Comparison

Hunter Party Idle 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

Hunter Party Idle RPG

Assemble and train a team of unique heroes to battle monsters emerging from mysterious gates. Engage in strategic idle gameplay with offline progression, diverse content, and team formations.

Highlights
  • Collect and nurture diverse Hunters
  • Strategic team formations and skill upgrades
  • Idle gameplay with offline progression
  • Various content: black markets, city invasions, world bosses
  • Automatic battles for easy progress
  • Communicate with other users via chat
Features
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Mysterious gates have begun to open all over the world. From these gates, monsters that cannot be dealt with using modern weapons are pouring out, plunging humanity into great chaos, and leading to the destruction of many cities. Collect and nurture Hunters to stand against them, establish a company, and try to block the gates to protect humanity! * Recruit Hunters and establish the best Hunter company! * Try strategic Hunter formations by considering random skill upgrades every game! * Various content, including black markets, virtual spaces, underground tombs, city invasions, world bosses, and more!! ▶ Explosive Growth through Collection and Idle Gameplay! - Recruit and collect Hunters to nurture the best Hunter company! - An idle game where growth is possible offline and online! - Easy progress through automatic battles! ▶ Train various Hunters and engage in Strategic Battles! - Diverse Hunters with unique personalities! - Train Hunters in various ways by leveling up and awakening, and with equipment, skills, abilities, and more! - Defeat monsters through random skills, skill combinations, and strategic gameplay in each game! ▶ A Rich World with Immersive Map Design and Content - Various map designs such as destroyed black markets, city invasions, and more! - Dispatch Hunters to the locations where gates are open and block them! ▶ Communicate with other users who have established Hunter Companies! - Enjoy the game while having fun conversations with other users through the chat feature! ▶ Game Features - A distinctive idle nurturing experience with random skills and team formations! Help: cs.hunter@lunosoft.com LUNOSOFT Inc.: www.lunosoft.com

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

Hunter Party Idle RPG4 screens
Returned Warrior RPG4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Returned Warrior RPG at 5.0 against Hunter Party Idle RPG's 4.0. Returned Warrior RPG also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 54%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). Hunter Party Idle RPG's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, ads, 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. Hunter Party Idle RPG sells 19 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 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hunter Party Idle RPG has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Hunter Party Idle RPG's written reviews are positive against 90% of Returned Warrior RPG's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hunter Party Idle RPG ships an update monthly, Returned Warrior RPG fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Hunter Party Idle RPG versus Returned Warrior RPG: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHunter Party Idle RPGReturned Warrior RPG
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (6 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.8% of reviews89.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6 — better1
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
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
Size454 MB1.0 GB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperLunosoft Inc.Dreamplay Games Inc.

Customer experience

Hunter Party Idle RPG

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive53.8%
Neutral15.4%
Negative30.8%

Returned Warrior RPG

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

Bugs and requests

Hunter Party Idle 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

19 purchases

Hunter Party Idle RPG

One-time19
  • small jewel$1.99
  • remove ads$4.99
  • Hunter Recruitment Package A$4.99
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  • Hunter Recruitment Package B$9.99
  • Battle Pass Paid Pass$9.99
  • Growth support (tank)$19.99
  • Growth support (healer)$19.99
  • hot_fragment_a$19.99
  • Growth support (damage)$19.99
  • Jewelry Box Package$29.99
  • weekly gem a$29.99
  • hot_scout_c$29.99
  • hot_boss_a$29.99
  • hot_defense_a$29.99
  • hot_scout_d$49.99
  • bulk jewelry boxes$59.99
  • hot_defense_b$59.99
  • hot_boss_b$59.99
  • Bulk Jewelry Box Package$99.99
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 Hunter Party Idle RPG free?
Hunter Party Idle 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, Hunter Party Idle RPG or Returned Warrior RPG?
Returned Warrior RPG is rated higher. Hunter Party Idle RPG averages 4.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Returned Warrior RPG averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Hunter Party Idle RPG or Returned Warrior RPG have ads?
Both Hunter Party Idle RPG and Returned Warrior RPG show ads.
Which is updated more often, Hunter Party Idle RPG or Returned Warrior RPG?
Hunter Party Idle RPG ships an update monthly, and Returned Warrior RPG fortnightly. Most recently, Hunter Party Idle RPG was updated on September 17, 2026 and Returned Warrior RPG on September 22, 2026.

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