A Slight Chance of Sawblades in IOS

Intense high-score chaser

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Our Site Score

88/100

A Slight Chance of Sawblades is a brilliant, high-speed arcade game that thrives on pure, unadulterated tension. The premise is as simple as it gets: you are a tiny character in a room, and sawblades are falling from the sky. Your goal is to dodge them for as long as possible. It sounds easy, but the speed and frequency of the blades ramp up so quickly that it becomes a frantic ballet of precision movement.

The 'Slight Chance' title is a perfect bit of dark humor—the chance of sawblades is actually 100%, and they are everywhere. The game uses a charming pixel-art style and a high-energy soundtrack that keeps the adrenaline pumping. It’s the perfect 'pick-up-and-play' game for a 5-minute break, but be warned: the desire to beat your previous high score is incredibly strong. It’s a masterclass in minimalist arcade design that proves you don't need complex mechanics to create a deeply engaging experience.

Reviewed on: Fri Feb 27 2026
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Dinsun Review

This reminds me of the simple Game & Watch titles or early NES arcade ports. There’s no fluff here—just you, a small platform, and a lot of sawblades. It’s hard. Cruel, even. But unlike most modern games, it’s honest about its difficulty. The pixel art is charming and clear, which is vital for a game where a single pixel of overlap means game over. It lacks any real depth or variety, but as a test of reflexes, it’s refreshing in its purity. I can’t play it for more than twenty minutes without getting frustrated, but I appreciate that it doesn't try to sell me 'power-ups' or 'lives.' Just pure, old-school arcade frustration.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

  • Pure arcade gameplay
  • Charming pixel art
  • Skill-based
  • Extremely difficult
  • Very limited scope
  • Repetitive soundtrack

Technical Report

Performance: Perfect performance; precisely what pixel art games should be.

Accessibility:

    Audience Fit

    Buy if: You enjoy high-score chasing and don't mind dying... a lot.

    Skip if: You want a story, progression, or a game that doesn't hate you.

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    Reviewer Context

    • Reviewer: Dinsun, 40-year-old critical gamer
    • Hardware: iPhone 13 Mini
    • Playtime: 4 hours
    • Status: High score: 142

    The Game

    Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

    Version 1.40.0Wed Apr 08 2026

    April's update is here!

    -A new unlock-able CUSTOM MODE is now available!!

    Thank you for playing! Stay tuned for more :)


    A storm is coming, but umbrellas won’t help – it’s going to rain SAWBLADES!!

    Dodge, jump and somersault over razor-sharp sawblades in an attempt to survive the deadly storm! Compete in the global leaderboard for the spot of the best blade-jumper. Unlock quirky and outlandish characters to join in the blade jumping mayhem!

    A Slight Chance of Sawblades features:

    - Skill-based score-chasing action

    - High-speed arcade gameplay with time pressure

    - Juicy 8-bit style music

    - Unlockable characters

    A Slight Chance of Sawblades is a labor of love from a mostly solo game developer.


    Requires iOS 13.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

    A storm is coming, but umbrellas won’t help – it’s going to rain SAWBLADES!!

    Dodge, jump and somersault over razor-sharp sawblades in an attempt to survive the deadly storm! Compete in the global leaderboard for the spot of the best blade-jumper. Unlock quirky and outlandish characters to join in the blade jumping mayhem!

    A Slight Chance of Sawblades features:

    - Skill-based score-chasing action

    - High-speed arcade gameplay with time pressure

    - Juicy 8-bit style music

    - Unlockable characters

    A Slight Chance of Sawblades is a labor of love from a mostly solo game developer.


    In-Game Events

    New Game Mode?!
    MAJOR UPDATE
    New Game Mode?!
    Keep playing to unlock Custom Mode!

    Keep playing to unlock Custom Mode!

    Starts: 4/8/2026Ends: 5/9/2026

    Ratings & Reviews

    4.7 out of 5 with 865 Counts
    Age Rating 9+

    Screenshots

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    It’s raining sawblades! A Slight Chance of Sawblades is an intense arcade survival game where your only goal is to stay alive. Use simple controls to dodge the ever-increasing number of blades falling from the sky. Jump, slide, and weave through the chaos to earn points and unlock new characters. It’s fast, it’s difficult, and it’s incredibly addictive. How long can you survive the blade-storm?

    Features

    1

    High-speed arcade survival

    2

    Charming retro pixel-art

    3

    Simple but challenging controls

    4

    Global high-score leaderboards

    Tips

    Promotion Videos

    A Slight Chance of Sawblades (by Yong Kian Chin) IOS Gameplay Video (HD) - YouTube

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    Q&A

    No, it's an endless survival game. The goal is simply to get the highest score possible before you inevitably get hit.

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