Denshattack! vs Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
Denshattack! is an unproven horror survival debut, while Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is a polished metroidvania — the choice hinges on your appetite for polish versus originality.
Updated 3d ago
Denshattack! dethrones Jet Set Radio — rail-locked trick combos and a pop-punk anti-capitalist story that's unputdownable. Buy it.
The best Ubisoft release in years — Lost Crown nails 2.5D metroidvania flow with Hollow-Knight comparisons, but Ubisoft canceled the sequel after sales disappointed.
By the numbers
Prices checked Aug 7; they move faster than we refresh, so confirm on the store page.
Recent-review figures are Steam's own last-30-days window, read Aug 7.
| Measure | Denshattack! | Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown |
|---|---|---|
| Value Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown wins on value | ||
| Price now | $15.88 −21% · Playsum | $14.99 −50% · Steam |
| All-time low | $13.51 | $8.99 |
| Cost / hour | — | $0.90/hr $14.99 · 17 h main story |
| Off its low | +18% low was Jul 2026 | +67% vs $8.99 low |
| Main story | — | 17 h |
| Health | ||
| Steam reviews | 98% 3k reviews | 84% 7k reviews |
| Recent reviews | souring trend only | 82% 279 votes · vs 84% lifetime |
| Peak players | 1,347 Jul 2026 | 651 Jul 2026 · ↑ 27% MoM |
| All-time peak | — | 1,446 Aug 2024 · now at 45% |
| Support | ||
| Last patch | 12 days ago | 23 months ago |
| Patch cadence | 2 in last 90 days | 0 in last 90 days |
| Steam Deck | Platinum | Platinum |
Shared scale — same months across the bottom, same player-count axis up the side, so the two lines are directly comparable. A shorter line means a younger game.
What players say
Patterns from long-haul reviewers, taken from each game's verdict. Not live sentiment — each side is dated below.
Denshattack!
The tricktionary's depth is the hook — 40-hour players still chase new combos and call the soundtrack a killer standout.
Struggle is sparse, but the rail-bound movement turns off players who want open-world freedom — combo mastery demands patience.
from our August 2026 verdict
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
The fluid platforming and responsive combat make this one of the best Metroidvanias, with a rewarding difficulty curve.
from our May 2026 verdict
Key differences
Which one is for you?
Pick Denshattack! if
- You crave an unproven, experimental horror game that might surprise you
- You're willing to tolerate rough edges in exchange for novelty
- You prefer sparse, tension-driven survival over dense combat mechanics
Pick Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown if
- You loved Hollow Knight or Metroid Dread and want a 15-hour 2.5D platformer
- You enjoy combat-puzzle hybrids like Shadow recall that blend traversal and fighting
- You want challenging boss fights and a polished, well-reviewed experience
Bottom line
Unless you're a horror-curious risk-taker, choose The Lost Crown — its refinement and critical backing outweigh Denshattack!'s speculative appeal.