Returned Warrior RPG vs Rush Knights
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Idle farming with equipment and cards
- Unique character customization
- Rewarding item collection
- Multiple weapon choices
- Diverse play modes (dungeons, towers)
- Nostalgic pixel art style
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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.
Rush Knights
An idle RPG where knights automatically grow stronger by forging swords. Assemble a team of knights to battle enemies, raid dungeons, and restore peace to the World Tree. Enjoy unique dot graphics and endless content.
- Automatic knight growth
- Sword production and merging
- Unique dot graphics
- Variety of game content
- Knight collection and assembly
- Large-scale battles
- Dungeon raids
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An idle RPG that grows automatically! The Demon King's seal has been released and the World Tree is under attack! Gather the knights, seal the Demon King, and restore peace to the World Tree! By producing and merging swords from an anvil imbued with the power of the World Tree, the knights become stronger. ·Easy and fast growth! Produce a sword and grow by storm! ·Unique dot graphics! Attractive dot graphics enhance your viewing experience! ·Various content! Content that never runs out, including trials, masteries, relics, barracks, and more! ·Calling the knights! Assemble knights with various concepts such as dealers, supports, and tanks! ·Large-scale battle! Completely wipe out the enemies coming in large numbers! ·Infinite growth just by leaving it alone! Even while you rest, the knights will continue to kill your enemies! · Dungeon raid! Defeat various dungeons and obtain the best rewards! ·Endless rewards! Just logging in is full of great rewards!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Returned Warrior RPG at 90% against Rush Knights's 33%. Returned Warrior RPG also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Rush Knights's advantage is ratings volume (32 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
Both are free to download. Returned Warrior RPG sells 17 one-off in-app purchases and Rush Knights sells 88 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: Rush Knights has 32 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 33% of Rush Knights's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Returned Warrior RPG | Rush Knights |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.5 (32 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 89.5% of reviews — better | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 32 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1.0 GB | 336 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Dreamplay Games Inc. | Springcomes Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
Returned Warrior RPG
Rush Knights
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
Rush Knights
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Returned Warrior RPG
- 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
Rush Knights
- Rush Basic Pass$0.99
- Alchemy Step-Up Package 1$0.99
- Rstone Step Package 1$0.99
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- Exploration Step-Up Package 1$0.99
- Knight Step-Up Package 1$0.99
- Welcome Knight Package$0.99
- Basic Pass 3$0.99
- Basic Pass 1$0.99
- Basic Pass 2$0.99
- Basic Pass 4$1.99
- Roll&Roll Basic Pass$1.99
- Sigil Summon Lv.2 Package$1.99
- Exploration Step-Up Package 2$1.99
- Alchemy Step-Up Package 2$1.99
- Sword 20Lv Package$1.99
- Dart Package 1$1.99
- Event Basic Pass$1.99
- Weapon Starter Package$1.99
- Daily Dungeon Pack 1$1.99
- Knight Summon Lv.2 Package$1.99
- Armor Starter Package$1.99
- Daily Knight coin Pack$1.99
- Knight Starter Package$1.99
- Daily Hunting Basic Pass$1.99
- Premium Pass 1$1.99
- Alchemy Package 2$2.99
- Bless Step 0 Package$2.99
- Daily Refinement Stone Pack$2.99
- Stage 60 Package$3.99
- Black Tree$3.99
- Weekly Value Pack$3.99
- Rush Premium Pass$3.99
- Black Relic Package 1$3.99
- Weapon Summon Lv.4 Package$3.99
- Dart Package 2$3.99
- Rate up Summon Package 1$3.99
- Premium Pass 2$3.99
- Knight Step-Up Package 3$4.99
- Daily Evolution Trace Pack$4.99
- Daily Mithril Pack$4.99
- Newbie Pack$5.99
- Alchemy Step-Up Package 3$5.99
- Exploration Step-Up Package 3$5.99
- Boss Conquer Step 15 Package$5.99
- Dragon Nest Step 15 Package$5.99
- Weekly Refinement Stone Pack$5.99
- World Dew Package 1$5.99
- Skin coin Tree$6.99
- Bless Step 1 Package$6.99
- Black Ticket$8.99
- Basic Season Pass$8.99
- Golden ticket (28 days)$8.99
- Ad removal package$8.99
- Dart Package 3$8.99
- World Dew Package 2$8.99
- Roll&Roll Premium Pass$9.99
- Evolution Trace Tree$9.99
- Event Premium Pass$9.99
- Growth Support Package 1$9.99
- Growth Support Mission Premium$9.99
- Summon Mission Premium$9.99
- Weekly Evolution Trace Pack$11.99
- Knight Step-Up Package 4$11.99
- Rate up Summon Package 2$12.99
- Rush Package 4$17.99
- Sally growth period premium$17.99
- World Dew Package 3$17.99
- World Dew Package 4$22.99
- Ordeal step 5 package$29.99
- Premium Season Pass$29.99
- Knight Step-Up Package 5$29.99
- Rate up Summon Package 3$39.99
- World Dew Package 5$39.99
- Refinement Stone Package 11$39.99
- World Dew Package 6$59.99
- Refinement Stone Package 12$59.99
- Refinement Stone Package 13$59.99
- World Dew Package 7$69.99
- Refinement Stone Package 15$69.99
- Refinement Stone Package 14$69.99
- World Dew Package 8$99.99
- World Dew Package 10$99.99
- World Dew Package 9$99.99
- Refinement Stone Package 17$99.99
- Refinement Stone Package 18$99.99
- Refinement Stone Package 19$99.99
- Refinement Stone Package 16$99.99
- Refinement Stone Package 20$99.99
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