Comparison

Tactic Legends vs Spell Valley

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

Head to head
About

Tactic Legends

Engage in strategic turn-based PvP combat with a roster of unique characters and customizable items. Master positioning and timing to unleash powerful abilities and climb the global leaderboards. Unlock new characters and content through gameplay.

Highlights
  • Turn-based PvP combat
  • Unique character roster
  • Item customization
  • Global ranked mode
  • Character progression
  • Unlockable content
Features
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Experience a fresh take on turn based tactics with Tactic Legends, a player vs. player focused indie game with stunning 2.5D graphics inspired by the classics. Easy to learn, difficult to master. Completely free-to-play, ads are optional and all content in the game can be unlocked simply by playing! Start by forming your party of 5 from a roster of 10+ unique characters, and then customize your playstyle further by equipping them each with 4 tide-turning items from the 100+ you'll discover throughout your battles. Match with other players of your skill level globally in ranked mode to put your wit to the ultimate test and climb on the leaderboards, or play private matches with your friends without consequence of consuming your precious items. In combat, you'll need to make sure you pay attention to the positioning, height, and direction of you and your enemies, as this will influence the potency of your attacks. Your basic attacks will prompt you with a meter where you'll have to quickly yet carefully time your strike and attempt to land a critical blow, which rewards you with increased damage and a bonus ability point. You only generate 1 ability point per turn normally, so landing critical strikes are essential in being able to unleash your most powerful abilities before your opponent does. As you play ranked matches your characters will earn experience on their abilities after each use, increasing their effects and/or potency up until mastery level. You'll earn rewards after each battle which you can use to increase your stock of items as well as unlock new characters and cosmetics, with bonus rewards being earned each time you walk away victorious. Immerse yourself in the varied personas expressed through voicelines, taunts, and exclusive abilities of the legends, including: Koji the Thief: Agile and cunning, Koji utilizes his lightning-quick movement and far-reaching capabilities to outsmart any situation and steal items from unsuspecting players. Chip the Defender: As sturdy and stout as a tortoise, Chip employs his formidable defense and health to soak up the brunt of enemy attacks while sheltering his comrades with protective embers. Saqret the Enchantress: Harnessing mystical powers of song, Saqret substitutes offensive prowess with healing magic to assist allies while charming her enemies to manipulate and control their actions. Irbis the Lancer: An expert in melee attacks with extended range, this frost-laden warrior enhances his lance with ice magic to slow down and and even freeze his opponents. Sprigg the Mage: Be not deceived, for the petite powerhouse can conjure wide-ranging destructive fire magic and holds poison within his skin, leaving enemies doubting their attack decisions! Outside of this initial roster, you can currently unlock 5 other characters each with their own unique playstyle and abilities, with more characters intended to be added over time. While there are in-app purchases available, they're mostly time-saving or cosmetic, and a ton of effort has been put into the game mechanics to make sure it isn't pay-to-win! Tactic Legends is cross-platform and cross-progression between mobile and PC, so you can play with your friends or resume your progress regardless of your device! *Note: Tactic Legends is currently in an 'early access' state, and some features/content may not yet be available. This is an indie game developed by just 1 person, so please consider supporting the developer through the available in-app purchases! This is the first game I've ever built, so I hope you enjoy it! Please also join the community to speak with me directly and provide feedback or simply engage with other likeminded players! Best of luck to you, legends!

About

Spell Valley

Assemble a team of unique heroes in this quick, turn-based strategy game. Engage in 5-minute battles where strategic choices are crucial. Collect diverse characters with distinct abilities and challenge friends.

Highlights
  • Turn-based strategy gameplay
  • Unique hero collection
  • Fast-paced 5-minute battles
  • PvP battles against friends and foes
  • Character strengths and weaknesses
  • Invite friends and share rewards
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Brave the Valley! Build your team from dozens of unique heroes in this fast-paced turn-based strategy game. Face off against friends and foes in 5-minute battles where every decision matters. Collect a wide variety of playable characters with their own strengths and weaknesses. Invite your friends and share the rewards! Note: Although Spell Valley is free to play and download, some gameplay items can be purchased for real money.

Screenshots

Tactic Legends4 screens
Spell Valley4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Spell Valley at 76% against Tactic Legends's 31%. Spell Valley also leads on rating (4.0 vs 2.9) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Tactic Legends sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Spell Valley sells 23 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Spell Valley holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 60 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of Tactic Legends's written reviews are positive against 76% of Spell Valley's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tactic Legends ships an update every 5 days, Spell Valley weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Tactic Legends versus Spell Valley: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTactic LegendsSpell Valley
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (15 ratings)4.0 (60 ratings) — better
Positive reviews30.8% of reviews75.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1560 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterWeekly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size283 MB479 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperCameron WillsBad Bishop Games

Customer experience

Tactic Legends

All ratings15 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral13.3%
Negative46.7%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive30.8%
Neutral15.4%
Negative53.8%

Spell Valley

All ratings60 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral3.3%
Negative21.7%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive75.8%
Neutral6.1%
Negative18.2%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Tactic Legends

Subscriptions1
  • Legend Pass$4.991 Month
One-time9
  • Tiny Gold Pack$0.99
  • Small Gem Pack$2.99
  • Small Gold Pack$2.99
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  • Bag of Gems$6.99
  • Bag of Gold$6.99
  • Barrel of Gems$13.99
  • Barrel of Gold$13.99
  • Chest of Gold$26.99
  • Legend Chest of Gold$43.99
23 purchases

Spell Valley

One-time23
  • Handful of Gems2 variants$0.99
  • Region 2 Welcome Deal$0.99
  • Region 3 Welcome Deal$0.99
Show 20 more
  • Welcome to Region 2$0.99
  • Welcome to Region 3$0.99
  • Spell Valley Welcome Pack$2.99
  • Welcome to Region 4$2.99
  • Region 4 Welcome Deal$2.99
  • Dreadmire Welcome Deal$4.99
  • Vampire Event Deal$4.99
  • Welcome to Region 6$4.99
  • Satchel of Gems2 variants$4.99
  • Region 5 Welcome Deal$4.99
  • Welcome to Region 5$4.99
  • Epic BEHEMOTH Value Pack$9.99
  • Vampire Knight Event Deal$9.99
  • Crate of Gems$9.99
  • Welcome to Region 7$9.99
  • Legendary Princess Pack$14.99
  • Double Drake Value Pack$19.99
  • Wagon of Gems$19.99
  • Galleon of Gems$49.99
  • Zeppelin of Gems$99.99

Questions

Is Tactic Legends free?
Tactic Legends is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Spell Valley free?
Spell Valley is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tactic Legends or Spell Valley?
Spell Valley is rated higher. Tactic Legends averages 2.9 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Spell Valley averages 4.0 from 60 ratings.
Do Tactic Legends or Spell Valley have ads?
Tactic Legends shows ads; Spell Valley does not.
Which is updated more often, Tactic Legends or Spell Valley?
Tactic Legends ships an update every 5 days, and Spell Valley weekly. Most recently, Tactic Legends was updated on September 9, 2026 and Spell Valley on September 16, 2026.

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