Comparison

Dungeon Hunter 5 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

Dungeon Hunter 5

Embark on an epic solo campaign or team up with friends in this action RPG. Hunt monsters, master devastating spells, and build your defenses to raid rivals. Face daily challenges and climb leaderboards for legendary rewards.

Highlights
  • Epic solo campaign with 94 missions
  • Co-op mode with up to 3 players
  • Over 900 pieces of armor and weaponry
  • Hundreds of devastating spells and skills
  • Build and defend your base with traps and minions
  • Daily, weekly, and seasonal events
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Do you fight for good? Or for the gold? Fate has thrust the land into an age of chaos that ushered in the rise of darkness. Now, the people must fend for themselves against bandits, monsters and other unspeakable terrors. However, for mercenaries and bounty hunters, this is an age of unbridled opportunity and prosperity, for justice always demands a high price, and their business has never been better! AN EPIC SOLO CAMPAIGN o Hunt down monsters and villains through all 94 missions of this expansive story. o Discover a variety of environments, from the shattered realm of Valenthia to the cold and barbarous Valen Outpost. FIGHT WITH FRIENDS o Rally up to 3 other players to fight side-by-side in co-op mode. o Hire friends as Allies to help you along your journey of vengeance. UNLOCK LEGENDARY POWERS o Wield over 900 pieces of armor and weaponry. o Unleash hundreds of devastating spells and skills. o Master the Elements by strategically equipping the best spells and gear for each mission. BUILD, DEFEND & RAID o Protect your loot with over 60 Trap Rooms and 230 different Minions. o Craft more powerful defenders by collecting Minion Shards in co-op mode. o Upgrade your Trap Rooms and DARE your rivals to try and break through. ALWAYS A NEW CHALLENGE o Take on Daily and Weekly Events for more fun and huge rewards. o How far can you go in the Trial of Elements? o Climb the Leaderboard to earn mighty rewards in the Legendary Hunts. o Unlock unique rewards in special seasonal events. *IMPORTANT* Dungeon Hunter 5 requires an iPad 2 (or newer), iPhone 4s (or newer), or iPod touch 5th generation. An Internet connection is required to play. Please note that this game contains in-app purchases, including paid random items. _____________________________________________ Visit our official site at http://gmlft.co/website_EN Check out the new blog at http://gmlft.co/central Don't forget to follow us on social media: Facebook: http://gmlft.co/SNS_FB_EN Twitter: http://gmlft.co/SNS_TW_EN Instagram: http://gmlft.co/GL_SNS_IG YouTube: http://gmlft.co/GL_SNS_YT This app allows you to purchase virtual items within the app and may contain third party advertisements that may redirect you to a third party site. Terms of Use: http://www.gameloft.com/en/conditions-of-use Privacy Policy: http://www.gameloft.com/en/privacy-notice End-User License Agreement: http://www.gameloft.com/en/eula

About

Shadow Hunter

Embark on a dark fantasy adventure as a Shadow Hunter, battling hordes of demons in this action-packed hack and slash RPG. Master combat, upgrade equipment, and conquer endless challenges in both PvE and PvP modes.

Highlights
  • Hardcore Hack’n Slash Action-RPG
  • Incredible combat system
  • Awesome boss fights
  • RPG elements
  • Dark fantasy setting
  • Multiple PvE sections and PvP arena
  • Hundreds of shadow equipment and weapons
Features
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Ultimate pack perks: - Unlock Ace and Claire right away - 800 diamonds - 8 random tickets 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

Dungeon Hunter 54 screens
Shadow Hunter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Shadow Hunter at none against Dungeon Hunter 5's shown. Dungeon Hunter 5's advantage is ratings volume (30K vs 2.3K) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Dungeon Hunter 5 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Shadow Hunter sells 21 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Dungeon Hunter 5 against 4.8 for Shadow Hunter. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dungeon Hunter 5 has 30K ratings behind it against 2.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of Dungeon Hunter 5's written reviews are positive against 63% of Shadow Hunter's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dungeon Hunter 5 ships an update every 6 weeks, Shadow Hunter monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Dungeon Hunter 5 versus Shadow Hunter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDungeon Hunter 5Shadow Hunter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (30K ratings)4.8 (2.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.9% of reviews62.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings30K — better2.3K
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size3.2 GB1.3 GB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperGameloftENIGMA SOFTWARE JOINT STOCK COMPANY

