Comparison

Ember Knight vs SpinSlayer

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

Head to head
About

Ember Knight

Embark on a pixel-art roguelite adventure as the last knight, descending into dark dungeons to reclaim the lost sun. Engage in fast-paced combat, manage your precious candlelight, and grow stronger with each procedurally generated run.

Highlights
  • Snappy combat with combo system
  • Dynamic lighting survival challenge
  • Procedurally generated dungeons
  • Permanent progression system
  • Unique 'Soul Phase' resurrection mini-game
  • Customization options for knight
Features
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The sun vanished millennia ago. The world is plunged into eternal darkness, and only candlelight still pushes back the shadows. You are the last knight brave enough to descend into the depths to find the lost sun. EMBER KNIGHT is a pixel-art action roguelite, fully playable offline. Descend floor by floor through procedurally generated dungeons, face creatures of shadow by the light of your candle, and grow stronger with every run. SNAPPY COMBAT Fast, satisfying fights with a combo system and punchy hit effects. DYNAMIC LIGHTING Your candle pierces the darkness. Every dungeon is a survival challenge where light is as precious as your sword. PROCEDURAL DUNGEONS Seven level types, traps, chests, ghost NPCs and unique bosses - no two runs are alike. PERMANENT PROGRESSION Unlock talents, upgrade your gear, pick buffs each run. Die, restart, grow stronger. THE SOUL PHASE A unique resurrection mini-game when you fall in battle. CUSTOMIZATION Skins, sword trails and auras to unlock for a knight that is truly yours. Descend. Survive. Reclaim the sun.

About

SpinSlayer

Engage in a roguelike RPG where equipment determines your odds. Spin reels to attack, strategically stop them by hand, and battle through six areas to defeat the final boss. Death offers permanent upgrades and new abilities for future runs.

Highlights
  • Reel-based combat mechanics
  • Strategic reel stopping
  • Permanent upgrades via Dark Market
  • Symbol combos and synergies
  • Multiple foes, bosses, and Endless Arena
  • Pixel-art visuals and haptic feedback
Features
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Spin the reels. Slay the foe. A roguelike where the odds are equipment. Load your reels with blades, wards and spells, stop every reel by hand, and fight down six areas to The House Eternal, a gilded palace of living machines. Nothing is hidden: the foe shows its next move before you spin, and heavy weapons ask for a timed strike. Read it. Hit the window. Death is profit: every fall pays chips for the Dark Market — permanent upgrades, new symbols, illicit mods. • Earn two more reels and chain five-symbol combos • 15 symbols that feed each other — gold sharpens blades, shields become axes • 30 foes, 6 bosses, and an Endless Arena with Game Center ranks • Pixel-art bosses, rich haptics, thumping forge soundtrack Fall. Rebuild. Break the odds. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Ember Knight3 screens
SpinSlayer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SpinSlayer at 3.0 against Ember Knight's 2.5. SpinSlayer also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). Ember Knight's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Ember Knight sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and SpinSlayer sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SpinSlayer holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ember Knight ships an update every 2 months, SpinSlayer every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Ember Knight versus SpinSlayer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEmber KnightSpinSlayer
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (2 ratings)3.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB87 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperBruno BOIRIEDOGUKAN ATLIHAN

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Ember Knight

One-time4
  • 50 Sun Shards$0.99
  • 300 Sun Shards$3.99
  • 700 Sun Shards$8.99
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  • 2000 Sun Shards$22.99
7 purchases

SpinSlayer

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time5
  • Pocket Stash$0.99
  • Vault Cache$2.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
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  • Motherlode$6.99
  • Pro Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is Ember Knight free?
Ember Knight is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SpinSlayer free?
SpinSlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ember Knight or SpinSlayer?
SpinSlayer is rated higher. Ember Knight averages 2.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while SpinSlayer averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Ember Knight or SpinSlayer have ads?
SpinSlayer shows ads; Ember Knight does not.
Which is updated more often, Ember Knight or SpinSlayer?
Ember Knight ships an update every 2 months, and SpinSlayer every 4 days. Most recently, Ember Knight was updated on October 31, 2026 and SpinSlayer on October 31, 2026.

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