ThirdMiracle vs Eternal Saga Returns
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ThirdMiracle
Experience a classic turn-based tactical RPG with a compelling story of rebellion against an empire. Engage in strategic combat with charming characters and a beautiful narrative. This game offers a pure, no-frills SRPG experience.
- Classic package style gameplay
- Story of rebels against empire tyranny
- Charming little girl characters
- Beautiful stories
- No automatic combat mode
- No network interlocking element
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This game is a classic package style. Stories of rebels against Empire tyranny. Charming little girl characters and beautiful stories. ※ No automatic combat mode. ※ No network interlocking element. The game supports English and Korean. However, the level of translation in English is not very natural. This game was developed by two people without capital, so it was not able to translate perfectly. :,
Eternal Saga Returns
Engage in massive, large-scale battles with hundreds of mercenaries. Recruit diverse units, devise smart strategies, and lead your mercenary corps to victory in an epic RPG adventure with classic storytelling and fresh gameplay.
- Massive mercenary battles
- Recruit diverse units
- Strategic unit combinations
- Tactical formations and commands
- Classic RPG story campaign
- PvP challenges
- Goblin Mines raids
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Hundreds of mercenaries clash in epic, large-scale battles! Fresh gameplay meets timeless storytelling in an RPG with an old-school soul. Recruit mercenaries from different races and classes to build your own mercenary corps. Deploy your troops, take command, and turn smart strategy into glorious victory. Claim your place as the world's greatest Mercenary King! ※ Massive Battles, Unforgettable Moments Hundreds of mercenaries collide across sprawling battlefields! Lead your mercenary corps through a world in turmoil and experience the thrill of warfare on a grand scale. ※ Your Army. Your Strategy. Build your ideal mercenary corps with hundreds of unit combinations. Mix and match races and classes to create a force that fits your playstyle. An army of elves? An alliance of every race? The choice is yours! ※ Tactics That Turn the Tide Charge into battle with cavalry in a charge formation, or unleash volleys from afar with archers in a firing formation. Adapt your formation and commands to the battlefield and turn the odds in your favor. Prefer a simpler plan? Overwhelm the enemy with sheer numbers! ※ A Classic RPG Adventure Lose yourself in an expansive story campaign with dozens of hours of gameplay. Step into the role of Allus, the Mercenary King who has lost his memories, and embark on an epic adventure. Rediscover the charm of classic RPGs with a fresh twist. ※ More Ways to Battle Challenge other players in PvP and fight to become the strongest mercenary corps. Running low on funds? Raid the Goblin Mines to fill your war chest! From wars between races to boss battles, a variety of combat modes awaits.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Eternal Saga Returns at Free against ThirdMiracle's $1.99. Eternal Saga Returns also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0). ThirdMiracle's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment, update cadence and device support 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
Eternal Saga Returns is free to download; ThirdMiracle costs $1.99 up front. Eternal Saga Returns sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. ThirdMiracle asks for nothing beyond the download.
Eternal Saga Returns holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of ThirdMiracle's written reviews are positive against 71% of Eternal Saga Returns's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.
| Parameter | ThirdMiracle | Eternal Saga Returns |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.0 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | 71.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1.1 GB | 238 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Seong Dae Ryu | ysgames |
Customer experience
ThirdMiracle
Eternal Saga Returns
In-app purchases
ThirdMiracle
No in-app purchases
Eternal Saga Returns
- First Steps Pack 1$0.79
- First Steps Pack 2$2.39
- First Steps Pack 3$3.99
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- 2026 Relic Support Pack 2$17.99
- Event Legendary Gear Pack 1$17.99
- Artisan’s Refining Stone Pack$20.99
- Char. Upgrade Special Pack 4$20.99
- Event Legendary Gear Pack 2$34.99
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