Comparison

RO! Viking Raid vs Block Defenders

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

Head to head
About

RO! Viking Raid

Features
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RO! Viking Raid is a fast, one-button rhythm game. Norway's fans are rowing across the Atlantic to reach the grand final — and you set the pace! Tap RO! when the sweeping line hits the gold band. Land it dead center on the red for a PERFECT — more points and bigger combos. Miss and you lose a shield; lose all five and the crew is exhausted. HOW TO PLAY • One button. Tap on the beat and keep the rhythm. • Hit the gold zone for points, the red center for PERFECT. • Chain hits to build huge combos and faster clears. • Cross all five zones — from the fjord to the coast. FEATURES • Easy to learn, hard to master — pure timing and rhythm. • Six stages, each with its own scene and music. • Real-time WORLD SCOREBOARD — climb the rankings by total score, combo and country. • Choose your player name and country, and fly your flag. • Play offline — the full game works with no connection; the scoreboard syncs when you're online. • No ads. No purchases. No login. Free to play. Grab an oar, keep the beat, and row your way to glory. Ro! Ro! Ro!

About

Block Defenders

Engage in a unique blend of physics-based block stacking and roguelike tower defense. Build fortresses, merge blocks to evolve defenses, and strategically counter diverse enemy types to survive relentless monster swarms.

Highlights
  • Physics-based block stacking
  • Roguelike upgrades and strategies
  • Diverse enemy types and tactical counters
  • Block merging for evolution
  • Defy gravity mechanics
Features
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Welcome to Block Defenders — A Brand-New Slime Gravity Kingdom! The ultimate clash of Tetris-style physics stacking and Roguelike tower defense! Stack classic blocks piece by piece to build your frontline. Defy realistic gravity, harness randomized skill upgrades, and hold the line against relentless monster swarms! Game Features: Physics Stacking, Defy Gravity: Build defensive fortresses using classic block shapes. Balance your center of mass and structural integrity to prevent your defense from tilting and collapsing under violent attacks! Roguelike Builds, Infinite Strategies: Powered by randomized Roguelike upgrades! Choose new skills and special blocks after every wave to create unique, game-winning builds. Diverse Foes, Tactical Counters: Face off against foundation-shattering siege beasts, swooping aerial swarms, and ferocious Bosses. Observe enemy traits and adapt your formation to strike their weak points! Merge & Evolve, Max Firepower: Drag and merge identical blocks to instantly level up your heroes! Unlock advanced attack forms and turn your block formation into a devastating firepower matrix. Ready to face the dual challenge of gravity and blocks? Download now and construct your ultimate defense!

Screenshots

RO! Viking Raid4 screens
Block Defenders4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: RO! Viking Raid at none against Block Defenders's shown. RO! Viking Raid also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 10 days). On price, in-app purchases, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RO! Viking Raid ships an update every 3 days, Block Defenders every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
RO! Viking Raid versus Block Defenders: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRO! Viking RaidBlock Defenders
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB221 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperNORIENT INNOVATION AND DEVELOPMENT ASZPLAY (HK) TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITED

In-app purchases

None

RO! Viking Raid

No in-app purchases

None

Block Defenders

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RO! Viking Raid free?
RO! Viking Raid is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Block Defenders free?
Block Defenders is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RO! Viking Raid or Block Defenders have ads?
Block Defenders shows ads; RO! Viking Raid does not.
Which is updated more often, RO! Viking Raid or Block Defenders?
RO! Viking Raid ships an update every 3 days, and Block Defenders every 10 days. Most recently, RO! Viking Raid was updated on October 31, 2026 and Block Defenders on October 31, 2026.

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