Comparison

Returned Warrior RPG vs Mushroom Go

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 Go

Embark on a fantasy adventure with adorable mushroom companions. Battle monsters, gather resources, and grow unique mushrooms to defeat formidable bosses and explore hidden dungeons.

Highlights
  • Collect and grow unique mushrooms
  • Battle monsters and gather resources
  • Explore dungeons and find treasures
  • Defeat formidable bosses
  • Complete mushroom bestiary
Features
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Embark on an Epic Mushroom Adventure! - Join forces with adorable mushrooms on your quest! - Battle monsters, gather meat, and grow your own unique mushrooms! - Defeat monsters and complete your mushroom bestiary! Explore the Vast World of Mushroom GO! - Welcome new mushroom allies to your party! - Engage with charming mushrooms for an unforgettable journey! - Team up with a diverse array of mushrooms for epic hunts! Uncover Hidden Dungeons and Defeat Difficult Bosses! - Explore dungeons to find priceless treasures! - Face off against formidable dungeon bosses alongside your fungi friends! - Strategize to defeat bosses and emerge victorious in battle!

Screenshots

Returned Warrior RPG4 screens
Mushroom Go4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Returned Warrior RPG at 90% against Mushroom Go's 40%. Returned Warrior RPG also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Mushroom Go's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly) and ratings volume (19 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. Returned Warrior RPG sells 17 one-off in-app purchases and Mushroom Go sells 8 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 Go has 19 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 40% of Mushroom Go's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Returned Warrior RPG ships an update fortnightly, Mushroom Go every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Returned Warrior RPG versus Mushroom Go: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReturned Warrior RPGMushroom Go
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.5 (19 ratings)
Positive reviews89.5% of reviews — better40.0% of reviews
Number of ratings119 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1.0 GB519 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperDreamplay Games Inc.DAERI SOFT

Customer experience

Returned Warrior RPG

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

Mushroom Go

All ratings19 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral5.3%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral6.7%
Negative53.3%

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 Go

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
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
8 purchases

Mushroom Go

One-time8
  • Limited Package 2$0.49
  • Special Discount Package 1$0.49
  • Special Discount Package 2$0.49
Show 5 more
  • Ads remove package$1.99
  • Package 1$1.99
  • Limited Package 1$1.99
  • Package 2$9.99
  • Package 3$34.99

Questions

Is Returned Warrior RPG free?
Returned Warrior RPG is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mushroom Go free?
Mushroom Go is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Returned Warrior RPG or Mushroom Go?
Returned Warrior RPG is rated higher. Returned Warrior RPG averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Mushroom Go averages 4.5 from 19 ratings.
Do Returned Warrior RPG or Mushroom Go have ads?
Both Returned Warrior RPG and Mushroom Go show ads.
Which is updated more often, Returned Warrior RPG or Mushroom Go?
Returned Warrior RPG ships an update fortnightly, and Mushroom Go every 3 days. Most recently, Returned Warrior RPG was updated on October 15, 2026 and Mushroom Go on October 18, 2026.

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