# Idle Runner: Hero Idle RPG — Idle auto-battle hero RPG

> Idle auto-battle hero RPG with deep upgrade systems and background progression. (iPhone/iPad app by Bartosz Borowski.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-runner-hero-idle-rpg/id6780852291 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Bartosz Borowski](https://appshunter.io/developer/6780852293)
- Category: Games, Casual, Role Playing
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 14 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 137 MB
- Languages: American English, European Spanish, German (Germany), Polish
- Released: 2026-07-02
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-runner-hero-idle-rpg/id6780852291/reviews.md

## What is Idle Runner?

Your hero holds the line. You build the machine that keeps it standing.

Idle Runner is an AFK defense RPG. Your hero stands its ground and fights on its own — firing at range, meleeing whatever gets close — while you decide where every coin goes.

IT REALLY RUNS WHILE YOU'RE GONE
Most idle games just estimate what you missed. Idle Runner keeps simulating. Close the app, lock your phone, walk away — waves keep coming, coins keep dropping, your build keeps earning. A notification tells you when your hero finally falls, so you know exactly when to come back.

8 WORLDS, ENDLESS WAVES
Enchanted Forest, Dark Cavern, Scorched Desert, Corrupted Forest, Volcanic Wastes, Void Realm, Celestial Spire and Frostbound Forest. Each brings its own enemies, its own look, and a boss every 10 waves. Goblins, trolls, knights, vampires and necromancers all behave differently — and punish different mistakes.

A BUILD WORTH OPTIMIZING
• Workshop — permanent upgrades that stack run after run
• Ascension — push past max level for bonuses that never reset
• 10 active powers — Fireball, Frost, Berserker, Timewarp, Shadow Clone, Fire Nova and more, each upgradeable
• Equipment — six rarities up to Mythic, with magical powers, sockets, merging and salvage
• Runes — offense, defense, economy and utility, with synergy sets
• Passive skills that unlock as you hit milestones

Maxing an upgrade doesn't finish it. Ascend it for bonuses that ignore the cap, then raise the ascension ceiling itself through Awakening — and go again. The waves never stop, and your coin counter stops fitting normal notation long before you run out of things to buy.

THE ENDGAME IS THE POINT
• Sanctum — long-form rituals that reshape how your run behaves
• Awakening — a deep node tree with real tier gates
• Artifacts — craft them, attune them, complete the set bonuses
• Jewelry — rings and amulets with procs that chain, burn and explode
• Forge — turn raw materials into the gear you actually wanted
• Trials — modifier runs for players who want the ceiling raised
• Dark spells — a separate resource with its own risk

COMPANIONS, SKINS, SEASONS
Animated companions fight beside you and level from every wave survived. Hero skins bring their own look and bonuses. A season pass runs free and premium tracks side by side, with daily and weekly quests, and War Banners that snowball the longer you last.

BUILT FAIR
No energy bar. No paywall. No timer telling you to stop. Diamonds come from playing — chests, quests, milestones and optional ads. Everything in the game is reachable without spending a thing.

BUILT TO LAST
Cloud save across devices. An in-game encyclopedia for when you want the actual numbers instead of a guess. Runs that take minutes, and a progression curve measured in months. Actively developed — new worlds, new systems and new seasons keep landing while you're still climbing the last one.

Hold the line.

## Key features

- Automatic hero battles
- Background progression
- Deep upgrade systems
- Wave-based combat
- Multiple unique worlds
- Companions and cosmetics
- Season Pass and quests

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| 550 Diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1,200 Diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $24.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass | $3.99 | one-time |
| 3,250 Diamonds | $19.99 | one-time |
| Quality of Life Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Hero's Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-runner-hero-idle-rpg/id6780852291/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great idle game.

*2026-08-11*

Very good for idle game , a lot of interesting options , devs listen and are activity making game better (which it’s already great!). Very minimal ads for a free game and lots of room to progress , don’t expect to beat this game or cap out in a few days! 

Come join us!

