Comparison

Raider vs Time Shogun

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

Head to head
About

Raider

Pilot a spacecraft through dangerous caverns, engaging in intense combat to infiltrate a mining installation and stop an invasion. Master evasive maneuvers, upgrade weapons, and explore ever-changing levels to achieve the highest score.

Highlights
  • Turbo-charged piloting with evasive maneuvers
  • Ever-changing cavern levels
  • Crystal collection for high scores
  • Weapon power-ups
  • Infiltrate enemy installations
Features
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Master your piloting skills as you manoeuvre through a labyrinth of caverns where danger lurks around every corner. Infiltrate a Xeronium mining installation and cut off supply lines before the corrupt BeamGen corporation invades the galaxy. But be warned, enemy drones are out in full force. Remain on high alert as you explore the Vensella cavern system, test your skills in epic space battles and destroy the reactor core! Do you have the skills to be a pilot of RAIDER? Key Features: • TURBO-CHARGED PILOTING. Simultaneously evade incoming fire, navigate hazardous terrain and take on an onslaught of enemies. • EVER-CHANGING LEVELS. Explore a constantly changing map with each playthrough, allowing for a new challenge every time! • SMASH YOUR HIGH SCORE. Gather as many crystals as possible to be the best pilot in the galaxy. • POWER UP YOUR WEAPONS. Use weapon pads to enhance your tactical defences as you battle the BeamGen drones!

About

Time Shogun

Features
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Step into the sandals of the Time Shogun – the warrior who protects centuries. Across the endless river of history, battles rage in every era. From ancient feudal fields to futuristic neon cities, your mission is clear: survive, strike, and save the timeline from enemies. Master the Dance of Distance In Time Shogun, victory isn’t just about attacking—it’s about precision. You must move close enough to enemies to deliver devastating blows, yet keep just enough space to avoid their strikes. Every step, every dash, every second matters. One wrong move and the battle might be over. Gather Gems, Grow Stronger Your journey is littered with treasures waiting to be claimed: Green Gems – Harness these to upgrade your skills, unlock new abilities, and evolve your combat style. Red Gems – Each one pulses with life. Collect them to restore and boost your health, extending your fight through the ages. Compete Across Time The battles may be personal, but your legacy is global. An online leaderboard tracks the warriors who have survived the longest. Will your name echo across centuries as the ultimate Time Shogun? Features at a Glance: Tense Close-Combat Gameplay – Stay close enough to deal damage, but never so close that you take a fatal blow. Skill Upgrades – Collect green gems to enhance your abilities, tailor your strategy, and dominate every encounter. Health Boosts – Secure red gems to keep fighting through the toughest waves. Endless Challenge – The longer you last, the harder the battles become. Global Leaderboard – Compete with players worldwide and prove your mastery of time. An Epic Through the Ages As the Time Shogun, your enemies are as varied as the centuries themselves. Each era demands new tactics, new reflexes, and an unyielding will to survive. Time is Your Battlefield This isn’t just about reflexes—it’s about control. In every battle, you’re not only fighting enemies, you’re fighting the clock. How far will you push your luck before time catches up with you? Will You Become a Legend? The path to glory isn’t just paved with victories—it’s carved into history itself. Stand among the greatest warriors across time, prove your skills, and make your mark for generations to come. The challenge awaits. The centuries are calling. It’s time to draw your blade. Download Time Shogun now and test your skill, strategy, and courage in the ultimate battle across time! This project was co-developed by JOSHUA GRAY and BERK EMRE PAKER for The Warwick Game Jam 2025 hosted by The Department of Computer Science at The University of Warwick.

Screenshots

Raider4 screens
Time Shogun4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Raider at 12.0 against Time Shogun's 15.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Raider ships an update every 9 days, Time Shogun every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Raider versus Time Shogun: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRaiderTime Shogun
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (27 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings27 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size521 MB127 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperAmir LariBERK EMRE PAKER

In-app purchases

None

Raider

No in-app purchases

None

Time Shogun

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Raider free?
Raider is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Time Shogun free?
Time Shogun is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Raider or Time Shogun have ads?
Neither Raider nor Time Shogun shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Raider or Time Shogun?
Raider ships an update every 9 days, and Time Shogun every 5 days. Most recently, Raider was updated on October 15, 2026 and Time Shogun on October 5, 2026.

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