# Returned Warrior RPG vs Mushroom Knight

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Returned Warrior RPG | Mushroom Knight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/returned-warrior-rpg/id6468865341/reviews)** | [4.5 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mushroom-knight/id6469578789/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **42** |
| Positive reviews | **89.5% of reviews** | 69.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.0 GB | 181 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Dreamplay Games Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/965141578) | [卫 崔](https://appshunter.io/developer/1686874328) |

## What reviewers say

### Returned Warrior RPG

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/returned-warrior-rpg/id6468865341)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

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

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Mushroom Knight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mushroom-knight/id6469578789)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| small pile of diamonds | $1.39 | one-time |
| Pet Shard Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Month Card | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ad Card | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ore Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| a lot of diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mushroom Pass | $7.99 | one-time |
| a small bag of diamonds | $12.99 | one-time |
| a big bag of diamonds | $26.99 | one-time |
| a small box of diamonds | $44.99 | one-time |
| a big box of diamonds | $89.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Offline mode
- Add more features and challenges
- Add Thai language
- Add more maps for different difficulties
- Add character levels


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*