Comparison

Relic Bag vs Phantom Tower

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

Head to head
About

Relic Bag

Engage in thrilling 2D puzzle combat as a shadow stickman warrior. Merge and upgrade a variety of weapons to unlock new skills and defeat waves of enemies. Strategize your attacks and master combat to conquer dangerous missions and become a survival master.

Highlights
  • Weapon merging and upgrading
  • Strategic 2D combat
  • Idle action gameplay
  • Collect relics and gear
  • Unlock new skills and abilities
  • Offline play
Features
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Step into the shadows stickman battle and master the art of combat in Relic Bag: Shadow Hunter, a thrilling 2d puzzle idle game where every decision shapes your fate! As a shadow stickman warrior, you’re armed with a bag of potential, filled with powerful weapons. The twist? Before heading into intense battles, you must merge and upgrade your weapons to unlock immense power. In this game, each level presents waves of enemies, but your victory depends on strategy. Merge weapons like bdz, knife, bazookas, lightsabers, and crossbows to create more powerful versions. The more you upgrade your weapons, the stronger your fighter becomes, gaining new skills and deadly abilities. With your upgraded arsenal, you'll engage in fierce combat and epic brawls, taking on enemies using strategic attacks and devastating combos. Upgrade, fight, and conquer: the more powerful your weapons, the better equipped you'll be to face legendary foes in epic battles. Fill your backpack with mystical runes, crossbows, bdz, and powerful orbs as you progress, merging them in your blacksmith to create legendary gear. Use your upgraded weapons to outwit and overpower opponents, unleashing the fury of your ninja or warrior as you backflip and parkour your way through dangerous missions. Each 2d battle is a test of your strength and strategy. Can you outlast the shadow foes and conquer the evolving threats of this dark world? As you collect ancient relics and enhance your power, your stickman warrior becomes a true survival master. With every victory, you grow stronger, collecting more weapons, crossbows, bdz, relics, and ultimate power in this clash of shadows. Designed for those who love 2d idle action with deep strategy, Relic Bag: Shadow Hunter brings an engaging experience where offense, upgrading, and combat mastery are key to success the battle. Explore the game offline, and experience the thrill of collecting collectables, engaging in epic fights, and becoming a true master of shadow combat. Download now and merge your way to victory in this action-packed shadow war!

About

Phantom Tower

Embark on a challenging roguelike adventure within a mysterious tower. Battle creatures, collect resources to craft gear, and unlock powerful abilities to ascend 100 floors. Every playthrough offers a new experience as you strive to conquer the unknown.

Highlights
  • Action roguelike gameplay
  • RPG elements
  • Elemental combat system
  • Crafting weapons and armor
  • Unlockable glyphs
  • 100-floor tower ascent
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An ancient Tower shrouded in mystery and forgotten knowledge. Whatever you're looking for, the tower promises to offer: Wealth, Fame or Power. Many ventured the Tower in seach of treasures, but only few were able to return to tell the tale. Prepare to face the unknown, battle mysterious creatures and to forge your destiny. The Phantom Tower is calling, will you answer? Phantom Tower is a fast-paced action roguelike game that combines roguelike and RPG elements. Your ultimate goal is to be able to climb all 100 floors of the Tower, what awaits you at the top? No one knows. Along the way you'll unlock Tower Blessings to aid you in battle, harvest materials from fallen monster to forge new gear and grow stronger with each attempt. Every run is a fresh challenge. Will you conquer the Tower, or become one of its many phantoms? Key Features and tips: - Elemental Dominion: Each class have access to different elements, combine them to trigger powerful reactions, in the early stage of the game reactions will be decisive for defeating your foes, try to use reactions whenever you can! - Glyphs: Unlock mysterious glyphs to enhance your character and unleash hidden powers. - Craft weapons, armors and artifacts to boost your character stats, each piece has its own ability. You can see all the available gear from the Blacksmith.

