Stickman Warriors 2 Epic vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against Stickman Warriors 2 Epic's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

Shadow Fight 4: Arena
Contender
Shadow Fight 3 - RPG Fighting
Peer
Core Identity
DeveloperSergey MezhakovNeron's Brother SARLMax Games StudiosNekki LimitedNetmarble CorporationBandai Namco Entertainment Inc.Nekki LimitedJochem Bergman
CategoryGamesGamesGames-GamesGames-Games
PlatformAndroid, iOSiOS, AndroidiOS, Android-iOS, AndroidiOS, Android-iOS, Android
Store Metrics
Rating2.7 / 54.6 / 54.8 / 5-4.5 / 54.8 / 5-4.2 / 5
Ratings Count34516,92778,575-87,700789,540-5,575
PriceFreeFreeFree-FreeFree-Free
Release DateMar 14, 2017Aug 23, 2019Mar 10, 2016-Apr 29, 2015May 31, 2018-Oct 7, 2017
Last UpdatedJul 8, 2020Apr 22, 2026Mar 27, 2026-Apr 14, 2026Mar 30, 2026-Nov 1, 2025
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentimentmixedpositiveexcellent-mixedmixed--
Score45/10085/10085/100-52/10052/100--
Praises
  • Character variety and anime-accurate designs keep fighting game fans engaged during short sessions
  • Physics-based combat mechanics provide high replayability and long-term engagement for veteran players
  • Nostalgic Appeal
  • Strategic Gameplay
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  • Character Roster & Accuracy
  • Engaging Combat
  • Combat and Gameplay Mechanics
  • Visuals and Graphics
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Complaints
  • Excessive ad frequency interrupts gameplay flow and makes the experience feel unplayable
  • Inconsistent bot behavior and difficulty scaling disrupt the intended challenge of combat modes
  • Intrusive Advertising
  • Save Data & Progress Loss
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  • Technical Instability
  • Update Friction
  • Pay-to-Win Monetization
  • Poor Gacha Drop Rates
  • Technical Issues and Lag
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Requests
  • Sandbox or custom game modes requested to allow for more creative player control
  • Dedicated online multiplayer mode would allow for broader social interaction between players
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Strategic Intel
Strengths
  • 100+ character roster sustains long-term collection goals
  • 250+ level story mode drives daily session frequency
  • Physics-driven emergent gameplay creates high-replayability loops
  • User-generated content via map editor expands session time
  • Offline-first design captures users in low-connectivity environments
  • Manual unit control (USP) vs automated rivals
  • Strong brand nostalgia from web-game era
  • Reliable offline playability
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  • Massive, accurate Marvel IP roster (200+ characters)
  • Unique Uniform system for mechanical refreshes
  • Manual action combat provides high skill ceiling
  • Powerful global IP (Dragon Ball) with 400+ characters.
  • Unique real-time 3D card-action mechanics optimized for mobile.
  • Original story content featuring exclusive Akira Toriyama designs.
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Weaknesses
  • Excessive ad frequency causes high churn in casual segments
  • Lack of offline functionality frustrates long-term players
  • 0.1★ Android-iOS rating gap indicates technical friction
  • No cloud-save functionality despite user requests
  • Ad-related audio bugs force session restarts
  • Critical save-state persistence bugs
  • Intrusive ad frequency and technical ad failures
  • Imbalanced reward scaling for high difficulty
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  • Frequent crashes on flagship devices (iPhone 16 Pro)
  • Excessive update sizes (3.2GB recurring)
  • Perceived P2W power creep via seasonal uniforms
  • High 'Pay-to-Win' perception among the player base.
  • Persistent server lag and technical issues in PvP matches.
  • Frustratingly low gacha drop rates for top-tier 'Ultra' units.
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Pricingfreemiumfreemiumfreemium-freemiumfreemium-free
MomentumZombieActiveMaintenance-ActiveMaintenance-Intense
Update Cadence4 versions, 3 majors/6mo, ~1077d avg5 versions, 4 majors/6mo, ~11d avg5 versions, ~8d avg-5 versions, 3 majors/6mo, ~10d avg3 versions, ~22d avg-5 versions

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