Comparison

Magician's Saga vs ReLOST

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Spell-casting hero gameplay
  • Town building and management
  • Ally training and preparation
  • Front-line combat
  • Monster battles
  • Kingdom restoration
Features
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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

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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!

Screenshots

Magician's Saga4 screens
ReLOST4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Magician's Saga versus ReLOST: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagician's SagaReLOST
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (351 ratings) — better4.4 (42 ratings)
Positive reviews87.8% of reviews — better50.5% of reviews
Number of ratings351 — better42
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB242 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperKairosoft Co.,LtdPONIX LLC

Customer experience

Magician's Saga

All ratings347 ratings
Positive90.8%
Neutral4.6%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews671 reviews
Positive87.8%
Neutral7.9%
Negative4.3%

ReLOST

All ratings42 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral2.4%
Negative11.9%
Written reviews105 reviews
Positive50.5%
Neutral8.6%
Negative41.0%

User reviews

Magician's Saga

From 351 App Store ratings

What 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 ratings

What 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

1 purchases

Magician's Saga

One-time1
  • Double stamina$4.99
6 purchases

ReLOST

One-time6
  • Crystal 10$0.99
  • Crystal 50$4.99
  • Crystal 100$9.99
Show 3 more
  • Crystal 200$19.99
  • Crystal 400$39.99
  • Crystal 1000$99.99

Questions

Is Magician's Saga free?
Magician's Saga is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ReLOST free?
ReLOST is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Magician's Saga or ReLOST?
Magician's Saga is rated higher. Magician's Saga averages 4.5 out of 5 from 351 ratings, while ReLOST averages 4.4 from 42 ratings.
Do Magician's Saga or ReLOST have ads?
Both Magician's Saga and ReLOST show ads.
Which is updated more often, Magician's Saga or ReLOST?
Magician's Saga ships an update every 2 months, and ReLOST every 2 days. Most recently, Magician's Saga was updated on November 1, 2026 and ReLOST on October 27, 2026.

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