Customer experience

Dungeon Hunter 5

All ratings30,023 ratings
Positive93.1%
Neutral3.3%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews496 reviews
Positive57.9%
Neutral9.9%
Negative32.3%

Shadow Hunter

All ratings2,331 ratings
Positive94.8%
Neutral1.7%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews598 reviews
Positive62.7%
Neutral9.9%
Negative27.4%

User reviews

Dungeon Hunter 5

From 30K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 🎨 Beautiful graphics
  • 👍 Engaging storyline
  • 🤝 Helpful community

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔑 Progression blocked by paywalls
  • ⏱️ Repetitive grind and time-gating
  • 🔌 Connectivity issues

Shadow Hunter

From 2.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Engaging combat system
  • 🎮 Great controller support
  • 💎 Addictive progression

Room to improve

  • 💰 Monetization issues
  • 🔒 Lack of account sync
  • 🐛 Bugs and crashes
  • 🤖 Unbalanced PvP matchmaking

Bugs and requests

Dungeon Hunter 5

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Stuck on tutorial screens
  • Disappearing gear and progress loss
  • Unresponsive controls and UI
  • Server connection problems

Requested features

4 requests
  • Offline mode
  • Ability to reset progress
  • More free currency and loot
  • Improved matchmaking and PvP

Shadow Hunter

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Saved progress not transferring
  • Stuck at max level 50 bug
  • Unresponsive controls and freezing
  • Inconsistent in-app purchases

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add new characters and weapons
  • Improve account recovery options
  • Implement co-op multiplayer
  • Allow customization of UI and controls

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Dungeon Hunter 5

One-time10
  • Handful of Gems$1.99
  • Sack of Gems$4.99
  • Greater Gems Shipment$4.99
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  • Amazing Special Event Pack$4.99
  • Incredible Energy Collection$7.99
  • Gem Coffer$9.99
  • Gem Pouches$19.99
  • Energy Collection$19.99
  • Gem Chalice$49.99
  • Hoard of Gems$99.99
21 purchases

Shadow Hunter

One-time21
  • 100 Ancient Opal$0.99
  • 1.99$ Pack$1.99
  • 2.99$ Pack$2.99
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  • Leo Griffinheart Sale Off$3.99
  • Monthly Subscription 2.0$4.99
  • 4.99$ Pack$4.99
  • 525 Ancient Opal$4.99
  • 4.99$ pack$4.99
  • 9.99$ Pack2 variants$9.99
  • Ancient Relic Tower Pass$9.99
  • Leo Griffinheart Package$9.99
  • Ancient Relic Battle Pass$9.99
  • 1575 Ancient Opal$14.99
  • Deluxe Tower Pass$19.99
  • 19.99$ Pack$19.99
  • 29.99$ Pack$29.99
  • 3240 Ancient Opal$29.99
  • 39.99$ Pack$39.99
  • 49.99$ Pack$49.99
  • 59.99$ Pack$59.99
  • 79.99$ Pack$79.99

Questions

Is Dungeon Hunter 5 free?
Dungeon Hunter 5 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shadow Hunter free?
Shadow Hunter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dungeon Hunter 5 or Shadow Hunter?
Shadow Hunter is rated higher. Dungeon Hunter 5 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 30K ratings, while Shadow Hunter averages 4.8 from 2.3K ratings.
Do Dungeon Hunter 5 or Shadow Hunter have ads?
Dungeon Hunter 5 shows ads; Shadow Hunter does not.
Which is updated more often, Dungeon Hunter 5 or Shadow Hunter?
Dungeon Hunter 5 ships an update every 6 weeks, and Shadow Hunter monthly. Most recently, Dungeon Hunter 5 was updated on October 31, 2026 and Shadow Hunter on October 30, 2026.

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