# Loop Hero — Save the forgotten world

> Roguelike RPG where players strategically place cards to shape hero's expeditions. (iPhone/iPad app by Playdigious.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-hero/id6464048549 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Playdigious](https://appshunter.io/developer/1041387229)
- Category: Games, Role Playing, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.88/5 from 3,848 App Store ratings · 285 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 213 MB
- Languages: Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish and 2 more
- Released: 2024-04-30
- Data updated: 2026-09-03
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-hero/id6464048549/reviews.md

## What is Loop Hero?

*Try Loop Hero for free and unlock the full game for the whole adventure!*

The Lich has thrown the world into a timeless loop and plunged its inhabitants into never ending chaos.
In this roguelike RPG, wield an expanding deck of mystical cards to place enemies, buildings, and terrain along each unique expedition loop for the brave hero.
Recover and equip powerful loot for each class of hero for their battles and expand the survivors' camp to reinforce each adventure through the loop.
Unlock new classes, new cards, and devious guardians on your quest to shatter the endless cycle of despair.

FEATURES
- Explore an endless number of paths: bring your hero on randomly generated loops and never experience the same run twice.
- Shape your expeditions into darkness: build your deck and place your cards to script your hero’s trials and tribulations.
- Loot as you loop to rebuild the world: recover your memories as you collect equipment and resources to become stronger, reconstruct your camp and get your reality back.
- Plunge into a gloomy universe: discover a melancholic dark fantasy story told through a retro pixel art direction and recollect the memories of this world.
- Break the cycle:  triumph over mighty bosses to free the world from the Lich’s neverending time loop.

CAREFULLY REDESIGNED FOR MOBILE
- Revamped interface – exclusive mobile UI with complete touch control
- Game Center achievements
- Cloud Save – Share your progress between iOS devices
- Compatible with MFi controllers
- iPhone 15 Optimization (including Pro Max)

## Key features

- Randomly generated expedition loops
- Strategic card placement for trials
- Loot collection for hero progression
- Camp expansion and reconstruction
- Unlockable classes and cards
- Retro pixel art dark fantasy story

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Full Game | $3.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Loop Hero?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Excellent mechanics
- 👍 Great replayability
- 👍 Charming graphics
- 👍 Unique and enjoyable experience
- 👍 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Addictive gameplay loop
- 👍 Nostalgic pixel art
- 👍 Compelling gameplay
- 👍 Optimized for touch controls
- 👍 Fantastic port of PC version

**Cons**

- 🐛 Sound doesn't work
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Unresponsive after certain actions
- 🐛 Difficulty reading small text
- 🐛 Accidental card placement
- 🐛 Lack of save sync across devices

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game crashes after defeating first boss
- Unplayable after initial progress
- Inability to progress past trial version

**Most requested features**

- Portrait mode
- More classes/build diversity
- Improved UI/overlay customization
- Chinese language support

## Recent user reviews (10 of 285)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-hero/id6464048549/reviews.md

### 1/5 — 翻译不知所云，教程不行

*2026-08-24, version 1.2*

谷歌翻译都比这玩意翻译的好，剧情就是一坨，也可能是翻译太烂了导致观感上剧情就是一坨。教程也做的不行，卡片效果完全看不懂只能猜。本来没有简体中文就烦，还翻译的那么烂，还想要钱？门都没有。

### 5/5 — This game is a perfect phone game

*2026-08-23, version 1.0.9-epic*

Like easy to pick up and easy to lose track of time in. I love it. It started really hard for me because I kept trying to push my limit too early but after a few upgrades it feels so worth to risk it all.

### 5/5 — Loops

*2026-07-26, version 1.0.9-epic*

Just gonna finish a loop so I can finish the loop so I can finish the loop so I can do the loop so I can get the guy out of the loop so we can do another loop.

### 2/5 — Too small, can’t read the text

*2026-07-22, version 1.2*

This is a good game but the UI is not designed for mobile. I am playing on a normal iPhone and can’t read the text. The UI is too small to use with a touch screen, I can’t see anything I’m doing.

I think the good reviews all came from people playing on iPad or a MacBook.

### 5/5 — Loop hero is worth buying imo

*2026-07-20, version 1.0.9-epic*

Lots of fun discovering/remembering new things and exploring different ways to interact with the world.

### 5/5 — Amazing game through and through

*2026-07-19, version 1.0.9-epic*

Highly addictive with amazing soundtrack and gameplay loop. Difficulty and deck-building is very challenging in a good way.

### 5/5 — This game made me play mobile games

*2026-07-10, version 1.2*

There is so much creativity in this game , a breath of fresh air from all the identical mobile games with their stamina and energy bs,thank you for creating an amazing game

### 5/5 — Великолепный рогалик

*2026-07-07*

Игра содержит в себе множество синергетических геймплейных механик, и хотя может показаться простой в освоении, будет вас удивлять новыми открытиями на протяжении не одного десятка часов. Однозначно стоит своих денег.

**Developer response:** Thank you for your review, it means a lot to the team!

### 4/5 — Encyclopaedia broke

*2026-06-14, version 1.2*

Hello I unlocked all the lore about the lich and his entire encyclopaedia page has gone black, this means i cant see what type he is read anything about him from in the game, other than that great so far

### 5/5 — Проблемы

*2026-05-09*

Не работает восстановление покупок

**Developer response:** Hi! Try to purchase the game again, Apple won't let you purchase it twice so it will unlock it

## Frequently asked questions about Loop Hero

### What is Loop Hero?

Loop Hero is a roguelike RPG where players use a deck of mystical cards to influence the hero's journey. You strategically place enemies, buildings, and terrain on randomly generated loops to aid your hero in battle and ultimately save the world from a timeless loop.

### How do I play Loop Hero?

You play by drawing and placing cards that create challenges and opportunities for your hero. As your hero completes loops, they collect loot and resources. These can be used to equip your hero with better gear and expand your survivors' camp, making future expeditions more successful.

### Is Loop Hero free to play?

The game offers a free trial to experience its core gameplay. To unlock the full adventure and continue your quest indefinitely, a purchase is required. This unlocks the complete game for your entire playthrough.

### What platforms is Loop Hero available on?

This version of Loop Hero is carefully redesigned for mobile devices, featuring a revamped interface with complete touch control. It is compatible with iOS devices and supports Game Center achievements and Cloud Save functionality.

### What is the goal of Loop Hero?

The ultimate goal is to shatter the endless cycle of despair and free the world from the Lich's neverending time loop. This is achieved by triumphing over mighty bosses, recovering the world's memories, and becoming strong enough to break the cycle.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2 — 2024-07-29

Minor Fixes

### 1.1 — 2024-07-08

New Export save feature.

### 1.0.4.4 — 2024-06-04

Fixed:
Fixed a crash that could happen when clicking on the "More Games" button
Fixed a bug where the Cloud Saves would not be loaded on the first try at launch 

Known issues:
Pressing the "Home" button on a controller will crash the game

### 1.0.4.3 — 2024-05-20

0.9.51 fixes
    Paywall Crash
    Error with restore purchase 
    All languages on App Store
    Orb expansion: right pictogram

### 1.0.4.2 — 2024-05-07

iOS v0.9.50 changelog
Fixed a crash that could happen at launch
Fixed a crash that happens if we had a resurrection during the run when the paywall menu is shown after beating a boss or dying against a boss
Known issues:
Pressing the "Home" button on a controller will crash the game

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