Comparison

Door Kickers vs Northgard

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

Head to head
About

Door Kickers

Lead a SWAT team in this tactical real-time strategy game. Plan your approach, equip your units, and execute precise maneuvers to neutralize threats and rescue hostages. Master challenging missions with a top-down perspective and a focus on strategic planning and quick improvisation.

Highlights
  • SWAT team command
  • Quick tactics gameplay
  • Top-down perspective
  • Real-time with free pause
  • 80 single missions
  • 6 campaigns
  • Mission generator
Features
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Door Kickers is the unforgiving, award winning SWAT-command quick tactics game. Includes all updates and a new campaign, as well as full cross-platform saves compatibility and an all-new interface designed specifically for touch based platforms. ***RockPaperShotgun’s Bestest Best Tactics game*** **“Door Kickers is a game about cops kicking down doors, and these doors are a lot of fun to kick down. It is also very hard, and I love it for that.” *** 84/100 – PC Gamer ***”It evokes lot of the more demanding thrills that modern games have left behind, the grit and the hard won satisfaction of overcoming intimidating challenges, or the experimental fun of spending hours tinkering with all the different ways you can play through a big, open-ended level. I had a blast inching my way through pretty much all of the harder stages in this game and I also think you might have a blast with it too.” *** Super Bunnyhop “It’s a thing of beauty and manages to capture the planning and satisfying execution of more complex strategy games, as well as the gung-ho and the popping-off of growly man in military shooters. (...) It’s probably the best man-shootery game I’ve played in years.” Indie Statik Door Kickers mixes old school, no-quarter action with modern ergonomic interfaces and puts you in command of a SWAT team during a tactical intervention. Analyze the situation, plan team routes, choose equipment and breach points and coordinate multiple troopers to reach the hostage room before the bad guys get to press that trigger. It may sound daunting, and like real world CQB combat, it sure is. But most levels can be completed in minutes and on the fly improvisation works. Achieving the perfect planning, getting the mission done with no false steps and losing no people, that’s a skill harder to master. Quick Points: § 80 single missions, 6 campaigns and unlimited gameplay via mission generator § Over 65 weapons and gear items to use and overcome the enemy. § Top Down perspective for optimal tactical analysis § Real Time With Free Pause § No turns, no hexes, no action points or awkward interfaces § Realistic but action packed § Non-linear levels, freeform gameplay Website https://inthekillhouse.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/KillHouseGames Twitter - @inthekillhouse

About

Northgard

Lead a Viking clan to explore, settle, and conquer a mysterious new continent. Manage resources, assign jobs, and survive harsh winters and dangerous foes. Choose your clan's path to victory through conquest, trade, or devotion.

Highlights
  • Build and manage settlements
  • Assign Vikings to jobs
  • Resource management and survival
  • Territory expansion and discovery
  • Multiple victory conditions
  • Story mode campaign
  • Multiplayer modes
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Northgard is a strategy game based on Norse mythology in which you control a Clan of Vikings fighting for the control of a mysterious newfound continent. After years of tireless explorations, brave Vikings have discovered a new land filled with mystery, danger and riches: NORTHGARD. The boldest Northmen have set sail to explore and conquer these new shores, bring fame to their Clan and write history through conquest, trading, or devotion to the Gods. That is, if they can survive the dire Wolves and Undead Warriors roaming the land, befriend or defeat the giants, and survive the harshest winters ever witnessed in the North. FEATURES • Build your settlement on the newly discovered continent of Northgard • Assign your vikings to various jobs (Farmer, Warrior, Sailor, Loremaster...) • Manage your resources carefully and survive harsh winters and vicious foes • Expand and discover new territory with unique strategic opportunities • Achieve different victory conditions (Conquest, Fame, Lore, Trading...) STORY MODE: RIG’S SAGA The Viking High King is murdered and his Regal Horn is stolen by a man named Hagen. This event kickstarts a saga that will take Rig, his son and heir accompanied by his right-hand man Brand through the new continent of Northgard. The continent where he will make new friends and foes and discover a much greater threat than Hagen, and the reasons behind his father’s assassination. MULTIPLAYER • Play with or against other Mobile players with up to 6 players • Includes Duel, Free for All and Teamplay modes CHOOSE YOUR CLAN In order to complete the 11 campaign chapters, the player will have to master the specificities of the 6 first clans and tame the unforgiving wilderness of Northgard. More clans are joining the fight for Northgard! • Clan of the Snake: Act from the shadows and take the lead with cunning guerilla tactics • Clan of the Dragon: Embrace the old ways and please the gods with sacrifices • Clan of the Kraken: Harness the bounty of the sea and unleash its brutal might You can unlock the clans of the Snake, Dragon and Kraken separately by buying the DLCs, or together with the Scale Bundle. • Clan of the Horse: Devote yourself to the art of blacksmithing and craft powerful Relics • Clan of the Ox: Equip ancestral equipment and prove the might of your forefathers • Clan of the Lynx: Adopt Nature’s way and lure mythical preys into ambushes You can unlock the Clans of the Horse, Ox and Lynx separately by buying the DLCs, or together with the Fur Bundle. • Clan of the Squirrel: Gather ingredients to prepare special recipes and survive the harsh winters • Clan of the Rat: Embrace the way of the Shamans and work for the clan • Clan of the Eagle: Occupy a large territory, venture outside and gather resources Unlock the clans of the Squirrel, Rat and Eagle separately by buying the DLCs, or together with the Winter Bundle. Carefully redesigned for mobile • Revamped interface • Game Center achievements • iCloud - Share your progress between iOS devices If you experience any issue with Northgard, please contact our customer support at support@playdigious.mail.helpshift.com and give us as much as possible information on your problem.

