Comparison

Returned Warrior RPG vs Mushroom Knight

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

Head to head
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.

About

Mushroom Knight

Embark on an adventure in a world filled with dungeons, monsters, and powerful equipment. Craft and upgrade gear, collect diverse pets, and master various weapon skills without class restrictions. Discover new challenges and unique gameplay experiences.

Highlights
  • Equipment crafting and upgrading
  • Pet collection and matching
  • Dungeon exploration
  • Monster discovery
  • Weapon skill system
  • No occupation restrictions
Features
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Here is a game about making equipment, upgrading, and exploring dungeons. There are various types of equipment, various pets, and many types of monsters in the game waiting for you to discover! There are no occupation restrictions, and different types of weapons are used, which correspond to different skills. Match different pets to have different playing experiences. Hope you all like it!

Screenshots

Returned Warrior RPG4 screens
Mushroom Knight4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Returned Warrior RPG at 5.0 against Mushroom Knight's 4.5. Returned Warrior RPG also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 69%). Mushroom Knight'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. Returned Warrior RPG sells 17 one-off in-app purchases and Mushroom Knight sells 11 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 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mushroom Knight has 42 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Returned Warrior RPG's written reviews are positive against 69% of Mushroom Knight's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Returned Warrior RPG ships an update fortnightly, Mushroom Knight every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Returned Warrior RPG versus Mushroom Knight: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReturned Warrior RPGMushroom Knight
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.5 (42 ratings)
Positive reviews89.5% of reviews — better69.2% of reviews
Number of ratings142 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1.0 GB181 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperDreamplay Games Inc.卫 崔

Customer experience

Returned Warrior RPG

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

Mushroom Knight

All ratings42 ratings
Positive90.5%
Neutral2.4%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive69.2%
Neutral15.4%
Negative15.4%

User reviews

Returned Warrior RPG

From 1 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and easy to play
  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 💎 Unique collection-based mechanics
  • 🎨 Appealing pixel art style
  • 🔓 Generous free-to-play model

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🕹️ Repetitive gameplay at later stages
  • 🔒 Difficulty progressing without spending

Mushroom Knight

From 42 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Game is cool and fun
  • 👍 Good game
  • 👍 Шикарная игра
  • 👍 Fun game
  • 👍 Good

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Black screen after joining map
  • 🐛 Game error when updating
  • 🐛 Game crashes when watching ads
  • 🐛 Cannot play after update
  • 🐛 Game is boring

Bugs and 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

Mushroom Knight

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Black screen after joining the map
  • Cannot play after update
  • Game has errors when updating
  • Game crashes when watching an ad
  • Game does not restart mission
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  • iOS encountered an error when updating
  • Cannot watch Ads or Purchase In Apps
  • Game dung kĩ năng chẳng có tí gì là chuyên nghiệp

Requested features

6 requests
  • Offline mode
  • Add more features and challenges
  • Add Thai language
  • Add more maps for different difficulties
  • Add character levels
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  • Dash follows move direction

In-app purchases

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
11 purchases

Mushroom Knight

One-time11
  • small pile of diamonds$1.39
  • Pet Shard Pack$3.99
  • Month Card$3.99
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  • Ad Card$3.99
  • Ore Pack$4.99
  • a lot of diamonds$4.99
  • Mushroom Pass$7.99
  • a small bag of diamonds$12.99
  • a big bag of diamonds$26.99
  • a small box of diamonds$44.99
  • a big box of diamonds$89.99

Questions

Is Returned Warrior RPG free?
Returned Warrior RPG is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mushroom Knight free?
Mushroom Knight is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Returned Warrior RPG or Mushroom Knight?
Returned Warrior RPG is rated higher. Returned Warrior RPG averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Mushroom Knight averages 4.5 from 42 ratings.
Do Returned Warrior RPG or Mushroom Knight have ads?
Both Returned Warrior RPG and Mushroom Knight show ads.
Which is updated more often, Returned Warrior RPG or Mushroom Knight?
Returned Warrior RPG ships an update fortnightly, and Mushroom Knight every 3 weeks. Most recently, Returned Warrior RPG was updated on October 15, 2026 and Mushroom Knight on October 14, 2026.

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