# Archer Forest : Idle Defense — Merge arrows to upgrade archer

> Idle defense game where players merge arrows to upgrade archers and defend the forest. (iPhone/iPad app by Game Duo Co.,Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/archer-forest-idle-defense/id1519590205 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Game Duo Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1210111759)
- Category: Games, Adventure, Casual
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 11,411 App Store ratings · 365 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 596 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2021-04-01
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/archer-forest-idle-defense/id1519590205/reviews.md

## What is Archer Forest?

Become an ally of the Archers and protect the Forest! 

▶Enormous Stage

Clear stages and explore a wide variety of continents!



▶Easy to Control
All you need to do to is tap the screen and merge two arrows!



▶Speedy Growth
Upgrade to a better and more powerful arrow! You can be the best!



▶Endless Contents
Earn tons of items through Boss Fight!



▶Cute Animal Heroes
Collect unique heroes with various abilities!


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-Game Contact: 
archer@gameduo.net
- Privacy Policy : 
https://gameduo.net/privacy-policy 
- Terms of Service : 
https://gameduo.net/terms-of-service

## Key features

- Merge arrows to upgrade archers
- Explore diverse continents
- Tap-based gameplay
- Collect animal heroes
- Boss fights for rewards
- Idle defense mechanics

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| archer_timedeal_tier_5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| archer_timedeal_tier_7 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Sand Desert Challenge Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Burning Ruin Challenge Pack | $2.49 | one-time |
| archer_timedeal_tier_3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| archer_pass_tier_1_0 | $0.99 | one-time |
| af_boss_custom_tier_1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| archer_adremove_0 | $6.99 | one-time |
| af_vip_0 | $6.99 | one-time |
| af_coinbank_0 | $0.99 | one-time |
| archer_renewal_starter_type_0 | $0.99 | one-time |
| af_td_3000_0 | $1.99 | one-time |
| af_td_3000_1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Diamonds | $7.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Archer Forest?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- ⏱️ Enjoyable idle mechanics
- 💎 Decent free-to-play progression
- 🎨 Cute art style

**Cons**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay loop
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🕰️ Slow progression for free players
- 🤖 Lack of customer support

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Disappearing village buildings
- Inconsistent ad rewards
- Incorrect damage calculations
- Stuck on loading screens

**Most requested features**

- More character/bow variety
- Ability to cap arrow level
- Clearer progression system
- Improved UI/UX

## Recent user reviews (10 of 365)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/archer-forest-idle-defense/id1519590205/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Very good

*2026-08-12, version 16.11.00*

Seems Need updates and new events etc

### 1/5 — Crashing simulator

*2026-06-04, version 16.11.00*

Crashes after boss, unplayable long term

### 3/5 — Meh

*2026-05-25, version 16.11.00*

Keeps crashing every minute or so with the lowest of settings, played maybe a day

### 1/5 — Не грузит

*2026-04-26*

Не грузит

**Developer response:** Hello, this is Archer Forest.
We’re sorry for the inconvenience, especially when you were looking forward to the game.
Your feedback has been shared with the team, and we’ll keep working to improve.
If you have more to share, please contact us via the email below.
We’ll do our best to help you quickly.
■ Support Email: archer@gameduo.net
Thank you.

### 5/5 — 진짜 발적화 최악인게임+기본이 안되있는게임

*2026-03-24*

일반적인 게임은 초기화가 같은 시간에 이뤄집니다. 근데 이겜은 아님 이벤트도 오후에 시작하고 상품구매도 구매 시점으로 24시간임 심지어 월드 보스는 재접 안하면 입장 안함 ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ 몇년째 겜 운영 하면서 이런 기초적인것도 안되있는건 처음봄 그리고 깊은숲 주말만 하는데 특정 클랜이 독점 함 심지어 거진다 부캐…캐릭단 하나만 먹게하고 정수 획득 갯수 늘려서 초보자들도 참여할수 있게해야 하는데 유저들 편의는 개나줘버림 그리고 대체 초기화는 구매당일임?? 룬뽑이고 정수 고 사는 즉시 24시가 아니라 초기화되야지 대체 왜케 기본이 안됐는지 모르겠음 아니 씻팔 깊숲 땅은 왜자꾸 줄여요 사람도 없어서 경쟁 스트레스때문에 더접게 만들어서 겜 망하게 하려는 속셈임????? 월보 재접 안해도 그냥 시간 초기화 되게하고 자동입장 월보 시간마다 풀리는 것좀 어케 해봐요 ㅡㅡ

**Developer response:** 안녕하세요. gameduo입니다. 

플레이 후 느낀 부분에 대한 소중한 평가의 한마디를 남겨주셨네요. 
남겨주신 리뷰에서 실망하신 마음이 느껴져 죄송스러운 마음입니다.
유저님께서 남겨주신 내용은 담당부서에 건의하도록 하겠으며, 더 나은 게임 환경을 제공해 드리기 위해 노력하도록 하겠습니다.

