Comparison

Arcane Quest Legends vs Ultimate Viking

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

Head to head
About

Arcane Quest Legends

Embark on an epic offline action RPG adventure, battling hordes of monsters and forging your own destiny. Customize your hero with no class limitations and master your combat skills to overcome challenges and uncover a compelling story.

Highlights
  • Hack and slash combat
  • Character customization
  • Offline gameplay
  • Epic storyline
  • Dungeon crawling
  • Loot collection and upgrades
Features
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The Powers of Darkness have spread in the Real of Auria, you must forge your own destiny with this action packed RPG Hack & Slash and fight your way through endless hordes of orcs, undead, demons and all sorts of terrifying creatures. Merciless dungeon hunter or savior of the peace? Build your own legend, level up and create your character to match your favorite combat style. With no standard classes, your imagination is the only limit to grow the final warrior. Complete dozens of primary and side quests, entertain yourself with mini games to break the action, hire the best ally to participate in this great adventure. The gameplay returns to the origins of the true hack & slash games. No auto combat or endless grinding, your own skills will determine your success. Face gigantic bosses to unveil the true nature of your hero! **GAME FEATURES** PURE CLASSIC ACTION RPG • Hack and slash your way through hordes of terrible monsters • Collect loot and upgrade your equipment to get ready for the final battle • Classic action RPG mechanics, forget endless grinding, your skills will be your only ally to defeat your enemies BEST RPG OFFLINE EXPERIENCE • Enjoy stunning 3D visuals travelling across the Realm of Auria • Play offline, on the road or at your home, the game does NOT require an internet connection EPIC STORY LINE • Delve one more time into the Real of Auria, in this prequel to the Arcane Quest guild wars • Uncover the mystery surrounding your hero’s past, join the Baron’s forces to save the Realm from this evil menace COMPLETE CHARACTER CUSTOMIZATION • Don’t get limited by standard character classes, build your own hero according to your favorite style: warrior, wizard, ranger, or mix it up for more fun! • Choose from dozens of different abilities to create the perfect monster slayer IN-APP PURCHASES • Play the first act of the game completely for free, and unlock further acts only if you are enjoying your experience • No tricky money grabbing schemes, consumable IAPs are absolutely optional and only if you need a boost to complete your adventure Visit our official site at https://arcane-quest.com/ Check out the developer’s blog at https://nexgamestudios.com/ Don't forget to follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arcanequestlegends/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/NexGameStudios Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nexgamestudios

About

Ultimate Viking

Embark on an action-packed adventure in this third-person hack-and-slash RPG. Explore new areas, collect treasures, and defeat enemies to unlock powerful weapons and magic. Overcome deadly traps and find hidden keys to conquer all levels.

Highlights
  • Third-person hack-and-slash combat
  • Explore new areas
  • Unlock weapons and magic
  • Collect treasures
  • Defeat enemies
  • Avoid deadly traps
  • Find hidden keys
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Explore exiting new areas in this fun third-person hack-and-slash action RPG. Unlock new weapons and magic abilities by collecting treasures and defeating enemies. Avoid deadly traps and find all hidden keys to win. Do you have what it takes to clear all levels and become the Ultimate Viking?

Screenshots

Arcane Quest Legends4 screens
Ultimate Viking4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ultimate Viking at none against Arcane Quest Legends's 10. Ultimate Viking also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). 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 Legends sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Ultimate Viking asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Arcane Quest Legends against 4.4 for Ultimate Viking. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 583 and 320 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Arcane Quest Legends's written reviews are positive against 71% of Ultimate Viking's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Arcane Quest Legends versus Ultimate Viking: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArcane Quest LegendsUltimate Viking
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (583 ratings) — better4.4 (320 ratings)
Positive reviews75.2% of reviews — better70.9% of reviews
Number of ratings583 — better320
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1.1 GB283 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperNex Game Studios OUAndreas Cruickshank

Customer experience

Arcane Quest Legends

All ratings582 ratings
Positive89.9%
Neutral3.1%
Negative7.0%
Written reviews407 reviews
Positive75.2%
Neutral7.6%
Negative17.2%

Ultimate Viking

All ratings321 ratings
Positive82.6%
Neutral6.5%
Negative10.9%
Written reviews134 reviews
Positive70.9%
Neutral5.2%
Negative23.9%

User reviews

Arcane Quest Legends

From 583 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great offline RPG
  • 👍 Diablo-like gameplay
  • 🎨 Nice graphics and atmosphere
  • 💰 Reasonable pricing for additional content
  • 🎮 Customizable character builds

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches (freezing, disappearing items)
  • 🔍 Lack of map/compass makes navigation difficult
  • 🎯 Targeting and camera controls need improvement
  • 🔒 Locked content after completing first act

Ultimate Viking

From 320 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Good graphics
  • 🎮 Enjoyable action
  • 💯 High quality
  • 🕹️ Fun experience

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and crashes
  • 🎥 Poor camera controls
  • 🕹️ Clunky controls
  • 🕰️ Short game length

Bugs and requests

Arcane Quest Legends

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes and freezes when upgrading gear
  • Disappearing items after enchanting
  • Inability to move camera in desired direction
  • Enemies/objects blocking item pickup

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to revisit previous acts after completion
  • Improved map and navigation tools
  • More character customization options
  • Expanded skill trees and abilities
  • Online/multiplayer functionality

Ultimate Viking

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game crashes on launch
  • Camera issues
  • Unresponsive controls

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and content
  • Ability to control camera
  • Improved controls
  • Expanded gameplay

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Arcane Quest Legends

One-time10
  • Gold & Arcanes Pack 1$0.99
  • Gold & Arcanes Pack 2$1.99
  • Act 2 Pack$1.99
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  • Act 3 Pack$1.99
  • Act 4 Pack$1.99
  • Gold & Arcanes Pack 3$2.99
  • ULTIMATE ACTS BUNDLE$3.99
  • Gold & Arcanes Pack 4$4.99
  • Gold & Arcanes Pack 5$7.99
  • Gold & Arcanes Pack 6$12.99
None

Ultimate Viking

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Arcane Quest Legends free?
Arcane Quest Legends is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ultimate Viking free?
Ultimate Viking is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Arcane Quest Legends or Ultimate Viking?
Arcane Quest Legends is rated higher. Arcane Quest Legends averages 4.4 out of 5 from 583 ratings, while Ultimate Viking averages 4.4 from 320 ratings.
Do Arcane Quest Legends or Ultimate Viking have ads?
Both Arcane Quest Legends and Ultimate Viking show ads.
Which is updated more often, Arcane Quest Legends or Ultimate Viking?
Arcane Quest Legends ships an update every 3 weeks, and Ultimate Viking every 3 weeks. Most recently, Arcane Quest Legends was updated on October 25, 2026 and Ultimate Viking on October 22, 2026.

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