Comparison

Squad Heroes vs Medieval Sticks

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

Head to head
About

Squad Heroes

Engage in a 3D battle experience combining tower defense and roguelike RPG elements. Summon and merge heroes to create an unstoppable fighting force against waves of monstrous enemies. Strategize your defenses and adapt on the fly to survive.

Highlights
  • 3D battle experience
  • Tower defense gameplay
  • Roguelike RPG elements
  • Hero summoning
  • Hero merging
  • Strategic defense building
Features
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Unleash your inner hero in Squad Heroes, the ultimate 3D battle experience where tower defense meets roguelike RPG! Hordes of monstrous enemies are surging, and only a strategic blend of brains and brawn can save the day. Are you ready to summon legendary heroes and merge them into an unstoppable fighting force? Dive into a world where every wave is a fresh challenge, and every battle is a test of your tactical prowess. Build your defenses, strategically place your towers, and watch as your squad clashes with relentless monsters in breathtaking 3D combat. No two battles are ever the same thanks to roguelike elements that keep the gameplay fresh and exciting. Forge your destiny by summoning powerful heroes with unique abilities. Merge duplicates to unlock their true potential and create an elite team capable of withstanding even the fiercest onslaught. Adapt your strategy on the fly, because in this world, only the quick-witted survive. Will you build an impenetrable wall of towers or unleash a devastating wave of hero-led attacks? The choice is yours! Squad Heroes is more than just a game; it's a battle for survival against overwhelming odds. Can you outsmart the monster waves, master the art of merging, and lead your heroes to victory? The fate of the realm hangs in the balance. Download Squad Heroes now and prepare for an epic tower defense RPG adventure! Summon your heroes and begin the fight!

About

Medieval Sticks

Features
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Medieval Sticks Command your army, outsmart your enemies, and conquer 100 medieval battlefields in this fast-paced stick figure strategy game. BUILD YOUR ARMY Deploy warriors from your gold budget before each battle. Choose from knights, archers, rangers, wizards, lancers, monks, catapults, and more — each with unique abilities and stats. Place your troops wisely: positioning and unit composition are the keys to victory. FIGHT THROUGH 100 LEVELS Take on an epic campaign across plains, graveyards, swamps, dungeons, volcanoes, and sacred grounds. Each level brings tougher enemies — orcs, dark mages, necromancers, wyvern riders, siege towers, and fearsome bosses. One defeat resets your campaign, so fight smart. HEAD 2 HEAD MODE Challenge a friend on the same device. Both players place their troops in secret, then watch the battle unfold. 16 unique battlefields to choose from. REPLAY CARDS Made a great army but lost at the last second? Use a Replay Card to retry the exact level without losing your campaign progress. Supports: iPhone Language: English In-App Purchases: Replay Cards (10 cards for $1.99)

Screenshots

Squad Heroes4 screens
Medieval Sticks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Squad Heroes at none against Medieval Sticks's 1. Squad Heroes also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). Medieval Sticks's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). On price and device support 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. Medieval Sticks sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Squad Heroes asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Squad Heroes ships an update fortnightly, Medieval Sticks every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Squad Heroes versus Medieval Sticks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSquad HeroesMedieval Sticks
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size173 MB49 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperTapugoJens Jonassen

In-app purchases

None

Squad Heroes

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Medieval Sticks

One-time1
  • 10 Replay Cards$1.99

Questions

Is Squad Heroes free?
Squad Heroes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Medieval Sticks free?
Medieval Sticks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Squad Heroes or Medieval Sticks have ads?
Squad Heroes shows ads; Medieval Sticks does not.
Which is updated more often, Squad Heroes or Medieval Sticks?
Squad Heroes ships an update fortnightly, and Medieval Sticks every 3 days. Most recently, Squad Heroes was updated on November 5, 2026 and Medieval Sticks on October 31, 2026.

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