Sword of Shadows

Name: Sword of Shadows
Rating: 4.2 (271 reviews)
Author: Snail Games USA Inc.

By: Snail Games USA Inc. App

Roleplaying

Overview

Version:

23.0.0

Last updated: 2026-03-30

Ranking

#96,088 ▼ 158

Overall

Features & Capabilities

Sword of Shadows is a 3D mobile martial arts RPG powered by the second generation Flexi Engine. It transports players into an authentic Jianghu kingdom, delivering visually stunning combat and a path to legendary warrior status.

Features include revolutionary Flying Skills & Sky Battles, with the Eight Fighting Flying Skill and Ultra Flying Skills to traverse Sword of Shadows’ expansive map. Its fast-paced, dynamic combat lets you master martial arts moves, block feints, and break defenses, enhanced by refraction and displacement effects for dramatic visuals. Players join one of five distinct Martial Arts Schools—Tangmen ninja, Emei, and others—each offering unique traits and endless customization, ensuring a perfect path to mastery.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Games Entertainment

By:

Snail Games USA Inc.

Rating:

4.20

(271)

Version:

23.0.0 Last updated: 2026-03-30

Version code:

883687483

Creation date:

2017-03-21

Compatible devices:

Size:

2.35GB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-08-05

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 96,088 ▼ 158

Other platforms

Sword of Shadows (v24.0.0)

1,949,638 3.65

(20,327)

For Developers

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Contact the developer

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Developed by:

Snail Games USA Inc.

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sword-of-shadows/id1204132049

Website:

http://sword.snail.com/en/

User Reviews

Sword of Shadows is praised for addictive, action-packed gameplay, strong visuals, and a distinct wuxia vibe. However, multiple reviews report stability and accessibility problems, including crashes, launch failures, and persistent account/login and cross-device transfer issues. Progression bugs and gating further frustrate players, as does unreliable server connectivity and matchmaking. While the core experience is appealing, reliability and account handling need attention, with monetization concerns also popping up among players. Overall: very appealing but requires fixes to reliability and progression flow.

Pros

Addictive gameplay that keeps players coming back.
Strong graphics with fluid martial-arts combat and impressive powers.
A unique wuxia-inspired setting that differentiates it from other mobile MMOs.
Generally positive sentiment with players calling it a favorite and highly recommended.
Long-term appeal as a game some players still actively play and top up.

Cons

Frequent crashes and overall performance instability (crashes, freezes, not opening).
Startup/loading failures and unresponsive behavior when launching the game.
Account login and cross-device transfer problems (Apple ID/Facebook sign-in, iCloud/Snail issues, cross-platform logging).
Progression bugs and gating that block story advancement or slow leveling (Act 2 greyed out, quest progression issues).
Server connection and matchmaking problems (cant join servers, error messages, lag in multiplayer).

Recent reviews

The button to hide companion in non-battle situations is unresponsive, pls fix it. Some of us don’t like having companions following us around all the time!