Comparison

Bug Heroes vs Tallowmere 2

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

Head to head
About

Bug Heroes

Embark on an action-adventure with RPG and castle defense elements. Master unique Bug Heroes, each with distinct skills and equipment, to battle hordes of hungry insects. Explore miniature landscapes, collect resources, and fortify your base for epic defense.

Highlights
  • Blend of action, adventure, castle defense, and RPG
  • 10 unique playable Bug Heroes with distinct abilities
  • Level-up and customize heroes with equipment
  • Melee and ranged combat options
  • Base fortification and food defense
  • Over 50 unique enemy types with an Insectopedia
  • Randomized side quests for replayability
Features
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From the creators of N.Y.Zombies comes an all new blend of action, adventure, castle defense, and role playing elements! Master up to nine legendary Bug Heroes, including a sword wielding Spider assassin, an armored Beetle warrior, a machine gun toting Ant engineer, and more! Shoot, slice, dice, and bash your enemies with a variety of skills, abilities and equipment. Stockpile food, fortify your base, and defend it from hordes of hungry bugs. Explore a variety of familiar landscapes from an all new miniature perspective, collecting food, coins and other items. Enter Bug Heroes, an epic fantasy world you never knew existed! -------------------------- Ranked one of the top iOS games of 2011 (metacritic.com)!! "...it's going to be really hard to ever find a way to enjoy a typical dual-stick shooter again." -- toucharcade.com "One part castle defense, two parts dual stick shooter, and a dash of RPG; Bug Heroes is the most interesting blend of iPhone gaming I’ve see since Infinity Blade." -- 148apps.com "Bug Heroes has slick presentation, charm, and lasting appeal... In my opinion this is one of those games that defines the iOS platform for gamers." -- appadvice.com "Without a doubt, Bug Heroes is the year's first must-have release." -- ifanzine.com -------------------------- FEATURES: - A seamless blend of action, adventure, castle defense, and role playing elements! - 10 unique Bug Heroes to play as, each with different strengths, weaknesses, equipment, and personalities. Choose any 3 heroes to take into battle! - Level-up your Bug Heroes, increase their skills, and customize them with a huge variety of equipment and abilities! - Melee and ranged combat. Slice your enemies with swords, swat bugs off of ledges or into walls, and blast them from long range with rifles and machine guns! - Scour the lands for food, then defend your food stash from hordes of hungry bugs. Build turrets and fortify your base! - Optional, randomized side quests for even more depth and re-playability! - Over 50 unique enemy types, ranging from tiny fleas to giant snails. Detailed "Insectopedia" for background info and strategies on every single enemy! - Multiple profiles and game saves, tons of achievements, and online leaderboards! - Supports all devices, old and new. Enjoy crisp retina graphics on the iPhone 4 and iPod Touch 4g! -------------------------- TRAILER: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ErYZbs5Q7c -------------------------- If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, and for all news on upcoming updates, like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter @FoursakenMedia! --------------------------

About

Tallowmere 2

Embark on a roguelike dungeon-crawling adventure where you battle enemies, collect loot, and level up to achieve a high score. Explore procedurally generated rooms with unique challenges and unlock new gear to aid your quest. Play solo or team up with friends in local or online co-op.

Highlights
  • Procedurally generated dungeons
  • Character progression and loot
  • Multiple weapon types
  • Single-player and co-op modes
  • Cross-platform online co-op
  • Save anywhere functionality
Features
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Lady Tallowmere's kittens have been acting strange. Still, the dungeon's rituals must be carried out. Despite the unusual circumstances, how many rooms can you clear? ◈ SLAY AND CONQUER ◈ • Raise your shield to survive. • Defeat enemies. Find the key in each room to advance. • Level up. Acquire weapons, shields, blessings, and potions to alter your character. • Achieve a high score based on the room number you reach. ◈ EVER-CHANGING DUNGEONS ◈ • ROGUELIKE RANDOMNESS. Rooms, enemies, items, and modifiers are procedurally generated every run. • PLAY YOUR WAY. Choose your character and starting weapon before each adventure. • FIGHT. Each room contains more enemies the further you go. • WEAPON MASTERY. Use the right tool for the job – each weapon behaves differently. • LOOT. Uncover higher rarity levels and item tiers the deeper you delve. • STAY HEALTHY. Drink potions, find hearts, or visit Lady Tallowmere for healing. • UNLOCK. Expand your starting arsenal by progressing far enough. Success is rewarded, not failure. ◈ PLAYER MODES ◈ • Single-player • Couch Co-op (local shared screen with 2 gamepads) • Online Co-op (up to 4 players per game, including cross-platform support) ◈ TECHNICAL FEATURES ◈ • Touchscreen and gamepad support • Save your game anywhere and resume where you were • Game Center achievements and leaderboards for eternal bragging rights • iCloud support for high scores, account progress, and preferences

