Comparison

Micro RPG vs Brotato

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

Head to head
About

Micro RPG

Embark on a role-playing adventure with a unique combat system. Explore a world with new characters and updated weaponry. Enjoy a classic gaming experience with ongoing improvements.

Highlights
  • Unique fight system
  • New character: Kellam
  • Ranger weapon specialist
  • Improved War Yoyo
  • Role-playing adventure
Features
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- Turn-based game, combining reflex, strategy and luck. - Unique spinning combat system - Beat waves of monsters - Collect amazing weapons and heroes - 13 worlds in the campaign mode with boss fights - 4 unique special events Fred & Dom wish you a good game!

About

Brotato

Play as a potato in this top-down arena shooter roguelite, fighting alien hordes with up to six weapons simultaneously. Customize your character with unique traits and items to create powerful builds and survive waves of enemies. Experience fast-paced runs under 30 minutes.

Highlights
  • Top-down arena shooter roguelite
  • Play as a potato with 6 weapons
  • Variety of traits and items for unique builds
  • Fast runs under 30 minutes
  • Dozens of customizable characters
  • Hundreds of weapons and items
Features
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One Potato. Six Weapons. Infinite Chaos. A spaceship from Potato World has crashed on a hostile alien planet. The sole survivor is BROTATO, a lone potato forced to survive against endless alien hordes. In this intense top-down arena shooter roguelite, you must fight wave after wave of enemies, scavenge materials, and build powerful combinations using dozens of traits, hundreds of items, and up to 6 weapons at once. Every run is different. Every decision matters. Survive long enough until rescue arrives. 【FEATURES】 ● 6-Weapon Combat System Equip up to 6 weapons simultaneously, from SMGs and flamethrowers to sticks and improvised tools. Create unique builds and dominate chaotic battles. ● Diverse Characters Dozens of playable characters with unique traits. Choose playstyles like One-Handed, Lucky, Crazy damage dealer, Mage, and more. Each run changes your strategy. ● Fast-Paced Roguelite Runs Each wave lasts 20 to 90 seconds. Quick, intense survival sessions designed for replayability and experimentation. ● Deep Build System Hundreds of weapons, items, and synergies. Combine effects to create broken builds and discover powerful strategies. ● Survival Gameplay Auto-firing combat with optional manual aiming. Adapt, upgrade, and survive increasingly difficult alien waves. 【 IMPORTANT】 Cloud saves are available ONLY ONLINE. Offline play is supported, but progress will NOT be saved to the cloud. 【FOLLOW US】 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtaSitbjWjhnlzuX2ZLjtUg Discord: https://discord.gg/P6vekfhc46 Twitter: https://twitter.com/erabit_studios TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brotato_mobile Facebook: https://facebook.com/brotatomobile Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brotato_mobile/ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/brotato_mobile/ 【SUPPORT】 Any questions, please contact: support@erabitstudios.com

Screenshots

Micro RPG4 screens
Brotato4 screens

Verdict

The call

Micro RPG and Brotato both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 79% of Brotato's written reviews are positive against 67% of Micro RPG's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Micro RPG sells 16 one-off in-app purchases and Brotato sells 19 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 — 4.7 for Micro RPG against 4.7 for Brotato. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7.7K and 11K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Micro RPG's written reviews are positive against 79% of Brotato's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Micro RPG ships an update weekly, Brotato every 10 days. Both last shipped on September 29, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Micro RPG versus Brotato: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMicro RPGBrotato
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (7.7K ratings)4.7 (11K ratings)
Positive reviews67.1% of reviews78.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7.7K11K — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 10 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size312 MB560 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperJoliYeti Games inc.Erabit Studios

Customer experience

Micro RPG

All ratings7,741 ratings
Positive94.2%
Neutral2.9%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews298 reviews
Positive67.1%
Neutral12.1%
Negative20.8%

Brotato

All ratings11,107 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral1.9%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews1,098 reviews
Positive78.8%
Neutral4.9%
Negative16.3%

User reviews

Micro RPG

From 7.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fun gameplay
  • 👍 Cute art style
  • 🔒 Minimal ads
  • 🚀 Easy to pick up and play

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Difficulty spikes
  • 🐛 Armor/combo mechanics can be frustrating
  • 🐛 Ads don't always work
  • 💰 Progression feels grindy without paying

Brotato

From 11K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Fun and addictive
  • 🔥 Great for killing time
  • 💯 Best mobile game ever
  • 🎨 Awesome graphics and art style

Room to improve

  • 💰 Pay-to-win mechanics
  • 🔒 Locked characters behind paywall
  • 🔍 Lack of progression without spending money
  • 🕰️ Repetitive gameplay after a while
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches

Bugs and requests

Micro RPG

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Leaderboard/event issues
  • Crashes and loading problems
  • Ads not working properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • More worlds and levels
  • Ability to level up weapons/characters more easily
  • Improved boss/enemy spawn mechanics
  • More diverse event modes

Brotato

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Tutorial forces players to repeat it every time
  • Weapon stats get lost on upgrade
  • Reroll exploit with saved money
  • Speed bug causing issues with gameplay
  • Turrets spawning in poor locations

Requested features

5 requests
  • Endless mode
  • Multiplayer co-op
  • More character variety
  • Ability to unlock characters through gameplay
  • Improved progression system

In-app purchases

16 purchases

Micro RPG

One-time16
  • Treasure Ladder$0.99
  • Ruby Pack 1$1.99
  • King's pass$2.99
Show 13 more
  • Ruby Pack 2$4.99
  • Starter Pack2 variants$4.99
  • Special Pack$4.99
  • Thanksgiving Pack$4.99
  • 7 days Ad-Free Rewards$6.99
  • Medium Pack$9.99
  • New Heroes Pack$9.99
  • Ruby Pack 3$11.99
  • Permanent Ad-Free$14.99
  • Anniversary Pack$14.99
  • Seashell Breaker$14.99
  • Ruby Pack 4$19.99
  • VIP Permanent Ad-Free$19.99
19 purchases

Brotato

One-time19
  • Beginner Totem Pack$0.49
  • spuds_30$0.49
  • Starter Pack$0.49
Show 16 more
  • Totem Pack 1$0.99
  • month_vip$0.99
  • Beast Master$0.99
  • Daily Gift Pack 2$0.99
  • Limited-time gift pack$0.99
  • Limited Pack$1.99
  • Abyssal Terrors 01$2.99
  • Brotato Abyssal Terrors$2.99
  • Daily Gift Pack 3$2.99
  • Totem Pack 2$2.99
  • spuds_170$2.99
  • Bundle with 5 Characters$3.99
  • spuds_380$4.99
  • Weekly Gift Pack 3$4.99
  • permanent_vip$15.99
  • No ads$19.99

Questions

Is Micro RPG free?
Micro RPG is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Brotato free?
Brotato is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Micro RPG or Brotato?
Micro RPG and Brotato are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 7.7K and 11K ratings respectively.
Do Micro RPG or Brotato have ads?
Both Micro RPG and Brotato show ads.
Which is updated more often, Micro RPG or Brotato?
Micro RPG ships an update weekly, and Brotato every 10 days. Most recently, Micro RPG was updated on September 29, 2026 and Brotato on September 29, 2026.

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