# Days Bygone: Castle Defense — Grow, Defend, Survive!

> Endless castle defense game with idle progression and hero recruitment. (iPhone/iPad app by Frivolition.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/days-bygone-castle-defense/id1479517439 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Frivolition](https://appshunter.io/developer/1479517438)
- Category: Games, Action, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 2,463 App Store ratings · 245 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 242 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2019-10-03
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/days-bygone-castle-defense/id1479517439/reviews.md

## What is Days Bygone?

Defend against the enemy attack! Day by day, the enemies just keep on coming, tougher as the days go by. Can you survive? Upgrade your defenses, discover new weapons, recruit new heroes to help grow your castle in this endless defense of life and death! 

-> Endless defense!
Infinite levels with endless waves mean endless fun & non-stop action! Day 1? Day 10? Day 100? Day 1000? No problem! Fend off the endless waves!

-> Grow your castle!
Accumulate Gold and Elixir in order to grow your castle! Endless amounts of stats, spells, and skills to upgrade! The possibilities are endless, strategy is key.

-> Idle defender!
Idle/Offline gains whenever you take a break! Progress is made in and out of the game! Online? Offline? No problem!

-> Rich In Content!
* 8+ Unique STAT Upgrades!
* 15+ Devastating SPELLS!
* 20+ Unique WEAPON to Discover!
* 20+ Loyal HEROES to Summon!
* 25+ Unique SKILLS to Uncover!

-> Fun-filled Gamemodes!
* Dungeon Defense - Enter the Dungeon to obtain Keys!
* Epic Adventures - Go on Expeditions to uncover Fossils!

The easy days are gone. Do whatever it takes to survive and fight the endless waves before days gone! What are you waiting for? Don't keep the defender waiting!

## Key features

- Endless defense levels
- Castle growth and upgrades
- Idle/Offline gains
- Discover unique weapons
- Summon loyal heroes
- Multiple game modes

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Days Bygone Premium Supporter | $2.99 | one-time |
| Days Bygone Express Rewinds | $3.99 | one-time |
| Days Bygone Premium Supporter | $4.49 | one-time |
| Days Bygone AFK Assistant | $6.99 | one-time |
| Days Bygone Ruby Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Days Bygone Ruby Pack 4 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Days Bygone Ruby Pack 2 | $4.49 | one-time |
| Days Bygone Ruby Pack 3 | $7.49 | one-time |
| Days Bygone Ruby Pack 5 | $37.99 | one-time |
| Days Bygone Legendary Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Days Bygone AFK Assist | $7.49 | one-time |
| Days Bygone Hero Chest! | $9.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Days Bygone?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 🚀 Offline progression and no forced ads
- 🔒 No pay-to-win mechanics
- 💎 Satisfying progression and upgrades
- 🎨 Charming pixel art style

**Cons**

- 🐢 Slow progression and long rewind times
- 🤖 Repetitive gameplay and lack of content updates
- 🤔 Confusing or unclear mechanics
- 🔍 Difficulty in obtaining legendary gear

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Account data loss or corruption
- Compatibility issues on certain devices

**Most requested features**

- Multiplayer and co-op modes
- More enemy variety and boss battles
- Improved account/save system
- Faster progression and shorter rewinds

## Recent user reviews (10 of 245)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/days-bygone-castle-defense/id1479517439/reviews.md

### 5/5 — I use 400 tickets on rate up king Arthur and get 5 copies I use 150 on rate up Nero and get 8 copies

*2026-08-13, version 2.9.2*

10/10

### 5/5 — Playing for 6? Years now?

*2026-08-06, version 2.9.2*

Only game I need as an adult. It’s fun and well balanced and constant updates.

### 1/5 — Bought all 3 autos.

*2026-08-01, version 2.9.2*

2x speed auto attack and no ads. The auto continue doesn’t auto double the coins so I’m not benefiting from the no ads purchase please fix and credit my account the lost money due to it.

### 5/5 — What an amazing game!

*2026-07-15, version 2.9.2*

This game is really fun to play, although there’s P2Wers, it’s a great game if you’re young and old.
Days Bygone: Castle Defense is an amazing addictive game because it has endless possibilities!
This is the game if you want to play it if you’re outside or anywhere. I’ve also enjoyed the content of the game and the new up dates that came from time to time.

### 5/5 — Most underrated game ever

*2026-07-10, version 2.9.2*

Best mobile game ever created so in depth and so much progression it even has lore.

### 5/5 — Great game

*2026-07-04, version 2.9.2*

Love this game

### 5/5 — This game is a must play type of game

*2026-07-03, version 2.9.2*

This game is the best, because it has the best graphics I have ever seen in a pixelated game and I bet y’all put your hearts in to this game.😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁

### 5/5 — Lost my kids over this game

*2026-07-01, version 2.9.2*

So peak had to keep on buying the weekly 40 dollar bundle in the shop i went bankrupt n the wife took the kids they were everything i had left, well apart from the game. This baby would never leave me n so wont happiness so im ok guys dont worry

### 1/5 — Depois de anos jogando, reformulei o review…

*2026-06-16*

P2W. Sem pelo menos o pack afk vai ser insuportável de jogar depois de um tempo… recomendavel ter todos os packs e qlqr duvida é só olharem no discord do jogo

### 5/5 — 67

*2026-05-10, version 2.9.1*

Имба играю с 23-24 забрасывал опять играл уже 2400 с лишним дней

## Frequently asked questions about Days Bygone

### What is Days Bygone: Castle Defense?

Days Bygone: Castle Defense is an endless defense game where players must protect their castle from increasingly difficult enemy waves. The game features castle growth, hero recruitment, and weapon discovery to aid in survival.

### How does the idle progression work?

The game offers idle or offline gains, meaning you continue to accumulate resources and make progress even when you are not actively playing. This allows for continuous advancement of your castle and defenses.

### What kind of content is available in the game?

The game is rich in content, offering over 8 unique stat upgrades, 15 devastating spells, 20+ unique weapons to discover, 20+ loyal heroes to summon, and 25+ unique skills to uncover. It also includes game modes like Dungeon Defense and Epic Adventures.

### Is the game free to play?

Yes, the game is free to download and play. It does include in-app purchases and advertisements, which are common monetization methods for free-to-play mobile games.

### What are the main goals in Days Bygone: Castle Defense?

The primary goal is to survive as long as possible against endless waves of enemies. Players achieve this by growing their castle, upgrading defenses, discovering new weapons, and recruiting heroes to help fend off the attacks.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.9.2 — 2026-06-22

- LABYRINTH UPDATE! 
- New Bosses, New Blessings, New Hero Shrines!

### 2.9.1 — 2026-04-08

- Dark Expansion & Hero Balance Changes!
- DARYON DEVILKIN
- Bugfixes and improvements

### 2.9.0 — 2026-03-29

- Dark Expansion & Hero Balance Changes!
- DARYON DEVILKIN

### 2.8.0 — 2026-02-08

- Added the all new CYBERHEX! 
- Siegfried REWORK!
- Bugfixes, visual updates, and improvements

### 2.7.1 — 2025-12-28

- Merry Christmas! Christmas Event from 22 Dec to 5 Jan!
- Added new Legendary Hero: Boreas!
- Bugfixes and Improvements

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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 2026-08-28.*
