Comparison

Chat RPG vs Arclight City

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

Head to head
About

Chat RPG

Embark on an idle adventure through a fantasy world by making choices via chat. Explore different regions, customize your adventurers' battle styles with equipment and skills, and uncover the truth behind the central kingdom's mysteries. Your journey progresses even when you're away.

Highlights
  • Idle adventure gameplay
  • Regional exploration
  • Character customization
  • Equipment and skill system
  • Dungeon battles
  • Story-driven progression
Features
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『Chat RPG』 is an idle adventure game by chat. The story of 「Bihwi」 from the East, 「Wooten」 from the West, 「Raum」 from the South, 「Stell」 from the North, and the central Kingdom of 「Reven」... Begin your adventure with your own choice. ◈ Start your adventure by selecting the desired region! There are four regions to choose from: the East, the West, the South, and the North, each with four adventurers waiting for you. ◈ Customize your own battle style with various equipment and skills! Strengthen your adventurers through battles in dungeons. Purchase and equip your preferred equipment from the blacksmith. Learn desired skills from the master and utilize them in battles. ◈ Idle but growing adventurers! What happened in the central Leven Kingdom? Join the journey to uncover the truth. - ※ Precautions The game does not store the player's basic information (ID) on the server. If you delete the app, the information may be initialized. - Do you have any help or suggestions? e-mail: info@netstream.co.kr discord: https://discord.gg/85kp8qCaUF twitter: @Netstream_KR We will actively reflect your feedback.

About

Arclight City

Engage in a cyberpunk MMORPG set in a neon-drenched city. Build your gang, explore procedurally generated dungeons, and customize gear. Master turn-based combat and rise to power in this text-based adventure.

Highlights
  • Unique mercenaries with special abilities
  • Unlimited weapons and gear customization
  • Procedurally generated dungeons
  • Turn-based combat
  • Anime and pixel art style
  • Idle and background progression
  • Auto farming
Features
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In the neon-soaked streets of Arclight City, the balance of power is threatened by secret corporations and dangerous underworld figures. The sprawling metropolis is hanging by a thread. It all depends on you and your gang to restore order...or seize control for yourselves. But let's be real, we just want to dominate the city and crush our rivals! This is the cyberpunk MMORPG adventure you've always dreamed of. Explore procedurally generated dungeons, build your gang, customize crazy cyber-gear, and rise to power! Super easy and intuitive controls, smooth gameplay, and immersive rogue-like elements make this the best MMORPG you will find on mobile. Features: - Unique Mercenaries: Each with special abilities to master. - Unlimited Weapons & Gear: Collect, craft, and upgrade an endless array of items to create the ultimate loadout. Make each piece of gear truly unique! - Procedurally Generated Dungeons: Dive into thrilling, ever-changing dungeons! Navigate layouts filled with hidden secrets, valuable treasures, and unexpected threats. Make meaningful choices during dynamic encounters—succeed to earn rewards or face consequences if you fail. Collect hundreds of unique lore notes to uncover the mysteries of Arclight City. Every dungeon brings new traps, puzzles, and enemies, making each adventure unpredictable and exciting.  - Turn-Based Combat: Strategize and take turns to defeat your enemies with tactical precision. - Anime & Pixel Art Style: Enjoy a unique blend of anime-inspired visuals and detailed pixel art, making Arclight City stand out with its distinct aesthetic. - Idle & Background Tasks: Progress while you're away! Keep advancing even when the app is closed. - Auto farm: Leave the app open and your character will slowly gather experience and items over time. Download Arclight City today and dive into the neon-drenched world of power, mystery, and adventure. The fate of Arclight City is in your hands!

Screenshots

Chat RPG4 screens
Arclight City4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Arclight City at 4.7 against Chat RPG's 3.0. Arclight City also leads on ratings volume (156 vs 4) and review sentiment (59% vs 50%). Chat RPG's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Chat RPG sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Arclight City sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Arclight City holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arclight City has 156 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Chat RPG's written reviews are positive against 59% of Arclight City's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chat RPG ships an update every 5 weeks, Arclight City monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Chat RPG versus Arclight City: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChat RPGArclight City
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (4 ratings)4.7 (156 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews58.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4156 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size166 MB8 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperNetstreamChing Huang

Customer experience

Chat RPG

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Arclight City

All ratings156 ratings
Positive91.0%
Neutral3.2%
Negative5.8%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive58.8%
Neutral11.8%
Negative29.4%

Bugs and requests

Chat RPG

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Arclight City

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Unplayable on iPhone X and up due to screen issues
  • Cannot access settings without finishing tutorial
  • Screen shape issues on newer iPhones
  • Nothing works when clicked unless in-game purchases are made

Requested features

10 requests
  • Add more soundtrack tracks
  • Improve moderation and punishment system
  • Implement character/avatar updates with equipment
  • Add more dungeons and special keys for entry
  • Add male mercenaries to the team
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  • Reduce the prevalence of anime girls in art
  • Add PvP to the game
  • Improve social features and community aspects
  • Add more music
  • Change icon and app store pictures to differentiate from previous game

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Chat RPG

One-time1
  • Battle Speed Up Buff Package$2.99
6 purchases

Arclight City

One-time6
  • premium1$1.99
  • premium2$4.99
  • premium3$9.99
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  • premium4$19.99
  • premium5$49.99
  • premium6$99.99

Questions

Is Chat RPG free?
Chat RPG is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Arclight City free?
Arclight City is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Chat RPG or Arclight City?
Arclight City is rated higher. Chat RPG averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Arclight City averages 4.7 from 156 ratings.
Do Chat RPG or Arclight City have ads?
Neither Chat RPG nor Arclight City shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Chat RPG or Arclight City?
Chat RPG ships an update every 5 weeks, and Arclight City monthly. Most recently, Chat RPG was updated on June 1, 2026 and Arclight City on September 28, 2026.

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