Comparison

Crusaders Quest vs Hamster Hero

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

Hamster Hero

Train a hamster to become a powerful hero and battle monsters in an infinite tower. Customize your hero's skills and equipment to create a unique fighting style in this addictive idle RPG. Play offline and free your village from impending destruction.

Highlights
  • Idle RPG gameplay
  • Character customization
  • Offline play
  • Monster battles
  • Skill and equipment selection
  • Village liberation
Features
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- They were trying to create a new kind of Sunflower to solve the food shortage, but instead opened a portal to a Demonic World?! Monsters have taken over the infinite tower named the Tower of Magic. Take the hamster and train it to become the strongest Hero in the universe. Free the village of the Monsters threatening to destroy it. - Warrior? Archer? Mage? or... Your own unique style...? - Select Equipment and Skills to fit your unique style of fighting. - This IDLE RPG is adorable, addictive and easy for any skill level - Control it! Leave it IDLE! Do as you wish, as you train your Hamster Hero! - You can also play offline. - Questions & Bug report Facebook Page : https://www.facebook.com/FUNgryGames/ Developer Contact : fungrygames@gmail.com

Screenshots

Crusaders Quest4 screens
Hamster Hero4 screens

Verdict

The call

Crusaders Quest and Hamster Hero both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 77% of Crusaders Quest's written reviews are positive against 50% of Hamster Hero's. Crusaders Quest also leads on ratings volume (5K vs 2). Hamster Hero's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 Hamster Hero sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Crusaders Quest holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crusaders Quest has 5K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Crusaders Quest's written reviews are positive against 50% of Hamster Hero's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Crusaders Quest ships an update every 3 weeks, Hamster Hero every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Crusaders Quest versus Hamster Hero: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrusaders QuestHamster Hero
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (5K ratings) — better4.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews77.4% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 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
Size1.8 GB97 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperLoadComplete Co., LtdMin Joo Kang

Customer experience

Crusaders Quest

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

Hamster Hero

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Hamster Hero

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Crusaders Quest

One-time10
  • 5 Jewels$2.99
  • 18 Jewels$4.99
  • 18 Jewels$9.99
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  • 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
10 purchases

Hamster Hero

One-time10
  • Starter Pack$1.99
  • Archer Set Chest$4.99
  • Mage Set Chest$4.99
Show 7 more
  • Gem x400$4.99
  • Remove Top Banner Ads$9.99
  • 5x Speed$14.99
  • VIP Package$19.99
  • Archer Set Chest x10$49.99
  • Warrior Set Chest x10$49.99
  • Mage Set Chest x10$49.99

Questions

Is Crusaders Quest free?
Crusaders Quest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hamster Hero free?
Hamster Hero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Crusaders Quest or Hamster Hero?
Crusaders Quest is rated higher. Crusaders Quest averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5K ratings, while Hamster Hero averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Crusaders Quest or Hamster Hero have ads?
Both Crusaders Quest and Hamster Hero show ads.
Which is updated more often, Crusaders Quest or Hamster Hero?
Crusaders Quest ships an update every 3 weeks, and Hamster Hero every 10 days. Most recently, Crusaders Quest was updated on November 10, 2026 and Hamster Hero on November 3, 2026.

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