Merge RPG vs Basic Buddies
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Merge RPG
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Can you think quick enough to merge heroes & dragons? Use your strategy to merge heroes & dragons on the battlefield. Merge quickly to create a better unit and defeat enemies. Highly addictive Merge RPG Unique gameplay with classical RPG elements Easy to play without a need for special skills unlike other RPGs The main goal is to merge heroes & dragons and defeat enemies. It's going to be challenging as the enemies will be supported by other strong heroes & dragons. Merge heroes & dragons from the battlefield to upgrade their ATK/HP. Play it automatically for easier gameplay. Use strategy and tactics to win and proceed to the next level. Merge all units and fight against the final boss! The higher level you reach, the stronger monsters you will encounter. Merge all units to unlock even newer and stronger units! Only 1% of all players unlock all units and win on the battlefield. Are you ready for it? Upgrade heroes & dragons and rise to the top!
Basic Buddies
Experience a fast-paced arcade game focused on vertical descent and precision movement. Navigate a continuously generating world with unique challenges and unlockable content. Master timing and control to survive longer and achieve higher scores.
- Four unique game modes
- Endless vertically scrolling gameplay
- Responsive mobile controls
- Unlockable characters and customization
- Coin-based progression
- Designed for quick sessions
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Descend fast. Survive longer. Master the descent. This is a fast-paced arcade-style game built around vertical descent, precision movement, and split-second decision making. Each run drops you into a continuously generating world filled with platforms, hazards, and opportunities to push just a little farther. The game features four distinct game modes, each offering a different way to play — from endless, score-chasing runs to survival-style challenges that test how long you can last under pressure. Whether you’re aiming for a clean, focused descent or pushing yourself through increasingly intense encounters, every mode rewards timing, control, and momentum. Features: - Four unique game modes with different rules and challenges - Endless, vertically scrolling gameplay - Smooth, responsive controls built for mobile - Unlockable characters and visual customization - Coin-based progression and optional rewards - Designed for quick sessions and high replay value Easy to learn but difficult to master, this game is all about control, rhythm, and surviving the descent.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Merge RPG at none against Basic Buddies's 5. Merge RPG also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Basic Buddies sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Merge RPG asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Merge RPG | Basic Buddies |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 294 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GRAVITY NEOCYON | Andrew Hoffart |
In-app purchases
Merge RPG
No in-app purchases
Basic Buddies
- Small Coin Pack (100 Coins)$0.99
- Medium Coin Pack (500 Coins)$2.99
- Premium Upgrade (No Ads)$3.99
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- Large Coin Pack (1,500 Coins)$4.99
- Epic Coin Pack (5,000 Coins)$9.99









