# Severed vs Grimvalor

The clearest difference is price: Severed at $0.99 against Grimvalor's $5.99. Severed also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.0). Grimvalor's advantage is ratings volume (9.8K vs 1.3K). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Severed costs $0.99 and Grimvalor $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Severed against 4.9 for Grimvalor. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Grimvalor has 9.8K ratings behind it against 1.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Severed's written reviews are positive against 91% of Grimvalor's.

Severed ships an update every 3 weeks, Grimvalor every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Severed | Grimvalor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $5.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/severed/id972657175/reviews) | **[4.9 (9.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grimvalor/id1369179088/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.3K | **9.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 88.6% of reviews | **90.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #161 | **#102** |
| Size | 224 MB | 739 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [DrinkBox Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/835244877) | [Direlight](https://appshunter.io/developer/857649562) |

## What reviewers say

### Severed

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/severed/id972657175)

**Currently charting:** #161 Top Paid · Action, #163 Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)

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:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Beautiful and unique art style
- 🚀 Engaging and challenging gameplay
- 💡 Innovative combat mechanics
- 🎨 Stunning visuals and atmosphere
- 🎶 Haunting and memorable soundtrack

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔁 Repetitive enemy encounters towards the end
- 🕹️ Controls can be finicky on certain devices
- 🕰️ Backtracking and navigation can feel tedious
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches reported

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Grimvalor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grimvalor/id1369179088)

**Currently charting:** #102 Top Paid · Action, #109 Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)

Embark on a dark fantasy adventure as a lone warrior battling through a corrupted realm. Master skill-based combat, explore atmospheric landscapes, and face epic boss fights in this challenging hack and slash platformer. Restore the kingdom and uncover the fate of its lost king.

**Highlights:** Skill-based combat, Exploration of dark fantasy world, Epic boss fights, Stunning 3D visuals, Customizable touch controls, MFi controller support, Offline play

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Excellent controls
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics
- 🎶 Great soundtrack
- 💰 Worth the price

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🕹️ Challenging difficulty spikes
- 🕹️ Frustrating jumping puzzles
- 🕹️ Dodge mechanic issues
- 🔍 Lack of character customization

**Reported bugs**

- Dodge not registering properly
- Crashes in New Game Plus
- Companion AI issues
- Graphical glitches on older devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Ability to replay bosses
- Enemy scaling for higher difficulties
- Expanded weapon and trinket selection
- New game plus improvements


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Severed free?

Severed costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Grimvalor free?

Grimvalor costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Severed or Grimvalor?

Grimvalor is rated higher. Severed averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Grimvalor averages 4.9 from 9.8K ratings.

### Do Severed or Grimvalor have ads?

Neither Severed nor Grimvalor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Severed or Grimvalor?

Severed ships an update every 3 weeks, and Grimvalor every 2 months. Most recently, Severed was updated on September 30, 2026 and Grimvalor on September 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Severed or Grimvalor?

Severed currently peaks at #161 in the App Store charts, and Grimvalor at #102. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*