Kick the Buddy vs Stumble Guys

How do Kick the Buddy and Stumble Guys compare on difficulty, ad pressure, in-app-purchase pressure and what real reviewers say? A side-by-side look, grounded in App Store data.

	Kick the Buddy	Stumble Guys
Genre	Action	Action
Price	Free	Free
Difficulty	easy	medium
Ad intensity	high	high
In-app-purchase pressure	medium	high
Typical session	short	medium
Rating	4.6 / 5	4.4 / 5
Ratings count	1,044,698	493,925
Reviews say	What players like Extremely satisfying stress relief Wide variety of weapons and tools Relaxing gameplay for ADHD players Common complaints Ads appear every 15-30 seconds blocking gameplay Forced internet requirement blocks offline play Firearm weapons don't generate currency properly	What players like Fast-paced multiplayer action Extensive cosmetic customization Regular updates and tournaments Common complaints Aggressive monetization and pay-to-win mechanics Intrusive ads after nearly every game Punch ability overpowered in ranked

Kick the Buddy — A satisfying anti-stress ragdoll game where you punch, kick, and weapon-smash a helpless dummy to relieve tension. (rated easy difficulty, high ad pressure) Stumble Guys — Race up to 32 players through wild obstacle courses and knockout chaos to be the last stumbler standing. (rated medium difficulty, high ad pressure)

Data: Apple App Store, as of 2026-07-10. Last updated 2026-07-10.