# Rogue with the Dead: Idle RPG — A roguelike idle strategy game

> Roguelike idle RPG with troop command, artifact collection, and exponential power growth. (iPhone/iPad app by room6 LLC..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rogue-with-the-dead-idle-rpg/id1515542137 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [room6 LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/581220756)
- Category: Games, Role Playing, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 5,301 App Store ratings · 224 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 675 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2022-09-07
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rogue-with-the-dead-idle-rpg/id1515542137/reviews.md

## What is Rogue with the Dead?

Rogue with the Dead is an original roguelike RPG where you command and power up troops on an endless, looping journey.
What kills you makes you stronger.

An innovative game from room6, the team that has brought you such successes as Unreal Life and Gen’ei AP.


◆Defeat the Demon Lord
Your mission is to lead an envoy of soldiers for 300 miles, in order to defeat the Demon Lord at the end.
Completing quests and killing monsters will earn you coins that you can use to make your troops stronger.
They fight automatically, and you can choose to either wait and watch them have at it or join the battle yourself.

Soldiers respawn after they’re killed, but you don’t. You’ll lose all soldiers, money, and items, except for artifacts, and you’ll have to start over.

To stand a chance against the powerful bosses impeding your progress, you’ll need to collect as many artifacts as you can. Defeating them, in turn, will grant you more artifacts.


◆Many different playstyles
・Power up soldiers, defeat monsters, and clear dungeons
・An endless loop of dungeons
・Hire healers, summoners, magicians, and more to fight for you
・Focus on knights for close-range attacks or upgrade your wizards to crush enemies long-range? The choice is yours
・Defend yourself from the incoming enemies in true tower defense fashion
・Power up quests to earn more coins automatically in idle mode
・No annoying controls required as most of the game can be played while idling
・Find even stronger soldiers to defeat tough bosses
・Collect many useful artifacts
・Gather ingredients to cook meals to enhance your soldiers’ powers
・Compete with other players in the online leaderboard
・Roguelite mechanics, making you stronger every time you start over

◆A beautiful pixel art world
Travel through a fantastic world and its story drawn in beautiful pixel art. Enjoy the journey to the Demon Lord’s castle together with your troops and your guide Elly.
Little by little, you’ll find out about what happened before your arrival, and Elly might know more than she lets on...

◆Watch the numbers grow
At first, you’ll deal 10 or 100 points of damage. As you progress with the upgrades, the numbers will grow in the millions, billions, trillions... Enjoy the exponential growth of your power.

◆A varied roster of soldiers
Swordsman
A basic warrior unit with high health who fights on the front line to protect other soldiers.

Ranger
An archer that can attack from afar. However, it is slower and has less health than warriors.

Pigmy
A tiny warrior with low health and weak attack, but very fast movement. It can quickly sneak close to enemies to attack them directly.

Sorcerer
A magician that deals high damage to enemies within an area. However, it is slow and rather fragile.

...and many more.

◆Artifacts that power you up

・Increase attack by 50%
・Protect magicians from 1 attack
・Increase all coins earned by 50%
・1% of all soldiers' attack is added to the tap attack
・Soldiers have a 1% probability of spawning at giant size
・Necromancers can summon 1 additional skeleton

...and many more

◆If you’re tired, just idle
If you want to take a break, just close the game. Quests will still continue even while you’re not playing the game. When you come back, you’ll have more coins to power up your soldiers and defeat that boss that has been giving you trouble.
You can play for a few minutes at a time, so it’s perfect to fill in those little pockets of time throughout the day.


◆You’ll probably like this game if...
・You like idle games
・You like “clicker” games
・You want something to do in your spare time
・You like strategy games
・You like RPGs
・You like pixel art
・You want the game to progress while you're afk
・You like tower defense games
・You like roguelike or roguelite games
・You like playing online
・You like endless dungeon exploration games
・You like seeing numbers grow exponentially
・You go hard

## Key features

- Roguelike idle RPG gameplay
- Command and upgrade troops
- Collect powerful artifacts
- Endless dungeon loops
- Pixel art world and story
- Exponential power growth
- Online leaderboard competition

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Super-value beginner set | $1.99 | one-time |
| Daily value set | $2.99 | one-time |
| Time-limited set (small) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Time-limited set (small) Andva | $2.99 | one-time |
| 30-day ad removal set | $6.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited ad removal set | $22.99 | one-time |
| Value Einherjar growth set | $36.99 | one-time |
| Biweekly Seasonal Premium Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Marathon set (You mode) | $9.99 | one-time |
| RwtD Heatwave Set | $6.49 | one-time |
| Songstress of the Waves pack | $21.99 | one-time |
| Speed-up set | $17.99 | one-time |
| RwtD Month 2026 Pack | $6.49 | one-time |
| Sp.Einh: Evergreen Consort Set | $21.99 | one-time |
| Forbidden Eternal Gem 12-Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Goddess of Healing Pack | $21.99 | one-time |
| Soldier Training Pack | $15.99 | one-time |
| Speed-up set | $25.99 | one-time |
| Purple Lightning Set | $18.99 | one-time |
| Super-value intermediate set | $6.49 | one-time |