항상 유저님들과 소통하여 발전해 나갈 수 있도록 노력하겠습니다.
감사합니다. ▶공식문의메일:archer@gameduo.net

### 5/5 — 最高の睡眠誘導アプリ

*2026-03-19*

私は横になりながらこのゲームを開くと確実に寝落ちします。
元々不眠がちで、薬を飲んでも寝付きにくかったのにこのゲームはすぐに眠りにつくことができます。
ゲーム内の音や、スマホの熱くなりやすさなどが眠りやすい原因かなと考えています。
今では遊ぶよりも眠るために開く頻度の方が多いです。

ゲーム自体も楽しいし、課金せずにある程度は強くなれます。
本気で強くしようと思うと課金必須ですが、自分の手で時間をかけて強くするのもいい暇つぶしになるので気に入っています。

**Developer response:** こんにちは、『アーチャーフォレスト』でございます。

ゲームの発展のために
貴重なご意見をお寄せいただきましたこと、
心より感謝申し上げます。

お寄せいただいたご意見は
関連チームへ共有のうえ、
検討できるよう進めてまいります。

また、今後もより良いサービスの提供と
円滑なコミュニケーションのために、
継続して努力してまいります。

ありがとうございます。

■ 公式お問い合わせ窓口: archer@gameduo.net

### 1/5 — App is dead

*2026-01-27, version 16.11.00*

They have not added anything in years.  They even stopped their seasonal events, so you can't unlock the skins.  They used to add new characters and content, but its obvious that the developers have given up on the game.  Its sad because I have kept up with it for a long time.  I think its time to throw in the towel.

### 2/5 — Good game/no updates

*2026-01-25, version 16.11.00*

Come on do some updates at least events or something

### 4/5 — waveが進みません。

*2025-12-24*

いつも楽しませてもらっています。
簡単エリュシオン翡翠の森でwave501から数字が進まなくなってしまい、いくら放置してもゴールドやEX財貨が貯まりません。そのため、各種アップグレードできないので、次の不思議な湖に進んでも全く敵が倒せない、かなり八方塞がりな状況です。
一回waveの数字が進んだことがあったのですがその際800くらい行くことができ、報酬も上がりました。
毎回waveの数字がバグらず進んでくれればいいなと思います。
でも、アップデートかなり前だし運営は放置してるのかな？

**Developer response:** こんにちは、『アーチャーフォレスト』でございます。

まずは、当社の「アーチャー育成」を楽しみにしてくださっていた冒険者様に、
予期せぬご不便をおかけしましたこと、心よりお詫び申し上げます。

お時間を割いてお寄せいただいた内容につきましては、関係部署へ共有し、
より良いコミュニケーションとサービス向上に努めてまいります。

なお、追加でお伝えいただける内容がございましたら、
下記の公式お問い合わせ窓口よりご連絡ください。
できる限り迅速に確認のうえ、サポートいたします。

■ 公式お問い合わせ窓口：archer@gameduo.net

### 1/5 — 運営放置ゲー

*2025-11-30*

アプデもイベントもなーんにもしなくなった 運営がゲームを放置しました
放置してないのならこのコメントに返信して今後の予定を教えてくれ

追記
返信があったが私からの内容は読んでおらず自動テンプレ返信でした

**Developer response:** こんにちは、『アーチャーフォレスト』でございます。

まずは、『アーチャーフォレスト』を楽しみにしてくださっていた冒険者様に、
予期せぬご不便をおかけしてしまい、心よりお詫び申し上げます。

お客様からいただいた貴重なご意見は関係部署へ共有し、
今後もコミュニケーションを大切にしながら、
より良い『アーチャーフォレスト』を目指して努めてまいります。

もし、追加でお伝えいただける内容がございましたら、
下記の公式お問い合わせ窓口までご連絡ください。
できる限り迅速に確認し、対応させていただきます。

■ 公式お問い合わせ窓口：archer@gameduo.net

ありがとうございます。

## Frequently asked questions about Archer Forest

### What is Archer Forest: Idle Defense?

Archer Forest: Idle Defense is a casual game where you merge arrows to upgrade your archer and defend the forest. It features exploration across various continents, boss fights for rewards, and the collection of unique animal heroes with special abilities.

### How do I play Archer Forest: Idle Defense?

Gameplay is simple: you tap the screen to merge two arrows, which upgrades them to become more powerful. This allows your archer to defend the forest more effectively as you progress through stages.

### Is Archer Forest: Idle Defense free to play?

Yes, the game is free to download and play. It offers in-app purchases and also includes advertisements.

### What kind of heroes can I collect?

You can collect cute animal heroes, each possessing unique abilities that can aid you in defending the forest. These heroes add a strategic layer to the idle defense gameplay.

### What are the main objectives in the game?

The main objectives are to clear stages across numerous continents, upgrade your archer by merging arrows, collect powerful heroes, and earn items through boss fights to become the best defender of the forest.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 16.11.02 — 2026-08-28

Minor bug fixes and performance optimizations.

### 16.11.01 — 2026-08-21

Minor bug fixes and performance optimizations.

### 16.11.00 — 2025-04-03

App stabilization and bug fixes

### 16.10.00 — 2025-03-27

App stabilization and bug fixes

### 16.09.00 — 2025-03-19

App stabilization and bug fixes

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-29.*