Maximus 2 vs Fireball Wizard
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Maximus 2
Embark on a fantasy beat-em-up adventure with satisfying combat. Fight solo or team up with up to 4 players in a continuous, single-shot story. Choose from unique heroes and utilize teamwork to overcome enemies.
- Satisfying combat mechanics
- Up to 4-player co-op multiplayer
- Continuous single-shot story
- Diverse hero roles and weapons
- Teamwork and revive mechanics
- Online and local multiplayer support
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MAXIMUS 2 is a fantasy beat-em-up (brawler) that focuses on crunchy and satisfying combat. We captured the spirit of some of the best classic beat-em-ups, melding them into one memorable experience. Fight solo or with up to 4 players cooperative multiplayer! STORY Is a single, continuous shot. This hasn’t been done since the 80's, rather than simply cutting from one stage to the next, the players enter an animated transition to the next area, creating the illusion of a fantastic journey. MULTIPLAYER co-op in real time, fight together with up to 4 players online or on the same device with Bluetooth controllers. HEROES with their own roles and weapons. The tank, the wrestler, the magician, the outlaw, the healer and the ninja. TEAMWORK If you work together, you survive. Players can revive a fallen teammate, support or heal them and gang up to juggle enemies off each other in the air. Supports iCloud. There are a few in-apps available but we allow the whole game to be playable and unlocked through gameplay. Please consider the Premium Upgrade if you wish to support our game development. Requirements An internet connection is required for Online Multiplayer mode. 400 MB of storage space.
Fireball Wizard
Embark on an action-adventure in a pixelated magical world. Wield powerful fireballs to defeat enemies and bosses, solve puzzles, and uncover hidden secrets. Upgrade your wizard and master new spells to overcome challenges.
- Intense action-adventure gameplay
- Powerful wizard abilities
- Challenging puzzles
- Hidden secrets to uncover
- Unique blend of genres
- Boss battles
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Explore Wizardonia, a magical world filled with danger and wonder in Fireball Wizard! As a powerful wizard, you'll explore a pixelated landscape filled with treacherous enemies and obstacles. Use your unique abilities to launch deadly fireballs, defeat fearsome bosses, and uncover secrets hidden in mysterious forests, caves, and castles. Fireball Wizard offers a unique blend of action, adventure, and puzzle solving, making it the perfect game for anyone looking for an authentic gaming experience. Fireball Wizard is free-to-try, an in-app purchase is required to unlock the full game. With a variety of challenging enemies and multiple environments to explore, Fireball Wizard offers a magical and intense gameplay experience that will keep you on your toes for hours. Master your skills, upgrade your equipment and become the ultimate fireball wizard as you progress through the game's many levels. As you travel through the game world, you will encounter a variety of puzzles and obstacles that will test your skills and push you to the limit. But never fear, as you progress, you'll unlock new abilities and spells to aid you in your quest. Put on your wizard's robe, grab your staff and get ready to become the ultimate fireball wizard! Key Features: • Intense action-adventure gameplay: Experience thrilling combat and explore a pixelated world filled with danger and wonder. • Powerful wizard abilities: Use your magic to launch deadly fireballs and defeat fearsome bosses. • Challenging puzzles: Test your skills with a variety of brain-teasing puzzles and obstacles. • Hidden secrets to uncover: Explore every corner of the world to uncover hidden secrets. • Unique blend of genres: Enjoy a mix of action, adventure, and puzzle-solving that will keep you engaged for hours.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Maximus 2 at 4.8 against Fireball Wizard's 4.0. Maximus 2 also leads on ratings volume (2.5K vs 80). Fireball Wizard's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Maximus 2 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Fireball Wizard sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Maximus 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Maximus 2 has 2.5K ratings behind it against 80, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Maximus 2's written reviews are positive against 69% of Fireball Wizard's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Maximus 2 | Fireball Wizard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (2.5K ratings) — better | 4.0 (80 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 70.8% of reviews — better | 69.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2.5K — better | 80 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 669 MB | 369 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Four Fats | Plug In Digital |
Customer experience
Maximus 2
Fireball Wizard
Bugs and requests
Maximus 2
Reported bugs
5 issues- Crashes on launch or during gameplay
- Freezing and unresponsiveness
- Progression/save data loss
- Multiplayer connectivity issues
- Compatibility problems on certain devices
Requested features
8 requests- More levels and story content
- Ability to play as villain characters
- Level creator mode
- Controller support
- Improved enemy balancing
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- Progression system enhancements
- Dodge/evasion mechanics
- Expanded multiplayer options
Fireball Wizard
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Maximus 2
- 40x Continues$0.99
- 20000 Gold Coins$1.99
- FOUR EPIC SKINS PACK!$2.99
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- 50,000 Gold Coins$3.99
- Premium Upgrade$5.99
Fireball Wizard
- Unlock the full game$4.99
Questions
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