# CounterSide — Urban Graphic Novel RPG

> Urban graphic novel RPG with character collection, story-driven battles, and anime-style visuals. (iPhone/iPad app by Studio B Side Co., Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counterside/id1309394370 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Studio B Side Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1309394369)
- Category: Games, Action, Role Playing
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.74/5 from 7,753 App Store ratings · 480 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 3.6 GB
- Languages: English, Japanese, Korean
- Released: 2022-05-25
- Data updated: 2026-06-19
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counterside/id1309394370/reviews.md

## What is CounterSide?

Everything has another side
Urban Graphic Novel RPG "CounterSide"

A world where conflict never ends between Counters and Corrupted Objects after the Administration Failure
We invite you to a journey to save the Reality

■ Attractive Characters and Illustrations
High-end Live2D quality illustrations with Korean and Japanese voices! 
Save the ruined world with these charming characters. 

■ A True Masterpiece
A magnificent SF noir saga, [Mainstream]
[Counter Case] and [Substream] to enhance each character's charm
Don't miss out on the CounterSide's urban fantasy ensemble!

■ High Quality 2D Animation Line Battle
Brilliant motions and skill cut-ins spice up the breathtaking line battles!
Lead the squads to victory with your strategy and your team's brilliance. 

■ Beautifully Composed Grandoise BGM 
Grand yet exquisite BGMs to every situation in the story to enhance the immersion! 
Why not play CounterSide with unique BGMs?

□ Available text language
- English, Germany, French, Korean, Japanese

□ Official Community
- Official Website: https://counterside.com/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/CounterSideGBL
- Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CounterSideGlobal
- Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/CounterSideglobal
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@countersideglobal2422
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CounterSideGlobal

□ Recommended
- iOS 12 or above

□ Permissions
- None

## Key features

- Urban graphic novel RPG
- Attractive characters with Live2D illustrations
- SF noir saga story
- High-quality 2D animation line battles
- Strategic squad-based combat
- Grandiose BGM

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1st  Admin Coin Ⅲ | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1st  Admin Coin Ⅳ | $24.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Coin Charge II | $12.99 | one-time |
| 18day Admin Coin Supply | $4.99 | one-time |
| 30day Admin Coin Supply | $12.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Coin Charge I | $7.99 | one-time |
| New Limited Pack Vol.1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| New Limited Pack Vol.3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1st  Admin Coin x2,000 +2,000 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 30-day Coin Supply Contract | $6.99 | one-time |
| Admin Coin x7,934 +3,966 | $79.99 | one-time |
| Black Friday  Daily Coin 1+1 | $2.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of CounterSide?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Improved gameplay
- 👍 Generous with free resources
- 🔒 Not overly pay-to-win
- 👍 Engaging story and characters
- 🚀 Smooth animations and visuals

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Confusing UI navigation
- 💰 Predatory monetization practices
- 🔍 Imbalanced PvP matchmaking
- 🔋 High storage requirements

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Inability to complete events due to early updates
- Repeated crashes when initiating raids
- Broken UI elements and functionality
- Connectivity issues and server instability

**Most requested features**

- More male character options
- Ability to dismantle units for resources
- Improved guild/co-op features
- Streamlined progression systems
- Expanded language support

## Recent user reviews (10 of 480)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counterside/id1309394370/reviews.md

### 5/5 — ???

*2026-04-23, version 9.21*

Game này hay vl mà ít ngừoi chơi vãi

### 5/5 — Best gacha story!

*2026-03-31, version 9.1*

Started this game after star savior global release because I wanted to se what game the collab units came from. It’s really really really good. I would wholeheartedly recommend to anyone who likes gacha games to give this one a try. The Reroll process takes less than 5 min. And a lot of the priced packs are reasonable if comparing to the other gacha games in circulation right. Hope this game sticks around for awhile. I’m 100% rooting for these guys!

### 5/5 — 67

*2026-03-23, version 9.1*

W game don’t give up on it

### 4/5 — Forced kick

*2026-03-21, version 9.1*

I been getting forced kick out at times if this game become free to play on console ps4/ps5 I definitely spend money on it

### 1/5 — Game rusak

*2025-12-02, version 8.8*

Setiap pvp sinyal hilang Connection expired mulu blok

### 2/5 — ストーリー

*2025-12-01, version 8.8*

敵が強くて倒せません。そのためストーリーが全く進みません。、　難易度下げてほしいです。

### 1/5 — Pop out/ crash

*2025-11-28, version 8.8*

This game always pop out/ crash in iPhone 13. Please fix it

### 5/5 — Story is good and characters are well written

*2025-11-20, version 8.8*

at first I thought this was just a random meh game until I tried it and I definitely did not regret it, in fact, I’m happy I tried it. I usually don’t read dialogues but I gave this one a try and OMG the stories are AMAZING! The storytelling is good, easy to understand and will not bore you. Though, there are many sad endings but it’s still soooo beautifully written. I’ll never skip a single dialogue here. There are so many features as well and is fairly rewarding. ^^

### 1/5 — Lost Money and Time

*2025-11-18, version 8.7*

I really enjoyed the game until as of this morning (seemingly there was an update) an account that I had been playing on, linked to my Gmail, had all been reset / erasing all my characters and progress. I wouldn’t be too upset except I just spent ~100.00 USD buying things in the shop last Wednesday for me to not even be able to play / utilize what I bought for a week. Is upsetting. When trying to reach out to a support team, good luck unless you know Japanese.

