Shadow Fight 4: Arena

What it is

Shadow Fight 4: Arena is a free fighting game from NEKKI, listed under Role Playing with a Teen content rating. It was released on November 3, 2020, and the most recent update is dated October 6, 2026. The listing describes a 3D multiplayer game with a ninja and warrior theme.

The Teen rating is worth noting before anything else. This is not a title for young children.

What it does well

Reception is strong. The game has 50,000,000+ installs and 1,884,889 ratings at an average of 4.69. Five-star ratings make up 88%, and four-star ratings add 3.9%.

Modes are varied. The listing describes a story mode against computer opponents, online duels, and offline matches against bots. Friends can be invited for private duels, and there are online tournaments with rewards. Teams are built from three heroes, and a win means beating all of the opposing heroes.

Customization is another strength. Heroes have their own abilities and a talent system you can adjust, and the page mentions skins, emotes and victory animations. Tuning a team to your taste appears to be a key part of the game.

Controls are described as modeled on classic fighting games. The page also lists a DevGAMM award for Best Mobile Game of 2020.

Where it falls short

Money and ads come up in the description. A new season begins each month through a Battle Pass. A subscription unlocks premium cosmetic items and lets you collect bonus cards without ads, which tells us ads exist for non-subscribers.

The listing also leans on community and practice. It says reaching a high level in multiplayer takes watching tutorials, practicing with friends and joining the community. That implies a learning curve for newcomers.

A small group of raters are unhappy: 5% gave one star and 1.2% gave two. That is low, but the listing gives no reasons.

Who it suits

Teens and adults who enjoy duels and want both online and offline options will find plenty here. Players who dislike subscriptions or ad-supported rewards may find the pass system tiresome. Parents should treat the Teen rating as meaningful.