Screenshots

Door Kickers4 screens
Northgard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Door Kickers at none against Northgard's 12. Door Kickers also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 61%) and price ($4.99 vs $7.99). On rating, ratings volume, ads and chart position 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

Door Kickers costs $4.99 and Northgard $7.99 up front. Northgard sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Door Kickers asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Door Kickers holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.3K and 3.6K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Door Kickers's written reviews are positive against 61% of Northgard's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Door Kickers ships an update every 2 weeks, Northgard every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Door Kickers versus Northgard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDoor KickersNorthgard
Price$4.99 — better$7.99
Rating4.8 (3.3K ratings) — better4.6 (3.6K ratings)
Positive reviews90.1% of reviews — better61.4% of reviews
Number of ratings3.3K3.6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#29#18 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better13.6
Further details — not scored
Size953 MB892 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperKILLHOUSE GAMES SRLPlaydigious

Customer experience

Door Kickers

All ratings3,269 ratings
Positive97.6%
Neutral0.9%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews454 reviews
Positive90.1%
Neutral3.5%
Negative6.4%

Northgard

All ratings3,606 ratings
Positive90.2%
Neutral3.2%
Negative6.6%
Written reviews1,048 reviews
Positive61.4%
Neutral11.5%
Negative27.2%

User reviews

Door Kickers

From 3.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and challenging gameplay
  • 🚀 Addictive and engaging
  • 💡 Unique tactical approach
  • 🔒 Realistic mechanics
  • 🔒 Satisfying when plan comes together

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Clunky controls on mobile
  • 🐛 Difficulty selecting specific operators
  • 🐛 Accidental path changes
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes

Northgard

From 3.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great game
  • 👍 Fantastic strategy game
  • 👍 Challenging and fun
  • 👍 Excellent port to mobile
  • 👍 Lots of replayability

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • 🐛 Buggy menus and UI
  • 🔋 Battery draining
  • 🐛 Glitchy audio
  • 🐛 Saves getting deleted

Bugs and requests

Door Kickers

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Restart button too easy to accidentally press
  • Inconsistent enemy detection and behavior
  • Lack of full-screen support on newer iPads

Requested features

6 requests
  • More weapons and gear options
  • Ability to customize operators
  • More mission types and scenarios
  • Level editor or custom map creation
  • Multiplayer or co-op mode
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  • Bring Door Kickers 2 to mobile

Northgard

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Game crashes frequently
  • Menus and UI are buggy
  • Audio glitches and cuts out
  • Saves get deleted unexpectedly
  • Multiplayer is unreliable
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  • Achievements are not working properly

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add multiplayer mode
  • Improve tutorial and instructions
  • Add controller support
  • Optimize performance and stability
  • Add Chinese language support
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  • Improve clan/unit selection and management

In-app purchases

None

Door Kickers

No in-app purchases

12 purchases

Northgard

One-time12
  • Clan of the Rat$2.95
  • Clan of the Squirrel$2.99
  • Clan of the snake$2.99
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  • Clan of the Dragon$2.99
  • Clan of the Horse$2.99
  • Clan of the Ox$2.99
  • Clan of the Kraken$2.99
  • Clan of the Lynx$2.99
  • Clan of the Eagle$2.99
  • Scale Bundle$6.99
  • Fur Bundle$6.99
  • Winter Bundle$6.99

Questions

Is Door Kickers free?
Door Kickers costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Northgard free?
Northgard costs $7.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Door Kickers or Northgard?
Door Kickers is rated higher. Door Kickers averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while Northgard averages 4.6 from 3.6K ratings.
Do Door Kickers or Northgard have ads?
Neither Door Kickers nor Northgard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Door Kickers or Northgard?
Door Kickers ships an update every 2 weeks, and Northgard every 6 weeks. Most recently, Door Kickers was updated on September 25, 2026 and Northgard on September 26, 2026.
Which is more popular, Door Kickers or Northgard?
Door Kickers currently peaks at #29 in the App Store charts, and Northgard at #18. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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