Comparison

Arcane Quest HD vs Runestrike CCG

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Arcane Quest HD

Embark on a classic board game-style RPG adventure, reminiscent of 90s masterpieces. Battle monsters, customize heroes with spells and equipment, and explore hundreds of quests. Create and share your own adventures with the integrated quest editor.

Highlights
  • Classic board game RPG style
  • 8 legendary hero classes
  • Over 50 quests
  • Hero customization with equipment and spells
  • Quest editor to create and play custom adventures
  • Full 3D HD graphics
Features
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Delve into this classic board game style RPG, a tribute to the masterpieces of the 90’s which defined the genre. Play in the original dice rolling tabletop style, defeat hordes of orcs, undead, giants and many other terrible creatures. Featuring: - 8 legendary heroes classes to choose from - Over 50 quests to play to entertain for hundreds of hours - No IAP unlockable content, the game is 100% free - Tons of equipment and spells options to customize your heroes - Try the quests editor! Create and publish your own quests, or play the adventures created by other players! - Fully translated into English, French, German, Italian and Spanish Originally released on 2012, Arcane Quest comes back in full 3D high definition graphics, and tons of gameplay enhancements. A truly tribute to the great classics like HeroQuest, D&D and all the titles that defined an era of table top RPGs. Want some more? Try the other chapters of the series! Arcane Quest 2 and Arcane Quest 3 are both available for free to download!

About

Runestrike CCG

Engage in a turn-based strategy game where you collect powerful runes and level up unique champions. Explore a world infused with magic, battle ancient gods in single-player campaigns, or test your skills against other players in PvP arenas. Build custom decks and discover countless strategies.

Highlights
  • Turn-based strategy gameplay
  • Collectible runes and champions
  • Deck building
  • Champion leveling and ascension
  • Single-player campaigns
  • Player-versus-player arena
  • Regularly released new content
Features
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Enter the world of Runestrike, where mortal Champions battle to master powerful runes and overthrow ancient gods. Runestrike is an online turn-based strategy game that offers brisk play and deep strategy built on straight-forward mechanics. Download today to build decks, level your Champions, and enjoy both challenging single-player content and pvp. BEAUTIFUL ART Build your collection with beautifully drawn runes, whether it’s a common Hammerfist Giant or the legendary Jupiter himself. Stunning Champions and a gorgeous world map make Runestrike a visual treat you can indulge in. COMPELLING STORY As ancient gods engage in a titanic clash, the veil separating mortal from immortal tears open, and runes rain from the heavens. The world is infused with magic, wild beasts become fantastic monstrosities, and powerful Champions arise among mortals. Ascend your Champions to godhood as they learn to harness the runes once held by the gods. ENGAGING PVE CONTENT Explore the world of Runestrike in rewarding single-player campaigns. Overcome Jupiter in the Trials of Olympus. Survive the perils of ancient Egypt in the Eye of Ra. VERSUS ARENA Battle other players for the top spot in the Versus Arena, compete in Ranked Leaderboards and earn fantastic rewards whatever your rank. The higher the Rank before Season resets, the better the rewards. UNIQUE CHAMPIONS Collect unique Champions who engage in every battle, attacking their foes through direct combat and with powerful divine abilities. Ascend your Champion to unlock new powers and earn rewards. With over a dozen Champions and hundreds of runes, players will find countless strategies. Download Runestrike today and enter a living world where new content is regularly released, player feedback is welcomed, and the battles never stop. -Visit www.runestrike.com to learn more. -Join the Runestrike community on Discord. https://discord.gg/runestrike -Visit our Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/RunestrikeGame/ -Meet other players on the Runestrike forum. http://forum.makingfun.com/forum/runestrike/ - Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/runestrike

Screenshots

Arcane Quest HD4 screens
Runestrike CCG4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Runestrike CCG at none against Arcane Quest HD's shown. Runestrike CCG also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 17 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Arcane Quest HD sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Runestrike CCG sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Arcane Quest HD against 4.5 for Runestrike CCG. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 171 and 322 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of Arcane Quest HD's written reviews are positive against 86% of Runestrike CCG's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Arcane Quest HD ships an update every 17 months, Runestrike CCG monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Arcane Quest HD versus Runestrike CCG: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArcane Quest HDRunestrike CCG
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (171 ratings) — better4.5 (322 ratings)
Positive reviews84.5% of reviews86.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings171322 — better
Update frequencyEvery 17 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size152 MB694 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperNex Game Studios OUMaking Fun, Inc.

