Comparison

Slime Legion vs Backpack Rush

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

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About

Slime Legion

Defend your monster forest from invading heroes by merging and evolving your creatures. Strategically build your lineup and protect your castle in this addictive roguelike tower defense game.

Highlights
  • Merge and evolve monsters
  • Roguelike skill selection
  • Tower defense gameplay
  • Strategic lineup building
  • Castle protection
  • Casual strategy
Features
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The peaceful monster forest has been invaded by brutal heroes! Become a heroic big devil! Guard the peace of the forest! Merge your monsters! Set up your favorite lineup! Protect your castle! Destroy all invaders! ~~Addictive merge game~~ ~~Powerful tower defense game~~ ~~ Roguelike skill selection~~ ~~Super addictive casual game~~ ~~Simple and interesting strategy gameplay~~ Strengthen your monsters and evolve into invincible soldiers!

About

Backpack Rush

Organize your backpack strategically by buying and placing items to prepare for intense battles. Combine items to upgrade gear and unlock special effects for combat. Defend against waves of enemies within a time limit to claim victory and earn rewards.

Highlights
  • Backpack organizing gameplay
  • Item combination and activation
  • Strategic defense against enemy waves
  • Unlock special combat effects
  • Earn rewards and daily bonuses
  • Level-based challenges
Features
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Enter a world full of danger! Organizing your backpack is key to survival. Are you ready to tackle the crispy challenges ahead? In this new backpack survival game, you will experience pleasant strategy and adventure! In the preparation phase, you can buy various equipment and cleverly place it in your backpack. Each item comes in different sizes, so you’ll need to stack them smartly to squeeze out every ounce of power in battle. Combine similar items of the same level to upgrade your gear—and remember, how you place things makes all the difference. Some items can unlock sizzling special effects through specific placements, giving you powerful combat abilities. Once the battle begins, waves of enemies will fry you from above. You’ll need to defend against every attack within the time limit to claim victory! Show your strategic skills and wisdom. Game Features: · Backpack Organizing Gameplay: Enjoy the dual fun of strategy and arrangement. · Combination and Activation System: Mix and match your gear to unlock special effects and make your backpack an unstoppable force. · Exciting Battles: Face endless waves of enemies that will put your planning and defense to the test. · Stress-Free Fun: Relax and enjoy the process of arranging your backpack and battling enemies. · Rewards Galore: After fending off enemies, you'll earn treasure chests, equipment, and other rich rewards. Log in daily for free gems to enhance your combat power! With each level, you’ll face new waves of enemies and fresh challenges, keeping you hooked from start to finish. Whether it’s organizing your backpack or acing enemies in battle, every aspect is packed with fun! This game is for everyone! Whether you are a fan of strategy or just looking for casual fun, this game has you covered! Don’t let your backpack turn into a disaster—organize it smartly, battle fiercely, and survive the chaos!

Screenshots

Slime Legion4 screens
Backpack Rush4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Slime Legion at 63% against Backpack Rush's 18%. Slime Legion also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and chart position (#96 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Slime Legion sells 14 one-off in-app purchases and Backpack Rush sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Slime Legion holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.9K and 3.1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Slime Legion's written reviews are positive against 18% of Backpack Rush's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Slime Legion ships an update monthly, Backpack Rush every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Slime Legion versus Backpack Rush: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSlime LegionBackpack Rush
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4.9K ratings) — better4.6 (3.1K ratings)
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews — better18.4% of reviews
Number of ratings4.9K — better3.1K
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#96 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size906 MB222 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperPerfeggsNoodle Games Limited

Customer experience

Slime Legion

All ratings4,930 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral1.0%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews427 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral7.0%
Negative30.4%

Backpack Rush

All ratings3,073 ratings
Positive90.5%
Neutral4.2%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews485 reviews
Positive18.4%
Neutral14.2%
Negative67.4%

User reviews

Slime Legion

From 4.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 🚀 Smooth performance
  • 💡 Unique match-3 tower defense concept
  • 🎨 Appealing graphics and visuals

Room to improve

  • 💰 Aggressive monetization and pay-to-win mechanics
  • 🤯 Overwhelming number of in-app purchases and subscription offers
  • 🔍 Lack of clarity on game mechanics and progression
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches affecting gameplay

Backpack Rush

From 3.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Super fun, addictive game
  • 👍 Nice game
  • 🎉 Fire game

Room to improve

  • 🚫 Ads, ads, and more ads
  • 🕰️ Too many ads, more gameplay needed
  • 💰 Greedy devs, ads ruin the experience
  • 🤯 Ads disrupt gameplay

Bugs and requests

Slime Legion

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent crashes and app freezes
  • Inconsistent or missing translations
  • Saved progress being lost or reset
  • Inability to collect rewards or complete events

Requested features

4 requests
  • Offline progression mode
  • Improved tutorial and onboarding
  • Multiplayer or social features
  • More balanced difficulty curve

Backpack Rush

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Loading screen doesn't load past 15%
  • Doesn't work, can't play

Requested features

4 requests
  • More skins or costume skins
  • Faster way to claim completed levels
  • Offline mode
  • Option to permanently remove ads

In-app purchases

14 purchases

Slime Legion

One-time14
  • NEVERGIVEUPGIFT_V1$0.99
  • SAMLLPACK_V1$2.99
  • SAMLLPACK_V2$4.99
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  • Piggy_Bank_v1$4.99
  • Periodic Purchase$4.99
  • GROWTH_SMALL_FUND$6.99
  • SUPPLYPACK_V2$6.99
  • SUPPLYPACK_V3$9.99
  • Pass Activity$9.99
  • BATTLEPASS$11.99
  • ADVANCEBATTLEPASS$14.99
  • EXPERTGIFTPACK_V2_1$19.99
  • Senior Pass Activity$19.99
  • EXPERTGIFTPACK_V6$49.99
14 purchases

Backpack Rush

One-time14
  • Start Value Items$0.99
  • Boost Value Items$1.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99
Show 11 more
  • Creative Value Items$2.99
  • Hero Value Items$4.99
  • Talent Value Items$7.99
  • Popular Value Items$9.99
  • Strategic Value Items$14.99
  • Legendary Value Items$19.99
  • Epic Value Items$29.99
  • Endless Value Items$39.99
  • Tactical Value Items$49.99
  • Ace Value Items$79.99
  • Mythic Value Items$99.99

Questions

Is Slime Legion free?
Slime Legion is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Backpack Rush free?
Backpack Rush is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Slime Legion or Backpack Rush?
Slime Legion is rated higher. Slime Legion averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.9K ratings, while Backpack Rush averages 4.6 from 3.1K ratings.
Do Slime Legion or Backpack Rush have ads?
Both Slime Legion and Backpack Rush show ads.
Which is updated more often, Slime Legion or Backpack Rush?
Slime Legion ships an update monthly, and Backpack Rush every 2 weeks. Most recently, Slime Legion was updated on October 14, 2026 and Backpack Rush on October 14, 2026.

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