## What do users think of Rogue with the Dead?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Minimal ads
- 💎 Generous rewards
- 🎨 Beautiful pixel art
- 🎶 Great music

**Cons**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🕰️ Slow progression without ads

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Freezing during ad playback
- Maxed artifacts not being removed from loot pool
- Inconsistent roulette rewards

**Most requested features**

- More story content
- Character customization
- Improved event modes
- Ability to sort and manage units

## Recent user reviews (10 of 224)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rogue-with-the-dead-idle-rpg/id1515542137/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Ads crashing, falling, or freezing on iPhone now aswell

*2026-08-04, version 3.14.1*

The makers are very good about compensating for mistakes. Two stars.  These two part ads are causing the lions share of the problems, specifically moving from one add to the next. Not that the end of the 2nd ad doesn’t lead to a freeze sometimes (if you get that far). Update 07/17/26 (evening): I’m on my friends newer phone again, ads are just as messed up, what has happened to this game! At least bring ad skip down to 10$! I’ll buy it and this problem (there are others still) will be “fixed”! Update 07/17/26 (morning): After changes were made to fix ads it seams to have had no change. I got 10-15 ads in row just now that were black screens except for an X so I luckily didn’t need to restart. Update 07/09/26: Tried the game on a friends newer iPhone with a two part ad that wouldn’t move on to the next ad without freezing. The whole reason I got a newer device was because this game almost never worked on my oldAndroid tablet device. It used to work on my old device but then it stopped. Now on my newer device there are predictable and repeatable crashes.. AND NOW ads keep crashing (It doesn’t crash the game it just crashes the ad)/falling. On the same producible ads by the way. (Heres an example of inconsistency: 4 ads in a row for “Rouge Max”(how appropriate) hewing tobacco. First one was a double ad, worked flawless. Second ad was the same one but after clicking skip, it crashed the ad. Third was the tobacco ad but by itself, click close at the end and got my reward.Fourth and final ad was the double again, and like the second time, clicked skip to next ad and it crashed the ad). Freezing on certain predictable ads as well, freezing so I can’t exit the ad without killing the game manually. Do I need to get ANOTHER new NEW device! I’d get the ad skip but it’s so so expensive compared to pretty much any other game I played. Actually it IS more expensive than any game I’ve played, WHEN IT’S ON SALE! Been playing this game since almost halfway through its first year, if I didn’t enjoy the story so much I’d be long gone. I remain for Elly.

### 5/5 — Your instore for a grindy journey

*2026-08-03, version 3.14.1*

The game is amazing but you will be doing the same thing alot in the game to get slightly stronger but as you go along you will be better so if you like the grinding you will love it

### 1/5 — Ads crashing, falling, or freezing on iPhone now aswell

*2026-07-09, version 3.13.0*

(Update 07/09/26: Tried the game on a friends newer iPhone with a two part ad that wouldn’t move on to the next ad without freezing.)

The whole reason I got a newer device was because this game almost never worked on my oldAndroid tablet device. It used to work on my old device but then it stopped. Now on my newer device there are predictable and repeatable crashes.. AND NOW ads keep crashing (It doesn’t crash the game it just crashes the ad)/falling. On the same producible ads by the way. (Heres an example of inconsistency: 4 ads in a row for “Rouge Max”(how appropriate) hewing tobacco. First one was a double ad, worked flawless. Second ad was the same one but after clicking skip, it crashed the ad. Third was the tobacco ad but by itself, click close at the end and got my reward.Fourth and final ad was the double again, and like the second time, clicked skip to next ad and it crashed the ad). Freezing on certain predictable ads as well, freezing so I can’t exit the ad without killing the game manually. Do I need to get ANOTHER new NEW device! I’d get the ad skip but it’s so so expensive compared to pretty much any other game I played. Actually it IS more expensive than any game I’ve played, WHEN IT’S ON SALE! Been playing this game since almost halfway through its first year, if I didn’t enjoy the story so much I’d be long gone. I remain for Elly.

### 5/5 — 오랜만에 제대로 된 게임 발견

*2026-06-22*

이 게임 저 게임 찾다가 발견했는데, 뭔가 스타일은 요즘 양산형 게임 처럼보였는데, 하다보니 짜임세가 있더라고요. 알고보니 제작사가 일본이였네요. 역시 대충대충하지 않아👍 요즘엔 죄다 양산형에 과금유도에만 몰두한 게임이 많아서 이런 게임 찾기가 힘들었는데요. 단순 플레이 뿐만 아니라 수집, 이야기 거리 등 다양하게 즐길 수 있는 게임입니다.

