Comparison

Crusaders Quest vs MARVEL Strike Force

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

Head to head
About

Crusaders Quest

Embark on a pixel art adventure in a world threatened by ancient evils. Assemble a team of heroes, strategically match skill blocks to unleash powerful abilities, and battle your way through a compelling story. Enjoy a retro aesthetic with modern gameplay mechanics.

Highlights
  • Pixel art graphics
  • Skill block matching combat
  • Hero collection and growth
  • Diverse in-game events
  • Single-player focused gameplay
  • Guild play options
Features
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Experience the nostalgic dot-aesthetic of classic RPG right in your hands in this story of adventure where children become adults and adults become children! A century after the Apostles' War, a crisis looms over Hasla due to the sudden appearance of a mysterious woman, 'Sylunis', in the Hyro Forest. As the newly appointed Captain of 'Hero Town', you are the only one who can prevent Sylunis' conspiracy to free the Apostles sealed in the Soulstone. Assist the apprentice goddess, Sera, save the goddesses and prevent the resurrection of the Apostles! Experience the pixel action RPG unfolding in Hasla, "Crusaders Quest." ■ Puzzle? Action! Skill Block Match Play Collect skill blocks and use them together! Use heroes that create skill synergy to become stronger! Simple yet strategic battle play ■ Dots, all dots! Retro aesthetic graphics Loved for nearly a decade, the unique pixel art of Crusader Quest Constantly pushing the boundaries of what can be expressed each year! Filled with charming pixel art embodying cuteness, splendor, grandeur, and wit Even with stunning and captivating illustrations...! ■ Choose and enjoy events and battles in your own style Zero pressure for guild play! Battle Delegation available! Gameplay featuring single-player-centric battle contents and events, Choose and proceed according to your play style ■ A relatively easy-to-collect RPG No need for duplicate heroes for hero growth Paid currency obtainable in Arena every week Maximum hero growth achievable within a day ■ Familiar events, innovative events Familiar events like world raid bosses, consecutive boss battles, deal competitions, random team competition Mini-game events like rhythm games, bread tycoon, maze finding, bingo, fishing Experimental events like stock market, prize lottery, auction, roguelike dungeon ■ Delivering the latest information through official channels ⊙ Official website: https://cq-official.online/en ⊙ Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/CrusadersQuest ⊙ Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnhS12kc_rJiiPtz0kXHtcQ ■ Minimum device specifications iOS 11 and above / RAM 2GB and above ■ Device app access permission guide We request the minimum optional permissions required for smooth gameplay. You can refuse to grant optional access rights, but please understand that this may restrict the use of certain features. [Optional Access Rights] - Notifications: Used when receiving push notifications - Photos/Camera: For attaching screenshots when reporting bugs and inconveniences to the Customer Support Center [How to change access rights] Settings > Crusader > Set each access right

About

MARVEL Strike Force

Assemble iconic Marvel heroes and villains to battle threats and save the universe. Build powerful squads, upgrade characters, and engage in strategic 5v5 combat with stunning visuals and dynamic chain combos. Dominate various game modes, from single-player challenges to alliance team-ups.

Highlights
  • Assemble Marvel hero and villain squads
  • Upgrade and evolve characters
  • Strategic 5v5 combat
  • Synergize character abilities
  • Visually stunning graphics
  • Alliance team-ups
  • Single-player modes
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The fate of the world is in your hands playing MARVEL Strike Force! Team up with Marvel super heroes and super villains in this action-packed, visually stunning free-to-play game for iPhone or iPad. Defend Earth against Marvel's legendary threats by building teams of Marvel characters from every corner of the multiverse like Mister Fantastic, Loki, Venom, Spider-Man, Captain America, Iron Man, and more. Inject hero blood into your veins by dominating the competition in a slew of game modes ranging from Alliance team-ups to single player rumbles. The world is watching… answer the call in MARVEL Strike Force! ASSEMBLE YOUR SQUAD Form a RPG squad of powerful MARVEL Super Heroes and Super Villains in a fight to save the universe. Mix and match characters from all corners of the multiverse for an experience unlike other single player games. STRENGTH THROUGH EVOLUTION Outfit and upgrade your Marvel Super Heroes and Super Villains to become stronger than ever before. Strengthen characters for specific single player game modes or to dominate across every battle. STRATEGIC DOMINATION Who you bring to the fight matters in this super hero game. Pair up specific heroes and villains in squads to form synergies and take out enemies. Utilize RPG fight tactics during 5v5 battles to vanquish the greatest villains of the Marvel Universe. EPIC COMBAT Experience groundbreaking RPG gameplay cinematics in this super hero game as your squads unleash dynamic chain combos with a single tap. STUNNING VISUALS Play through a visually stunning mobile game experience leading your favorite Marvel characters in this super hero game. The world of Marvel has never looked so good in a single player game! Heroes assemble: Play MARVEL Strike Force, the best RPG today! By downloading this app, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, available at https://scopely.com/privacy/ and https://scopely.com/tos/.

