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Nekki
For core mobile gamers and fighting game enthusiasts, alongside 3D animators and developers interested in physics-based motion tools.
Known for
For core mobile gamers and fighting game enthusiasts, alongside 3D animators and developers interested in physics-based motion tools.
Developing high-fidelity fighting games and animation tools that blend cinematic action with deep RPG mechanics. Empowering creators and players through proprietary technology.
Target audience
Portfolio
Free 8Last updated
Shadow Fight 2 Special Edition
v2.41.9
2mo ago
Primary focus
Mobile fighting games and 3D animation software
Scale
indie
Target audience
Core mobile gamers and fighting game enthusiasts, alongside 3D animators and developers interested in physics-based motion tools.
Origin
Since 2002, the studio has focused on creating emotionally resonant gaming experiences, reaching over a billion total downloads.
Released 8 updates across 7 active apps in the last 6 months, demonstrating a consistent commitment to maintaining their core fighting game franchises.
9 apps analysed
Premium ad-free model creates a clear switching cost
Distributed across 12 markets, strongest in Europe.
Based on 1 of 9 apps with localized market data — more coverage rolling in as scans complete · last scanned .
2
Positive apps
1
Neutral / mixed
0
Negative apps
65/100
Avg sentiment score
A massive scale runner that dominates the category through constant live-ops and seasonal content updates.
Strategic outlook coming soon.
What fed this analysis
This is the most direct thematic rival, focusing specifically on the parkour-runner sub-genre rather than general endless running.
A high-fidelity fighter that shares the same publisher and technical DNA as Mortal Kombat, competing for the same core fighting game audience.
A high-production-value runner that uses narrative-driven missions to differentiate from standard endless gameplay.
A foundational endless runner that maintains high engagement through consistent updates and established gameplay loops.
Leverages a globally recognized IP to maintain a massive, loyal player base within the runner category.
Dominates the mobile fighting space through sheer scale and a relentless cadence of content updates.
A recent entry that combines a legendary fighting franchise with the popular AFK/idle progression model.
An adjacent runner that shifts the movement mechanic from ground-based parkour to aerial-based flight.
Focuses on short-session, level-based parkour challenges rather than the traditional endless runner format.
A major player in the mobile fighting category that utilizes card-based combat mechanics to differentiate from traditional inputs.
A long-standing title in the mobile fighting space that focuses on robot-themed combat rather than human martial arts.
Shares the high-difficulty, rhythm-based movement challenge found in Vector's more demanding levels.
Focuses on the specific sub-genre of boxing, offering a more specialized combat experience than the target's general fighting.
Shows extreme release velocity and market penetration with a physics-based approach to the runner genre.
A platform-fighter that has successfully transitioned from console to mobile, offering a distinct competitive multiplayer experience.
