Double Dragon 4 vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against Double Dragon 4's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

	Double Dragon 4 This App	Stickman Battle Fight Game Peer	BrutalMania.io Peer	You mad, Bruh? Peer	SAMURAI SHODOWN II Peer
Core Identity
Developer	DotEmu	Muhammad Nomeer Tufail	NIGHT STEED TOBIASZ PASZKOWSKI GRZEGORZ JEDRUSYNA S C	MAD PIXEL	SNK CORPORATION
Category	Games	Games	Games	Games	Games
Platform	Android, iOS	iOS	iOS, Android	iOS, Android	iOS
Store Metrics
Rating	3.7 / 5	4.5 / 5	4.8 / 5	4.7 / 5	2.8 / 5
Ratings Count	69	1,453	325	1,240	260
Price	Free	Free	Free	Free	$2.99
Release Date	Dec 28, 2017	Mar 8, 2021	Aug 24, 2018	Dec 14, 2021	Jun 27, 2013
Last Updated	Dec 28, 2017	Jan 20, 2026	Apr 1, 2020	Dec 5, 2024	Apr 19, 2022
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment	-	mixed	-	excellent	terrible
Score	-	45/100	-	85/100	25/100
Praises	-	The core combat loop provides an addictive experience for players seeking quick sessions with friends	-	Ragdoll physics and character animations provide a satisfying and humorous combat experience for players	Classic arcade fighting mechanics provide authentic nostalgic value for long-term fans of the series
Complaints	-	Excessive frequency of advertisements interrupts the flow of gameplay and diminishes the overall user experience	-	Persistent display of advertisements at the bottom of the screen disrupts the visual experience	Unresponsive touch controls and oversized button layouts render the game unplayable on modern mobile devices Incomplete external controller support causes input failures and unexpected application exits during active matches
Requests	-	Expanded variety of weapons and character customization options to increase long term replayability for players	-	Implementation of dedicated online or offline modes to improve the current matchmaking and connectivity experience	Comprehensive update to support modern screen aspect ratios and external controller hardware compatibility
Strategic Intel
Strengths	Original creator pedigree sustains brand authenticity Tower Mode provides a distinct survival-based retention loop	2-player local mode enables social utility without network latency Physics-based combat loop supports quick-session engagement	-	Physics-driven gameplay creates unique, shareable moments Slow-motion knockouts increase session satisfaction	Authentic NEOGEO arcade combat mechanics sustain long-term fan interest
Weaknesses	Single-mission trial gate restricts conversion Lack of cloud-save functionality creates churn risk 0.25★ rating gap between iOS and Android	Excessive ad density triggers high churn Lack of genuine online multiplayer limits competitive depth Derivative mechanics reduce long-term brand value	-	Bottom-screen ad placement disrupts visual experience Lack of realistic combat depth limits long-term engagement	Unresponsive touch controls prevent basic gameplay on modern hardware Incomplete external controller support triggers application crashes
Pricing	freemium	free	freemium	freemium	paid
Momentum	Zombie	Active	-	-	Zombie
Update Cadence	2 versions, ~0d avg	5 versions	-	-	4 versions

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