Comparison

WarPixel vs Shadow Slip

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

Head to head
About

WarPixel

Features
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WarPixel is a popular abstract strategy game that is easy to learn but offers deep tactical complexity. Here is a detailed breakdown of how to play and what makes it unique: The Objective The primary goal is to place as many of your approximately 21 geometric pieces (polyominoes) onto the board as possible. The game ends when no player can place any more pieces, and the winner is the one with the fewest remaining squares.

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Shadow Slip

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Slip through the shadows. Outsmart the guards. Escape with the gem. Shadow Slip is a minimalist stealth puzzle game where every tap counts. Navigate through procedurally generated levels, avoid deadly vision cones, and reach the exit undetected. GAMEPLAY • Tap to move — simple controls, deep strategy • Dodge patrolling guards with real-time vision cones • Grab the gem and reach the exit before you're spotted • Use cover zones to hide in plain sight OUTSMART THE GUARDS • Guards patrol in unpredictable patterns — horizontal, diagonal, L-shaped, rectangular, and more • Some guards pause and scan their surroundings • Stationary sentries rotate endlessly, watching everything • Each level demands a new approach CHASE THE PERFECT RUN • Earn up to 3 stars by beating the par time • Achieve GHOST status by finishing undetected • Build streaks across consecutive flawless levels • Collect bonus gems for a time advantage • Track your personal best on every level INFINITE LEVELS • Every level is procedurally generated and unique • Difficulty scales smoothly — more guards, tighter gaps, faster patrols • Seeded generation means every level is fair and beatable PREMIUM EXPERIENCE • No ads. No in-app purchases. No internet required. • Sleek dark visuals with neon accents and atmospheric lighting • Haptic feedback for every close call and collect • Designed to be played in short bursts or long sessions One more level. You can stop anytime. But you won't.

Screenshots

WarPixel3 screens
Shadow Slip4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Shadow Slip at daily against WarPixel's every 5 days. WarPixel's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.2). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WarPixel ships an update every 5 days, Shadow Slip daily. Both last shipped on October 11, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
WarPixel versus Shadow Slip: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWarPixelShadow Slip
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB4 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperJeongSeop HanAshish Kumar Mohanty

In-app purchases

None

WarPixel

No in-app purchases

None

Shadow Slip

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WarPixel free?
WarPixel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shadow Slip free?
Shadow Slip is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do WarPixel or Shadow Slip have ads?
Neither WarPixel nor Shadow Slip shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WarPixel or Shadow Slip?
WarPixel ships an update every 5 days, and Shadow Slip daily. Most recently, WarPixel was updated on October 11, 2026 and Shadow Slip on October 11, 2026.

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