# Bug Heroes Deluxe > Action RPG with castle defense, featuring customizable bug heroes and base building. (iPhone/iPad app by Foursaken Media.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bug-heroes-deluxe/id452175150 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Foursaken Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/366197999) - Category: Games, Entertainment, Action, Adventure - Price: $4.99 - Rating: 4.40/5 from 18 App Store ratings · 54 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 8.0 · 193 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2011-08-11 - Data updated: 2026-08-18 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bug-heroes-deluxe/id452175150/reviews.md ## What is Bug Heroes Deluxe? PLEASE NOTE: If you already own the original version of Bug Heroes and have bought any of the in-app-purchases, you should not download this version. From the creators of N.Y.Zombies comes an all new blend of action, adventure, castle defense, and role playing elements! Master up to nine legendary Bug Heroes, including a sword wielding Spider assassin, an armored Beetle warrior, a machine gun toting Ant engineer, and more! Shoot, slice, dice, and bash your enemies with a variety of skills, abilities and equipment. Stockpile food, fortify your base, and defend it from hordes of hungry bugs. Explore a variety of familiar landscapes from an all new miniature perspective, collecting food, coins and other items. Enter Bug Heroes, an epic fantasy world you never knew existed! -------------------------- Ranked one of the top iOS games of 2011 (metacritic.com)!! "...it's going to be really hard to ever find a way to enjoy a typical dual-stick shooter again." -- toucharcade.com "One part castle defense, two parts dual stick shooter, and a dash of RPG; Bug Heroes is the most interesting blend of iPhone gaming I’ve see since Infinity Blade." -- 148apps.com "Bug Heroes has slick presentation, charm, and lasting appeal... In my opinion this is one of those games that defines the iOS platform for gamers." -- appadvice.com "Without a doubt, Bug Heroes is the year's first must-have release." -- ifanzine.com -------------------------- FEATURES: - A seamless blend of action, adventure, castle defense, and role playing elements! - 10 unique Bug Heroes to play as, each with different strengths, weaknesses, equipment, and personalities. 10 more alternate heroes to choose, for a total of TWENTY playable heroes! Choose any 3 heroes to take into battle! - Level-up your Bug Heroes, increase their skills, and customize them with a huge variety of equipment and abilities! - Melee and ranged combat. Slice your enemies with swords, swat bugs off of ledges or into walls, and blast them from long range with rifles and machine guns! - Scour the lands for food, then defend your food stash from hordes of hungry bugs. Build turrets and fortify your base! - Optional, randomized side quests for even more depth and re-playability! - Over 50 unique enemy types, ranging from tiny fleas to giant snails. Detailed "Insectopedia" for background info and strategies on every single enemy! - Multiple profiles and game saves, tons of achievements, and online leaderboards! - Supports all devices, old and new. Enjoy crisp retina graphics on the iPhone 4 and iPod Touch 4g! -------------------------- TRAILER: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ErYZbs5Q7c -------------------------- If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, and for all news on upcoming updates, like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter @FoursakenMedia! -------------------------- ## Key features - Blend of action, adventure, castle defense, and RPG - 20 unique playable bug heroes with distinct abilities - Level-up and customize heroes with equipment - Melee and ranged combat options - Base building and food defense mechanics - Over 50 unique enemy types with an Insectopedia - Randomized side quests for replayability ## Recent user reviews (10 of 54) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bug-heroes-deluxe/id452175150/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Please update this art 🥺 *2024-01-09* I used to play this game long ago when I was a kids and now I’m back at it I love this game so much I play it a lot this game is just different also bug hero’s 2 so please update the game make it full screen please and do some more improvements I really don’t care if I have to pay for it please I really love ur guys games keep up the good work and can’t wait to see u guys make bug hero’s 3 in the future 🥺🙏🏼 ### 5/5 — An awesome game that’s becoming unplayable *2021-08-11* I remember playing this game way back when and I figured I’d hope back on to experience some nostalgia. But unfortunately the game is fairly broken in it’s current state, the game freezes, stutters, and you can’t even see the high scores anymore which is a huge bummer. I’d really like to see this app get an update. And I also hope we get a bug heroes 3 as well. ### 5/5 — Love it but..... *2021-03-14* Love it soooooo much but it keeps on crashing and I I’m playing on the new iPad Air why so many crashes. I give this game a 10/10 ### 3/5 — Freezes constantly *2020-04-28* Great game!!!! Very frustrating freezes constantly. Disappointing. ### 4/5 — good but dated *2019-12-07* i got this game on the 25 dec 2011 this got me through many cartrips and outings this game was one of the best on my ipod touch i would recommend this game but if you dont want to pay just get the other version ### 5/5 — Bug heroes 3? *2019-06-30* I really love this game series and it would just be amazing if you could make a sequel to the franchise and maybe you can implement loadouts, skins, and maybe even a system to use more than one hero at once :) I would really love to see that happen please guys just take it into consideration I’ve been playing your games for years ### 3/5 — Great game. Some problems. *2019-06-12* This is a really great game that people can play for hours, but the problem is when it randomly freezes during gameplay and interrupts your progress. Impossible to get a high score like this. ### 5/5 — Just one more!! *2019-06-01* I don’t know what happened to the developing team but if somehow you see this, one more update just to fix any current bugs would be amazing!! ### 5/5 — Something wrong *2018-09-24, version 1.2* There is a walking turret and a sniper shoulder turret how do we get em ### 5/5 — It's a good game *2016-01-06, version 1.1.6* I think this game is money spent well!!!! ## Frequently asked questions about Bug Heroes Deluxe ### What kind of game is Bug Heroes Deluxe? Bug Heroes Deluxe is a unique blend of action, adventure, castle defense, and role-playing elements. Players control customizable bug heroes, engage in combat, and defend their base from enemy hordes. ### How many heroes can I play as? There are 20 playable bug heroes in total, with 10 unique heroes and 10 alternate heroes. You can choose any 3 heroes to take into battle. ### What is the cost of Bug Heroes Deluxe? Based on the provided information, Bug Heroes Deluxe is a paid application. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or ads, indicating a one-time purchase model. ### What are the main gameplay mechanics? The game involves leveling up and customizing your bug heroes, engaging in both melee and ranged combat, collecting food to fortify your base, and defending it from waves of hungry bugs. It also features randomized side quests for added replayability. ### Is this game compatible with older devices? Yes, the game supports all devices, old and new. It also offers crisp retina graphics on devices like the iPhone 4 and iPod Touch 4g. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.2 — 2017-08-16 This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included. • 64 bit support ### 1.1.6 — 2014-09-19 • iOS8 fixes ### 1.1.5 — 2014-02-20 • Fixed the stretched screen on iPod5 ### 1.1.4 — 2014-02-17 The long awaited sequel Bug Heroes 2 releases on February 20th! • Crash fixes • Fixed orientation of keyboard ### 1.1.3 — 2012-02-15 - We greatly apologize to those who have not been able to play on low gen devices... We've fixed the crashing with old iOS versions, so everyone should be able to enjoy Bug Heroes again! - miscellaneous fixes Also keep your eyes peeled for our upcoming game, Sky Gnomes! 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User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-18.*