquad ships an update every 4 months, and Raid on Neon Strait every 3 days. Most recently, SkullSquad was updated on October 6, 2026 and Raid on Neon Strait on October 13, 2026.

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