Comparison

GOTL vs Idle Forge RPG

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

Head to head
About

GOTL

Embark on a text-based online role-playing adventure with a modern twist. Choose from five unique characters and engage in dynamic gameplay featuring instant actions, item crafting, and player interaction. This ever-growing game offers a classic RPG experience with unique visuals.

Highlights
  • Text-based online RPG gameplay
  • Choose from 5 unique characters
  • Instant actions like attacking and stealing
  • Item crafting and market trading
  • Create clans and share thoughts
  • Unique images and animations
Features
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GOTL is a Online text based RPG game. GOTL reminds old style text based games and has role playing contents inside. Before you register you choose a character among 5 different characters and you start your role playing! There are many text based contents in GOTL but also some animations, unique images and so on. Text based RPG games were very popular some years ago and GOTL is trying to become a modern, active, ever growing role playing game. This game is made by indie developer and designer. We tried to give provide nice and smooth role play experience to the players. GOTL is a very dynamic game even if its a text based RPG. For example, the actions like attacking or stealing from other players happen instantly so, you can always interact with other plays quickly. There are few timers in game which you need to wait between 5-15 minutes, and all other stuff you can do instantly in this text based game. In a nut shell, this is a text based online RPG game. You can gain money, attack other players, gain items, craft items, create clans, share your thoughts, sell your items in market any many more things. We are welcoming all people who like to enjoy in a easy way with role playing in text based style. GOTL is ever-growing game. Try it, you may like it! :)

About

Idle Forge RPG

Forge powerful weapons and armor, equip your hero, and watch them grow stronger. Progress from common to divine gear, upgrade your forge, and master combat abilities. Battle bosses, join clans, and take on daily challenges to become a legend.

Highlights
  • Forge powerful gear with randomized stats
  • Equip hero and see appearance changes
  • Progress through eight equipment rarities
  • Upgrade forge for new possibilities
  • Research and equip combat abilities
  • Battle epic bosses
  • Join clans and compete in wars
Features
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Can YOU turn a humble forge into a source of legendary power? Start with simple Common equipment and forge your way toward the ultimate Divine gear. Craft powerful weapons and armor, equip your hero, and watch every upgrade transform their appearance. Forge it. Equip it. Watch your hero grow stronger. FORGE POWERFUL GEAR Craft weapons, armor and accessories with randomized stats. Hunt for better equipment, discover powerful combinations and create your own build. EQUIP YOUR HERO — AND SEE THE DIFFERENCE Your equipment isn’t just a collection of stats. Every weapon and piece of armor you equip appears on your hero. Watch your adventurer transform into a legendary warrior! PROGRESS FROM COMMON TO DIVINE Discover eight equipment rarities, from Common and Uncommon to Mythic, Ancient and the ultimate Divine gear. UPGRADE YOUR FORGE Expand your forge to unlock stronger equipment, new rarities and exciting possibilities. Keep progressing even while you’re away! MASTER POWERFUL ABILITIES Research, upgrade and equip combat abilities to develop your strategy and overcome stronger enemies. DEFEAT EPIC BOSSES Battle through dangerous worlds, challenge powerful bosses and put your carefully crafted equipment to the test. DISCOVER THE SOUL FORGE Summon, collect and strengthen powerful souls to boost your hero and discover new ways to progress. JOIN CLANS & COMPETE IN CLAN WARS Join a clan, contribute alongside other players and compete in weekly Clan Wars to earn rewards together. TAKE ON DAILY CHALLENGES Conquer Daily Dungeons, complete daily challenges and collect valuable resources to strengthen your hero. Craft. Equip. Fight. Upgrade. Compete. Then forge something even stronger. Start as a humble blacksmith. Build your forge. Transform your hero. Become a legend! Idle Forge RPG continues to grow with new content, features and improvements shaped by YOUR feedback.

Screenshots

GOTL4 screens
Idle Forge RPG4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Idle Forge RPG at 100% against GOTL's 43%. Idle Forge RPG also leads on rating (4.3 vs 2.3) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 weeks). GOTL's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, 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. GOTL sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Idle Forge RPG sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Idle Forge RPG holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of GOTL's written reviews are positive against 100% of Idle Forge RPG's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GOTL ships an update every 5 weeks, Idle Forge RPG every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
GOTL versus Idle Forge RPG: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGOTLIdle Forge RPG
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (6 ratings)4.3 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings69 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB296 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperBerke YalcinJoey Pieters

Customer experience

GOTL

All ratings7 ratings
Positive28.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative71.4%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative57.1%

Idle Forge RPG

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

GOTL

One-time10
  • 1 Week - Bronze Membership$0.99
  • 1 Week - Silver Membership$1.99
  • 1 Week - Gold Membership$2.99
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  • 2 Weeks - Silver Membership$3.99
  • 1 Week - Sapphire Membership$3.99
  • 1 Month - Silver Membership$5.99
  • 2 Weeks - Gold Membership$5.99
  • 1 Month - Gold Membership$7.99
  • 2 Weeks - Sapphire Membership$7.99
  • 1 Month - Sapphire Membership$11.99
10 purchases

Idle Forge RPG

One-time10
  • Gem Pouch$0.99
  • Apprentice Pack$0.99
  • Coin Crate$1.99
Show 7 more
  • Dungeon Key Bundle$1.99
  • Runic Cache$3.99
  • Scholar's Week$3.99
  • Gem Chest$3.99
  • Soul Summon Slot$3.99
  • Forge Supply Pack$4.99
  • Study Queue$11.99

Questions

Is GOTL free?
GOTL is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Idle Forge RPG free?
Idle Forge RPG is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GOTL or Idle Forge RPG?
Idle Forge RPG is rated higher. GOTL averages 2.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Idle Forge RPG averages 4.3 from 9 ratings.
Do GOTL or Idle Forge RPG have ads?
Neither GOTL nor Idle Forge RPG shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GOTL or Idle Forge RPG?
GOTL ships an update every 5 weeks, and Idle Forge RPG every 4 days. Most recently, GOTL was updated on November 2, 2026 and Idle Forge RPG on November 10, 2026.

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