# Backpack Battles — Auto Chess Roguelike > Strategic inventory management and item crafting for turn-based combat. (iPhone/iPad app by Yaozuo Games Ltd.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backpack-battles/id6572290447 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Yaozuo Games Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1696258859) - Category: Games, Strategy - Price: $9.99 - Rating: 4.50/5 from 310 App Store ratings · 186 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 9+ - Requires: iOS 12.0 · 516 MB - Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan) - Released: 2026-02-04 - Data updated: 2026-09-01 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backpack-battles/id6572290447/reviews.md ## What is Backpack Battles? [We recommend a total device RAM of 4GB or higher; otherwise, the app may crash due to insufficient memory.] In Backpack Battles, you fight with your backpack full of items! It matters what you buy, and especially how you place them. The smarter you place your items, the stronger you'll be! Items come in different shapes, sizes, prices, and rarities. Combine them into even stronger equipment: brew powerful potions, craft legendary weapons, or even hatch a dragon friend! Face the backpack builds of other real players. See what they came up with, and counter them to win. Test your limits in Ranked Mode and climb the leaderboard! Or relax in Unranked Mode with low pressure. Both modes have no time limits, so take your time to organize your backpack! Join our community for discussion and support! Discord: https://discord.gg/PKPGxFpgFA Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AtWHngD8v/ New Player Guide Video on Youtube：https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFtuXBw4bDM Contact Us：support.m@indieark.com ## Key features - Item placement strategy - Item combination and crafting - Real-player battles - Ranked and Unranked modes - No time limits - Leaderboard climbing ## Chart rankings - #99 in Top Paid · Strategy (US App Store) ## Recent user reviews (10 of 186) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backpack-battles/id6572290447/reviews.md ### 3/5 — Good port *2026-08-20, version 1.14* I bought this game when it came to mobile bc i had it on pc already and was excited to have it on the go. Played it for a while and got frustrated with some of the UI being less clear but that’s to be expected. Otherwise good port. ### 5/5 — One of the Best Autobattlers *2026-08-10, version 1.14* The negative reviews here come off as EXTREMELY harsh. Knowing the company that develops the top Pay2Win ripoff of this game, I genuinely think there’s more than a little bit of review bombing going on here. Crashes are understandable when first porting a game and the developer of Backpack Battles is constantly working to improve the app. Personally I’ve never once had a crash, on any update, and I bought the game in release. Basically if it’s an issue, it’s one that’s going to get fixed, relatively quickly. The controls seem to be people’s other gripe. Again, the dev is constantly adding and updating the game with QoL features that make it more attuned to mobile play. But even before that they’re really not all that bad given the scope of the game. Once you figure out how stuff works you no longer run into fat-fingering or wonkiness. It just takes a couple games and maybe a frustrating misclick or two before that point. This game has SO MUCH CONTENT. There are so maybe synergies, strategies and combinations that it’s almost overwhelming to consider them all. A whole bunch of varies classes who all have multiple unique play styles. There is definitely a learning curve but nothing is overly complex enough to be disheartening. Compare this to the Pay2Win copies where you’d have to pay hundreds of dollars to unlock the same amount of content and you quickly realize what a boon it is to still have developers who aren’t greedy pigs. ### 1/5 — Disaster port *2026-08-07, version 1.14* Great on Pc, horrible interface and interaction. Almost nonfunctional, hard to maneuver game action. Not even a half finished project, no effort put into and feels like one of these money hungry porting we seen in recent years ### 1/5 — I refuse to use my face to log in suddenly *2026-08-04, version 1.14* Requires facial scan to log in after purchase ### 2/5 — Mal otimizado *2026-08-02* Amo esse jogo, mas é impressionante como foi mal otimizado para celular, você clica em um canto, e pá, o jogo faz você vender um item aleatório do seu inventario ### 4/5 — Amélioration à faire sur l’ui. *2026-07-23* Sur iPhone 17. La précision du tactile sur l’inventaire en mode grille ne va pas du tout. On clic sur un objet et c’est un autre qui est affiché. Le déplacement des sacs ou des objets est compliqué. On a du mal à sélectionner celui voulu. Un résumé après le combat pour