Comparison

Samurai DNA vs Gladiator Simulator

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

Head to head
About

Samurai DNA

Experience the legend of ultra-realistic samurai combat. Step into the role of a ghost-like warrior and engage in intense battles.

Highlights
  • Ultra-realistic graphics
  • Samurai combat gameplay
  • Ghost-like warrior character
  • Legendary fighting experience
Features
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Samurai appeared to become a ghost. Legend of the ultra-realistic samurai fighting game starts now.

About

Gladiator Simulator

Engage in intense gladiator battles with dynamic gameplay and roguelike elements. Each fight offers new challenges, enemies, and opportunities to upgrade your fighting style. Master skill-based controls to overcome epic boss fights and deadly traps.

Highlights
  • Dynamic arena battle gameplay
  • Roguelike elements with randomized encounters
  • Powerful upgrades for fighting style
  • Epic boss fights and deadly traps
  • Skill-based controls
Features
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Step into the world of ruthless gladiator games, where each arena battle is a test of reflex, timing, and pure willpower. No fight is the same — thanks to deep roguelike elements, every run delivers new challenges and surprises. Key Features: - Dynamic arena battle gameplay with fast-paced combat - Randomized encounters and enemies in each run - Powerful upgrades that shape your fighting style - Epic boss fights and deadly traps - Fluid, skill-based controls for true gladiator arena mastery With every fight, the challenge grows — adapt, evolve, or fall. The crowd roars for a hero. Will you rise in the gladiator arena, or be forgotten in the sand? Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://taketopgames.com/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Samurai DNA4 screens
Gladiator Simulator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Gladiator Simulator at 4.7 against Samurai DNA's 4.0. Gladiator Simulator also leads on ratings volume (10K vs 3) and review sentiment (75% vs 50%). Samurai DNA's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 4 weeks). On price, ads, 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. Gladiator Simulator sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Samurai DNA asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Gladiator Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gladiator Simulator has 10K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Samurai DNA's written reviews are positive against 75% of Gladiator Simulator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Samurai DNA ships an update every 11 days, Gladiator Simulator every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Samurai DNA versus Gladiator Simulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSamurai DNAGladiator Simulator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (3 ratings)4.7 (10K ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews74.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings310K — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB375 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperERXTake Top Entertainment LLP

Customer experience

Samurai DNA

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Gladiator Simulator

All ratings9,022 ratings
Positive93.1%
Neutral2.7%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews301 reviews
Positive74.8%
Neutral6.6%
Negative18.6%

In-app purchases

None

Samurai DNA

No in-app purchases

15 purchases

Gladiator Simulator

One-time15
  • Newbie Pack$1.99
  • Stage 1 Pack$4.99
  • Stage 3 Pack$4.99
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  • Stage 7 Pack$4.99
  • Pile of gems$4.99
  • No Ads$4.99
  • Rare bone set$4.99
  • Stage 4 Pack$9.99
  • Stage 8 Pack$9.99
  • Stage 2 Pack$9.99
  • Stage 6 Pack$9.99
  • Heap of gems$9.99
  • Burrel of gems$19.99
  • Box of gems$49.99
  • Chest of gems$99.99

Questions

Is Samurai DNA free?
Samurai DNA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gladiator Simulator free?
Gladiator Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Samurai DNA or Gladiator Simulator?
Gladiator Simulator is rated higher. Samurai DNA averages 4.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Gladiator Simulator averages 4.7 from 10K ratings.
Do Samurai DNA or Gladiator Simulator have ads?
Both Samurai DNA and Gladiator Simulator show ads.
Which is updated more often, Samurai DNA or Gladiator Simulator?
Samurai DNA ships an update every 11 days, and Gladiator Simulator every 4 weeks. Most recently, Samurai DNA was updated on October 23, 2026 and Gladiator Simulator on October 24, 2026.

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