Comparison

Idle Empires vs Bento Bugs

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

Head to head
About

Idle Empires

Features
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Experience the thrill of epic medieval warfare in this captivating idle battle simulator! Deploy your troops strategically, unleash powerful special abilities, and watch your army crush your enemies in spectacular real-time battles. MASTER THE ART OF WAR Position your units with precision across diverse battlefields. Each formation decision matters as you deploy Pawns, Archers, and mighty Catapults to outmaneuver your opponents. COMMAND LEGENDARY FORCES Pawns - Your frontline warriors who engage in close combat Archers - Skilled marksmen who rain arrows from a distance Catapults - Devastating siege weapons that demolish enemy formations Your King - A powerful ruler who automatically fires arrows and commands special abilities UNLEASH DEVASTATING ABILITIES Fill your energy meter during battle to activate game-changing special abilities: Command your King to launch explosive bombs at enemy formations Upgrade your Archers to fire flaming arrows that set enemies ablaze Enhance your Catapults to hurl special projectiles that devastate enemy lines IDLE PROGRESSION SYSTEM Continue earning resources even while you're away! Return to find your kingdom strengthened and ready for greater challenges. CONQUER DIVERSE BATTLEFIELDS Fight across stunning landscapes - from lush meadows to desert outposts, snowy mountains to volcanic battlegrounds. Each map presents unique strategic opportunities! ADVANCE YOUR EMPIRE Upgrade your units to increase their power and unlock new abilities Collect achievements and climb the ranks from humble lord to legendary emperor Download Idle Empires: Battle Simulator now and begin your path to glory! No internet connection required - battle anytime, anywhere!

About

Bento Bugs

A fast-paced arcade game where players swipe to slice pests and collect their goo. Developed in a 72-hour game jam, it offers simple controls for quick, engaging gameplay.

Highlights
  • Swipe to slice
  • Hold to collect bug goo
  • Pause and adjust settings
  • Fast-paced gameplay
  • Arcade style
Features
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** Winner of the Ludum Dare 56 Game Jam!! ** Bento Bugs was built in 72 hours for the Ludum Dare 56 game jam, by Jeremy Weeks, Jake Grice, Yenny Yulianny, and Zach Hahn. How to Play: * Swipe to slash * Hold to collect bug goo * Tap the gear in the bottom-left to pause and adjust settings Thanks for playing!

Screenshots

Idle Empires4 screens
Bento Bugs4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Bento Bugs at none against Idle Empires's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Idle Empires versus Bento Bugs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIdle EmpiresBento Bugs
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (12 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size175 MB118 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperCharmy Inc.Overnight Games, LLC

In-app purchases

None

Idle Empires

No in-app purchases

None

Bento Bugs

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Idle Empires free?
Idle Empires is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bento Bugs free?
Bento Bugs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Idle Empires or Bento Bugs have ads?
Idle Empires shows ads; Bento Bugs does not.

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