Comparison

Maximus 2 vs Bug Heroes

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

Bug Heroes

Engage in a miniature war blending action, strategy, and tower defense. Control unique heroes, build diverse defenses, and upgrade your units to protect your territory. Explore a vast campaign or unleash your creativity in a custom level editor.

Highlights
  • Action-strategy tower defense blend
  • 11 unique Bug Heroes with distinct abilities
  • Dozens of unlockable tower types
  • Single player campaign across multiple environments
  • Robust level editor for custom battles
  • RPG-style progression with upgrades
  • Third-person hero control or classic overhead view
Features
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Control powerful heroes, unlock dozens of tower types, and craft your perfect defense in an exciting blend of action, strategy and tower defense! Master 11 Bug Heroes, each with their own play style, abilities, and weapons; from the Spider Assassin to the Ant Engineer, to the Worm Demolitions Expert, and more! Scavenge for food and junk, build turrets, level up your heroes and towers, equip upgrades, and defend against the enemy! FEATURES • An exciting mix of action, tower defense, and RPG style upgradeability • Huge single player campaign spanning an entire neighborhood of houses • Unleash your creativity at the Playground — a robust level editor where you can craft custom battles and share them with other players • Dozens of towers to unlock and experiment with - craft your defense however you choose • Discover a unique world with interesting heroes, each with their own unique play style, abilities, and personalities • RPG style progression with level ups, upgrades, equipment, and more • Tons of enemy variety to keep gameplay fresh • Take direct control of your heroes from a 3rd person camera, or play like a traditional tower defense game with a classic overhead camera • Jaw dropping, stylized graphics We truly respect your time and support, and we hope you enjoy Bug Heroes: Tower Defense! If you have any questions, suggestions, or need help, please contact us at info@foursakenmedia.com

Screenshots

Maximus 24 screens
Bug Heroes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Bug Heroes at every 9 days against Maximus 2's every 3 weeks. Bug Heroes also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Maximus 2 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Bug Heroes sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Maximus 2 against 4.9 for Bug Heroes. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.6K and 3.3K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Maximus 2's written reviews are positive against 76% of Bug Heroes's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Maximus 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, Bug Heroes every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Maximus 2 versus Bug Heroes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMaximus 2Bug Heroes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.6K ratings)4.9 (3.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.8% of reviews76.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.6K3.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size669 MB1.3 GB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperFour FatsFoursaken Media

Customer experience

Maximus 2

All ratings2,530 ratings
Positive95.3%
Neutral1.8%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews377 reviews
Positive70.8%
Neutral8.5%
Negative20.7%

Bug Heroes

All ratings3,290 ratings
Positive97.6%
Neutral1.3%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews181 reviews
Positive76.2%
Neutral8.3%
Negative15.5%

User reviews

Maximus 2

From 2.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and easy to learn controls
  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 💡 Ability to buy all characters upfront
  • 👍 Beautiful graphics and animations
  • 👍 Enjoyable retro-style beat 'em up experience

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes on some devices
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches reported
  • 🔍 Short story mode
  • 💰 Expensive to unlock all characters
  • 🔍 Difficulty spikes in later levels

Bug Heroes

From 3.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fantastic gameplay
  • 👍 Unique and engaging tower defense mechanics
  • 🎨 Excellent graphics and visuals
  • 🔊 Great sound design
  • 🕹️ Enjoyable character control

Room to improve

  • 💰 Aggressive monetization with frequent in-app purchase prompts
  • 🔒 Limited progression without spending money
  • 🐛 Performance issues and bugs in later levels
  • 🕹️ Lack of controller support
  • 🔍 Unbalanced difficulty spikes

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

Bug Heroes

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Treasures spawning in unreachable locations
  • Bugs causing towers to be destroyed too easily
  • Freezing and performance drops in late-game

Requested features

5 requests
  • Multiplayer co-op mode
  • More diverse hero and tower selection
  • Expanded endgame content
  • Improved balancing and difficulty curve
  • Controller support

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Maximus 2

One-time5
  • 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
13 purchases

Bug Heroes

One-time13
  • Couple of Gems$0.99
  • Pile of Gems$2.99
  • Mug of Gems$4.99
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  • Starter Pack$4.99
  • Bag of Gems$7.99
  • Remove Ads$7.99
  • Starter Pack$7.99
  • Bucket of Gems$9.99
  • Premium Game+$9.99
  • Remove Ads$14.99
  • Box of Gems$19.99
  • Mountain of Gems$49.99
  • Man God Fortune$99.99

Questions

Is Maximus 2 free?
Maximus 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bug Heroes free?
Bug Heroes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Maximus 2 or Bug Heroes?
Bug Heroes is rated higher. Maximus 2 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while Bug Heroes averages 4.9 from 3.3K ratings.
Do Maximus 2 or Bug Heroes have ads?
Both Maximus 2 and Bug Heroes show ads.
Which is updated more often, Maximus 2 or Bug Heroes?
Maximus 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Bug Heroes every 9 days. Most recently, Maximus 2 was updated on October 29, 2026 and Bug Heroes on October 30, 2026.

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