Comparison

Chat RPG vs Returned Warrior RPG

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

Returned Warrior RPG

Embark on a retro RPG adventure where you return home after a decade in a demonic realm to find portals have opened. Farm for hundreds of equipment types and cards to create a unique character. Explore diverse game modes and enjoy nostalgic pixel art.

Highlights
  • Idle farming with equipment and cards
  • Unique character customization
  • Rewarding item collection
  • Multiple weapon choices
  • Diverse play modes (dungeons, towers)
  • Nostalgic pixel art style
Features
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After 10 years in the demonic realm, I returned to find that 120 years have passed! You survived by the skin of your teeth and returned home, only to find that demonic portals have opened across the continent. Return of the classic RPG! "Returned Warrior: Retro RPG" [Game Features] ◈ Simple and easier grind! - Idly farm with hundreds of different types of equipment and cards. ◈ Rediscover the pure joy of farming! - Does everyone wear the same gear? NO! - Choose the equipment and cards that resonate with your style, to create a one-of-a-kind character! ◈ No farming goes unrewarded! - From the starting gear to the endgame items, each item holds significance in your journey! - The more you gather and complete your collection, the mightier your character becomes. ◈ Weapon Master - Pick a weapon of your choice - from a dagger, to a longsword or bow - and play. ◈ Diverse play modes - Enjoy the game's diverse content, including Scenario Stages, Gold Dungeons, Hydra Dungeon, Tower Defense, Endless Tower, and more! ◈ Nostalgic pixel art style - Enjoy the retro RPG, complete with a nostalgic pixel art style.

Screenshots

Chat RPG4 screens
Returned Warrior RPG4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Returned Warrior RPG at 5.0 against Chat RPG's 3.0. Returned Warrior RPG also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 50%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). Chat RPG's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 Returned Warrior RPG sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Returned Warrior RPG holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Chat RPG's written reviews are positive against 90% of Returned Warrior RPG's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chat RPG ships an update every 5 weeks, Returned Warrior RPG fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Chat RPG versus Returned Warrior RPG: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChat RPGReturned Warrior RPG
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews89.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size166 MB1.0 GB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperNetstreamDreamplay Games Inc.

Customer experience

Chat RPG

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

Returned Warrior RPG

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews105 reviews
Positive89.5%
Neutral2.9%
Negative7.6%

Bugs and requests

Chat RPG

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Returned Warrior RPG

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to progress past first chapter
  • Equipment upgrades not saving properly
  • Freezing during tutorial screens
  • Connectivity issues when viewing ads

Requested features

4 requests
  • More diverse quests and challenges
  • Ability to preview equipment effects
  • Improved save/load functionality
  • Optimization for longer battery life

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Chat RPG

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

Returned Warrior RPG

One-time17
  • Auto Decomposition Package$4.99
  • Weekly Gold Package$8.99
  • Weekly EXP Package$8.99
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  • Starting Optimization Package$8.99
  • Start Ad Removal Package$8.99
  • Card Collection Pass 1$9.99
  • Chapter 4 Clear Package$17.99
  • Chapter 6 Clear Package$17.99
  • Chapter 10 Clear Package$17.99
  • Chapter 1 Clear Package$17.99
  • Chapter 3 Clear Package$17.99
  • Chapter 7 Clear Package$17.99
  • Chapter 17 Clear Package$17.99
  • Weekly Guardian Package$34.99
  • Weekly All-in-One Myth Package$49.99
  • Black Rabbit Package$49.99
  • Gem Vip Chest$99.99

Questions

Is Chat RPG free?
Chat RPG is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Returned Warrior RPG free?
Returned Warrior RPG is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Chat RPG or Returned Warrior RPG?
Returned Warrior RPG is rated higher. Chat RPG averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Returned Warrior RPG averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Chat RPG or Returned Warrior RPG have ads?
Returned Warrior RPG shows ads; Chat RPG does not.
Which is updated more often, Chat RPG or Returned Warrior RPG?
Chat RPG ships an update every 5 weeks, and Returned Warrior RPG fortnightly. Most recently, Chat RPG was updated on June 1, 2026 and Returned Warrior RPG on September 22, 2026.

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