Shades: Shadow Fight Roguelike
- iPhone
- iPad
What is Shades?
Shades is a free-to-download fighting RPG in the Shadow Fight series, continuing the story of Shadow Fight 2. Players pass through Shadow Rifts that lead to random places, defeat enemies, absorb Shadow Energy and acquire random abilities called Shades. The game can be played offline, though some features are disabled without a stable connection.
Pricing. Shades: Shadow Fight Roguelike is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.
Good for
- Players who want to continue the Shadow Fight 2 story
- Fans of 2D fighting games with roguelike run-based progression
- Players who want to collect and combine random ability powers
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Why this app is in B tier
Shades scores 78 out of 100: rating 94, rating count 84, App Store search rank 68, update recency 65. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and B tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Description
World has been saved. It seemed like a harmonious and quiet time. But the past never lets go so easily: when you make a choice, consequences stay with you. Shadow knew it as he knew that moment of peace will be brief. Mysterious Shadow Rifts emerged all around the world. They lead to random places and bestow new abilities called Shades upon travelers. Shadow has to pass through Rifts and use this power to close them and unveil the mystery of their origin... But at what cost? New enemies, new abilities and sequel to Shadow Fight 2 story - Shadow’s adventures continue! Shades is a RPG fighting game that continues the story of the legendary Shadow Fight 2. Get ready for the enhanced features of the original game that bring your experience to the next level. Fight more battles, see more locations, meet more friends, encounter new enemies, collect powerful Shades and explore the expanded Shadow Fight universe! ICONIC VISUAL STYLE Classic 2D backgrounds with enhanced visuals combined with realistic combat animations. Dive into a fan-favorite world of shadows and astonishing landscapes. EXCITING BATTLES Easy-to-learn combat system offers a perfect fighting experience. Defeat your ene
Compare in Roguelike Games
| Measure | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | B | B | B |
| Score | 78 / 100 | 78 / 100 | 76 / 100 |
| Rating | 4.7 ★ | 4.8 ★ | 4.8 ★ |
| Ratings | 15.8K | 3.4K | 2.0K |
| Latest ratings · 180d | 4.3 ★ · 20 reviews | 3.6 ★ · 20 reviews | — |
| Last update | 273d ago | 28d ago | 181d ago |
| Price | Free + IAP | Free + IAP | Free + IAP |
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Where else it ranks
- Best Fighting GamesB tier, #34, score 76
- Best Action RPG GamesC tier, #39, score 72
- Best Role-Playing Gameslisted, beyond the tiered top, score 61
Questions about Shades
Is Shades free to play?
The app is free to download and the App Store lists in-app purchases. The listing does not state the prices of those purchases.
Do I need to play Shadow Fight 2 first?
The listing describes Shades as a sequel that continues the story of Shadow Fight 2. It does not state whether prior play is required.
Can I play without an internet connection?
The listing says Shades can be played offline, but some game features will be disabled. For the full experience it recommends a stable connection.
Is Shades free?
Shades is free to download, with in-app purchases.
What is Shades good for?
Shades is built for players who want to continue the shadow fight 2 story, fans of 2D fighting games with roguelike run-based progression, players who want to collect and combine random ability powers. It sits in the roguelike games list on AppTierList.
Is Shades worth it?
Shades is B tier, ranked #28 of 40 roguelike game apps with a score of 78 out of 100, from a 4.7 App Store rating across 15,796 ratings. Good, and 27 apps rank above it.
How does Shades compare to Splat! 2?
Shades is B tier at 78; Splat! 2 is B tier at 78. They score the same. Shades is free to download, with in-app purchases, Splat! 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases.
How often is Shades updated?
Shades was last updated on 2026-01-22, 273 days ago.
All the facts
- Lists
- Roguelike Games (B tier, #28) · Fighting Games (B tier, #34) · Action RPG Games (C tier, #39) · Role-Playing Games (#339, beyond the tiered top)
- Tier
- B (Good)
- Score
- 78 / 100
- Rank in list
- #28 of 40
- Ranking certainty
- settled
- Price
- Free + IAP
- App Store rating
- 4.7 out of 5
- Number of ratings
- 15,796
- Recent reviews
- 4.3 from 20 in the last 180 days
- Current version
- (273 days ago)
- App Store data read
- App Store category
- Games
- Good for
- Players who want to continue the Shadow Fight 2 story, Fans of 2D fighting games with roguelike run-based progression, Players who want to collect and combine random ability powers
- Requires
- iOS 13.0 or later
- Size
- 340 MB
- Age rating
- 12+
- Languages
- 16
- Runs on
- iPhone, iPad
- Developer pages
- Website · Support · Privacy policy
- Maker
- unclaimed
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
App Store data read · reviews · ranking · how it is computed