### 5/5 — No ads as promised

*2026-07-14*

Fun way to pass time without expending much effort

### 1/5 — Game crash

*2026-07-04*

The game is nice cause you can start a run, put your phone down and check it periodically. The issue with the game so far is that it’s completely unplayable. Literally. When you click play the game just force closes. Reached out to support and no reply.

**Developer response:** Hey thanks for reporting this. We have fixed the issue as soon as you reported it. I cannot guarantee 24/7 support as this is a single dev made game, but I am doing my best to improve the situation asap!
Hope you will be back to us as we are constantly improving!

## Frequently asked questions about Idle Runner

### Does Idle Runner have ads?

Yes, Idle Runner contains advertisements. Diamonds can be earned through optional ads, daily chests, and quests.

### How does Idle Runner's background play work?

Your hero continues to battle, earn coins, and progress through waves in real time even when the app is minimized, your phone is locked, or you switch to another app. You'll receive a notification when your hero falls.

### What kind of enemies can I expect in Idle Runner?

You will face a variety of enemies including goblins, trolls, knights, vampires, necromancers, and bosses every 10 waves. Each enemy type has unique abilities and attack patterns.

### What are the different upgrade systems in Idle Runner?

Idle Runner features temporary boosts, permanent upgrades in the Workshop, Ascension for percentage bonuses, unique Powers, Equipment with magical properties, Runes with synergy bonuses, and Passive Skills.

### How many worlds are there to explore in Idle Runner?

There are 6 unique worlds to journey through: Enchanted Forest, Dark Cavern, Scorched Desert, Corrupted Forest, Volcanic Wastes, and the Void Realm, each with exclusive enemies and visual themes.

### Is Idle Runner playable offline?

The description does not specify offline play capabilities. However, features like cloud save suggest online connectivity may be required for full functionality and progression syncing.

### What is the age rating for Idle Runner?

Idle Runner is rated 12+ and is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How often is Idle Runner updated?

The latest version is 1.1.7, released on July 6, 2026, indicating recent updates. The initial release date was July 2, 2026.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.4 — 2026-08-26

• Merging now keeps your roll quality, and PERFECT rolls stay PERFECT
• Merged items keep their magical power
• Battle Dwarf skin is back with redrawn art
• Fixed a rare data loss - the game now restores from the cloud
• Fixed the rewarded ad getting stuck on "Loading"
• Fixed earned passive skill tiers staying locked
• Leaf Furnace prices no longer reset after quitting a short run

### 1.3.3 — 2026-08-18

• World 7 and 8: no more one-hit kills, retuned toughness, corruption starts in World 8
• Worlds 6-8 pay more the longer you run
• Fixed passive skills not applying their coin and damage bonuses
• Fixed iOS updates and device transfers wiping some data
• Ad rewards: up to 7 charges, one every 80 min
• Death replays show blocks, revives and healing
• Equipment cards show every stat, powers colored by tier
• Stability and UI fixes throughout

### 1.3.2 — 2026-08-13

• Melee hits are visible at last: a slash on the enemy and a hero lunge
• Enemies now fire their own projectiles - arrows, bolts and the boss's Starfall
• Offline catch-up runs several times faster
• Power upgrades no longer look like they do nothing - exact values and the effect on the enemy
• Fixed companion abilities staying active forever at high game speed
• Shadow Wraith must close in before it drains you

### 1.3.1 — 2026-08-10

• Damage and Max HP now calculate correctly - a big boost to both
• New upgrade: Piercing Bullet Power, up to x10 on pass-through hits
• Slow the game tempo down from the speed indicator
• New projectile art per skin
• Equipment holds 300 items, with a counter

### 1.3.0 — 2026-08-08

• New icon!
• New Blood spell — Blood Oath cancels the blow that would kill you
• New Hero tab: Statistics — your full build breakdown, free for everyone
• Jewelry Cuts — re-cut rings and amulets from Awakening IV
• Three new rings and amulets, two new Sanctum rituals
• Reroll now shows the range a stat can roll on that piece
• Big balance pass: piercing, jewellery, runes and Awakening
• Dozens of fixes across combat, offline catch-up and the tutorial
Full list in game: Settings > Patch Notes

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All apps by Bartosz Borowski: https://appshunter.io/developer/6780852293

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