Comparison

Dojo Slash vs Sparklite

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

Head to head
About

Dojo Slash

Defend your dojo from invading ninjas in this action-packed pixel art game. Utilize a level-up system, various weapons, and challenging enemies with sophisticated AI to survive increasingly difficult levels. Experience smooth gameplay and an adrenaline-pumping soundtrack.

Highlights
  • Gorgeous pixel art
  • 60 fps smooth gameplay
  • Level up & skill point system
  • 12 types of enemy with AI
  • Roguelike features
  • Many weapons for purchase
Features
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Ninjas from an opposing clan have invaded your dojo. There is only one thing to do: defend it to death. Features: Gorgeous pixel art 60 fps smooth gameplay Juicy sound effects & adrenaline-pumping soundtrack Level up & skill point system Increasingly challenging levels 12 types of enemy with sophisticated AI Deadly boss fight Roguelike features Many weapons for purchase with in-game coins (not IAP) In App Purchase: Ad removal Features NOT included: Annoying requests for permission Push notifications Pay-to-win

About

Sparklite

Embark on a roguelite action-adventure in a vibrant, procedurally generated world. Battle foes with a variety of gadgets and weapons, explore diverse environments, and harness a unique resource to overcome challenges and save the land from a greedy baron. The game offers a free trial before unlocking the full experience.

Highlights
  • Procedurally generated world exploration
  • Top-down action combat
  • Gadget and weapon invention
  • Titan boss battles
  • World-building and NPC interaction
  • Pixel art aesthetic and original soundtrack
Features
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Try Sparklite for free up until the first Titan fight and unlock the full game for the whole adventure! Sparklite is an Action-Adventure roguelite set in a whimsical and ever-changing land. Gear up for Adventure and battle foes in top-down action using an arsenal of gadgets, guns, and gear. Explore dangerous corners of the procedurally generated world, take down titans of the mining industry, and harness the power Sparklite! Key Features • Explore the bright and colourful land of Geodia • Harness the Sparklite to fight monsters and titans • Befriend the locals and help build The Refuge • Invent your arsenal to solves puzzles, defeat enemies and become stronger • Save the environment from the greedy Baron • Enjoy intricate pixel art aesthetic and an original soundtrack by composer Dale North (Wizard of Legend) inspired by retro classics Carefully redesigned for mobile • Revamped interface • Game Center achievements • iCloud - Share your progress between iOS devices • Compatible with MFicontrollers If you experience any issue with Sparklite, please contact our customer support here: https://playdigious.helpshift.com/hc/en/8-sparklite/contact-us/. Please make sure to give us as much information as possible on your problem.

Screenshots

Dojo Slash4 screens
Sparklite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Dojo Slash at weekly against Sparklite's every 2 months. Dojo Slash also leads on review sentiment (99% vs 79%) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 13.1). Sparklite's advantage is ratings volume (597 vs 79). On price, rating, 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

Both are free to download. Dojo Slash sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Sparklite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 — 4.8 for Dojo Slash against 4.7 for Sparklite. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sparklite has 597 ratings behind it against 79, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 99% of Dojo Slash's written reviews are positive against 79% of Sparklite's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dojo Slash ships an update weekly, Sparklite every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Dojo Slash versus Sparklite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDojo SlashSparklite
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (79 ratings) — better4.7 (597 ratings)
Positive reviews98.7% of reviews — better79.4% of reviews
Number of ratings79597 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better13.1
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB1.4 GB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperJin Man KimPlaydigious

Customer experience

Dojo Slash

All ratings79 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral1.3%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews75 reviews
Positive98.7%
Neutral1.3%
Negative0.0%

Sparklite

All ratings597 ratings
Positive93.1%
Neutral2.7%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews223 reviews
Positive79.4%
Neutral7.2%
Negative13.5%

User reviews

Dojo Slash

From 79 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and direct gameplay
  • 🎮 Addictive and fun
  • ✨ Satisfying combat/slashing
  • 💡 Innovative roguelike elements
  • 🚀 Responsive controls

Room to improve

  • 📉 Coins/currency quickly runs out
  • 🎶 Cannot listen to own music
  • ✋ Controls can obscure screen
  • ⏳ Long grind for weapons
  • ❓ Lack of updates/game feels dead

Sparklite

From 597 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun game with good story
  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 💡 Interesting mechanics
  • 👍 Charming pixel art
  • 👍 Engaging story and characters

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
  • 🔧 Controls can be finicky or unresponsive
  • 🔧 Difficulty spikes in certain areas
  • 🔧 Limited customization options
  • 🔧 Short overall length

Bugs and requests

Dojo Slash

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • High scores not reflecting
  • Character not visible after ad
  • Intro screen overflow bug
  • Game music turns off background music

Requested features

7 requests
  • Another game in the series
  • Co-op mode
  • Joystick control option
  • More varied items
  • Story mode
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  • Keep upgrades/levels between sessions
  • More content updates

Sparklite

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to progress past certain points
  • Inconsistent controller support
  • Graphical glitches in certain areas
  • Save data loss or corruption

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for more languages
  • Improve button/control customization
  • Expand endgame content and replayability
  • Optimize performance on older devices
  • Add cloud save support

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Dojo Slash

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
1 purchases

Sparklite

One-time1
  • Unlock Full Game$6.99

Questions

Is Dojo Slash free?
Dojo Slash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sparklite free?
Sparklite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dojo Slash or Sparklite?
Dojo Slash is rated higher. Dojo Slash averages 4.8 out of 5 from 79 ratings, while Sparklite averages 4.7 from 597 ratings.
Do Dojo Slash or Sparklite have ads?
Neither Dojo Slash nor Sparklite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dojo Slash or Sparklite?
Dojo Slash ships an update weekly, and Sparklite every 2 months. Most recently, Dojo Slash was updated on October 14, 2026 and Sparklite on October 17, 2026.

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