Comparison

Eternium vs Arcane Quest Legends

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

Head to head
About

Eternium

Embark on an epic fantasy adventure in this classic action RPG. Explore diverse worlds, battle mythical creatures, and collect powerful gear. Enjoy intuitive controls and a player-friendly philosophy with no paywalls.

Highlights
  • Tap-to-move controls
  • Swipe-to-cast spells
  • Player-friendly, no pay-to-win
  • Offline play option
  • Character classes (Mage, Warrior, Bounty Hunter)
  • Loot and gear collection
  • Companion system
Features
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Indie RPG made with passion by a handful of old-school RPG fans. Eternium is an amazingly fun and beautifully crafted Action RPG, reminiscent of the great classics. Eternium stands out from other mobile Action RPGs by its effortless “tap to move” and innovative “swipe to cast” controls, and its player-friendly “no paywalls, never pay to win” philosophy. Drawing signs to cast spells is easy and rewarding. The tap-to-move control is more natural and relaxing than thumbsticks, and it’s also truer to the vintage point-and-click Action RPG experience. The game can be really played for free, as more than 90% of our players do. Purchases are completely optional. Gems, the game’s main currency, can be collected from enemies and quests. There is no limiting stamina or energy. The best things in the game are obtained by playing, not paying. With the exception of a couple of online-only features, the game can also be played offline after the content download completes. Eternium initially launched in 2014, and is actively being improved by the original development team. Through years of polishing, and feedback from millions of players, the quality of the game has steadily increased, making it now one of the highest rated games on the App Store. Enjoy the visceral satisfaction of responsive, fast-paced combat, with spectacular special effects, pleasing sounds, rewarding damage numbers, all set against immersive backdrops and atmospheric, inspiring music scores. Play as a Mage, Warrior or Bounty Hunter, wielding a sword, axe, staff or gun. Level up to learn new abilities and increase your attributes. Battle skeletons, zombies, automatons, aliens, demons, dragons and many other creatures, across four beautifully hand-crafted worlds, or in endless generated levels. Venture into dark caves and dungeons, explore forests, villages and graveyards, lay siege to demon controlled castles, brave snowy mountain peaks, travel to the moon to slay strange creatures among craters and canyons, and beyond, to the deserts, pyramids and jungles of the red planet. Open treasure chests to loot gold, gemstones and battle gear. Equip shiny breastplates, menacing helmets and hoods, spiked shoulder pads, mysterious cloaks or capes. Protect yourself with a shield, or choose to wield two weapons as a warrior. Rescue your tank, healer and ranger companions who will join you in battle. Use their abilities together with yours to create rewarding and powerful tactical combos. Experience a refreshing storyline, filled with interplanetary intrigue and seasoned with funny characters. Hunt your arch-enemy, Ragadam, across the worlds, while trying to uncover and undo his twisted plans. Progress from common to rare, epic and legendary gear. Find gemstones that fit in your armor’s sockets. Craft socketed rings and amulets, and fuse three of them into a higher quality one. Unleash awesome offensive abilities, such as Whirlwind, Shockwave, Arc Lightning or Immolate, control the enemy crowd with Frost Nova, Vortex, Silence, or sneak and assassinate with Smokescreen, Traps and Snipe. Each hero class has access to about 20 abilities (skills or spells), and each of your three companions has four more. The game starts simple, but culminates in a flurry of tactical possibilities at high levels. Once your hero reaches level 70, your experience points go into Champion Levels, which are unlimited and yield steady stat upgrades. Champion Levels are also inherited by your new heroes, so they will have an easier time growing up. Aside from the four story acts, an endless progression of beautiful, randomly generated levels awaits in the Trials of Valor game mode. Please see here for our Privacy Policy. We take privacy very seriously. http://www.makingfun.com/footer/privacy-policy/

About

Arcane Quest Legends

Embark on an epic offline action RPG adventure, battling hordes of monsters and forging your own destiny. Customize your hero with no class limitations and master your combat skills to overcome challenges and uncover a compelling story.

Highlights
  • Hack and slash combat
  • Character customization
  • Offline gameplay
  • Epic storyline
  • Dungeon crawling
  • Loot collection and upgrades
Features
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The Powers of Darkness have spread in the Real of Auria, you must forge your own destiny with this action packed RPG Hack & Slash and fight your way through endless hordes of orcs, undead, demons and all sorts of terrifying creatures. Merciless dungeon hunter or savior of the peace? Build your own legend, level up and create your character to match your favorite combat style. With no standard classes, your imagination is the only limit to grow the final warrior. Complete dozens of primary and side quests, entertain yourself with mini games to break the action, hire the best ally to participate in this great adventure. The gameplay returns to the origins of the true hack & slash games. No auto combat or endless grinding, your own skills will determine your success. Face gigantic bosses to unveil the true nature of your hero! **GAME FEATURES** PURE CLASSIC ACTION RPG • Hack and slash your way through hordes of terrible monsters • Collect loot and upgrade your equipment to get ready for the final battle • Classic action RPG mechanics, forget endless grinding, your skills will be your only ally to defeat your enemies BEST RPG OFFLINE EXPERIENCE • Enjoy stunning 3D visuals travelling across the Realm of Auria • Play offline, on the road or at your home, the game does NOT require an internet connection EPIC STORY LINE • Delve one more time into the Real of Auria, in this prequel to the Arcane Quest guild wars • Uncover the mystery surrounding your hero’s past, join the Baron’s forces to save the Realm from this evil menace COMPLETE CHARACTER CUSTOMIZATION • Don’t get limited by standard character classes, build your own hero according to your favorite style: warrior, wizard, ranger, or mix it up for more fun! • Choose from dozens of different abilities to create the perfect monster slayer IN-APP PURCHASES • Play the first act of the game completely for free, and unlock further acts only if you are enjoying your experience • No tricky money grabbing schemes, consumable IAPs are absolutely optional and only if you need a boost to complete your adventure Visit our official site at https://arcane-quest.com/ Check out the developer’s blog at https://nexgamestudios.com/ Don't forget to follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arcanequestlegends/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/NexGameStudios Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nexgamestudios