Customer experience

Arcane Quest HD

All ratings171 ratings
Positive92.4%
Neutral3.5%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews71 reviews
Positive84.5%
Neutral4.2%
Negative11.3%

Runestrike CCG

All ratings323 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral3.7%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews161 reviews
Positive86.3%
Neutral3.7%
Negative9.9%

User reviews

Arcane Quest HD

From 171 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Faithful HeroQuest recreation
  • 👍 Free to play
  • 👍 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Simple mechanics, deep strategy
  • 👍 Nostalgic feel

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Repetitive gameplay
  • 🐛 Lack of persistent progression
  • 🐛 Minor bugs
  • 🐛 Some features not working as expected
  • 🐛 Difficulty spikes/unclear difficulty

Runestrike CCG

From 322 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Solid gameplay mechanics
  • 🎨 Excellent art and visuals
  • 💰 Free-to-play friendly
  • 🕹️ Unique hero abilities
  • 🕰️ Fast-paced gameplay

Room to improve

  • 🚀 Progression can feel slow for F2P players
  • 🔒 Lack of social features (e.g., friend lists, tournaments)
  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and balancing issues
  • 🔍 Difficulty scaling can be uneven in campaign
  • 🔋 Concerns about potential pay-to-win aspects

Bugs and requests

Arcane Quest HD

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Scroll of Speed not working
  • Invisible weapons (e.g., black sword)
  • Weapons that shouldn't be usable with shields still can be
  • Game closes when answering texts, losing progress
  • Purchased items (e.g., +1 health ring) not working
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  • No way to rest/heal within a dungeon
  • Minor bugs in general
  • Character status graphics hidden on iPhone screen

Requested features

17 requests
  • More content/development
  • Improved character progression across dungeons
  • Better tutorial for scrolls and magic items
  • Ability to sell potions and spells
  • Character naming and appearance customization
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  • Fix for scroll of speed bug
  • Fix for invisible weapon bug
  • Fix for weapon/shield compatibility bug
  • Fix for game closing on text message
  • Clearer indication of dungeon difficulty
  • Option to skip movement rolls outside combat
  • Option to send characters to exit after clearing level
  • Dark mode option
  • More enemy variety
  • More visually distinct levels
  • Improved UI for smaller screens (iPhone)
  • Consideration for colorblind accessibility

Runestrike CCG

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes and freezes on certain devices
  • Inconsistent performance and loading times
  • Deck-building issues (e.g., unable to see owned cards)

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to rotate screen orientation
  • More frequent content updates and new cards
  • Improved matchmaking and ranked systems
  • Crafting system enhancements
  • Daily/weekly challenges for additional rewards

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Arcane Quest HD

One-time1
  • Support Package$1.99
13 purchases

Runestrike CCG

One-time13
  • Welcome Bundle$1.99
  • Pile of Emeralds$4.99
  • Champion Bundle I$4.99
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  • Pouch of Emeralds$9.99
  • Welcome Bundle$9.99
  • Christmas Bundle$9.99
  • Bag of Emeralds$19.99
  • Champion Bundle II$19.99
  • Chest of Emeralds$49.99
  • Special Offer$49.99
  • Summer Bundle$59.99
  • Wagon of Emeralds$99.99
  • Champion Bundle IV$99.99

Questions

Is Arcane Quest HD free?
Arcane Quest HD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Runestrike CCG free?
Runestrike CCG is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Arcane Quest HD or Runestrike CCG?
Arcane Quest HD is rated higher. Arcane Quest HD averages 4.6 out of 5 from 171 ratings, while Runestrike CCG averages 4.5 from 322 ratings.
Do Arcane Quest HD or Runestrike CCG have ads?
Arcane Quest HD shows ads; Runestrike CCG does not.
Which is updated more often, Arcane Quest HD or Runestrike CCG?
Arcane Quest HD ships an update every 17 months, and Runestrike CCG monthly. Most recently, Arcane Quest HD was updated on October 24, 2026 and Runestrike CCG on October 26, 2026.

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