Screenshots

Bug Heroes4 screens
Tallowmere 24 screens

Verdict

The call

Bug Heroes and Tallowmere 2 both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 90% of Bug Heroes's written reviews are positive against 78% of Tallowmere 2's. Bug Heroes also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). 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. Bug Heroes sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Tallowmere 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 Bug Heroes against 4.7 for Tallowmere 2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 136 and 137 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of Bug Heroes's written reviews are positive against 78% of Tallowmere 2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Bug Heroes versus Tallowmere 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBug HeroesTallowmere 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (136 ratings) — better4.7 (137 ratings)
Positive reviews90.5% of reviews — better78.3% of reviews
Number of ratings136137 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size194 MB236 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperFoursaken MediaChris McFarland

Customer experience

Bug Heroes

All ratings137 ratings
Positive95.6%
Neutral0.7%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews893 reviews
Positive90.5%
Neutral4.9%
Negative4.6%

Tallowmere 2

All ratings137 ratings
Positive94.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.8%
Written reviews46 reviews
Positive78.3%
Neutral8.7%
Negative13.0%

User reviews

Bug Heroes

From 136 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🤩 Awesome game
  • 🕷️ Unique bug-themed gameplay
  • 🎨 Great graphics and animations
  • 🕹️ Addictive and challenging
  • 💰 Great value for free/low-cost

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
  • 🎮 Frustrating controls at times
  • 💰 In-app purchases required for full experience
  • 🕹️ Difficulty can be unbalanced

Tallowmere 2

From 137 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Entertaining gameplay
  • 👍 Engaging mechanics
  • 👍 Satisfying gameplay loop
  • 👍 Challenging but fair difficulty
  • 👍 Variety in weapons and effects

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • 🐛 Constant force closing
  • 💸 Too many paywalls
  • 💸 Premium version needed for some features
  • 💸 Limits on cats without premium

Bugs and requests

Bug Heroes

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes when using certain abilities
  • Saves/progress getting deleted
  • Unresponsive/glitchy controls

Requested features

5 requests
  • Multiplayer mode (co-op, PvP)
  • More free/unlockable characters
  • Permanent character progression
  • Custom map/level creator
  • Expanded story/campaign mode

Tallowmere 2

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • App frequently crashes
  • App force closes constantly
  • Game crashes during play
  • Game Center not syncing
  • Cannot buy supporter pack
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  • Cannot play on iOS after buying on Android
  • Weapon overflow on screen

Requested features

15 requests
  • Add tutorial for new elements
  • Implement features from Tallowmere's Keep
  • Add Japanese language support
  • Add bosses
  • Add merchants
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  • Add progression system
  • Add more customization options
  • Add a way to restore saved games
  • Add previous BGM option
  • Add next page button for merchant
  • Make a version with fans pack in store
  • Add Google login for iOS
  • Add option to link accounts on Android
  • Add story mode
  • Add no perma death mode

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Bug Heroes

One-time5
  • The Grandmasters$0.99
  • Death From Above$0.99
  • Locked 'n Loaded$0.99
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  • Reinforcements$0.99
  • Treasure Trove$0.99
1 purchases

Tallowmere 2

One-time1
  • Core Supporter Pack$4.99

Questions

Is Bug Heroes free?
Bug Heroes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tallowmere 2 free?
Tallowmere 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bug Heroes or Tallowmere 2?
Bug Heroes is rated higher. Bug Heroes averages 4.8 out of 5 from 136 ratings, while Tallowmere 2 averages 4.7 from 137 ratings.
Do Bug Heroes or Tallowmere 2 have ads?
Neither Bug Heroes nor Tallowmere 2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bug Heroes or Tallowmere 2?
Bug Heroes ships an update every 3 weeks, and Tallowmere 2 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Bug Heroes was updated on November 1, 2026 and Tallowmere 2 on November 3, 2026.

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