RF ONLINE NEXT vs MELS Tactics
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RF ONLINE NEXT
Experience a vast sci-fi universe in this MMORPG successor. Engage in massive PvP battles, pilot giant mechs, and switch classes freely to dominate the battlefield. Face colossal world bosses and forge your legend in a chaotic galaxy.
- Pilot giant mechs (Sacred Weapons)
- Large-scale World Boss Raids
- Massive player-versus-player combat
- Free class switching with retained progress
- Free flight combat system
- Grand space opera narrative
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Triumph achieved through the blazing clash of steel and blood of thousands of war cries. If you crave the exhilarating taste of victory, gather now in The Ruthless Steel Sci-Fi MMORPG! RF ONLINE NEXT ▣ Game Overview ■ RF ONLINE: NEXT, and Beyond ■ A grand space opera unfolding over eons against the backdrop of a vast universe. In the next era, where machines have replaced flesh and blood, and the struggle for survival has become a way of life... The saga of heroes, each forging their own path through a universe in chaos, begins now. RF Online Next: the official successor carrying on the legacy of RF Online, beloved by 20 million players worldwide. Join the battlefield now, on a scale unlike anything before. ■ Dominate the battlefield with the overwhelming firepower of giant mechs: Sacred Weapons. ■ Summon the ultimate weapon, armored with the majesty of steel, and become the terror of the battlefield. The Launcher unleashes precise, devastating firepower, while the MAU charges forward, crushing enemy lines with overwhelming force. Deploy them strategically to obliterate enemy defenses and cut off all routes of retreat. And when the moment calls for it, summon the Animus, the ultimate Sacred Weapon of immense size and power, to unleash transcendental might and seize control of the battlefield. ■ A planet-level threat descends: Large-scale World Boss Raids ■ A colossal terror blots out the horizon. Something no warrior can face alone has awakened. Rally with your fellow mercenaries and charge into a battle of unprecedented scale. Break through the boss's relentless onslaught and land the final blow. In that moment, the thrill of a victory that shakes the cosmos, and the spoils to match, will be yours. ■ Instincts on fire: Large-scale combat on a whole new level ■ The pinnacle of sci-fi MMORPGs where thousands of players clash at once: dive into the euphoria of massive PVP that turns the tide of war in an instant. Tear through enemy defenses without mercy, and prove your strength in the desperate struggle where your faction's honor is on the line. Rise from the chaos of battle and claim your place as the ultimate conqueror, a throne only the victorious can sit on. ■ Change classes freely without worrying about losing progress ■ Utilize the combat style you want! With seven distinctive and appealing classes freely switchable via Biosuits, and with your equipment and skill growth retained even in the heat of battle, you can enjoy a wide range of combat styles by adapting to any situation, any strategy, and make every fight your own. ■ High-flying action, just as you imagined it ■ A new era of warfare unfolds through free flight in an expansive sci-fi universe! Fly into the fray and unleash combo attacks with Sacred Weapons to disrupt the enemy's strategy and seize victory! ※ This app offers in-app purchases. You can disable this feature by adjusting your device’s settings. ※ By downloading this game, you are agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. - Terms of Service: https://help.netmarble.com/en/terms/terms_of_service_en - Privacy Policy: https://help.netmarble.com/en/terms/privacy_policy_en ▣ Official RF ONLINE NEXT Channels - Official website: https://rfonlinenextgb.netmarble.com - Official forum: https://forum.netmarble.com/rfonlinenext_gl - Official Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RF_ONLINE_NEXT_GB - Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RFONLINENEXTgb - Official Discord: https://discord.gg/rfonlinenext ▣ Access Permission Information (1) Required Access Permissions - None (2) Optional Access Permissions - Notifications: Used to receive push notifications. - Camera: Used for content uploads and customer service inquiries. - Photos: Used to download web content. ※ You can use the service even if you do not agree to the access permissions. ▣ Contact Us - https://help.netmarble.com/en/game/rfnext
MELS Tactics
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MELS is a turn-based tactical RPG set in a zombie apocalypse. Lead a squad of three fighters, expand your base, send teams on expeditions and work with players across the server to develop a vaccine before the mutation spreads. Turn-based combat without autoplay Battles take place on a grid where position, distance and action order decide the outcome. Move each fighter yourself, choose the right target and adapt to enemies with different behavior. There is no auto button and no single pattern that wins every map. Track down wanted targets and claim their rewards. Build and upgrade your base Develop eight buildings, including headquarters, an armory, training camp, research center and biolab. Base upgrades unlock better shop stock, faster expeditions and new research. Operation Vaccine All players contribute to the same global goal: developing a vaccine against the infection. Send scientists to analyze zombie remains, support pathogen research and track your contribution on the leaderboard. The mutation keeps advancing — can the whole server stay ahead of it? Create your squad Alpha, Beta and Kappa each have their own health, armor, damage, critical chance, speed and range. Equip helmets, vests, backpacks, firearms and melee weapons. Choose between close-range attacks, heavy firepower and long-range precision. Skills, gear and customization Develop combat abilities such as field medkits, mines, rockets, fire and frost. Improve passive attributes including damage, armor and critical chance. Collect equipment across eight rarity grades, from common to gold, and unlock dozens of appearance sets. Expeditions and loot Send search teams into green, gray and red zones. Longer and more dangerous expeditions offer better chances of valuable equipment. Visit the market for refreshed gear and take part in special raider operations for rare rewards. Game modes • Campaign with 70+ levels and three difficulty settings • Endless Waves with escalating enemies and seasonal records • Battle for Glory seasonal leaderboard • Wanted targets with special rewards • Daily missions, achievements, seasons and the War Pass
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: RF ONLINE NEXT at none against MELS Tactics's shown. RF ONLINE NEXT also leads on chart position (#193 vs unranked). MELS Tactics's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). 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
Both are free to download. RF ONLINE NEXT sells 21 one-off in-app purchases and MELS Tactics sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
RF ONLINE NEXT ships an update every 3 weeks, MELS Tactics every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RF ONLINE NEXT | MELS Tactics |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (561 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 19.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 561 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #193 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 465 MB | 222 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Netmarble Corporation | Lenur Muratov |
In-app purchases
RF ONLINE NEXT
- RF Package 1$0.99
- RF Package 2$1.99
- RF Package 3$2.99
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- RF Package 4$3.99
- Arca's Privilege$4.99
- RF Package 5$4.99
- RF Package 7$6.99
- RF Package 8$7.99
- RF Package 10$9.99
- RF Package 13$12.99
- RF Package 14$13.99
- RF Package 16$15.99
- RF Package 20$19.99
- RF Package 22$21.99
- 패키지 S$21.99
- RF Package 25$24.99
- RF Package 29$28.99
- RF Package 32$31.99
- RF Package 36$35.99
- RF Package 45$44.99
- RF Package 54$69.99
MELS Tactics
- Bottles 100$2.99
- Credits 28000$3.99
- Coins 3000$3.99
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- Box Field Commander Set$3.99
- Box Forest Cat Set$4.99
- Coins 10000$7.99
- Box Russian Special Forces Set$7.99
- Box Corporal & Sergenant Sets$9.99
- Box Warrant Set$12.99
- Battle Pass Season 2$12.99









