Comparison

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.

Head to head
About

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.

About

Poko and the Root Labyrinth

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Hack and Slash Cop4 screens
Poko and the Root Labyrinth2 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Hack and Slash Cop versus Poko and the Root Labyrinth: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHack and Slash CopPoko and the Root Labyrinth
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 6 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size169 MB5 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperSHADOW CITY LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANYTaku Maeishigaki

In-app purchases

None

Hack and Slash Cop

No in-app purchases

None

Poko and the Root Labyrinth

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hack and Slash Cop free?
Hack and Slash Cop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Poko and the Root Labyrinth free?
Poko and the Root Labyrinth is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hack and Slash Cop or Poko and the Root Labyrinth have ads?
Hack and Slash Cop shows ads; Poko and the Root Labyrinth does not.
Which is updated more often, Hack and Slash Cop or Poko and the Root Labyrinth?
Hack and Slash Cop ships an update every 2 days, and Poko and the Root Labyrinth every 6 days. Most recently, Hack and Slash Cop was updated on November 6, 2026 and Poko and the Root Labyrinth on November 10, 2026.

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