Shadow Fight 3 vs Samurai Flash
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Shadow Fight 3
Engage in epic 3D RPG fighting battles as a customizable hero. Master diverse fighting styles, collect powerful gear, and influence a world-altering story. Challenge other players and climb leaderboards.
- Customizable hero creation
- Multiple fighting styles
- Weapon and armor collection
- Story-driven campaign
- Online player duels
- Themed in-game events
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Legend has it that a hero will come to end the fight for shadow energy. He will have to learn three fighting styles, collect the best weapons and challenge the strongest warriors. The world is on the edge of an epic war. The mighty force unleashed by the Gates of Shadows many years ago has turned into a weapon, and now three war clans are fighting to decide the future of this force. The Legion warriors want to destroy the dangerous energy. The people of the Dynasty want to use it for their own benefit. While the mysterious ninjas of the Heralds clan explore the darkest secrets of the shadow power. Three clans, three world views, and three fighting styles. Which side will you join? Shadow Fight 3 - is an online RPG fighting game that continues the story of the Shadow Fight universe with new characters in 3D. Get ready for action, cool brawls with powerful fighters, and an exciting adventure around the world, where mystical forces reign. CREATE AN EPIC HERO Ninja, knight, or samurai? Only you can choose who your hero will be. Win unique skins in battles and customize your equipment colors to create a unique look. WIN BATTLES Explore the fighting styles of each of the 3 clans to create your personal combat style. Your hero can fight like a cunning ninja or a mighty knight. Harness shadow energy to deliver powerful and impressive blows that can change the course of the battle. COMPLETE THE STORY Warriors around the world await the appearance of a hero who will end the struggle for the power of the shadows. Influence the storyline by choosing your clan. Defeat powerful bosses to challenge your nemesis, and then explore other worlds and travel back in time to learn new details of the story. SHOW OFF YOUR SKILL Even when the main story battle is over, the action continues. Win duels by fighting other players' heroes controlled by AI. Brawl with the strongest warriors to take a place at the TOP-100 leaderboard and become a legend of your region! COLLECT SETS Collect your personal arsenal of weapons and armor to experiment in battles and look cool in duels. After collecting a full set of equipment, you get unique abilities to make it easier to win in a brawl. PARTICIPATE IN EVENTS Fight in regular themed events where you can win rare skins, colors, weapons, and armor. In these battles, you will face new heroes and learn a lot of interesting details about the world of Shadow Fight. ENJOY THE GRAPHICS Colorful scenery and realistic combat animations can rival the best console games. JOIN THE COMMUNITY Follow us on social media to learn the tricks and secrets of the game from fellow players! Share the stories of your adventure, get updates and participate in competitions to win great prizes! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shadowfightgames Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShadowFight_3 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ShadowFightGames KEEP FIGHTING! Note: * Shadow Fight 3 is an online game and requires a stable internet connection Requires iOS 11.0 or later Compatible with iPhone 6, iPod touch 6th gen, iPad Air 2, iPad Mini 4, iPad Pro or higher
Samurai Flash
Become a Samurai Flash and experience superhero-like action. Dodge and slice enemies, defeat bosses, and utilize slow motion to your advantage. Build a village and attack players worldwide.
- Time-based movement mechanics
- Dodge and slice enemies
- Boss battles
- Slow motion combat
- Village building
- Player vs. Player attacks
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Time moves when you move ! You want to know what it feels like to be a Super Hero ? Join us and become a Samurai Flash ! -Dodge and slice your enemies to reach the next level -Defeat bosses and show your skills -Make the most of your speed and appreciate the slow motion of your enemies -Build your own village to attack players around the world
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Verdict
Shadow Fight 3 and Samurai Flash both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 73% of Samurai Flash's written reviews are positive against 47% of Shadow Fight 3's. Samurai Flash also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Shadow Fight 3's advantage is chart position (#171 vs unranked) and ratings volume (210K vs 29K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. Shadow Fight 3 sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Samurai Flash sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Shadow Fight 3 against 4.7 for Samurai Flash. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shadow Fight 3 has 210K ratings behind it against 29K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 47% of Shadow Fight 3's written reviews are positive against 73% of Samurai Flash's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.
| Parameter | Shadow Fight 3 | Samurai Flash |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (210K ratings) | 4.7 (29K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 46.7% of reviews | 73.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 210K — better | 29K |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #171 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 430 MB | 313 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Nekki Limited | SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD |
Customer experience
Shadow Fight 3
Samurai Flash
User reviews
Shadow Fight 3
From 210K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Stunning graphics
- 📚 Engaging storyline
- 🤺 Variety of fighting styles
- ⚔️ Unique weapon and armor customization
Room to improve
- 🤖 Unfair AI opponents
- 🕰️ Slow progression without paying
- 🏆 Unbalanced PvP matchmaking
- 🔑 Excessive grind for better gear
- 🐛 Clunky and unresponsive controls
Samurai Flash
From 29K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 💡 Unique time-slowing mechanic
Room to improve
- 🔍 Repetitive levels and enemies
- 📢 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
Bugs and requests
Shadow Fight 3
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes and freezes after updates
- Incorrect or missing item descriptions
- Rewards not registering properly
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to sell/trade unwanted gear
- Continuous gameplay modes (no cooldowns)
- Improved PvP matchmaking based on power level
- More frequent story mode updates
Samurai Flash
Reported bugs
3 issues- Skin unlocks not working properly
- Progress reset after app crashes
- Melee enemies unable to damage player
Requested features
4 requests- More challenging boss fights
- Ability to customize character and weapons
- Additional game modes and level variety
- Improved audio and visual effects
In-app purchases
Shadow Fight 3
- Shadow Pass (1 month)1 Month trial$9.991 Month
- Handful of Gems$2.99
- CHAPTER 2 SPECIAL OFFER! I$3.99
- Pile of Gems$4.99
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- BOLO PACK I$4.99
- COMBO PACK II$6.99
- CELEBRATE IN A BIG WAY!$7.99
- LUNAR FESTIVAL PROMO! II$9.99
- Bag of Gems$9.99
- Special Event Offer 15$11.99
Samurai Flash
- No Ads$2.99
- Starter Pack$2.99
- Bundle 01$2.99
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- Bundle 02$4.99
- Bundle 03$19.99
Questions
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