Comparison

Slayers 'N Goblins vs Marius

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

Head to head
About

Slayers 'N Goblins

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Slayers & Goblins is a side-scrolling action platformer that pays tribute to the unforgiving arcade classics. Choose your hero from a stout dwarf slayer, a swift elven warrior, or a flamboyant duelist, and cut a path through a grimdark world overrun by the foul and the monstrous. Eight handcrafted levels carry you from a damp goblin lair through grimdark forests, fog-bound graveyards, and the burning hellscape beyond. Goblin archers loose arrows from the ridgelines while savage orc berserkers charge the line, while giant spiders skitter from the shadows. Each level ends with a towering boss fight: bosses mounted on monstrous spiders, brooding shamans, ancient mummy lords, hulking giants, and a winged demon waiting at the edge of the world. Master ranged and melee weapons, hold to charge devastating special attacks, sprint to close distance, and chain aerial leaps to outwit the swarm. Drink from ale barrels to recover, and brace yourself for a Mighty Doom strike when a fallen boss takes one last swing. retro art steeped in menace sets the tone. Three difficulty tiers welcome the curious or punish the hardened. In app purchases required to unlock all levels and heroes.

About

Marius

Features
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Marius is a classic 2D arcade platformer made for fans of retro jump and run games, side-scrolling adventures, coin collecting, obstacle dodging, and fast casual gameplay. Run through colorful platform levels, time every jump, avoid dangerous traps, collect coins, and push your reflexes as each stage tests your skill. Marius combines simple controls with challenging arcade action, making it easy to play for a few minutes and satisfying to keep replaying. Game features: • Retro 2D platformer action inspired by classic arcade games • Run, jump, dodge, and explore side-scrolling levels • Collect coins while avoiding obstacles, traps, and hazards • Smooth controls designed for quick casual play • Skill-based gameplay for players who enjoy timing and precision • Colorful worlds, fun characters, and classic platform game style • Great for fans of runner games, adventure games, and old-school arcade challenges • Play short sessions anytime and try to improve your performance • Simple to learn, with enough challenge to keep you coming back If you enjoy retro platform games, arcade runners, casual adventure games, coin collecting, jumping challenges, and classic 2D side-scrollers, Marius is ready for you. Download Marius today and start your arcade platform adventure.

Screenshots

Slayers 'N Goblins4 screens
Marius3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Slayers 'N Goblins at none against Marius's 8. Slayers 'N Goblins also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (4 vs 2). Marius's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). On price and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Marius sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Slayers 'N Goblins asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Slayers 'N Goblins ships an update every 2 weeks, Marius every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Ā· 2 level
Slayers 'N Goblins versus Marius: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSlayers 'N GoblinsMarius
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size630 MB6 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperLOSSLESS MEDIA LTDKyle Adamson

In-app purchases

None

Slayers 'N Goblins

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Marius

One-time8
  • 100 Coins$0.49
  • 20 Crystals$0.49
  • 300 Coins$0.99
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  • 100 Crystals$0.99
  • 500 Coins$1.99
  • 200 Crystals$1.99
  • 1000 Coins$2.99
  • 400 Crystals$2.99

Questions

Is Slayers 'N Goblins free?
Slayers 'N Goblins is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Marius free?
Marius is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Slayers 'N Goblins or Marius have ads?
Marius shows ads; Slayers 'N Goblins does not.
Which is updated more often, Slayers 'N Goblins or Marius?
Slayers 'N Goblins ships an update every 2 weeks, and Marius every 2 days. Most recently, Slayers 'N Goblins was updated on October 19, 2026 and Marius on October 6, 2026.

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