# DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS — Block-building RPG

> Block-building RPG where you restore a world by gathering, crafting, and building. (iPhone/iPad app by SQUARE ENIX Co., Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragon-quest-builders/id1601194499 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [SQUARE ENIX Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/300186801)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Adventure, Role Playing
- Price: $27.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 163 App Store ratings · 102 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 639 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, Latin American Spanish, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2022-05-26
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragon-quest-builders/id1601194499/reviews.md

## What is DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS?

Explore a world made of blocks as you gather, craft, and build to defeat the evil Dragonlord! Build everywhere from anywhere in DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS, available now on mobile. Brought to you by SQUARE ENIX!

◆ TRAVEL AND EXPLORE THE VAST WORLD OF DRAGON QUEST!
In this “Block-Building RPG”, YOU are the legendary builder that has the power to build! The realm of Alefgard has been plunged into darkness by the terrible and treacherous Dragonlord, the ruler of all monsters. Venture off on the epic adventure to restore Alefgard!

◆ FACE OFF AGAINST VICIOUS FOES!
You will encounter Slimes, Golems, Dragons, and more. Familiar DRAGON QUEST monsters of all sizes threaten the survival of humankind! Craft weapons, build defenses, and fight the monsters to protect your base. Use your power to build and play smart when fighting against frightening enemies in action packed combat!

◆ GATHER, CRAFT AND BUILD FROM ANYWHERE!
In this world made of blocks, everything you see can be materials used to create! Farm ingredients, craft various items and build your base to unite the people roaming the ruins.  From buildings to entire towns, you have the freedom to make your village your very own. The power to build is in the palm of your hands!

◆ BUILD BETTER ON MOBILE WITH SPECIAL FEATURES ADDED!
Place blocks by simply tapping the screen and destroy blocks and items more easily with specialized cursors. A convenient Undo Button function has also been added to allow you to restore your work! 
Convert your buildings in to Build Cards to share with friends and scan their buildings to have them show up in your island!
◆ NEW DLC AS IN-APP PURCHASES
New DLC added in “Terra Incognita,” the land where you can freely build and play!
DLC includes:
• “Magic carpet”, “Boss figure pack”, “Celestial pack”, “Dot ring”
• “All in one pack” (A set of the above 4)
*Please be aware of duplicate purchases.

"OS:
iOS 13 or later
iPhone 8 or later (minimum 3GB of RAM)"

*Playing this game on a non-recommended device may result in unexpected errors, such as crashing due to insufficient memory. Please be aware that we may not be able to provide support for non-recommended devices.

## Key features

- Explore a vast block world
- Gather and craft items
- Build structures and towns
- Battle monsters
- Specialized mobile controls
- Share creations with friends

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $27.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| New Content! Magic Carpet | $2.99 | one-time |
| New Content! Astronomy Set | $2.99 | one-time |
| Boss Monster Model Set | $2.99 | one-time |
| New Content! Pixel Ring | $2.99 | one-time |
| All-in-One Pack | $5.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Great port quality
- 👍 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 👍 Good story and RPG elements
- 👍 Intuitive touch controls (for some)
- 👍 Well-optimized for mobile
- 👍 Good value for money (especially on sale)
- 👍 Satisfying building mechanics
- 👍 Can be played anywhere
- 👍 High graphics quality possible
- 👍 Faster than console versions

**Cons**

- 🎮 No controller support
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔥 Device overheating
- 🕹️ Clunky/unplayable touch controls (for many)
- 📱 UI offset on larger iPads
- 📸 Camera issues in caves
- 🚶 NPCs walk on walls/jump unnecessarily
- 📉 Significant price drops after purchase
- 🚫 No cloud save sync
- 💻 iPad app not running on macOS

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Controller support partially implemented (left stick only)
- Game freezes/crashes
- Challenges not reflecting completion
- Camera zooms unexpectedly in caves
- NPCs behaving erratically (walking on walls, jumping)
- Quest progression bugs (e.g., Divine Draught quest)
- Save file issues (no cloud sync, iPad/iPhone sync issues)
- Frame rate issues/stuttering
- Game not progressing after defeating certain bosses (Helcondor)
- Developer support link broken

**Most requested features**

- Add controller support
- Add cloud save sync
- Allow UI customization (button placement, size)
- Add option for free-form joystick
- Improve optimization for better battery life and performance
- Add more advanced graphics settings
- Allow iPad app to run on macOS
- Add map markers for quests
- Request for Dragon Quest Builders 2 port
- Request for Dragon Quest Builders 3

## Recent user reviews (10 of 102)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragon-quest-builders/id1601194499/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Controller support plzzz

*2026-06-27, version 2.3.0*

As the title says…

### 5/5 — Great game

*2026-06-18, version 2.3.0*

Brilliant port of one of my favourite Dragon Quest games.  They added a slight update to movement which the consoles didn’t have.  And touchscreen is a great way to play.  However, I would like the option for using a game controller too - especially when I’m playing on the iPad.

