Comparison

Only One vs Arcane Survivor

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

Head to head
About

Only One

Engage in an epic arena-style sword fighting game where you push waves of enemies off a sky pillar to survive. Master physics-based combat, utilize magical abilities, and upgrade your character to overcome over 90 waves and 9 bosses. Choose from multiple character classes and compete on leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Physics-based sword combat
  • Parry and shield mechanics
  • Character upgrades and abilities
  • Multiple character classes
  • Over 90 waves and 9 bosses
  • Endless Battle mode
  • Gamepad support
Features
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Pick up a magic sword and fight atop the Pillar of Sacrifice. Master timing and positioning to push enemies off the edge. How long can you survive to become the only one left standing? TouchArcade - 4.5/5 "Game with depth well beyond what you would expect" PocketGamer - 9/10 "A brilliantly paced, sharp-edged brawler " One of the best hack and slash games on mobile, Only One is an epic arena style sword fighting game where you battle and push waves of enemies off the pillar in the sky with your magical sword. You don't fight for glory, you fight to survive! Skill Based Melee Combat - Physics based combat with parry and push mechanics - Fight swordsmen, archers, slimes, skeletons, bats, berserkers, loot gnomes, wizards and more - Defeat enemies for their loot or knock them off the pillar for instant kills and extra points - Collect health to stay alive and shields to block attacks - Absorb the power of fallen enemies to grow stronger - 6 active abilities: push, freeze, dart, whirlwind, bubble and inferno - 8 passive abilities: last stand, might, magnet, cripple, reflektor, bloodlust, regen and backstab Game Modes - Quest: Fight through 100 levels with bosses every 10 stages - Endless: Survive against endless waves as long as you can - Trials: Take on intense challenges, earn stars, and unlock new trials Unlock the Full Experience - The “Ultimate Power” in-app purchase unlocks the complete game Purchase unique character classes like the barbarian, ninja, valkyrie, dwarf and only one with unique abilities and weaknesses Retro pixel art graphics and music GameCentre leaderboards and achievements Customizable controls: floating or fixed joystick Full offline support Gamepad compatible

About

Arcane Survivor

Features
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Survive the night. Cut through the horde. Leave with a legend that outlasts the run. Arcane Survivor is an offline magic action RPG. You move and dodge. Your spells strike on their own. Every level is a choice that changes the build in your hands. • Move with the stick, WASD or the arrows. Weapons attack for you. • Level-up cards: new weapons, stronger weapons, relics and evolutions. • Carry up to six weapons and six relics. Chests improve what you already own. • Three hand-made worlds. The night does not end on a timer. • Heroes keep talents between runs. Progress stays on this device. • Offline play. No ads. No in-app purchases. No account. THREE WORLDS Oathwood, the Bosque del Juramento: moss, ruined roads and the Sovereign of the Hollow Wood. Desert of the Buried Sun, the Desierto del Sol Sepultado: copper canyons and Sahrek, Pharaoh of the Buried Sun. The Fallen Citadel, the Ciudadela Caída: a castle held by Morgrave, the Fallen King. HEROES Lorënne and Thalion are ready. Bromgar can be unlocked. Find the mark on the map and end the curse that keeps each realm kneeling.

Screenshots

Only One4 screens
Arcane Survivor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Arcane Survivor at none against Only One's 10. Arcane Survivor also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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. Only One sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Arcane Survivor asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Only One ships an update weekly, Arcane Survivor every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Only One versus Arcane Survivor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOnly OneArcane Survivor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (6.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews87.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings6.3K — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB59 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperErnest SzokaPedro Jose Serrano Rivera

Bugs and requests

Only One

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Joystick stops working randomly
  • Purchases not restoring after reinstall
  • Stuck in certain levels due to bugs

Requested features

4 requests
  • Multiplayer mode
  • More enemy and level variety
  • Ability to unlock characters without paying
  • Improved save/restore functionality

Arcane Survivor

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Only One

One-time10
  • Valkyrie$3.99
  • Assassin$3.99
  • Dwarf$3.99
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  • Barbarian$3.99
  • 6000 Power$4.99
  • Ultimate Power$5.99
  • 14000 Power$9.99
  • 26000 Power$14.99
  • The Only One$19.99
  • 64000 Power$29.99
None

Arcane Survivor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Only One free?
Only One is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Arcane Survivor free?
Arcane Survivor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Only One or Arcane Survivor have ads?
Only One shows ads; Arcane Survivor does not.
Which is updated more often, Only One or Arcane Survivor?
Only One ships an update weekly, and Arcane Survivor every 5 days. Most recently, Only One was updated on October 23, 2026 and Arcane Survivor on October 29, 2026.

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