# Backpack Viking - Merge — Survive the horde! > Viking warrior game with backpack inventory management and weapon merging for combat. (iPhone/iPad app by Potato Play Pte. Ltd..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backpack-viking-merge/id6505057874 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Potato Play Pte. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1467734917) - Category: Games, Casual, Strategy - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.50/5 from 338 App Store ratings · 39 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 13.0 · 181 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2024-07-15 - Data updated: 2026-08-15 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backpack-viking-merge/id6505057874/reviews.md ## What is Backpack Viking? Embark on an epic adventure as a Viking Warrior in Backpack Viking! Craft and merge powerful weapons within the limited space of your backpack to fend off relentless hordes of goblins devastating the land. Strategically manage your inventory to maximize your arsenal's potential. Merging weapons levels them up, unleashing greater power. Certain equipment in your backpack grants buffs to other items around them, requiring you to thoughtfully place each item to enhance your combat abilities. Will you survive the onslaught and restore peace to your homeland? Dive into this thrilling blend of strategy and action where every decision in your backpack counts! ## Key features - Craft and merge weapons - Backpack inventory management - Level up weapons - Item buffs and placement - Defend against goblin hordes - Viking warrior adventure ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Bundle $6.99 | $6.99 | one-time | | Bundle $2.99 | $2.99 | one-time | | Bundle $3.99 | $3.99 | one-time | | Bundle $14.99 | $14.99 | one-time | | Bundle $39.99 | $39.99 | one-time | | Bundle $19.99 | $19.99 | one-time | | Bundle $49.99 | $49.99 | one-time | | Bundle $9.99 | $9.99 | one-time | | Bundle $0.99 | $0.99 | one-time | | Bundle $4.99 | $4.99 | one-time | | Bundle $99.99 | $99.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of Backpack Viking? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 👍 Fun game - 💡 Interesting backpack game concept **Cons** - 🔍 Too many ads - 🐛 Bugs and crashes - 🔒 Forced ads to progress **Commonly reported bugs** - Game freezes and crashes - Enemies freeze at spawn point - Progression issues with not getting credit for completing stages **Most requested features** - Option to store gear between rounds - Option to watch ads for extra bag space - Adjustable 2x speed option ## Recent user reviews (10 of 39) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backpack-viking-merge/id6505057874/reviews.md ### 3/5 — It’s ok *2026-05-17, version 1.9.0* It’s ok but it got so many ads ### 1/5 — Awful Ads *2025-12-12* Game is okay, it’s a blatant ripoff of other games but so is everything on the App Store. The real issue with the game is ads. Every. Single. Ad. That I got, either rewarded or not, are literally 3 minutes long. Every single one is 120 seconds for the first part of the ad, then another 60 seconds for the second part. Get a grip “developers”, stop copying other people’s work and stop making the ads 3 minutes long. ### 1/5 — Propaganda *2025-02-01* Jogo legal, mas para as armas que farao a diferença nno jogo precisa ver video, pra acelerar, video, pra pegar itens, video. Ou seja, ou vc ve video ou o jogo fica chato ### 4/5 — Ad breaks *2025-01-23* The game is fun and all but the constant ad breaks are extremely annoying. Every single time I start playing I get an ad break right after clearing 1 stage. If I wanted a break I would stop playing and come back. I would like to keep playing without getting those stupid ad breaks all the time... ### 1/5 — Fun but to many ads *2025-01-18, version 1.8.0* Me and the kids got the game, very fun. But after 10,000 ads would take 1 hr to get through a stage. I get having adds but 20 adds for 4 stages was redicoulous ### 1/5 — Ads ads ads *2025-01-02* Way way way too many ads. You can’t progress without watching all of them . You will spend x10 as much time watching ads as playing the game. **Developer response:** Thanks for the feedback, we have sent them to the team and work on optimising the game experience. If you have more feedback, don't hesitate to reach out to us via the in-game support option. ### 1/5 — Won’t load *2024-12-20* Come on guys. You can do better than this. Game won’t even load! Seriously, looks like a fun game but as soon as I click on something it gives me the circle of death. I will gladly download again if this problem is addressed and/or fixed. **Developer response:** We are sorry to hear that, but would love to help. Please reach out to us at bv_support@potatoplay.com so our support team can assist you further. ### 5/5 — Fun *2024-12-18* I downloaded this game because I didn’t want to play as an anime Girl that’s all ### 1/5 — Ads *2024-11-30* Surprised that you aren’t required to watch an ad just to open the game. If ad simulator is your thing this is a great game, if like me you’re tired of content being made excessively long unless you sit down and watch hours of ads do not download this game. ### 1/5 — Forced adds *2024-11-15, version 1.7.1* It’s not an option after 3 levels you have to watch adds to play the game ## Frequently asked questions about Backpack Viking ### What is Backpack Viking - Merge about? Backpack Viking - Merge is an adventure game where you play as a Viking Warrior. Your goal is to fend off hordes of goblins by crafting and merging powerful weapons within your backpack's limited space. ### How do I get stronger in the game? You can get stronger by merging weapons to level them up, which increases their power. Additionally, certain equipment provides buffs to nearby items, so strategic placement within your backpack is key to enhancing your combat abilities. ### Is Backpack Viking - Merge free to play? Yes, the game is free to play. It includes in-app purchases, allowing players to enhance their experience or progress more quickly. ### What kind of gameplay can I expect? The gameplay is a blend of strategy and action. You'll need to make thoughtful decisions about inventory management and item placement to effectively combat the relentless goblin onslaught. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.9.0 — 2025-03-14 - Bug fixes and optimizations ### 1.8.0 — 2024-12-30 - Bug fixes and optimizations ### 1.7.1 — 2024-09-25 - Bug fixes and optimizations ### 1.7.0 — 2024-09-14 - Added new languages: Korean, Japanese, Traditional Chinese - Bug fixes and optimizations ### 1.6.0 — 2024-09-10 - NEW VOYAGE GAMEPLAY: Complete challenges with various buffs and chance to try out skills you have not yet unlocked. - NEW RANKING FEATURE: Compete against other players and climb up the rankings for rewards. - New Player Profile: Customize your portrait and name. - New Base: Access various game features from your base with more coming soon! - 10 new chapters and new enemies - Bug fixes and optimizations ## Apps similar to Backpack Viking | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Merge Kingdoms - Tower Defense](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-kingdoms-tower-defense/id1539040689) | 4.8 (2,017) | Free | Games | | [The Tower - Idle Tower Defense](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-tower-idle-tower-defense/id1575590830) | 4.2 (19,470) | Free | Games | | [Idle Monster TD: Tower Defense](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-monster-td-tower-defense/id1608286308) | 4.7 (818) | Free | Games | | [Robo Tower: Idle Shooting RPG](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/robo-tower-idle-shooting-rpg/id1619061388) | 4.8 (343) | Free | Games | | [Idle Royal Hero: Tower defense](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-royal-hero-tower-defense/id6446027387) | 4.7 (14) | Free | Games | | [Rumble Rivals: Tower Defense](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rumble-rivals-tower-defense/id1599244551) | 4.6 (1,184) | Free | Games | ## More apps by Potato Play Pte. 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