Screenshots

Relic Bag4 screens
Phantom Tower4 screens

Verdict

The call

Relic Bag and Phantom Tower both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 71% of Phantom Tower's written reviews are positive against 26% of Relic Bag's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Relic Bag sells 37 one-off in-app purchases and Phantom Tower sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Relic Bag against 4.6 for Phantom Tower. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 200 and 123 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 26% of Relic Bag's written reviews are positive against 71% of Phantom Tower's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Relic Bag ships an update every 2 weeks, Phantom Tower every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Relic Bag versus Phantom Tower: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRelic BagPhantom Tower
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (200 ratings) — better4.6 (123 ratings)
Positive reviews25.5% of reviews71.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings200 — better123
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size345 MB664 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperFansipan LimitedHorien Studio

Customer experience

Relic Bag

All ratings189 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral1.6%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews47 reviews
Positive25.5%
Neutral19.1%
Negative55.3%

Phantom Tower

All ratings115 ratings
Positive88.7%
Neutral3.5%
Negative7.8%
Written reviews97 reviews
Positive71.1%
Neutral8.2%
Negative20.6%

User reviews

Relic Bag

From 200 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun backpack game concept
  • 👍 Good art and animations
  • 👍 Balanced free-to-play model

Room to improve

  • 💰 Overmonetized with excessive ads and microtransactions
  • 💰 Expensive character prices ($20 each)
  • 🔍 Lack of customization and build diversity
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔍 Difficulty progression issues

Phantom Tower

From 123 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Unique and engaging gameplay
  • 🚀 Responsive controls
  • 💎 Satisfying combat and progression
  • 🎨 Clean and polished visuals

Room to improve

  • 💰 Paid content required to access full game
  • 🐛 Occasional performance issues and bugs

Bugs and requests

Relic Bag

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashing when trying to purchase fast combat pass
  • Reduced bag space in latest update

Requested features

2 requests
  • More content and updates
  • Improved energy system and progression

Phantom Tower

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Enemies spawning outside of room
  • UI text readability issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Controller support
  • Ability to choose starting class
  • Teleport to boss room option
  • Gear unequip functionality

In-app purchases

37 purchases

Relic Bag

One-time37
  • Handful of Gem$0.99
  • Gear Pack$1.99
  • Frozen Power-Up Pack$1.99
Show 34 more
  • Dungeon Keys$1.99
  • Exp Shard Supplies$4.99
  • Endless Pet 1$4.99
  • Gem Bundle$4.99
  • Gem Supplies$4.99
  • Death Coin Supplies$4.99
  • Gear Supplies I$4.99
  • Stamina Pack$4.99
  • Monthly VIP Card$4.99
  • Gear Offer Limited 1$4.99
  • X2 Speed$4.99
  • Remove Ads$4.99
  • Gear Custom Pack$7.99
  • Pet Supplies I$7.99
  • Starter Pack$9.99
  • Auto-Mine Card$9.99
  • Endless Pet 2$9.99
  • Gem Pack$9.99
  • Funding Trait$9.99
  • Funding Relic$9.99
  • Campaign Packages$9.99
  • Relic Pack$9.99
  • Trait Pack$9.99
  • Remove Ads Premium$12.99
  • Event Pass$14.99
  • Triple Speed (Discount)$19.99
  • Endless Pet 3$19.99
  • Battle Pass$19.99
  • X3 Speed$19.99
  • Hector Bundle$19.99
  • Kazetsu Bundle$19.99
  • Lucius Bundle$19.99
  • Gem Box$19.99
  • Lifetime VIP Card$29.99
7 purchases

Phantom Tower

One-time7
  • Standard Bag$0.99
  • Archer Starter Pack$1.99
  • Warrior Starter Pack$1.99
Show 4 more
  • Mage Starter Pack$1.99
  • Advanced Bag$1.99
  • Premium Bag$2.99
  • Full Game Unlock$9.99

Questions

Is Relic Bag free?
Relic Bag is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Phantom Tower free?
Phantom Tower is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Relic Bag or Phantom Tower?
Relic Bag is rated higher. Relic Bag averages 4.7 out of 5 from 200 ratings, while Phantom Tower averages 4.6 from 123 ratings.
Do Relic Bag or Phantom Tower have ads?
Both Relic Bag and Phantom Tower show ads.
Which is updated more often, Relic Bag or Phantom Tower?
Relic Bag ships an update every 2 weeks, and Phantom Tower every 10 days. Most recently, Relic Bag was updated on October 27, 2026 and Phantom Tower on October 24, 2026.

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