Screenshots

Eternium4 screens
Arcane Quest Legends4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Eternium at none against Arcane Quest Legends's shown. Eternium also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (64K vs 583). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Eternium sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Arcane Quest Legends sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Eternium holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Eternium has 64K ratings behind it against 583, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Eternium's written reviews are positive against 75% of Arcane Quest Legends's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Eternium ships an update fortnightly, Arcane Quest Legends every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Eternium versus Arcane Quest Legends: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEterniumArcane Quest Legends
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (64K ratings) — better4.4 (583 ratings)
Positive reviews86.3% of reviews — better75.2% of reviews
Number of ratings64K — better583
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.1 GB1.1 GB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperMaking Fun, Inc.Nex Game Studios OU

Customer experience

Eternium

All ratings63,690 ratings
Positive97.2%
Neutral1.7%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews787 reviews
Positive86.3%
Neutral4.7%
Negative9.0%

Arcane Quest Legends

All ratings582 ratings
Positive89.9%
Neutral3.1%
Negative7.0%
Written reviews407 reviews
Positive75.2%
Neutral7.6%
Negative17.2%

User reviews

Eternium

From 64K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 Excellent graphics and visuals
  • 🕹️ Smooth and intuitive gameplay
  • 🎮 Diablo-like RPG experience
  • 🏆 Satisfying progression and loot system
  • 💰 Generous free-to-play model

Room to improve

  • 💰 Excessive use of in-app purchases
  • 🔁 Repetitive and grindy gameplay
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🔍 Lack of guidance and tutorials
  • 🔒 Difficulty in accessing account/progress across devices

Arcane Quest Legends

From 583 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great offline RPG
  • 👍 Diablo-like gameplay
  • 🎨 Nice graphics and atmosphere
  • 💰 Reasonable pricing for additional content
  • 🎮 Customizable character builds

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches (freezing, disappearing items)
  • 🔍 Lack of map/compass makes navigation difficult
  • 🎯 Targeting and camera controls need improvement
  • 🔒 Locked content after completing first act

Bugs and requests

Eternium

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes when opening certain menus
  • Inventory items getting stuck behind objects
  • Inconsistent difficulty scaling across levels
  • Skill upgrades not working as expected

Requested features

5 requests
  • Multiplayer and co-op modes
  • More character classes and customization options
  • Improved enemy AI and boss encounters
  • Ability to repair or restore degraded equipment
  • Streamlined crafting and inventory management

Arcane Quest Legends

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes and freezes when upgrading gear
  • Disappearing items after enchanting
  • Inability to move camera in desired direction
  • Enemies/objects blocking item pickup

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to revisit previous acts after completion
  • Improved map and navigation tools
  • More character customization options
  • Expanded skill trees and abilities
  • Online/multiplayer functionality

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Eternium

One-time10
  • 500 gems$4.99
  • Stormblade$4.99
  • Stormgun$4.99
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  • Event Pack 5$4.99
  • 1,200 gems$9.99
  • Event Pack 10$9.99
  • Event Pack 13$12.99
  • The Elven Deal$19.99
  • 2,600 gems$19.99
  • Event Pack 30$29.99
10 purchases

Arcane Quest Legends

One-time10
  • Gold & Arcanes Pack 1$0.99
  • Gold & Arcanes Pack 2$1.99
  • Act 2 Pack$1.99
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  • Act 3 Pack$1.99
  • Act 4 Pack$1.99
  • Gold & Arcanes Pack 3$2.99
  • ULTIMATE ACTS BUNDLE$3.99
  • Gold & Arcanes Pack 4$4.99
  • Gold & Arcanes Pack 5$7.99
  • Gold & Arcanes Pack 6$12.99

Questions

Is Eternium free?
Eternium is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Arcane Quest Legends free?
Arcane Quest Legends is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Eternium or Arcane Quest Legends?
Eternium is rated higher. Eternium averages 4.8 out of 5 from 64K ratings, while Arcane Quest Legends averages 4.4 from 583 ratings.
Do Eternium or Arcane Quest Legends have ads?
Arcane Quest Legends shows ads; Eternium does not.
Which is updated more often, Eternium or Arcane Quest Legends?
Eternium ships an update fortnightly, and Arcane Quest Legends every 3 weeks. Most recently, Eternium was updated on November 8, 2026 and Arcane Quest Legends on November 2, 2026.

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