Comparison

Stormblades vs Arcane Quest Legends 2

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

Head to head
About

Stormblades

Embark on a warrior's journey through ancient ruins, battling legendary Keepers. Upgrade your sword with arcane powers, master fast-paced combat, and claim relics from fallen foes. Compete globally for glory.

Highlights
  • Fast-paced sword fighting
  • Upgrade and infuse sword with powers
  • Battle diverse enemies
  • Explore ancient ruins
  • Global competition
Features
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Answer the call of the sword! For centuries, young Warriors have sought the secrets of the ruins in a quest to prove their worth. Journey on a Warrior’s rite of passage and fight the legendary Keepers. Test your might in the ruins to upgrade your weapon and release its arcane powers. Demonstrate true skill by dodging the Keepers’ attacks and spells while inflicting your own furious retribution. Land powerful counter-attacks and shatter your enemies’ armor to subdue them. Awaken the ruins’ ancient altars and empower your sword with Essence to take your place among the legends. Claim the Relics of your fallen foes as a token of your conquest. Features: * Free-flowing, fast-paced sword fighting action * Upgrade your sword and infuse it with mystical powers * Battle your way through a variety of unforgiving enemies * Venture into the overgrown jungle and discover ruins that time forgot * Compete with Warriors around the world for a chance at glory By Kiloo and Emerald City Games

About

Arcane Quest Legends 2

Embark on an epic action RPG journey across diverse timelines as a Soul Collector. Experience enhanced hack & slash combat, deep character customization without classes, and a vast universe that can be explored offline. Purchase additional areas to continue your adventure.

Highlights
  • Offline gameplay
  • Hack & Slash combat
  • Timeline traversal
  • Classless character customization
  • 3D visuals
  • In-app purchases for additional areas
Features
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Embark on an epic journey across the realms of time in the highly anticipated sequel to the critically acclaimed Arcane Quest Legends. Get ready for an immersive action RPG, Hack & Slash experience as you delve into the depths of the Underworld, where the consequences of a fateful bargain come to light. UNLEASH YOUR SOUL, TRAVERSE TIMELINES: ▪ Witness the aftermath of a hero's pact with Death. In Arcane Quest Legends 2, you are now a Soul Collector, bound by the chains of destiny. ▪ Traverse diverse timelines, each with its own unique challenges, from the mystical realms of fantasy to the lawless lands of the Wild West. Immerse yourself in samurai duels, swashbuckling pirate adventures, futuristic sci-fi showdowns, and more. ENHANCED GAMEPLAY, CLASSIC RPG ACTION: ▪ The core hack & slash mechanics return with enhanced features. Engage in thrilling combat against a myriad of foes, using your skills and upgraded equipment to conquer the challenges that each era presents. ▪ Immerse yourself in stunning 3D visuals that bring each timeline to life, showcasing the evolution of the Arcane Quest universe. EXPANDED CHARACTER CUSTOMIZATION: ▪ Define your hero without constraints! No predetermined classes—become a magical warrior, a healing ranger, or any fusion you desire. ▪ Tailor abilities and equipment to your playstyle across diverse timelines. Shape your legend freely—your hero, your rules. A VAST UNIVERSE AWAITS, NO INTERNET REQUIRED: ▪ Immerse yourself in the Arcane Quest Legends 2 experience anytime, anywhere. No internet connection is required to explore the vast universe and face the challenges that await in each era. IN-APP PURCHASES, YOUR CHOICE: ▪ Embark on the first part of your soul-collecting journey for free. If you enjoy the game, purchase subsequent areas as you progress, and dive deeper into the rich narrative. ▪ No tricky money grabbing schemes, consumable IAPs are absolutely optional and only if you need a boost to complete your adventure Visit our official site at https://arcane-quest.com Check out the developer’s blog at https://nexgamestudios.com Don't forget to follow us on social media: ▪ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arcanequestlegends2 ▪ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nexgamestudios ▪ X: https://x.com/NexGameStudios