### 1/5 — Controller Option a Must

*2026-02-15*

Just like many others have said controller option is a must have, but is not supported on this port.  Totally makes the game unenjoyable to play especially for anyone with a larger iPad since the on screen controllers are offset and higher up on the screen.

### 5/5 — Great port, great game!

*2025-12-16, version 2.3.0*

Feels like a dragon quest game more than a builder, great job!

PLEASE put out all the PARASITE EVE games!

### 5/5 — Controller support, please?

*2025-12-07, version 2.3.0*

Any chance we can get controller support for this game? Please?

### 5/5 — 神ゲー。泣いた。

*2025-11-28*

ある程度自由に遊べるけど、ストーリーもしっかり進めないと、攻略出来ない場面もあるという絶妙なゲームバランスで、とても面白かったです。
個人的な話になりますが…初めてドラクエ系の買い切りゲームがこのDQビルダーズだったので、やり始めた時は、先に本家のドラクエをやってからの方が良かったかな…と思いつつ遊んでいました。ですが、ストーリー&自由度の高さが自分の好みにドストライクにハマったせいで、睡眠時間がかなり削られることになりました(笑)。
最後に、何度も言いますが！神ゲーなので、レビューを見て買うか、買わないか吟味している方がいたらぜひ買ってプレイしてみてください！絶対に後悔しませんから！

### 3/5 — Needs backbone support

*2025-06-22, version 2.3.0*

Would love to see backbone support for this game :)

### 4/5 — 悪くない

*2025-06-16*

Switch版は1も2もプレイ済み。スマホ版は操作性が悪そうで購入を迷っていたが、セールで思い切って購入。
コントローラー対応がベストなのはたしかだが、タップ操作も思っていたほど悪くなく、逆に利便性を感じる場面すらある。
またiPhone14でプレイしているが、描画クオリティ(画質設定)はデフォルトだと中だが、高や最高にするとすぐに端末が熱くなる。中の設定でも、やり込むと熱くなってくるが冷却装置までは不要。
とにかく操作性で購入を迷ってる人はオススメしたい。

### 5/5 — Best mobile port by far

*2025-04-07, version 2.3.0*

Best mobile port of a console game I’ve ever played. Well worth the money. For a building game the controls work very well and are intuitive - you can actually build with just the touchscreen, although I would like to see controller support added as an option. Shame that the chapter blueprints are not in Terra Incognita but I remember that being the same in the Switch version. So can we have a DQB2 port next, and a third game for the Switch 2 would be nice too!

### 5/5 — Building crack

*2025-03-14, version 1.1.0*

Want to rebuild your favorite Dragon Warrior I towns? Want to laugh hysterically as mobs of monsters run right over your spike traps and turn into loot without your intervention? Want to terraform the wilderness while the oblivious NPCs patiently wait for you to collect five twigs? This is the game for you. The mobile version has no ‘speedrun’ challenges, so you can take your sweet time while the forces of evil wait for plot checkpoints to arrive. Exploration pays off if you want to get everything out of the chapters, but you can have a pretty good time just smashing blocks for resources and unlocking recipes as the plot progresses too. You may even find yourself getting attached to the NPCs along the way. Difficulty is pretty casual aside from the achievement that amounts to ‘fight the final boss in your underwear’. Fun for the creative and for the uncreative alike. Strongly recommended.

## Frequently asked questions about DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS

### What is DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS?

DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS is a block-building RPG where players explore a world made of blocks. The goal is to gather resources, craft items, and build structures to defeat the evil Dragonlord and restore the realm of Alefgard.

### What are the key features of the game?

Key features include exploring a vast block world, gathering materials, crafting various items, building anything from small bases to entire towns, and engaging in action-packed combat against monsters. It also offers specialized mobile controls for easier building and sharing creations with friends.

### Is DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS free to play?

The game is free to download and play, but it offers in-app purchases for additional downloadable content (DLC). This DLC includes items like a 'Magic Carpet' and various 'packs' that can enhance the building and gameplay experience.

### What are the system requirements for DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS?

The game requires iOS 13 or later and an iPhone 8 or later with a minimum of 3GB of RAM. Playing on devices that do not meet these recommendations may lead to performance issues or unexpected errors.

### What kind of activities can I do in DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS?

You can explore the world, gather resources like wood and stone, craft tools and weapons, build defensive structures to protect your base, and fight against various monsters. You also have the freedom to design and construct your own towns and share them with others.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.3.0 — 2025-03-26

Fixed an issue where in-app purchases were not working properly.

### 1.1.0 — 2022-09-09

・Cloud saving feature implementation　
・Adjustments to some features
・Bug fixes

### 1.0.4 — 2022-06-30

Bug fixes.

### 1.0.3 — 2022-06-28

Adjust Graphic Speed option has been implemented.Reduce graphic rendering speed to pureserve battery life.
Bug fixes.
Adjustments to some features.

### 1.0.2 — 2022-06-08

・Bug fixes

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