Comparison

Shoggoth Rising vs Blade Rush

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

Head to head
About

Shoggoth Rising

Experience an unforgiving arcade game with intense action and a dark, Lovecraftian atmosphere. Test your reflexes and skills against swarms of enemies and massive bosses. Upgrade weapons and master intuitive controls for endless survival or story-driven gameplay.

Highlights
  • Story and Survival Modes
  • Fight thousands of enemies and bosses
  • 7 upgradable weapons
  • Amazing visuals and intuitive controls
  • Augmented Reality Modus
  • Inspired by Cthulhu Mythos
Features
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Prepare for a relentless, unforgiving and addicting arcade experience! Only the ones with extremely fast reactions, strong nerves and exceptional skills will be able to defeat all enemies. “High-quality graphics and disturbing atmosphere. 8.5/10” - App4Smart “Insanity takes over very quickly, in the best kind of way. Shoggoth Rising is as hard as it is stunning. 8/10” - IndieGameMag “Shoggoth Rising will have you hooked right from the start. The game’s atmosphere is dark and heavy.” - WindowsGamers “Shoggoth Rising looks absolutely insane.” - Windows Central “Thank you so much for choosing something other than zombies.” - Android Police SGDA Swiss Game Award 2014 Nominee Features • Story and Survival Mode for endless arcade action • Fight thousands of enemies and huge boss monsters • 7 deadly, upgradable weapons • Amazing visuals and intuitive controls for intense gameplay • Inspired by the stories about the Cthulhu Mythos from horror mastermind H. P. Lovecraft • Augmented Reality Modus Get the latest news and more at: Facebok: http://www.facebook.com/shoggothrising Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/shoggothrising

About

Blade Rush

Engage in fast-paced, physics-based combat where weapons ricochet off walls to defeat enemies. Level up your hero by choosing random upgrades and unlock new weapons and abilities to adapt your strategy for each run and epic boss fight.

Highlights
  • Physics-based ricochet combat
  • Weapons with unique behaviors
  • Randomized card choices
  • Powerful ultimate abilities
  • Epic boss fights
  • Dozens of upgrades and unlocks
Features
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Bounce, Blast, and Outsmart Your Enemies! 
Enter a fast-paced action strategy game where every shot matters and every choice shapes your run. Master physics-based weapons that ricochet off walls, tear through enemies, and create chaotic chain reactions across the battlefield. HOW IT WORKS 
Your hero automatically launches different types of weapons—blades, pistols and more. Each weapon moves according to real physics, bouncing, spinning, and smashing into enemies in unpredictable ways. LEVEL UP YOUR BUILD
 Defeated enemies drop experience. Level up to choose from 3 random cards every time: * Upgrade your current weapons * Unlock entirely new ones * Boost damage, speed, bounces, and more There are no “best” weapons—only the right weapons for this moment. Experiment, adapt, and build strategies that fit each run. ULTIMATES: POWER WITH A PRICE
 Each ultimate ability is extremely powerful, but timing is everything. Use ultimates at the perfect moment to clear huge waves, melt elite enemies, or turn a losing battle into a comeback. Don’t waste them—smart timing decides your fate. FACE EPIC BOSSES 
At the end of every level, a deadly boss appears. Use everything you’ve built—your weapons, your upgrades, your ultimates—to bring them down. LOOT, PROGRESS, AND GROW
 Between battles you can: * Open chests * Unlock new cards * Level up weapon types * Discover new build synergies * Strengthen your hero run after run The more you unlock, the more strategies open up. ADAPT. EXPERIMENT. EVOLVE.
 This is not a game where you stick to one favorite weapon. To win, you must: * Try new builds * Combine unusual weapons * Test fresh strategies * Change your approach every run Surprises happen when physics takes over—and that’s the fun. KEY FEATURES
 • Fast and dynamic action with physics-based ricochet combat 
• Weapons with unique behaviors and crazy interactions
 • Randomized card choices every level 
• Powerful ultimate abilities that reward smart decision-making
 • Epic boss fights • Dozens of upgrades, cards, and weapon evolutions 
• Chests, progression, unlocks, and long-term growth
 • Endless strategies with no “perfect meta” Master the chaos, build your strategy, and dominate the battlefield with skill, timing, and creativity. Are you ready to bounce your way to victory?

Screenshots

Shoggoth Rising4 screens
Blade Rush4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Blade Rush at 5.0 against Shoggoth Rising's 4.3. Blade Rush also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). Shoggoth Rising's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (39 vs 1). On price and device support 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. Shoggoth Rising sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Blade Rush asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Blade Rush holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shoggoth Rising has 39 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shoggoth Rising ships an update every 3 months, Blade Rush weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Shoggoth Rising versus Blade Rush: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShoggoth RisingBlade Rush
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (39 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews86.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings39 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size161 MB169 MB
Age rating12+4+
Developerdreipol GmbHAdilkhan Kokanov

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Shoggoth Rising

One-time3
  • Treasure Small$0.99
  • Treasure Middle$1.99
  • Treasure Big$4.99
None

Blade Rush

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shoggoth Rising free?
Shoggoth Rising is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Blade Rush free?
Blade Rush is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Shoggoth Rising or Blade Rush?
Blade Rush is rated higher. Shoggoth Rising averages 4.3 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while Blade Rush averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Shoggoth Rising or Blade Rush have ads?
Blade Rush shows ads; Shoggoth Rising does not.
Which is updated more often, Shoggoth Rising or Blade Rush?
Shoggoth Rising ships an update every 3 months, and Blade Rush weekly. Most recently, Shoggoth Rising was updated on October 22, 2026 and Blade Rush on October 21, 2026.

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