Comparison

Severed vs HAAK

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

Head to head
About

Severed

Embark on a surreal journey as a one-armed warrior wielding a sentient sword. Master touch-based combat, explore a nightmarish world, and sever enemies to gain powers. This critically acclaimed title features a unique art style and an award-winning soundtrack.

Highlights
  • Dungeon combat with touch controls
  • Sever enemies for new powers
  • Branching exploration routes
  • Award-winning original soundtrack
  • Upgrade equipment and abilities
  • Puzzle solving and hazard avoidance
Features
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** Winner of Apple Design Award 2017 ** ** Apple iPad Game of the Year 2016 ** Take control of a one-armed warrior named Sasha, wielding a living sword on her journey through a nightmare world in search of her family. ----- ACCOLADES ----- • "Apple Design Award 2017", Apple • "iPad Game of the Year 2016", Apple • "Best Mobile Game of 2016", Destructoid • "Best Mobile Game + Best Musical Score", Canadian Video Game Awards 2016 • "Battery Park Award for Best Handheld Game", 2017 New York Game Awards • "Handheld Game of the Year -- Nominee", 20th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards • "Mobile Game of the Year -- Nominee", 2017 SXSW Gaming Awards • "Best Mobile Game -- Nominee", The Game Awards 2016 • "5 best mobile games of 2016", GameSpot • "Best Mobile Game of 2016 -- Nominee", IGN • "10 best video games of 2016", Mashable "Severed is a super compelling game that looks great. Its mechanics go to surprising depths and the sword-swiping combat feels fantastic on iOS." 5/5 - 148Apps "With great game mechanics, unique artwork and tough to master gameplay, Severed is well worthy of your time." 8/10 - Post Arcade "Severed is just a game that's all-around cool. Its aesthetic is top-notch, its combat is deep and engaging." 5/5 - TouchArcade ----- KEY FEATURES ----- • Dungeon Combat: Master offensive and defensive touch combat techniques to survive intense battles against a menagerie of enemies. • Severing: Best enemies in combat for a chance at severing their body parts -- then wear them to gain new powers or consume them to upgrade your equipment and abilities. • Exploration: Follow branching routes through the unknown, using your wits to avoid hazards and solve puzzles. • Award-Winning Soundtrack: Immerse yourself in the haunting original score from Juno- and Polaris-nominated band YAMANTAKA // SONIC TITAN, featuring Pantayo. Also includes: • Graphical optimizations for Metal-enabled devices • Gameplay video recording with ReplayKit (requires Metal-enabled device running iOS 9+) • Multiple difficulty modes • Game Center Achievements • Cloud Save • iMessage Sticker Pack (requires iOS 10) • 3D Touch support (3D Touch-enabled device required)

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

Severed4 screens
HAAK4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: HAAK at $1.99 against Severed's $6.99. Severed's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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

Severed costs $6.99 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

Severed holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Severed has 1.3K ratings behind it against 101, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Severed's written reviews are positive against 76% of HAAK's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Severed ships an update every 3 weeks, HAAK every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Severed versus HAAK: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSeveredHAAK
Price$6.99$1.99 — better
Rating4.8 (1.3K ratings) — better4.5 (101 ratings)
Positive reviews88.6% of reviews — better76.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.3K — better101
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size224 MB481 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperDrinkBox StudiosZhiXiong Huang

Customer experience

Severed

All ratings1,338 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral0.5%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews739 reviews
Positive88.6%
Neutral3.4%
Negative8.0%

HAAK

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

Bugs and requests

Severed

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Compatibility issues on newer iPhone models
  • Crashes and freezes reported by some users

Requested features

3 requests
  • Difficulty options for more challenge
  • Expanded skill tree and progression system
  • Ability to revisit areas and see new content

HAAK

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Severed

No in-app purchases

None

HAAK

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Severed free?
Severed costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is HAAK free?
HAAK costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Severed or HAAK?
Severed is rated higher. Severed averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while HAAK averages 4.5 from 101 ratings.
Do Severed or HAAK have ads?
Neither Severed nor HAAK shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Severed or HAAK?
Severed ships an update every 3 weeks, and HAAK every 2 months. Most recently, Severed was updated on October 20, 2026 and HAAK on October 19, 2026.

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