*단, 환생하며 반복 플레이하는 시스템은 국내 게임 유저들에게 호불호가 갈릴 수 있을 것 같네요. 저는 너무 좋지만요.

### 5/5 — Fun

*2026-06-18, version 3.12.2*

I have beaten the game and it really like it.

### 5/5 — UPDATE

*2026-06-14, version 3.12.0*

Keeps saying to update to 3.12.1 but all it does is redirect me to the App Store and there’s no update available. Love this game so I’m still giving it 5 stars. Please fix.

### 5/5 — Where is update??

*2026-06-14, version 3.12.0*

App says update is available, but when you click to update there’s no update available??  6-13-26

### 1/5 — Predatory Pricing Distracts from Game

*2026-06-12, version 3.12.1*

Game is ok, but the pricing is some of the most unfair and predatory pricing that I’ve ever seen in a mobile game.

### 3/5 — Good with some big issues

*2026-05-23, version 3.12.0*

Pretty competent idle/incremental game, except for the insane amount of unskippable dialogue (especially for a phone game) and the exorbitant IAP prices, which are comparable to a full console game (you know, one that you actually play).

### 5/5 — Thank you for actually updating it!

*2026-05-12, version 3.11.1*

Most companies make games and leave. This Development team has not. Always see new stuff. Thank you!

## Frequently asked questions about Rogue with the Dead

### What is Rogue with the Dead: Idle RPG?

It's an original roguelike RPG where you command and power up troops on an endless, looping journey. The core mechanic is that what kills you makes you stronger, allowing you to progress further with each attempt.

### How does the roguelike mechanic work in this game?

When you are defeated, you lose all your soldiers, money, and items, except for artifacts. You then have to start over, but the artifacts you collected make you stronger for the next run, embodying the roguelite principle of becoming stronger with each restart.

### What are the main ways to power up my troops?

You can earn coins by defeating monsters and completing quests to strengthen your troops. Additionally, collecting artifacts provides permanent buffs, and you can gather ingredients to cook meals that enhance your soldiers' powers.

### Can I play this game without constant attention?

Yes, the game is designed with idle mechanics in mind. Most of the gameplay can be played while idling, with soldiers fighting automatically. You can choose to wait and watch or join the battle yourself, but no annoying controls are required for core progression.

### Is this game free to play?

The game is free to download and play, but it does feature in-app purchases and advertisements. These can be used to acquire items, enhance gameplay, or speed up progression.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.14.2 — 2026-08-17

- You can now see an icon for newly added items in the rebirth shop
- Fixed an issue that prevented conversations in the inn with Shien after updating to version 3.14.0
- Change the order of some icons in the ability filter screen for Einherjars

### 3.14.1 — 2026-08-03

- Fixed an issue where Lifeblood crystals in possession would reset to 0 when the date changed.

### 3.14.0 — 2026-08-01

- New limited-time-only soul summoning: "Heroes at Sea"
- New limited-time-only purchasable item: "RwtD Heatwave Set"
- Limited-time-only purchasable item comebacks: "Mega-ruby Pack" and "Soul Fruit Bouquet 1,300"
- Added new titles
- Added a setting to turn the confirmation pop-up for using magic keys on/off
- Added a setting to turn push notifications on/off
- Some Einherjars now have unique lines for when they first appear from a soul summoning
- Fixed an issue with the details of the Virtus value not being displayed correctly in the profile screen
- Fixed an issue with event-related items not being restored properly when the date changes while still inside the event
- Changed some incorrect monster categories in the bestiary

### 3.13.1 — 2026-07-10

- Made scrollbars in the UI easier to tap
- Adjusted the number of rubies you can get from sorties
- Added names to some areas
- You can now see the number of rebirths per game mode (counted from when you updated to version 3.13.0) in the information screen
- Fixed some bugs in some of the new statisticts in the information screen introduced in version 3.13.0
- Changed some localizations for some languages

### 3.13.0 — 2026-06-26

- Added the Encyclopedia function
- Added "Abyss Watcher" bosses
- Added a new paid item "Abyss Watcher Hunting Set"
- You can now change the loading screen illustration
- Added new virtus missions
- Added new titles
- Added new stats
- Added monstes in some Ex dungeons
- Rogue with the Dead Month Celebration Sale, second part
- Added new paid items: "Rogue with the Dead Month 2026 Pack", "Abyss Watcher Summoning Stone 30-pack"
- Rogue Month Celebration Login Bonus
- Special "Start-Dash" Login Bonus
- Added information on how to get specific artifacts
- Refined images of some monsters and treasure chests
- The names of artifacts you haven't found yet aren't shown anymore
- Fixed an issue with cooldown times shortening too much after exiting an event
- Fixed an issue with the treasure chest list not being displayed under certain conditions
- Fixed an issue with the scroll position when switching between tabs in the shop
- Fixed an issue with the "Celestial Sunnyata" item and "Forbidden spell 'Void'" Einherjar ability not changing enemies' attack speeds correctly

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