Hack and Slash Cop vs Poko and the Root Labyrinth
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hack and Slash Cop
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The more you play, the stronger you get! Beat the bad guys, collect equipment, and build a tougher detective in Hack and Slash Cop, a pixel-art loot RPG. From shopping streets and office blocks to the waterfront and nightlife district, a rookie cop takes on the criminals overrunning the city. The trail leads underground, into the mountains, through a graveyard, and deep into an enemy den. Trouble is everywhere. Collect 90 types of shoes, watches, and charms to gain special abilities. Even equipment with the same name can have its own unique traits. Keep working the streets and build the kind of cop you want to play. Movement and regular attacks are automatic. Once the Police Meter fills, unleash a special move with a single tap! Finish the fight with a powerful strike, or use a healing skill to hold your ground. The strategy is yours. Knock down wave after wave of crooks with explosive pixel-art action. Need a break? Stop at a cafe or restaurant, then visit the dojo to learn new moves from the master. Clear an area to unlock deeper patrols, where even tougher enemies await. Push farther, claim valuable rewards, and make your detective stronger still. Get ready to take down all 16 ruthless Wanted Targets. Available in English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Indonesian, Brazilian Portuguese, and Spanish. Includes banner ads and optional rewarded ads. Progress is saved on your device.
Poko and the Root Labyrinth
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The Sunpatch Lantern that lights the village is fading. Only the Seed of Light can bring it back—and it lies deep beneath a great tree, in the Root Labyrinth, whose paths change every time you enter. Become Poko the mushroom and explore the labyrinth one step at a time. When you move, the enemies move. Items on the floor, glowing treasure, stairs beyond a dead end—how you proceed is up to you. ■ A new labyrinth every time No two runs are the same. Every trip is a fresh adventure. ■ Fall, and you drop everything But the strength Poko gains stays. Trade your star shards for tools and try again. ■ Glowing things are treasure The brighter the glow, the rarer the treasure. Fill your collection book as you go. ■ Rankings Compete with other players by how deep you reach and what you clear. ■ Continue on any device Just choose a name to start. Link with Apple later to keep your progress across iPhones. ■ English and Japanese The game switches language automatically based on your device. You can change it anytime from the title screen or Settings.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Poko and the Root Labyrinth at none against Hack and Slash Cop's shown. Hack and Slash Cop's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Hack and Slash Cop ships an update every 2 days, Poko and the Root Labyrinth every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hack and Slash Cop | Poko and the Root Labyrinth |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 6 days |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 169 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | SHADOW CITY LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY | Taku Maeishigaki |
In-app purchases
Hack and Slash Cop
No in-app purchases
Poko and the Root Labyrinth
No in-app purchases
Questions
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