Comparison

Implosion vs Shadow Hunter

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

Head to head
About

Implosion

Experience console-quality graphics and immersive audio on your mobile device. Battle a mysterious alien life form with advanced weaponry and upgradeable mechs to ensure humanity's survival.

Highlights
  • Console-quality graphics
  • First-class voice acting
  • Hollywood-grade audio production
  • Intuitive touch interface
  • Upgradeable super-tech weaponry
  • ARK Kernel system
Features
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Bringing AAA console gaming experience to mobile devices. Twenty years after the fall of Earth, the remnants of the Human race are once again faced with extinction. The time has come to justify our existence. A mysterious life form known as the XADA squares off against humanity's last weapon - the War-Mech series III battle suit. Features: Stunning console-quality graphics, first-class voice acting and Hollywood-grade audio production. Full orchestral scores masterfully mixed by Grammy Award winner and "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy engineer, John Kurlander. The most intuitive touch user-interface seen on the platform. A vast arsenal of super-tech weaponry at your disposal, upgradable via the streamlined ARK Kernel system. Become the ultimate fusion of Man and Machine. Ensure the survival of the species. - Using iCloud save after login Game Center at Options menu

About

Shadow Hunter

Engage in hardcore hack-and-slash combat in a dark fantasy world. Master combat techniques, upgrade equipment, and battle epic bosses and other players. Explore diverse PVE sections and a PVP arena to save the mortal world from demons.

Highlights
  • Hardcore hack-and-slash combat
  • Epic boss battles
  • Character progression and equipment upgrades
  • Multiple PVE sections
  • PVP arena
  • Multiple characters to play
Features
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Hardcore Hack’n Slash Action-RPG. The must try game for any real hack and slash fan who already got bored with just mindlessly smashing buttons on the screen. Shadow hunter is an action-packed dark fantasy hack and slash game with an incredible combat system and awesome boss fights, assisted by a one of a kind character control mechanism and a perfect mix of RPG elements to make your adventure super immersive. A DARKENED, RUINED AND FULL OF SUFFERING SHADOW WORLD As the mortal world got invaded and destroyed by the horde of dark demons and shadow monsters, everything was covered in the darkness of hell and the constant insufferable noises that were the combination of the endless scream from those evils and the crying and mourning of the lucky few that manage to survive through this nightmare. The player will be a Shadow Hunter in this world, which is someone who got blessed by the Ancient One with a special power to fight off those dark demons. Through countless battles and obstacles, shadow hunters are destined to bring the light back to this mortal world. EPIC BOSS FIGHT Shadow Hunter's most exciting moments must be it's epic boss battle, in which the Hunters must defeat dark giant demons to collect their souls and advance to the darkest dungeon and the highest floor of the evil tower. Without a decent set of equipment and highly trained techniques, any player could easily get wrecked by those big bosses. However, the incredible feelings that players get from successfully overcoming those challenges will make it all worth it. Furthermore, those dark demon souls are the key to upgrade hundreds of shadow equipment and weapons, turning them from just a common warrior sword to a legendary hero's blade that would be worshiped by the generations to come. ENDLESS CHALLENGES Shadow Hunter will have 4+ different PVE sections with multiple difficulty modes and a PVP arena for players to explore and conquer. “Adventure” is where players start the game with. It may not be the most challenging part, but it is the most essential section in the game since you need to keep advancing through it to unlock further sections of the game. Once you have passed a certain dungeon level, you can unlock “Altar of the Darkness” , “Boss Mode” and “Clock Tower of Challenges”. Those are where the true test of skill and power happens. For our shadow hunters to overcome those challenges, mastering the fighting technique is a must, understanding the characteristics of each demon and preparing a suitable strategy is needed and strengthening the shadow equipment is a huge plus. At the end of the day, shadow hunters can not only liberate the mortal world from those dark demons but also can test their skills and mastery against other fellows of the shadow. MULTIPLE CHARACTERS TO PLAY AND ROLL Players will get to play as multiple different characters, each has its own unique skills, gameplay and assets. Each character is going to be a distinct way to play the game, a distinct approach to the strategy and the combat. KEY FEATURES Intense hack and slash combat. Epic Boss Fights. Multiple characters to play. Hundreds of equipment and weapons to loot and upgrade. 4+ PVE modes and PVP. Play anytime, anywhere even when offline. Visit Here to Learn More About Shadow Hunter: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SHLostWorld Twitter: https://twitter.com/shlostworld