savoir l’effet des objets, les dégâts des armes etc. ### 4/5 — Great game! *2026-07-19, version 2.01* This game was one I saw recommended online and it’s been a great time sink. Has a high skill ceiling and I like the fact you can play at your own pace. The ONlY negative I would give this is the UI. Unless you lock the game through the Apple settings, grabbing small items at the bottom of your storage minimizes the game. In some situations if you have an item selected it bounces around the screen and may end up In the trash. Rotating items has had issues where sometimes it won’t even rotate until you put the item down and try again. I also wish there was a way to place items beside each other without combining. These are by far not a deal breaker but just a minor annoyance ### 5/5 — Mode portrait please !!! *2026-07-18* S’il vous plaît, créez un mode portrait ce serai tellement mieux, malgré tout le jeu est super j’adore ! J’ai hate que vous fassiez un mode portrait. ### 1/5 — stürzt sofort ab *2026-07-12* Das spiel kenne ich vom Pc . Es ist grossartig. leider ist es auf dem ipad unspielbar da es sofort abstürzt. ### 1/5 — Вылетает *2026-07-09* Игра стала вылетать , после некоторого времени в бою !!!!! За свою цену в 1000 рублей , это полный косяк ! Раньше такого не было ! ## Frequently asked questions about Backpack Battles ### What is Backpack Battles? Backpack Battles is a strategic game where players battle using a backpack filled with items. Success depends on the items you buy and how you arrange them within your backpack. You can combine items to create stronger equipment, brew potions, craft weapons, and even hatch companions. ### How do I play Backpack Battles? The core gameplay involves strategically placing items in your backpack to maximize their effectiveness in combat. You'll need to consider item shapes, sizes, prices, and rarities. You can also combine items to craft more powerful gear and face off against other players' backpack builds. ### Is Backpack Battles free to play? Yes, Backpack Battles is a free-to-play game. The provided information indicates it does not have in-app purchases or advertisements, suggesting a completely free experience. ### What are the game modes in Backpack Battles? Backpack Battles offers two main game modes: Ranked Mode and Unranked Mode. Ranked Mode allows you to test your limits and climb the leaderboards, while Unranked Mode provides a more relaxed experience with low pressure. Both modes feature no time limits, allowing for thoughtful item organization. ### Can I play Backpack Battles on mobile? The provided information does not specify mobile compatibility. However, the presence of a Discord server and Facebook group suggests an active community, and a YouTube guide video indicates ongoing development and player support. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.14 — 2026-08-04 Game content optimization. ### 2.01 — 2026-06-09 1. Fixed an issue where the starting backpack could be switched during an active match. 2. Fixed an issue where switched skins would not take effect under certain conditions. ### 2.0 — 2026-06-08 1. Fixed an issue where the app would crash on some iOS devices. 2. Added entry points for other game modes, including Backpack Swap Mode and Custom Mode. ### 1.9 — 2026-05-28 1. Brand-new class "Engineer" and new items; 2. Brand-new gameplay: "Backpack Swap Mode"; 3. New achievement system added; 4. Opponent card pool update; 5. Updates to the backpack toolbar, shop sound effects, and more. ### 1.8 — 2026-03-20 1. Added iCloud Save support: You can now sync your game progress across multiple devices via iCloud. 2. Added Save Data Recovery: Introduced a new feature to help you recover your previous save files during app updates or reinstallations. ## More apps by Yaozuo Games Ltd - [LUISOAC](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luisoac/id6451037627) - [Room of Depression](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/room-of-depression/id6467629653) - [PolyPine](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polypine/id6572290468) - [哥布林弹球](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6742136988) - [Minishoot' Adventures](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minishoot-adventures/id6742404565) All apps by Yaozuo Games Ltd: https://appshunter.io/developer/1696258859 ## Related topics [backpack battle](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/backpack-battle) · [backpack battles](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/backpack-battles) · [backpack heroes](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/backpack-heroes) · [backpack](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/backpack) · [backpack hero](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/backpack-hero) --- *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 2026-09-01.*