Comparison

ATOM RPG vs SaGa Frontier Remastered

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

Head to head
About

ATOM RPG

Explore a post-apocalyptic Soviet Wasteland, creating your own hero. Investigate bunkers, battle mutants, and uncover conspiracies in this offline RPG. Features deep character creation, turn-based combat, and nonlinear gameplay with multiple quest solutions.

Highlights
  • Character creation tool
  • Offline single-player RPG
  • Dozens of skills
  • Turn-based combat
  • Nonlinear gameplay
  • Multiple quest solutions
  • Deep dialogues
Features
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In 1986 the world war between the Soviet Union and the Western Bloc ended in mutual nuclear bombings. Both superpowers went down in flames. The impact of the fallout almost ended civilization as we know it. You are one of the survivors of the apocalypse. Your mission - to explore the wild and wondrous postnuclear world of the Soviet Wasteland. To earn your place under the sun in this new age. To investigate retro style bunkers, descend into a stalker filled metro, fight terrible mutants and solve a shadowy conspiracy, aimed at destroying all that is left of life on Earth. ATOM RPG is: - A powerful character creation tool, aimed at making the wasteland hero you want to portray; - A balanced offline single player roleplaying system. Each stat combination provides a unique cRPG experience, unique dialogues, and new ways to solve some quests; - Dozens of skills, from lockpicking to gambling; - Many hours of gameplay on all sorts of locations. Meet the other survivors in a brave new settlement, built from the remains of the old world. Venture into the wilds, where mutants and bandits lurk. Work out the secrets of an old military bunker. Or simply lose yourself, fishing at a scenic pond; - Turn-based combat, inspired by classic RPG’s of the nineties. Find your own strategy and develop the tactics needed to win; - Random encounters with the dwellers of the Soviet Wasteland - both friendly and dangerous. Sometimes all at the same time; - Many deep, multiple-choice dialogues that feel like real conversations with the unique NPCs of the game; - Nonlinear gameplay! This edition of the game features dozens of quests, most with alternative solutions. Play the game like you want to! Recommended: iPhone 15, 14, 13, 12, 11, SE, 6S, 6S Plus, 7, 7 Plus, 8, 8 Plus, X, XS, XR; iPad Mini 6, 5, 4; iPad Air 3+, 2; iPad Pro Technical Support: You can contact the developers at support@atomrpg.com

About

SaGa Frontier Remastered

Embark on a classic RPG adventure with enhanced graphics and new content. Choose from eight heroes, each with a unique story, and forge your own path using the Free Scenario system. Master the Glimmer system for new skills and powerful combined attacks.

Highlights
  • Eight unique heroes with individual storylines
  • Free Scenario system for player-driven journeys
  • Glimmer system for skill acquisition and combined attacks
  • New main character, Fuse, with exclusive content
  • Added Phantom Cutscenes for deeper story
  • Improved high-resolution graphics and UI
  • Double-speed mode for smoother gameplay
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The beloved 1998 RPG Classic, SaGa Frontier, is reborn with improved graphics, additional features, and a new main character! Experience this role-playing adventure as one of the eight heroes, each with their own storyline and goals. With the Free Scenario system, unfold your own unique journey. Engage in dramatic battles, and use the Glimmer system to gain new skills and carry out combined attacks with your allies! New Features ・New Main Character, Fuse! The new main character, Fuse, can be played once certain conditions have been fulfilled. The Fuse scenario features great new tracks from Kenji Ito, and is full of new content. Discover a different side to the other main characters. ・Phantom Cutscenes, Implemented at last Several cutscenes that were cut have been added to Asellus's scenario. Delve deeper into the story than before. ・Improved Graphics and Extensive New Features Alongside upgraded high-resolution graphics, the UI has been updated and improved. Additional new features have been added, including double-speed mode, making gameplay smoother than ever.

Screenshots

ATOM RPG4 screens
SaGa Frontier Remastered4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ATOM RPG at $9.99 against SaGa Frontier Remastered's $24.99. ATOM RPG also leads on chart position (#102 vs unranked) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 2 months). SaGa Frontier Remastered's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment, device support and iOS requirement 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

ATOM RPG costs $9.99 and SaGa Frontier Remastered $24.99 up front. ATOM RPG sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SaGa Frontier Remastered asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SaGa Frontier Remastered holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 222 and 50 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of ATOM RPG's written reviews are positive against 72% of SaGa Frontier Remastered's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ATOM RPG ships an update every 5 weeks, SaGa Frontier Remastered every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
ATOM RPG versus SaGa Frontier Remastered: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterATOM RPGSaGa Frontier Remastered
Price$9.99 — better$24.99
Rating4.3 (222 ratings)4.7 (50 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.9% of reviews72.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings222 — better50
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#102 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.2 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size3.0 GB1.9 GB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperATENT GAMES LTDSQUARE ENIX Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

ATOM RPG

All ratings221 ratings
Positive79.2%
Neutral5.4%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews312 reviews
Positive68.9%
Neutral6.4%
Negative24.7%

SaGa Frontier Remastered

All ratings50 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive72.2%
Neutral5.6%
Negative22.2%

Bugs and requests

ATOM RPG

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Controls breaking
  • Frequent crashes
  • Text/UI issues
  • Glitches and bugs

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add controller support
  • Improve UI scaling and readability
  • Add more content and updates
  • Fix bugs and stability issues

SaGa Frontier Remastered

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ATOM RPG

One-time1
  • ATOM RPG - Supporter Pack$2.99
None

SaGa Frontier Remastered

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ATOM RPG free?
ATOM RPG costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is SaGa Frontier Remastered free?
SaGa Frontier Remastered costs $24.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ATOM RPG or SaGa Frontier Remastered?
SaGa Frontier Remastered is rated higher. ATOM RPG averages 4.3 out of 5 from 222 ratings, while SaGa Frontier Remastered averages 4.7 from 50 ratings.
Do ATOM RPG or SaGa Frontier Remastered have ads?
ATOM RPG shows ads; SaGa Frontier Remastered does not.
Which is updated more often, ATOM RPG or SaGa Frontier Remastered?
ATOM RPG ships an update every 5 weeks, and SaGa Frontier Remastered every 2 months. Most recently, ATOM RPG was updated on October 26, 2026 and SaGa Frontier Remastered on October 24, 2026.

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