Denshattack! vs Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
A breakneck Sonic-meets-Jet Set Radio trickfest versus a deliberate metroidvania — pick your flavor of platforming adrenaline.
Updated 18d ago
Denshattack! finally fixed the gravity switch issue, making its Sonic meets Jet Set Radio trick-fest utterly unputdownable.
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 Sep 10; they move faster than we refresh, so confirm on the store page.
Recent-review figures are Steam's own last-30-days window, read Sep 10.
| Measure | Denshattack! | Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown |
|---|---|---|
| Value Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown wins on value | ||
| Price now | $15.89 −21% · Fanatical | $7.20 −76% · Ubisoft Store |
| All-time low | $13.51 | $8.99 |
| Cost / hour | — | $0.43/hr $7.20 · 17 h main story |
| Off its low | +18% low was Jul 2026 | At its low low was Jun 2026 |
| Main story | — | 17 h |
| Health Denshattack! wins on player health | ||
| Steam reviews | 98% 3k reviews | 84% 7k reviews |
| Recent reviews | 98% 439 votes · vs 98% lifetime | 85% 151 votes · vs 84% lifetime |
| Peak players | 577 Aug 2026 · ↓ 57% MoM | 375 Aug 2026 · ↓ 42% MoM |
| Launch peak | 43% of Jul 2026 launch peak · as of Aug 2026 | — |
| All-time peak | — | 1,446 Aug 2024 · now at 26% |
| Support | ||
| Last patch | 4 days ago | 25 months ago |
| Patch cadence | 5 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 fusion of parkour, speed, and a deep tricktionary creates pure adrenaline, with a soundtrack that drives players to buy trains and kickflip them.
Random inconsistencies and the gravity switch are the main friction points, though the core trick-fest remains incredibly fun.
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 love high-speed platforming with a punk-rock energy
- You're seeking a compact experience with active developer support
- You prefer a forward momentum over backtracking-based exploration
Pick Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown if
- You've got 17 hours for a tightly structured metroidvania adventure
- You enjoy time-manipulation puzzles and combo-driven 2.5D combat
- You crave boss fights that demand parry timing and strategic recall
Bottom line
Pick Denshattack! if you want vibrant, tricky speedrunning fun; pick The Lost Crown if you'd rather dive into a myth-soaked, 17-hour metroidvania.