Comparison

Returned Warrior RPG vs Otherworld Mercenary Corps

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

Otherworld Mercenary Corps

Assemble a team of heroines in this idle RPG set in another world. Collect characters, develop your mercenary corps, and embark on an epic adventure to save the continent from the Demon King. Enjoy charming pixel art and strategic combat.

Highlights
  • Idle growth system
  • Otherworld adventure story
  • High-quality pixel graphics
  • Vibrant character illustrations
  • Character relationship building
  • Competitive content
Features
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Collect heroines and build your mercenary corps in an otherworld idle RPG November Celebration is live! Enjoy generous rewards and power up faster! New Commanders can earn up to 200,000 Diamonds! Starting fresh or returning? Enjoy generous rewards and power up your mercenary corps! --- Bless Terra, a blessed continent held captive by the Demon King. Follow the adventure of a hero summoned to another world who grows into the Commander of a Mercenary Corps. Search for the seven Primordial Cores scattered across the continent, recruit and develop a colorful cast of mercenaries, and build a Mercenary Corps of your own! Enjoy charming female character illustrations, high-quality pixel graphics, a wide range of strategic content, an immersive story, and the fun of collecting characters and items in Otherworld Mercenary Corps! --- ▣ Game Introduction ▣ Commander, the wait is over! A grand September celebration event is now underway. New Commanders can also receive rewards of up to 200,000 Diamonds! Whether you're starting fresh or coming back, now is the perfect time to jump in! ■ Idle Growth System ■ Your Mercenary Corps keeps growing even while you're busy. Earn rewards with short play sessions and strengthen your mercenaries and equipment. ■ Otherworld Adventure Story ■ Follow the adventure of a hero summoned to another world who grows into the Commander of a Mercenary Corps. Take on missions from Witch Queen Isabella and embark on a journey to find the seven Primordial Cores scattered across the continent. ■ Stages Where You Can Feel Your Progress ■ Explore a variety of areas based on your combat power! Also enjoy Story Mode, which follows the growth of the Mercenary Commander. ■ High-Quality Pixel Graphics ■ Cute and cool pixel characters take the stage! Experience the visual charm unique to pixel art and the fun of playing with it. ■ Vibrant Character Illustrations ■ Enjoy illustrations that bring out each character's unique charm, along with lively visuals that feel like 2D animation. ■ Relationships with Characters ■ Interact with your favorite characters and increase your combat power! To build strong relationships with characters of all kinds, carefully choose how you answer their questions. ■ Heated Competitive Content ■ Plan your strategy as you aim for higher rankings and more rewards! Strengthen your mercenaries, complete your own deck, and compete against other Commanders! --- ■ Official Community https://discord.gg/T4gQ3Fj8 --- E-mail: support@cryptect.co.kr Business Registration No.: 312-87-01164

Screenshots

Returned Warrior RPG4 screens
Otherworld Mercenary Corps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Returned Warrior RPG at 5.0 against Otherworld Mercenary Corps's 3.8. Returned Warrior RPG also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 53%). Otherworld Mercenary Corps's advantage is ratings volume (44 vs 1) and update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). 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. Returned Warrior RPG sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Otherworld Mercenary Corps sells 10 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 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Otherworld Mercenary Corps has 44 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 53% of Otherworld Mercenary Corps's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Returned Warrior RPG ships an update fortnightly, Otherworld Mercenary Corps every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Returned Warrior RPG versus Otherworld Mercenary Corps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReturned Warrior RPGOtherworld Mercenary Corps
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.8 (44 ratings)
Positive reviews89.5% of reviews — better53.4% of reviews
Number of ratings144 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 5 days — better
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 GB655 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperDreamplay Games Inc.Cryptect Inc.

Customer experience

Returned Warrior RPG

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

Otherworld Mercenary Corps

All ratings44 ratings
Positive68.2%
Neutral6.8%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews116 reviews
Positive53.4%
Neutral4.3%
Negative42.2%

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

Otherworld Mercenary Corps

From 44 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
  • 🎨 Appealing art style
  • 🕹️ Fun character collection
  • 🕰️ Good idle/passive gameplay

Room to improve

  • 💰 Aggressive monetization/in-app purchases
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
  • 🔍 Difficulty with coupon code redemption on iOS

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

Otherworld Mercenary Corps

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Constant crashing and force-closing on iOS
  • Downloading resources getting stuck at certain percentages
  • Summon screen freezing and becoming unresponsive

Requested features

3 requests
  • Improved optimization for iOS devices
  • Reduced frequency of crashes and freezes
  • More balanced gacha/summoning system

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Returned Warrior RPG

One-time10
  • 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
  • Chapter 4 Clear Package$17.99
  • Chapter 6 Clear Package$17.99
  • Chapter 3 Clear Package$17.99
  • Chapter 7 Clear Package$17.99
  • Gem Vip Chest$99.99
10 purchases

Otherworld Mercenary Corps

One-time10
  • Stage 1 Serina PKG$0.49
  • Mercenary Corps Package 01$0.99
  • Mercenary Corps Package 03$1.99
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  • Mercenary Corps Package 04$3.99
  • Mercenary Corps Package 07$5.99
  • Ad Removal PKG$6.99
  • Mercenary Corps Package 08$7.99
  • Mercenary Corps Package 11$14.99
  • Mercenary Corps Package 13$22.99
  • Mercenary Corps Package 21$79.99

Questions

Is Returned Warrior RPG free?
Returned Warrior RPG is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Otherworld Mercenary Corps free?
Otherworld Mercenary Corps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Returned Warrior RPG or Otherworld Mercenary Corps?
Returned Warrior RPG is rated higher. Returned Warrior RPG averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Otherworld Mercenary Corps averages 3.8 from 44 ratings.
Do Returned Warrior RPG or Otherworld Mercenary Corps have ads?
Both Returned Warrior RPG and Otherworld Mercenary Corps show ads.
Which is updated more often, Returned Warrior RPG or Otherworld Mercenary Corps?
Returned Warrior RPG ships an update fortnightly, and Otherworld Mercenary Corps every 5 days. Most recently, Returned Warrior RPG was updated on November 3, 2026 and Otherworld Mercenary Corps on November 8, 2026.

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