Comparison

Space Marshals vs Grimvalor

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

Head to head
About

Space Marshals

Embark on a Sci-fi Wild West adventure in this tactical top-down shooter. Hunt dangerous fugitives using strategic combat, stealth, and a wide array of weapons and gear. Explore an episodic storyline across three chapters.

Highlights
  • Tactical top-down shooter gameplay
  • Sci-fi Wild West setting
  • Stealth and tactical combat options
  • Wide range of weapons and gear
  • Episodic storyline across three chapters
  • Dual stick controls with customization
Features
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“An amazingly animated iOS game.” – Time Magazine “Really can't get enough of Space Marshals.” – Touch Arcade ”Space Marshals just screams “PLAY ME!” – 148 Apps ABOUT THE GAME Space Marshals is a Sci-fi Wild West adventure taking place in outer space! This tactical top-down shooter puts you in the shoes of specialist Burton in his hunt for dangerous fugitives after a disastrous prison break. TACTICAL COMBAT Use the environment to your advantage. Avoid attacks by taking cover. Flank enemies for extra efficiency, but avoid getting flanked yourself! Use the tools of the trade to gain an edge - frag grenades, flash bangs, distractions, personal shields, proximity mines and more. STEALTH Choose your approach with care. Some say running into the fray guns blazing isn’t always the best option. Use distractions to single out opponents. Use disguises and covers to sneak past irrelevant guards. Use silenced weapons to covertly reduce the enemy numbers. LOAD-OUTS & GEAR Choosing your load-out is a big part of your tactics. In addition to body armor and grenades you can carry one two-handed and one single-handed weapon in each mission - and there’s something for everyone. Shotguns, handguns, assault rifles, sniper rifles, crossbows, energy weapons, throwing axes and more. ### IMPORTANT ### Please note that iPhone 4 is not supported. • Tactical top-down shooter • Episodic storyline in three chapters - ALL chapters out now! • Gorgeous stylistic HD graphics rendered in Retina resolution (full Retina not supported on iPad 3) • Optimized for iOS 8 and Metal graphics! • Wide range of weapons and gear • Performance based mission rewards • Multiple factions to fight with or against – or pitch against each other • Dual stick controls with a set of different options • MFi controller support (requires extended layout) • iCloud save game support • GameCenter achievements • English, Deutsch, Français, Español, Italiano, 简体中文, 한국어, 日本語, русский, Português do Brasil

About

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.

Highlights
  • Skill-based combat
  • Exploration of dark fantasy world
  • Epic boss fights
  • Stunning 3D visuals
  • Customizable touch controls
  • MFi controller support
  • Offline play
Features
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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

Screenshots

Space Marshals4 screens
Grimvalor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Grimvalor at 9.8K against Space Marshals's 1.8K. Space Marshals's advantage is price ($3.99 vs $5.99) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.0). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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

Space Marshals costs $3.99 and Grimvalor $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Space Marshals against 4.9 for Grimvalor. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Grimvalor has 9.8K ratings behind it against 1.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 91% and 91% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Space Marshals ships an update every 6 weeks, Grimvalor every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Space Marshals versus Grimvalor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpace MarshalsGrimvalor
Price$3.99 — better$5.99
Rating4.8 (1.8K ratings)4.9 (9.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews91.2% of reviews — better90.8% of reviews
Number of ratings1.8K9.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#174#67 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size405 MB739 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperPixelbiteDirelight

Customer experience

Space Marshals

All ratings1,810 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral2.3%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews432 reviews
Positive91.2%
Neutral3.0%
Negative5.8%

Grimvalor

All ratings9,754 ratings
Positive97.2%
Neutral1.4%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews803 reviews
Positive90.8%
Neutral3.2%
Negative6.0%

User reviews

Space Marshals

From 1.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great gameplay
  • 👍 Smooth controls
  • 💎 Excellent graphics
  • 🤖 Engaging story
  • 🎨 Customizable weapons/gear

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes
  • 🕰️ Repetitive missions
  • 🔍 Unclear reward system
  • 🚫 Limited content

Grimvalor

From 9.8K App Store ratings

What 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

Space Marshals

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Freezing on splash screen
  • Incorrect weapon damage stats
  • Progress loss on pause/exit

Requested features

5 requests
  • More levels/chapters
  • Difficulty settings
  • Melee combat
  • Multiplayer mode
  • Procedurally generated levels

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

None

Space Marshals

No in-app purchases

None

Grimvalor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Space Marshals free?
Space Marshals costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Grimvalor free?
Grimvalor costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Space Marshals or Grimvalor?
Grimvalor is rated higher. Space Marshals averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Grimvalor averages 4.9 from 9.8K ratings.
Do Space Marshals or Grimvalor have ads?
Neither Space Marshals nor Grimvalor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Space Marshals or Grimvalor?
Space Marshals ships an update every 6 weeks, and Grimvalor every 2 months. Most recently, Space Marshals was updated on October 17, 2026 and Grimvalor on October 18, 2026.
Which is more popular, Space Marshals or Grimvalor?
Space Marshals currently peaks at #174 in the App Store charts, and Grimvalor at #67. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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