Comparison

Dark Frequency vs NightFighters

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

Head to head
About

Dark Frequency

Battle corrupted beasts with a celestial hammer in a dark, mythic world. This roguelite action survival game features endless waves of enemies, stackable upgrades, and permanent progression. Every run offers a unique challenge, making you stronger with each death.

Highlights
  • Roguelite action survival gameplay
  • Intense hammer combat mechanics
  • Endless waves of enemies
  • Stackable upgrade system
  • Permanent progression with Sigils
  • Unique Boons for altered gameplay
Features
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The Forge has shattered. The Glass-Beasts have risen. And you are the only thing standing between the world and eternal darkness. You are Crucible-Born, a being of molten glass and beast-soul, hammered into existence by The Ancient One. Armed with a celestial hammer, you must fight through endless trials of corrupted Glass-Beasts, reclaim the scattered Shards, and rekindle the Forge before the world goes cold forever. Every run is different. Every death makes you stronger. Forge your own path through a brutal roguelite system where no two runs play the same. Between waves, choose powerful upgrades that shape how you fight. Stack abilities, build synergies, and discover combinations that turn you from a lone survivor into an unstoppable force of the Forge. Fight with purpose. Strike with weight. Swing your hammer in fast, punishing arcs or charge a ground-shattering slam that sends shockwaves through entire enemy groups. Movement, timing, and positioning matter, dodge through enemy lines, dash to safety, and learn the rhythms of each beast before they overwhelm you. Grow beyond a single run. Spend your earned Shards on permanent Sigils that carry power across every future run. Unlock Boons, game-changing abilities that fundamentally alter how you play. Each session leaves you stronger, more prepared for the next. You will experience Endless waves of Glass-Beasts with scaling difficulty Upgrade system with stackable abilities and unique Boons Permanent progression through Sigils that grow with every run Intense hammer combat A dark, mythic world dripping in forge fire and shattered glass. The Forge remembers every trial.

About

NightFighters

Features
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Enter the world of NightFighters, an explosive 2D action platformer where skill, speed, and strategy decide every battle. Jump into intense combat across a wide variety of unique maps filled with hazards, platforms, and opportunities for creative plays. Choose from a growing roster of fighters, equip powerful weapons, and battle your way to victory in fast-paced matches. Whether you enjoy close-range combat, long-range precision shooting, or chaotic arena battles, NightFighters offers endless action and replayability. GAME FEATURES ● Fast-Paced Action Combat Experience responsive controls, fluid movement, and exciting battles where every jump, dodge, and shot matters. ● Huge Arsenal of Weapons Discover and master a wide variety of guns and weapons, each offering different strengths and playstyles. ● Multiple Unique Fighters Unlock and play as diverse characters with their own appearance and personality. ● Large Collection of Maps Battle across numerous handcrafted arenas designed for intense and unpredictable encounters. ● Dynamic Platforming Gameplay Use platforms, obstacles, and environmental features to outsmart your opponents. ● Competitive Battles Challenge friends or players from around the world and prove your skills in action-packed matches. ● Customization and Progression Unlock new content, characters, cosmetics, and rewards as you continue your journey. ● Easy to Learn, Hard to Master Simple controls make it easy to start playing, while advanced movement and combat mechanics provide depth for experienced players. WHY PLAY NIGHTFIGHTERS? NightFighters combines classic platformer action with modern combat mechanics to create an exciting and highly replayable experience. Every match is different, every battle is intense, and every victory feels earned. Fight. Survive. Dominate. Download NightFighters and become the ultimate arena champion.

Screenshots

Dark Frequency4 screens
NightFighters4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NightFighters at none against Dark Frequency's 4. Dark Frequency's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). 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. Dark Frequency sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. NightFighters asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dark Frequency ships an update every 6 days, NightFighters every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Dark Frequency versus NightFighters: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDark FrequencyNightFighters
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size214 MB189 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperUnmbox StudiosYunus Emre Ozturk

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Dark Frequency

One-time4
  • Ember Purse$1.99
  • Content Extension Pack$3.99
  • Forge Reserve$4.99
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  • Shards Vault$7.99
None

NightFighters

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dark Frequency free?
Dark Frequency is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NightFighters free?
NightFighters is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Dark Frequency or NightFighters have ads?
NightFighters shows ads; Dark Frequency does not.
Which is updated more often, Dark Frequency or NightFighters?
Dark Frequency ships an update every 6 days, and NightFighters every 3 weeks. Most recently, Dark Frequency was updated on October 2, 2026 and NightFighters on September 28, 2026.

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