Screenshots

Implosion4 screens
Shadow Hunter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Shadow Hunter at monthly against Implosion's every 5 months. Implosion's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $4.99) and chart position (#186 vs unranked). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

Implosion costs $1.99 and Shadow Hunter $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Shadow Hunter holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 921 and 324 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 77% of Implosion's written reviews are positive against 69% of Shadow Hunter's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Implosion ships an update every 5 months, Shadow Hunter monthly. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Implosion versus Shadow Hunter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterImplosionShadow Hunter
Price$1.99 — better$4.99
Rating4.6 (921 ratings)4.7 (324 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.3% of reviews — better68.5% of reviews
Number of ratings921 — better324
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#186 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size3.0 GB1.3 GB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperRayark International LimitedENIGMA SOFTWARE JOINT STOCK COMPANY

Customer experience

Implosion

All ratings914 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral4.3%
Negative7.2%
Written reviews1,253 reviews
Positive77.3%
Neutral6.1%
Negative16.6%

Shadow Hunter

All ratings322 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral2.2%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews143 reviews
Positive68.5%
Neutral8.4%
Negative23.1%

User reviews

Implosion

From 921 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Intuitive controls
  • 🎨 Stunning graphics
  • 🎬 Excellent voice acting
  • 💰 Good value for money

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
  • 🔍 Lack of explanation for game mechanics
  • 🕹️ Unresponsive controls
  • 🕰️ Repetitive and monotonous gameplay
  • 💲 Expensive for a mobile game

Shadow Hunter

From 324 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Engaging hack-and-slash gameplay mechanics
  • 😊 Fun and addictive combat with skill combos
  • 🆓 No pay-to-win mechanics in special edition
  • 🎨 High-quality graphics and visuals
  • ⚡ Smooth and responsive controls

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes (every 15-30 minutes)
  • 🎮 No controller/gamepad support
  • 😤 Extremely grindy progression system
  • 💰 Progression locked behind gear requirements
  • ⚖️ Unbalanced PvP matchmaking (level mismatches)

Bugs and requests

Implosion

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game not loading past the intro screen
  • Crashes during boss battles and certain levels
  • Issues with Game Center integration and cloud saving
  • Incompatibility with newer iOS devices and versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved cloud saving and syncing
  • More weapon and character customization options
  • Difficulty settings and accessibility options
  • Multiplayer and co-op modes
  • Optimization for newer devices and screen sizes

Shadow Hunter

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Game crashes every 15-30 minutes
  • Device overheating causing crashes
  • Apple account linking not working (Game Center only)
  • Backbone controller support broken after update
  • Mystic store functionality issues
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  • Arena unplayable with bugs
  • Spanish language listed but not implemented
  • Energy system imbalance
  • PvP arena and tower pass removal broke progression incentives

Requested features

16 requests
  • Controller/gamepad support (most requested)
  • Gauntlet/punching character class
  • Additional boss varieties
  • Weapon skin customization options
  • Russian language support
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  • Spanish language fix
  • Guild/clan system
  • Co-op multiplayer modes
  • 2v2 PvP matches
  • World chat feature
  • Dungeon sweep automation
  • Magic/spell-casting character
  • Character deletion option
  • Promo code redemption system
  • Shorter battle pass duration
  • Game wiki or build guide website

In-app purchases

None

Implosion

No in-app purchases

None

Shadow Hunter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Implosion free?
Implosion costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shadow Hunter free?
Shadow Hunter costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Implosion or Shadow Hunter?
Shadow Hunter is rated higher. Implosion averages 4.6 out of 5 from 921 ratings, while Shadow Hunter averages 4.7 from 324 ratings.
Do Implosion or Shadow Hunter have ads?
Neither Implosion nor Shadow Hunter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Implosion or Shadow Hunter?
Implosion ships an update every 5 months, and Shadow Hunter monthly. Most recently, Implosion was updated on November 7, 2026 and Shadow Hunter on November 7, 2026.

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