Shadow Ninja vs Abyssborn
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Shadow Ninja
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Don't dodge ā graze. Shadow Ninja is a one-hand ink-wash dodge action game. The closer a blade passes, the higher your multiplier and ink gauge climb. Fill the gauge for Ink Overdrive ā a short double-points power window. At every gate, choose: bank your score safely, or push it all deeper. ā Graze scoring ā closer calls, bigger multipliers ā Ink Overdrive: fill the gauge for double points ā Bank vs Push at every gate, plus a 1-of-3 arts draft ā Shuriken, kunai, sickles, crescent moons ā shifting blade storms ā Summon and collect all eight shadow ninjas ā Sumi-e ink aesthetic, short and sharp runs Rewarded ads (revive, rerolls) are all optional.
Abyssborn
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Abyssborn ā A survivor action game against endless darkness Creatures awakened from the abyss close in from every side. Become a Hunter and survive until the very last moment. The controls are simple. Just focus on moving ā your arrows fire automatically at the nearest enemy. Defeat foes to gather experience, and every time you level up, choose one of three abilities to build your own playstyle. Features Ā· One-touch movement and auto-attack ā intuitive and instantly playable Ā· Pick 1 of 3 on every level-up ā a different skill combo every run Ā· Distinct abilities: homing, multi-shot, pierce, explosion, dash, and more Ā· Satisfying combat with criticals, knockback, and damage numbers Ā· Enemies that grow stronger over time and powerful bosses at set intervals Ā· Endless boss rush and infinite difficulty ā push your limits Ā· Compete on global leaderboards (all-time, weekly, daily) Ā· Offline play supported ā anytime, anywhere Ā· 13 languages supported Each run is short, but "just one more" is hard to resist. Face the abyss now.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Shadow Ninja at every 8 days against Abyssborn's every 5 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Shadow Ninja ships an update every 8 days, Abyssborn every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.
| Parameter | Shadow Ninja | Abyssborn |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days ā better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 249 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Studio Solum | DOO-HWAN KIM |
In-app purchases
Shadow Ninja
No in-app purchases
Abyssborn
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Do Shadow Ninja or Abyssborn have ads?
Which is updated more often, Shadow Ninja or Abyssborn?
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