Screenshots

Crusaders Quest4 screens
MARVEL Strike Force4 screens

Verdict

The call

Crusaders Quest and MARVEL Strike Force both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 77% of Crusaders Quest's written reviews are positive against 43% of MARVEL Strike Force's. MARVEL Strike Force's advantage is ratings volume (309K vs 5K) and chart position (#32 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Crusaders Quest sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and MARVEL Strike Force sells 13 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 Crusaders Quest against 4.6 for MARVEL Strike Force. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MARVEL Strike Force has 309K ratings behind it against 5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Crusaders Quest's written reviews are positive against 43% of MARVEL Strike Force's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Crusaders Quest ships an update every 3 weeks, MARVEL Strike Force fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Crusaders Quest versus MARVEL Strike Force: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrusaders QuestMARVEL Strike Force
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (5K ratings) — better4.6 (309K ratings)
Positive reviews77.4% of reviews — better43.5% of reviews
Number of ratings5K309K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#32 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.8 GB475 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperLoadCompleteScopely, Inc.

Customer experience

Crusaders Quest

All ratings4,951 ratings
Positive93.2%
Neutral2.5%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews1,441 reviews
Positive77.4%
Neutral6.2%
Negative16.4%

MARVEL Strike Force

All ratings309,003 ratings
Positive90.8%
Neutral2.9%
Negative6.2%
Written reviews3,232 reviews
Positive43.5%
Neutral9.9%
Negative46.6%

User reviews

Crusaders Quest

From 5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Generous free-to-play model
  • 🎨 Cute pixel art style
  • 🎢 Engaging story and characters

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and loading issues
  • 🕰️ Slow progression without spending money
  • 📦 Large file size and constant updates
  • 🤖 Repetitive and grindy at times

MARVEL Strike Force

From 309K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Constant progress and new character releases
  • 👍 Enjoyable for Marvel fans
  • 👍 Frequent updates
  • 👍 Joining an alliance is beneficial
  • 🚀 Excellent animations and graphics

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Progression locked behind paywall
  • 🐛 Frequent bugs and crashes
  • 🔋 Excessive grind and resource bottlenecks
  • 🔒 Overpowered new characters make older ones obsolete
  • 🔒 Unfair matchmaking and progression system

Bugs and requests

Crusaders Quest

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Lost account data after updates
  • Inability to download game files
  • Crashes during boss battles
  • Glitches with certain hero abilities

Requested features

4 requests
  • Option to change character names
  • More variety in hero selection
  • Improved PvP and competitive modes
  • Easier access to rare/limited heroes

MARVEL Strike Force

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game crashes during battles and events
  • Freezing and loading issues, especially after updates
  • Incorrect or missing character abilities and visuals
  • Raid and alliance war issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Allow trading character shards between alliance members
  • Introduce more team synergies and customization options
  • Improve resource acquisition and progression for free-to-play players
  • Optimize performance and reduce crashes
  • Introduce more Marvel characters and storylines

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Crusaders Quest

One-time10
  • 5 Jewels$2.99
  • 18 Jewels$4.99
  • 18 Jewels$9.99
Show 7 more
  • Daily Jewels Ticket$9.99
  • ChampPackage$9.99
  • Starter Package$17.99
  • 55 Jewels$29.99
  • Limited Package 01$29.99
  • Limited Package 02$49.99
  • Limited Package 03$99.99
13 purchases

MARVEL Strike Force

One-time13
  • Small Offer XI$0.99
  • Small Offer XX$0.99
  • Power Cores$1.99
Show 10 more
  • Small Package XV$2.99
  • Small Package XI$2.99
  • Cluster of Power Cores$4.99
  • Offer XI$4.99
  • Bundle of Power Cores$9.99
  • Bundle VII$9.99
  • Bundle XXVIII$9.99
  • Package VII$14.99
  • Case of Power Cores$19.99
  • Special Offer XXVIII$19.99

Questions

Is Crusaders Quest free?
Crusaders Quest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MARVEL Strike Force free?
MARVEL Strike Force is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Crusaders Quest or MARVEL Strike Force?
Crusaders Quest is rated higher. Crusaders Quest averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5K ratings, while MARVEL Strike Force averages 4.6 from 309K ratings.
Do Crusaders Quest or MARVEL Strike Force have ads?
Both Crusaders Quest and MARVEL Strike Force show ads.
Which is updated more often, Crusaders Quest or MARVEL Strike Force?
Crusaders Quest ships an update every 3 weeks, and MARVEL Strike Force fortnightly. Most recently, Crusaders Quest was updated on September 24, 2026 and MARVEL Strike Force on September 24, 2026.

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