Shadow Blade CM vs Grimvalor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Shadow Blade CM
Embark on a thrilling quest to become a legendary ninja. Navigate challenging levels filled with traps and enemies, utilizing stealth and combat skills. Master an array of weapons and explore a vibrant 3D world with smooth animations.
- 40 beautiful levels
- Fast-paced ninja action
- Deep combat with ninja weapons
- Secret objects to find
- Fantastic 3D world
- Rewards for stealth
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Kuro is a young man on his quest to become the Shadow Blade. He must seek the teachings of the last remaining ninja master. Reviews: Pocket Gamer - Gold Award 9/10 Touch Arcade - 4/5 'A great action platformer with smooth controls' 148 Apps 4.5/5 'a stylish trial platformer that's hard to put down' Gamezebo - 4/5 'An incredibly satisfying game.' Video Gamer - 9/10 'Easily one of the better mobile games in recent memory' Cult of Mac - 4/5 'Smooth as Silk' APPDAILY.RU - Probably the most colorful and exciting platformer on iOS App Advice - 'fast paced action and ridiculous ninja violence' You will guide him through challenging levels, around countless traps, sneaking past enemies or right over their dead bodies. You have to be fast, be stealthy, be aware of your environment. You have to be a ninja. Shadow Blade is a fast paced action platformer game for iOS with intuitive touch controls. It features intuitive touch controls and an array of weapons and challenging levels. Becoming a ninja is at your fingertips! Features: 40 beautiful levels to explore Fast paced platforming ninja action Deep combat with ninja weapons Secret objects to find Fantastic 3D world with smooth as silk character animations Rewards for playing sneakily! Follow us for the latest info and game news! • http://crescentmoongames.com/other-games/ • http://facebook.com/crescentmoongames • http://twitter.com/cm_games
Grimvalor
Embark on a dark fantasy adventure as a lone warrior battling through a corrupted realm. Master skill-based combat, explore atmospheric landscapes, and face epic boss fights in this challenging hack and slash platformer. Restore the kingdom and uncover the fate of its lost king.
- Skill-based combat
- Exploration of dark fantasy world
- Epic boss fights
- Stunning 3D visuals
- Customizable touch controls
- MFi controller support
- Offline play
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Slash your way through the hordes of darkness and defeat King Valor's fearsome guardians in this breathtaking adventure! "Chaining together a slick series of attacks, dodges, and jumps, is incredibly satisfying." — PocketGamer "I suspect mobile gaming fans will be playing and replaying this one for years to come." — TouchArcade, 5/5 A malicious power stirs in the forgotten kingdom of Vallaris. Tasked with discovering the fate of its lost king, your quest quickly takes a sinister turn and you are cast into darkness. Surrounded and outnumbered, you must grab your sword, steel your temper and fight your way through a land that does not welcome you. Except for the friendly merchant - he's grateful for your business. ABOUT THE GAME Grimvalor is a challenging hack & slash platformer with fast-paced combat in a dark fantasy world. Take control of a lone warrior on a quest to restore a corrupted realm. Embark on a journey through atmospheric landscapes and dungeons in a massive story-driven premium experience. COMBAT & EXPLORATION Master skill-based combat, learn enemy patterns and bring them down with all your fury. Explore the shattered lands of Vallaris, find and upgrade equipment and level up your character. Face the legacy of King Valor's madness and prevail! FEATURES • Epic boss fights • Stunning 3D visuals accelerated by Metal graphics • Accurate and customizable touch controls • Full support for MFi game controllers • Use iCloud to keep your saves in sync between devices. • Play offline - perfect for commute. • No ads or in-app purchases
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Grimvalor at 4.9 against Shadow Blade CM's 4.4. Grimvalor also leads on ratings volume (9.8K vs 77) and chart position (#195 vs unranked). Shadow Blade CM's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $5.99) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Shadow Blade CM costs $1.99 and Grimvalor $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Grimvalor holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Grimvalor has 9.8K ratings behind it against 77, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Shadow Blade CM's written reviews are positive against 91% of Grimvalor's.
Shadow Blade CM ships an update every 3 weeks, Grimvalor every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shadow Blade CM | Grimvalor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 — better | $5.99 |
| Rating | 4.4 (77 ratings) | 4.9 (9.8K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 85.2% of reviews | 90.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 77 | 9.8K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #195 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1006 MB | 739 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Crescent Moon Games LLC | Direlight |
Customer experience
Shadow Blade CM
Grimvalor
User reviews
Shadow Blade CM
From 77 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Smooth controls
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics
- 🕹️ Satisfying gameplay
- 💰 Good value for money
- 🕹️ Challenging levels
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔧 Lack of optimization for newer devices
- 🕹️ Controls can be frustrating
- 📦 Short length of game
Grimvalor
From 9.8K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Excellent controls
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics
- 🎶 Great soundtrack
- 💰 Worth the price
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🕹️ Challenging difficulty spikes
- 🕹️ Frustrating jumping puzzles
- 🕹️ Dodge mechanic issues
- 🔍 Lack of character customization
Bugs and requests
Shadow Blade CM
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes on certain devices
- Controls not working properly
- Graphical glitches and issues
Requested features
6 requests- More levels and content
- Customization options
- Multiplayer/co-op mode
- Endless/survival mode
- Boss battles
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- Weapon/upgrade system
Grimvalor
Reported bugs
4 issues- Dodge not registering properly
- Crashes in New Game Plus
- Companion AI issues
- Graphical glitches on older devices
Requested features
5 requests- More levels and content
- Ability to replay bosses
- Enemy scaling for higher difficulties
- Expanded weapon and trinket selection
- New game plus improvements
In-app purchases
Shadow Blade CM
No in-app purchases
Grimvalor
No in-app purchases








