Sifu kung fu hero mid-kick against several attackers

Sifu mobile is out now on iPhone, iPad and Android, and it’s the real thing. Sloclap’s kung fu brawler launched on phones on Monday, October 12, for a one-time $7.99, with no ads and no in-app purchases on either the App Store or Google Play.

The full game, rebuilt for touch

This isn’t a spin-off. You get the complete story campaign, the same hunt for your family’s killers, and the same aging mechanic where every death costs you years. Sloclap added touch controls made for phones, smarter context actions, and a reworked camera so fights don’t turn into a mess on a small screen.

Sifu mobile touch controls over a crowded nightclub fight with neon lights
Image: Sloclap / Kepler Interactive

If touch combat isn’t your thing, plug in or pair a controller, since the mobile version has full controller support. That matters in a game this demanding, where dodges and parries come down to timing.

What you need to run it

On Apple devices, it needs iOS or iPadOS 18 or later, and the App Store listing also covers Macs with an M1 chip or newer. It’s a 2.1 GB download, so clear some space first. On Android, it’s a straight $7.99 purchase on Google Play. Sifu is a violent game, and the App Store rates it 18+.

Sifu mobile screenshot with the on-screen joystick and attack buttons over a red-lit silhouette fight
Image: Sloclap / Kepler Interactive

Premium mobile games that don’t nickel-and-dime you are rare, and $7.99 for one of the best action games of the last few years is a good deal. Grab a controller if you can, and get ready to die a lot.