Screenshots

Stormblades4 screens
Arcane Quest Legends 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Arcane Quest Legends 2 at daily against Stormblades's every 2 months. Arcane Quest Legends 2 also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 53%) and rating (4.4 vs 4.1). Stormblades's advantage is ratings volume (130 vs 34) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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

Both are free to download. Stormblades sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Arcane Quest Legends 2 sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Arcane Quest Legends 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 130 and 34 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Stormblades's written reviews are positive against 78% of Arcane Quest Legends 2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stormblades ships an update every 2 months, Arcane Quest Legends 2 daily. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Stormblades versus Arcane Quest Legends 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStormbladesArcane Quest Legends 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (130 ratings)4.4 (34 ratings) — better
Positive reviews52.8% of reviews78.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings130 — better34
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsDaily — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size185 MB1.5 GB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperKilooNex Game Studios OU

Customer experience

Stormblades

All ratings131 ratings
Positive73.3%
Neutral9.2%
Negative17.6%
Written reviews411 reviews
Positive52.8%
Neutral14.6%
Negative32.6%

Arcane Quest Legends 2

All ratings34 ratings
Positive82.4%
Neutral8.8%
Negative8.8%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive78.4%
Neutral5.4%
Negative16.2%

User reviews

Stormblades

From 130 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⚔️ Engaging sword combat
  • 🎨 Great graphics and animations
  • 🕹️ Simple yet challenging gameplay
  • 🕰️ Addictive time-wasting experience

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and performance issues
  • 🕹️ Unresponsive dodge/block mechanics
  • 📦 Limited weapon and character customization
  • 🌐 Lack of online features and leaderboards

Arcane Quest Legends 2

From 34 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great gameplay
  • 🚀 Smooth performance
  • 💎 Excellent value for money
  • 🌟 Engaging story and dialogue

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 🔍 Poor camera angles and auto-targeting
  • ⏱️ Lack of save system and progress loss
  • 📱 Suboptimal touch controls

Bugs and requests

Stormblades

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game crashes on level 2 and above
  • Dodge/block inputs not registering consistently
  • Graphical glitches and visual stuttering
  • Compatibility issues on newer iOS devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved dodge/block system
  • More weapon and armor variety
  • Randomized levels and enemy encounters
  • Online multiplayer and leaderboards
  • Character customization options

Arcane Quest Legends 2

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Forced restart after mission failure
  • Progression points not clearly indicated

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add controller support
  • Implement multiple save points
  • Add language options (e.g., traditional Chinese)

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Stormblades

One-time3
  • Box of Essence$4.99
  • Chest of Essence$19.99
  • Vault of Essence$49.99
11 purchases

Arcane Quest Legends 2

One-time11
  • Consumables Pack 1$0.99
  • REMOVE ADS$1.99
  • AREA PACK 1$1.99
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  • AREA PACK 3$1.99
  • AREA PACK 2$1.99
  • Consumables Pack 2$1.99
  • Consumables Pack 3$2.99
  • ULTIMATE AREA BUNDLE$3.99
  • Consumables Pack 4$4.99
  • Consumables Pack 5$8.99
  • Consumables Pack 6$12.99

Questions

Is Stormblades free?
Stormblades is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Arcane Quest Legends 2 free?
Arcane Quest Legends 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Stormblades or Arcane Quest Legends 2?
Arcane Quest Legends 2 is rated higher. Stormblades averages 4.1 out of 5 from 130 ratings, while Arcane Quest Legends 2 averages 4.4 from 34 ratings.
Do Stormblades or Arcane Quest Legends 2 have ads?
Both Stormblades and Arcane Quest Legends 2 show ads.
Which is updated more often, Stormblades or Arcane Quest Legends 2?
Stormblades ships an update every 2 months, and Arcane Quest Legends 2 daily. Most recently, Stormblades was updated on October 24, 2026 and Arcane Quest Legends 2 on October 24, 2026.

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