Magician's Saga vs ReLOST
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Magician's Saga
Become a spell-casting hero in this action and simulation game. Rebuild a ruined town, train allies, and lead them into battle against monsters to recover a stolen orb. Restore prosperity to the kingdom as a fearless magician.
- Spell-casting hero gameplay
- Town building and management
- Ally training and preparation
- Front-line combat
- Monster battles
- Kingdom restoration
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Embark on a grand adventure as a spell-casting hero in this chill-out action & simulation game. Build a town and train your allies to prepare them for tough battles, in which you'll be right there at the front line, legendary magic rod in hand. A once peaceful town was suddenly raided by monsters, and the kingdom's precious orb, which granted it good fortune, was stolen. The town fell into ruin... Then, a fearless magician appeared before the king, and offered help. But it wasn't going to be easy! Will the town be restored to its former glory? It's up to you, young mage! -- * All game progress is stored on your device. Save data cannot be transferred between devices, nor can it be restored after deleting or reinstalling the app. Try searching for "Kairosoft" to see all of our games, or visit us at http://kairopark.jp. Be sure to check out both our free-to-play and our paid games! Kairosoft's pixel art game series continues! Follow kairokun2010 on Twitter for the latest Kairosoft news and information: https://twitter.com/kairokun2010
ReLOST
Embark on an underground adventure, drilling through layers of earth to discover rare ores and unique monster tablets. Upgrade your drill and character to delve deeper, craft powerful tools, and track your progress through achievements in this engaging excavation game.
- Endless excavation gameplay
- Discover rare ores and monster tablets
- Upgrade drills and character stats
- Craft tools and equipment
- Track digging progress with achievements
- Intuitive smartphone controls
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ReLOST is a simple yet deeply engaging game where you drill your way underground. Explore an ever-expanding subterranean world as you search for rare ores and monster tablets, creating your own unique adventure! Features of the Game Endless Excavation Fun Enjoy addictive gameplay as you drill through layers of earth to uncover a variety of ores hidden underground. Discover rare minerals and giant monster tablets that ignite the thrill of exploring the unknown. Not Just Ores!? Monster Tablets Await! Unearth rare and surprising monster tablets! Some are as large as 2×2 blocks, and others possess unique abilities. The more you dig, the more discoveries and surprises await! Evolving Drills, Expanding Adventure Use the ores and materials you collect to upgrade your drill, enabling you to delve even deeper underground. Progress through wooden, stone, and metal drills, each expanding the scope of your exploration. Rich Growth Elements Drill Upgrades: Enhance digging speed and durability. HP Upgrades: Strengthen your character to survive deep underground challenges. Hack-and-Slash Elements: Collect dropped materials to craft powerful tools and equipment! A Base That Supports Your Adventure Efficient Adventure Management Drill Crafting: Create new drills using the materials you find. Drill Upgrades: Use enchanting features to strengthen your gear. Once your preparations are complete, dive back into the mysterious underground world! Collection and Achievement Features Keep Track of Your Digging Progress Your achievements from endless digging are recorded and displayed in a list. Relive the joy of seeing how far you’ve come and what treasures you’ve unearthed! Intuitive Gameplay for Everyone Simple Controls, Deep Experiences Enjoy straightforward, intuitive controls designed for smartphones. From beginners to seasoned players, anyone can easily immerse themselves in this exciting digging experience. Recommended for: Fans of simple, progression-based digging games. Those who love growth elements and hack-and-slash gameplay. Players who enjoy discoveries and collecting rare finds. Anyone looking for a relaxing, mindless gaming experience. Grab your drill and venture into the depths of the unknown underground world!
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Verdict
Magician's Saga and ReLOST both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of Magician's Saga's written reviews are positive against 50% of ReLOST's. Magician's Saga also leads on ratings volume (351 vs 42). ReLOST's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Magician's Saga sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ReLOST sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Magician's Saga against 4.4 for ReLOST. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magician's Saga has 351 ratings behind it against 42, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Magician's Saga's written reviews are positive against 50% of ReLOST's.
Magician's Saga ships an update every 2 months, ReLOST every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Magician's Saga | ReLOST |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (351 ratings) — better | 4.4 (42 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 87.8% of reviews — better | 50.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 351 — better | 42 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 87 MB | 242 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Kairosoft Co.,Ltd | PONIX LLC |
Customer experience
Magician's Saga
ReLOST
User reviews
Magician's Saga
From 351 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Simple and straightforward mechanics
- 🕰️ Good time-killer game
- 💎 Generous with in-game currency
Room to improve
- ⏳ Slow progress and long wait times
- 🔁 Repetitive and grindy gameplay
- 🔍 Lack of customization and depth
- 💰 Potential pay-to-win elements
ReLOST
From 42 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Enjoyable gameplay
- 💡 Promising potential
- 👍 Relaxed nature
- 👍 Cathartic pixel art style
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 Progress wiping
- 🐛 Overheating issues
- 🐛 Buggy menus and loading screens
- 💰 Problematic monetization with free and paid gems
Bugs and requests
Magician's Saga
Reported bugs
2 issues- Game freezing or getting stuck on loading screen
- Compatibility issues with certain devices
Requested features
4 requests- More varied gameplay and level design
- Ability to turn off sound/music
- Faster energy/stamina regeneration
- Improved progression and reward system
ReLOST
Reported bugs
5 issues- Crashing on loading screens
- Inability to exit menus due to ad placement
- Infinite loading screen after saving and exiting
- Fishing exclamation point not showing up
- Connecting/loading issues
Requested features
5 requests- Craft table item for on-the-go repairs
- Enchantment to highlight chests and bosses
- More potion options
- Varied TNT/explosive options
- Better in-game guidance for new players
In-app purchases
Magician's Saga
- Double stamina$4.99
ReLOST
- Crystal 10$0.99
- Crystal 50$4.99
- Crystal 100$9.99
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- Crystal 200$19.99
- Crystal 400$39.99
- Crystal 1000$99.99
Questions
Is Magician's Saga free?
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