Comparison

DeepDriller vs Samurai

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

Head to head
About

DeepDriller

Pilot a deep-core extraction rover into a procedurally generated planet's crust. Dig for ore, survive environmental hazards and hostile creatures, and upgrade your vehicle to push deeper. Compete on global leaderboards and uncover ancient secrets.

Highlights
  • Procedurally generated mines
  • Rover upgrades
  • Combat against alien constructs
  • Environmental hazards
  • Resource management
  • Global leaderboards
  • Story elements
Features
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Pilot a deep-core extraction rover into the crust of Kerath-9 and dig for everything it's worth. Every dive is a fresh, procedurally generated descent. Strike rich ore, dodge collapsing tunnels, fight what lives in the dark, and claw back to the surface to sell, upgrade, and push deeper — because down here, death is permanent and the pressure never stops. DeepDriller is a gold-class roguelite miner built for one more dive. THE DIVE LOOP Surface, dive, surface-or-die, upgrade, go deeper. Six depth zones, fifteen ores, and a continuous shaft that regenerates every run. The deeper you go, the richer — and the deadlier — it gets. UPGRADE YOUR ROVER Eight upgrade slots: drill, hull, engine, fuel, cargo, sensor, thermal, and auto-turret weapon. Tier up from a stock rover into a void-piercing machine. Your loadout shows on the rover — watch it change as you spend. FIGHT AND SURVIVE Past a certain depth you're not alone. Auto-turrets deploy from the hull and open fire when hostile drones and ancient Veth constructs close in. Then there's the planet itself: gas pockets, lava veins, aquifers, void resonance, gravity anomalies, and ceiling collapses, all hunting your hull. GO DEEPER FOR RARER ORE The richest seams are the most dangerous. Bank cumulative depth to unlock new zones, chase contracts, and decide every dive: cash out safe, or risk it all for one more vein. CLIMB THE LEADERBOARDS Two global Game Center boards: an Open board for total power, and Raw Talent — depth normalized to a stock rig, so skill beats spending. Take on the shared Daily Dive and chase the top of the charts. UNCOVER THE VETH Something pre-human is buried in the dark. Recover artifacts and data cores, intercept faction transmissions, and piece together what AXIOM doesn't want found. RESUPPLY BEACONS Out of fuel and deep in the red? Deploy a Beacon to secure your haul or get back in the fight. Earn them by playing; buy more only if you want to. No ads. No tracking. Game Center leaderboards and achievements. iCloud save across your devices. How deep can you get?

About

Samurai

Features
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Two Distinct Warriors in One Epic Journey Don't limit yourself to just one hero! Take control of two unique characters throughout your adventure, each with distinct fighting styles and skills. Tactically switch between these two warriors to overcome tricky platforming obstacles, defeat diverse enemy types, and instantly turn the tide of battle. Fluid Hack-and-Slash Combat Master the way of the samurai and ninja blade with tight controls, satisfying sword clashes, screen-shake impacts, and responsive dash-dodge mechanics. Deep RPG Stats & Upgrades Grow stronger with every defeated foe! Use collected loot to upgrade health, attack power, critical hit rates, and special skills to build your ultimate warrior. Dynamic Dual-Character Gameplay Discover the unique strengths and weaknesses of both heroes, deploying the right warrior at the exact right moment to conquer complex challenges. Epic Boss Fights Explore a vast pixel world guarded by massive, challenging bosses that require smart tactics, pattern recognition, and quick reflexes to defeat. Nostalgic Pixel Art & Dark Atmosphere Relive the 90s retro arcade spirit with a dark Japanese theme, handcrafted sprite animations, and a rich visual style. Highly Optimized & Battery-Friendly Enjoy smooth, lag-free gameplay with a lightweight file size that won't drain your battery or fill up your storage. Listen to the call of your blade. Are you ready to clear the darkness? Download Samurai Bloodbound now and write your legend in blood!

Screenshots

DeepDriller4 screens
Samurai4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Samurai at none against DeepDriller's 3. Samurai also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). DeepDriller's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. DeepDriller sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Samurai asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for DeepDriller against 5.0 for Samurai. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DeepDriller ships an update every 2 days, Samurai every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
DeepDriller versus Samurai: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeepDrillerSamurai
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB645 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperADAM HAROUTUNE MATOSSIANMERYEM NEHIR DURSUN

In-app purchases

3 purchases

DeepDriller

One-time3
  • 1 Resupply Beacon$0.99
  • 6 Resupply Beacons$4.99
  • 15 Resupply Beacons$9.99
None

Samurai

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DeepDriller free?
DeepDriller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Samurai free?
Samurai is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DeepDriller or Samurai?
DeepDriller and Samurai are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do DeepDriller or Samurai have ads?
Samurai shows ads; DeepDriller does not.
Which is updated more often, DeepDriller or Samurai?
DeepDriller ships an update every 2 days, and Samurai every 3 weeks. Most recently, DeepDriller was updated on October 31, 2026 and Samurai on November 5, 2026.

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