Comparison

Legendary Sword.io 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

Legendary Sword.io

Embark on an epic quest to find a legendary sword and defeat a Dark Mage who has terrorized a peaceful kingdom. Hunt monsters, collect items, and achieve combos with one-handed controls. New chapters are on the horizon, promising more adventure.

Highlights
  • Hunt monsters
  • One-handed gameplay
  • Harvest items
  • Achieve combos
  • New chapters coming soon
Features
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One day, terror came to a peaceful kingdom. An attack by a Dark Mage claimed countless lives. A legendary sword that protected the kingdom from dark magic! A Dark Mage who stole the kingdom to gain absolute power! A righteous and brave knight embarks on a journey to find the legendary sword! Legendary Sword - Hunt monsters! - Clear the whole game with a single hand! - Harvest items and achieve combos! - Look forward to new chapters! Contact Us : legendary@eightstudio.co.kr Contact Business : ms@eightstudio.co.kr Contact Developers : +82535625374 www.eightstudio.co.kr EIGHT STUDIO.inc

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

Legendary Sword.io3 screens
Returned Warrior RPG4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Returned Warrior RPG at 5.0 against Legendary Sword.io's 3.9. Returned Warrior RPG also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 53%). Legendary Sword.io's advantage is ratings volume (42 vs 1). 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. Legendary Sword.io sells 34 one-off in-app purchases 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 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Legendary Sword.io has 42 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Legendary Sword.io's written reviews are positive against 90% of Returned Warrior RPG's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Legendary Sword.io ships an update weekly, Returned Warrior RPG fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Legendary Sword.io versus Returned Warrior RPG: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLegendary Sword.ioReturned Warrior RPG
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (42 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews52.6% of reviews89.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings42 — better1
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size945 MB1.0 GB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperEIGHT STUDIO (Korea)Dreamplay Games Inc.

Customer experience

Legendary Sword.io

All ratings42 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral4.8%
Negative23.8%
Written reviews57 reviews
Positive52.6%
Neutral8.8%
Negative38.6%

Returned Warrior RPG

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

Bugs and requests

Legendary Sword.io

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

34 purchases

Legendary Sword.io

One-time34
  • Wolf Pack$0.99
  • Lucky Cart$0.99
  • Special Limited Package A1$0.99
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  • Chapter Pack 1$1.99
  • Chapter Pack 2$2.99
  • Epic Membership$3.99
  • Chapter Pack 3$3.99
  • Chapter 10 Clear Package$3.99
  • Step Pack 1$3.99
  • Gem Cart$3.99
  • Special Limited Package A2$3.99
  • Attendance Plus$4.99
  • Chapter Pack 4$4.99
  • Chapter Pack 5$4.99
  • Battle Pass Green$4.99
  • Chapter Pack 7$5.99
  • Chapter Pack 6$5.99
  • Chapter 15 Clear Package$8.99
  • Mystic Membership$8.99
  • 1080 Gems$9.99
  • Angel Cart$9.99
  • Battle Pass Pearl$12.99
  • Chapter 20 Clear Package$12.99
  • Step Pack 2$12.99
  • Star Shop A2$12.99
  • Battle Pass Orange$12.99
  • Special Star$12.99
  • Gold Cart$19.99
  • Special Limited Package A3$19.99
  • 2350 Gems$19.99
  • Step Pack 3$29.99
  • Special Limited Package A5$49.99
  • Chapter 55 Clear Package$49.99
  • Special Limited Package A4$49.99
17 purchases

Returned Warrior RPG

One-time17
  • Auto Decomposition Package$4.99
  • Weekly Gold Package$8.99
  • Weekly EXP Package$8.99
Show 14 more
  • 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 Legendary Sword.io free?
Legendary Sword.io 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, Legendary Sword.io or Returned Warrior RPG?
Returned Warrior RPG is rated higher. Legendary Sword.io averages 3.9 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while Returned Warrior RPG averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Legendary Sword.io or Returned Warrior RPG have ads?
Both Legendary Sword.io and Returned Warrior RPG show ads.
Which is updated more often, Legendary Sword.io or Returned Warrior RPG?
Legendary Sword.io ships an update weekly, and Returned Warrior RPG fortnightly. Most recently, Legendary Sword.io was updated on October 24, 2026 and Returned Warrior RPG on October 24, 2026.

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