Comparison

Robotek vs Occidental Heroes

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

Head to head
About

Robotek

Engage in a strategic battle against a robot empire to reclaim the planet. This action-RPG offers over 200 levels, a deep skill system, and customizable combat options. Engage in thrilling duels and online multiplayer battles.

Highlights
  • Strategy, action, and RPG blend
  • Over 200 levels
  • Skill system with 30+ levels
  • 9 upgradable slot symbols
  • 4 special abilities
  • Online multiplayer battles
  • Duel friends
Features
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The humanity had fallen. In the great robot uprising machines took the planet over. Empire of Machine is the new world order. It's time to take it back! One node at a time. ◉ Unique blend of strategy, action and RPG. ◉ More than 200 levels spread all around the world. ◉ Rewarding skill system with more than 30 levels. ◉ 9 upgradable slot symbols to fit your own style of play. ◉ 4 special abilities including the devastating Nuke. ◉ Play thrilling duels with your friends! ◉ Play online battles in free multiplayer! Rip through your enemies with lasers, electrocute them or fry them with microwaves. Deploy your own robots to fight for you or steal them from your enemy. Protect and upgrade your forces or throw them away in a ruthless wave of destruction. Get experience from every battle, level up, gain power and crush the Empire of Machine! Check out the Strategy Guide for additional tips and tricks: http://blog.hexage.net/2011/05/27/strategy-guide-to-robotek/ IN-APP PURCHASES Robotek is free to play supported only by optional in-app purchases. You can finish the entire game without re-charging your energy. Play it safe: Learn all of the symbols in tutorial. Do not challenge nodes tougher than you. Master the gameplay, level up and go against weaker nodes first! You can always reset the campaign in Options and start from scratch. However with any in-app purchase you get: • Power & Coins • gain access to RECHARGE NODE • better Power gains for every victory • unlock the DUEL mode to play with friends

About

Occidental Heroes

Assemble an adventuring company to explore a new frontier. Engage in challenging skirmishes and strive for survival and eventual retirement. This game offers a no-holds-barred experience with no assistance.

Highlights
  • Form adventuring companies
  • Explore the Occident
  • Engage in brutal skirmishes
  • Survival focus
  • Retirement goal
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Form an adventuring company and explore the recently colonized Occident. Engage in brutal skirmishes and try to survive long enough to retire. No reloads, no hand-holding, no mercy.

Screenshots

Robotek4 screens
Occidental Heroes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Robotek at none against Occidental Heroes's shown. Occidental Heroes's advantage is review sentiment (87% vs 56%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Robotek sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Occidental Heroes 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

Occidental Heroes holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 443 and 358 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Robotek's written reviews are positive against 87% of Occidental Heroes's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Robotek ships an update every 3 months, Occidental Heroes every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Robotek versus Occidental Heroes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRobotekOccidental Heroes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (443 ratings)4.7 (358 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.6% of reviews87.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings443 — better358
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB69 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperDavid PeroutkaVladimir Jovanovic

Customer experience

Robotek

All ratings443 ratings
Positive80.1%
Neutral6.5%
Negative13.3%
Written reviews338 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral13.9%
Negative30.5%

Occidental Heroes

All ratings358 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral2.5%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews156 reviews
Positive87.2%
Neutral5.1%
Negative7.7%

Bugs and requests

Robotek

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Occidental Heroes

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Occasional crashes or freezes
  • UI elements not scaling properly on some devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to save progress and load games
  • More character class options
  • Expanded map and content
  • Companion pets or animals
  • Difficulty settings or options

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Robotek

One-time8
  • Power Dosage$0.99
  • Captain Jones Costume$0.99
  • Lord Outfit$0.99
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  • Apocalypse Armor$0.99
  • XP Doubler$0.99
  • Recharger Node$0.99
  • Power Package$1.99
  • Power Hexage$2.99
1 purchases

Occidental Heroes

One-time1
  • Expanded edition$5.99

Questions

Is Robotek free?
Robotek is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Occidental Heroes free?
Occidental Heroes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Robotek or Occidental Heroes?
Occidental Heroes is rated higher. Robotek averages 4.3 out of 5 from 443 ratings, while Occidental Heroes averages 4.7 from 358 ratings.
Do Robotek or Occidental Heroes have ads?
Occidental Heroes shows ads; Robotek does not.
Which is updated more often, Robotek or Occidental Heroes?
Robotek ships an update every 3 months, and Occidental Heroes every 2 months. Most recently, Robotek was updated on October 12, 2026 and Occidental Heroes on October 16, 2026.

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