Comparison

Goblin Sword vs HAAK

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

Head to head
About

Goblin Sword

Embark on a retro-inspired adventure as a hero battling an invading monster army. Explore numerous levels, collect loot, and defeat challenging bosses. Customize your character with unique weapons and abilities to save your hometown.

Highlights
  • 89 levels
  • 13 bosses
  • 30 weapons with special attacks
  • 30 relics granting abilities
  • Customizable touch controls
  • Home decoration with souvenirs
Features
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Goblin Sword is a retro-inspired action platformer with light rpg elements. An army of monsters led by an evil wizard have invaded your hometown. Slay as many monsters as you can, collect loot, avoid dangerous traps and defeat menacing bosses, before facing the evil wizard himself. Reviews: “It's such a crazy value and has such good production quality it kind of speaks for itself.” 5/5 TouchArcade "Fun visuals, good music, engaging level design, and lots of content make Goblin Sword an excellent little game." Editor's Choice -148 Apps “A deeply compelling and staggeringly impressive tribute to retro games.” 10/10 ArcadeLife Features: -89 levels -13 bosses -30 weapons with unique special attacks -30 relics that grant you abilities -14 costumes -8 guardians that follow you around and assist you -5 secret very hard levels -Decorate your home with souvenirs -Customizable touch controls -Universal app. Works on iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. -Full screen support for iPhone X -iCloud and MFi support -Game Center achievements and leaderboards -Premium game. No IAP or ads ever.

About

HAAK

Embark on a parkour-filled adventure in a vibrant pixel-art post-apocalyptic world. Utilize a versatile hookshot to swing, slash, and solve puzzles. With adjustable difficulty, multiple endings, and extensive gameplay, this experience caters to both casual explorers and hardcore players.

Highlights
  • Parkour and hookshot mechanics
  • Pixel-art Metroidvania world
  • Hidden rooms and puzzles
  • Challenging boss battles
  • Unique difficulty system
  • Multiple endings
  • Global leaderboards
Features
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HAAK: Where Dead Cells Meets Spider-Man in a Post-Apocalyptic Playground Ready to become the ultimate wasteland parkour master? HAAK throws you into a vibrant pixel-art world that's one part Mad Max, two parts Metroidvania madness. Your secret weapon? A badass hookshot that'd make even Spider-Man jealous. Swing, slash, and dash your way through a sprawling map filled with hidden rooms, brain-teasing puzzles, and bosses that'll make you question your life choices (in a good way). But don't sweat it, newbies – our unique difficulty system means everyone can feel like a hook-slinging hero. Whether you're a casual explorer or a hardcore speedrunner, HAAK's got your back. With 10+ side quests and 40+ hours of gameplay, you'll have plenty of time to perfect your hook-fu. And hey, your choices actually matter here – multiple endings mean you're not just along for the ride. Think you've got what it takes to conquer the wasteland? Prove it on our global leaderboards and show the world your hook-shot prowess! So grab your hook, channel your inner post-apocalyptic acrobat, and dive into HAAK. Trust us, it's way more fun than surviving an actual apocalypse. Ready to get hooked? Download HAAK now and start your adventure!

Screenshots

Goblin Sword4 screens
HAAK4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Goblin Sword at 90% against HAAK's 76%. Goblin Sword also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 101). HAAK's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months) and chart position (#96 vs unranked). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Goblin Sword costs $1.99 and HAAK $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Goblin Sword holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Goblin Sword has 1.3K ratings behind it against 101, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Goblin Sword's written reviews are positive against 76% of HAAK's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Goblin Sword ships an update every 6 months, HAAK every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 28, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Goblin Sword versus HAAK: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoblin SwordHAAK
Price$1.99$1.99
Rating4.7 (1.3K ratings) — better4.5 (101 ratings)
Positive reviews90.5% of reviews — better76.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.3K — better101
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank—#96 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS6.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB481 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperGelato Games LtdZhiXiong Huang

Customer experience

Goblin Sword

All ratings1,318 ratings
Positive92.6%
Neutral2.6%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews975 reviews
Positive90.5%
Neutral4.5%
Negative5.0%

HAAK

All ratings101 ratings
Positive87.1%
Neutral4.0%
Negative8.9%
Written reviews96 reviews
Positive76.0%
Neutral5.2%
Negative18.8%

Bugs and requests

Goblin Sword

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Achievements not tracking properly
  • Crashes on certain devices
  • Sound issues on some iOS versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • More levels and worlds
  • Character customization
  • Multiplayer mode
  • Difficulty options
  • Ability to wield the Goblin Sword

HAAK

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Goblin Sword

No in-app purchases

None

HAAK

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Goblin Sword free?
Goblin Sword costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is HAAK free?
HAAK costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Goblin Sword or HAAK?
Goblin Sword is rated higher. Goblin Sword averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while HAAK averages 4.5 from 101 ratings.
Do Goblin Sword or HAAK have ads?
Neither Goblin Sword nor HAAK shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Goblin Sword or HAAK?
Goblin Sword ships an update every 6 months, and HAAK every 2 months. Most recently, Goblin Sword was updated on September 28, 2026 and HAAK on September 28, 2026.

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