Comparison

Alchemy Guardians vs Forge Heroes

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

Head to head
About

Alchemy Guardians

Embark on an epic fantasy adventure where you awaken with demonic power after a sorceress steals your soul. Engage in strategic turn-based combat, collect mythical Guardians, and grow your strength even while offline. Explore dungeons, join guilds, and build relationships with charming companions.

Highlights
  • Auto turn-based combat
  • 8 element combat system
  • AFK idle progression
  • Gacha hero collection
  • Companion system
  • Guilds and social play
  • Rich content and modes
Features
Read full description

Left for dead in the ruins, you awoke to a sorceress stealing your soul… only to unleash your hidden demonic might. Tricked into a pact, your legendary rise begins! Dive into this Western Fantasy AFK like SRPG! Awaken to a destiny of supreme! -Game Feature-: [Auto Turn-Based Combat] Enjoy smooth, cinematic, fully automated battles. Challenge thrillling PVE dungeons, bosses, and story stages, or prove your dominance in the PVP Arena against other players. [8 Element Combat & Strategic Depth] - Break free from traditional combat with an upgraded 8 element system (Ancient, Dragon, Fire, Water, Wind, Ice, Thunder, Normal). Master attribute counteractions, assemble diverse monster squads, and craft tactical builds to deal 200% damage to foes. Strategy is your key to victory. [AFK Idle Progression] Grow stronger even while offline. Earn resources, level up heroes, and collect loot effortlessly, perfect for both casual players and hardcore strategists. [Gacha Hero Collection] Summon a diverse roster of beautifully designed Greek mythology Guardians, each with unique skills, roles, and elemental affinities. Build your dream team and discover rare, legendary champions. [Charming Companion] - Unlock a roster of unique companions as you conquer the realm, deepen bonds through heartfelt chats, thoughtful gifting and romantic dates. Customize their outfits, trigger exclusive story events, and build your royal court with beloved allies. [Guilds & Social Play] Join or create guilds to fight powerful enemies together, share rewards, and rise through cooperative challenges that test teamwork and strategy. [Rich Content & Modes] Explore varied dungeons, limited-time events, progression systems, and endgame challenges designed for long-term enjoyment. Answer the call of alchemy, heal a world torn by chaos! Follow us: Official Website:https://agapk.r2games.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/alchemyguardians Discord:https://discord.gg/CkPAx4hQfj Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@alchemyguardians

About

Forge Heroes

Features
Read full description

The old furnaces never quite went out. Summon legendary heroes from the Cog Council's ancient vaults, forge a team of three, and descend into a world of clockwork ruin to learn why your own creations rebelled. • SUMMON 50+ heroes across five elements and six rarities • FORGE a team — only three walk the ash-road • MASTER tick-based combat with screen-clearing ultimates • ASCEND through stars, rebirth, and awakening — power that never plateaus • FORGE ONCE — account-wide gear upgrades your whole roster at once • CLIMB the endless tower, duel in the arena, raise a guild Captain's Monthly Pass is an auto-renewing monthly subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID and renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.paritycrest.com/legal/privacy

Screenshots

Alchemy Guardians4 screens
Forge Heroes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Alchemy Guardians at none against Forge Heroes's shown. Alchemy Guardians also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, in-app purchases 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. Alchemy Guardians sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Forge Heroes sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Alchemy Guardians versus Forge Heroes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlchemy GuardiansForge Heroes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (66 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings66 — better—
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size959 MB249 MB
Age rating17+9+
DeveloperF5 GAME COMPANY LIMITEDParity Crest Ltd

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Alchemy Guardians

One-time8
  • $0.99 Gift Pack$0.99
  • $1.99 Gift Pack$1.99
  • $4.99 Gift Pack$4.99
Show 5 more
  • $9.99 Gift Pack$9.99
  • $19.99 Gift Pack$19.99
  • $29.99 Gift Pack$29.99
  • $49.99 Gift Pack$49.99
  • $99.99 Gift Pack$99.99
9 purchases

Forge Heroes

Subscriptions1
  • Captain's Monthly Pass$4.991 Month
One-time8
  • Pouch of Crystals$0.99
  • Chest of Crystals$4.99
  • Commander Starter Pack$4.99
Show 5 more
  • Battle Pass Premium$4.99
  • Summoner's Bundle$9.99
  • Vault of Crystals$19.99
  • Awakening Tribute$19.99
  • Hoard of Crystals$49.99

Questions

Is Alchemy Guardians free?
Alchemy Guardians is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Forge Heroes free?
Forge Heroes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Alchemy Guardians or Forge Heroes have ads?
Forge Heroes shows ads; Alchemy Guardians does not.

Other comparisons