Comparison

ATOM RPG vs Hero's Adventure

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

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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

Hero's Adventure

Embark on an open-world Wuxia RPG journey as an underdog in a dynamic martial world. Navigate unexpected encounters, master diverse martial arts skills, and explore a living world with over 80 cities. Your choices shape your narrative, leading to one of 10 distinct endings.

Highlights
  • Open-world Wuxia RPG
  • Scripted and unexpected encounters
  • Master 300+ martial arts skills
  • Explore 80 cities and villages
  • Multiple distinct endings
  • Faction relationship system
Features
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Hero's Adventure is an open-world Wuxia RPG developed by Half Amateur Studio.You will commence your journey as an underdog in the tumultuous Martial World and will be met with a wide array of choices as you navigate your own heroic saga. Game Features [Unexpected Encounters Await] Throughout your journey, you will run into scripted and unexpected encounters. Perhaps you'll cross paths with an ambitious lieutenant amidst a power struggle at a humble inn, or you’ll run into a retired kung fu master in a nameless village. These will be the experiences you will learn to expect in the ever-changing Jianghu. Beware, each encounter might associate and change your relationship with the 30+ factions involved in the power struggle in this chaotic Martial World. And remember: every choice you make, every person you befriend (or offend), and every faction you engage will leave a mark. [Become the Master of Martial Arts] Whether you're decoding ancient techniques off a forgotten scroll, or prefer training with a battle-hardened warrior, there’s no correct solution for mastering martial arts. Choose from a variety of weapon types and explore 300+ martial arts skills, the Jianghu will be yours to conquer. [Explore a Living, Breathing World] In this Wuxia simulator, you'll get to explore 80 cities and villages that bring wuxia to life. Witness how villagers go about their daily routines, and experience the rhythms of ancient Chinese cities. [Craft Your Narrative] To provide an experience where you can embody your own martial spirit, Hero’s Adventure has over 10 distinct endings. Whether you choose to be a noble swordsman, a guardian of the nation, or an agent of chaos, you'll find an ending that aligns with your chosen path in Hero's Adventure. Discord: https://discord.gg/bcX8pry8ZV

Screenshots

ATOM RPG4 screens
Hero's Adventure4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Hero's Adventure at none against ATOM RPG's shown. Hero's Adventure also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks) and rating (4.5 vs 4.3). On ratings volume, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position 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 Hero's Adventure $6.99 up front. ATOM RPG sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Hero's Adventure sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hero's Adventure holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 222 and 169 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of ATOM RPG's written reviews are positive against 78% of Hero's Adventure's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ATOM RPG ships an update every 5 weeks, Hero's Adventure every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
ATOM RPG versus Hero's Adventure: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterATOM RPGHero's Adventure
Price$9.99$6.99 — better
Rating4.3 (222 ratings)4.5 (169 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.9% of reviews78.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings222 — better169
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#126#81 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.212.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3.0 GB1.2 GB
Age rating17+9+
DeveloperATENT GAMES LTDX.D. Network Inc.

Customer experience

ATOM RPG

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

Hero's Adventure

All ratings165 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral6.1%
Negative7.3%
Written reviews309 reviews
Positive78.3%
Neutral8.1%
Negative13.6%

User reviews

ATOM RPG

From 222 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great when you give it a chance
  • 🚀 Huge game with lots of content
  • 🚀 Replayable with multiple paths
  • 👍 Scratches the Fallout itch
  • 👍 Immersive atmosphere and writing

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Controls constantly break
  • 🐛 Crashes and performance issues
  • 🐛 Unbalanced gameplay and difficulty
  • 🐛 Text and UI issues on mobile
  • 🐛 Glitches and bugs

Hero's Adventure

From 169 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth port
  • 👍 Fantastic game
  • 👍 Great fun and great value
  • 👍 Polished and feels like a AAA game
  • 👍 Excellent game

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Requires advanced security measures
  • 🐛 Crashes and lags on iPhone
  • 🔍 Needs better localization and translation

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

Hero's Adventure

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Requires internet connection for single player
  • Login screen freezes
  • Incompatible with older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Unlock free mode
  • Add controller support
  • Implement cloud save across devices
  • Add simplified Chinese language support

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ATOM RPG

One-time1
  • ATOM RPG - Supporter Pack$2.99
3 purchases

Hero's Adventure

One-time3
  • 《Canvas of Heroes》$0.99
  • 《The Great Conquest》$1.99
  • 《Her Vanishing Silhouette》$2.99

Questions

Is ATOM RPG free?
ATOM RPG costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Hero's Adventure free?
Hero's Adventure costs $6.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ATOM RPG or Hero's Adventure?
Hero's Adventure is rated higher. ATOM RPG averages 4.3 out of 5 from 222 ratings, while Hero's Adventure averages 4.5 from 169 ratings.
Do ATOM RPG or Hero's Adventure have ads?
ATOM RPG shows ads; Hero's Adventure does not.
Which is updated more often, ATOM RPG or Hero's Adventure?
ATOM RPG ships an update every 5 weeks, and Hero's Adventure every 9 days. Most recently, ATOM RPG was updated on October 26, 2026 and Hero's Adventure on October 27, 2026.
Which is more popular, ATOM RPG or Hero's Adventure?
ATOM RPG currently peaks at #126 in the App Store charts, and Hero's Adventure at #81. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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