### 1/5 — 運営の頭がおかしい(直喩)

*2025-11-14, version 8.7*

タイトルの通りというか馬鹿にしてるとか煽ってるとかじゃなくて本当におかしい。
自分達で言ったことを理解できてない節がある。
例えばpvp、複数のpvpモードがあるせいで人口が分散しマッチング時間が増加しているからメインのランクマッチ一本に絞る。
こう言った翌月にはまた新しいpvpモードを開催、勿論の同じことの繰り返し。
いつまで経っても改善なんかしない。
マッチング時間は長いですなんの解決もしてません。
最初は日本語が不自由なだけかと思ったんですよ韓国の運営なんで。
ただ韓国サーバーでも同じことしてるから日本語がどうとかじゃなくて多分言語理解力そのものに問題がある。
加えて学習能力もないし、こんな運営だから改善とかも期待できません。自分達で言ったことも人に言われたことも理解できてないから。
色々あったけどもう流石に付き合いきれんから引退。
最低限人の言葉の通じる人間が運営してるゲームがいいもん。
ゲームの出来がどうこう以前の問題。
猿の作ったおもちゃで人間が楽しく遊べる訳ない。

## Frequently asked questions about CounterSide

### What kind of game is CounterSide?

CounterSide is an urban graphic novel RPG that combines a compelling narrative with strategic line battles. Players collect and deploy charming characters with high-end illustrations and voice acting to fight against corrupted forces and save reality.

### What are the key features of CounterSide?

Key features include attractive characters with Live2D illustrations and Korean/Japanese voice acting, a captivating SF noir saga story with multiple narrative paths, high-quality 2D animation line battles, strategic squad-based combat, and a beautifully composed soundtrack.

### Is CounterSide free to play?

CounterSide is free to download and play. However, it does offer in-app purchases, which can be used to acquire various items or enhance gameplay. The game also includes advertisements.

### What are the system requirements for CounterSide?

The game is recommended for iOS 12 or above. Specific storage space requirements are not detailed in the provided description, but it is designed to run on modern mobile devices.

### What languages does CounterSide support?

CounterSide is available in English, German, French, Korean, and Japanese. This allows a broad international audience to enjoy the game's story and gameplay.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 9.21 — 2026-04-22

1. [New Episode] The Golden Tree and Its Tender
2. [Event] Great Expedition Season 2
3. [Consortium Co-op Battle] New Season
4. [Danger Close] New season
5. [Punch-In] Na Heerin's Special Bonus
6. [Shop] Add New Products
7. [System] QoL and System Improvement
8. [System] Fixed Minor Issues

### 9.2 — 2026-04-15

1. [Event] Great Expedition Season 2
2. [Consortium Co-op Battle] New Season
3. [Danger Close] New season
4. [Punch-In] Na Heerin's Special Bonus
5. [Shop] Add New Products
6. [System] QoL and System Improvement
7. [System] Fixed Minor Issues

### 9.1 — 2026-03-11

1. [Event] Break Room Raid
2. [New Counter Pass] Minha
3. [Awaken Exclusive Gear] Stormbringer Jake Walker
4. [Raid] Inhibitor
5. [Last Stand] New season
6. [Punch-In] Anastasia's Special Supplies
7. [Shop] Add New Products
8. [System] QoL and System Improvement
9. [System] Fixed Minor Issues

### 9.0 — 2026-01-28

1. [New Episode] Omen - Charade
2. [New Counter Pass] Doctor Macy
3. [Event] Great Expedition Season1
4. [Raid] Inhibitor, Guardian of Sephira
5. [Awaken Exclusive Gear] Orochinagi Nanahara Chifuyu
6. [Punch-In] Kim Hana’s Special Bonus
7. [Shop] Add New Products
8. [System] QoL and System Improvement
9. [System] Fixed Minor Issues

### 8.9 — 2025-12-17

1. [New Episode] Omen - Front Bay
2. [New Operator] Myeongdal
3. [Event] Capital Point
4. [Raid] Guardian of Sephira, Inhibitor
5. [Awaken Exclusive Gear] Six Wings Na Yubin
6. [Punch-In] Vice President’s Special Bonus
7. [Shop] Add New Products
8. [System] QoL and System Improvement
9. [System] Fixed Minor Issues

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