Realm Grinder

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Realm Grinder is a single player casual role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Divine Games and was released on June 15, 2017. It received positive reviews from players.

Realm Grinder is a deep idle RPG where you build and expand your kingdom by aligning with various factions, each with unique playstyles. Choose from a variety of buildings, upgrades, and spells to invest in, and unlock new systems like research, reincarnations, and excavations for months of unique content. Achievement hunters will also enjoy the broad and intricate achievement system.

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82%

Audience ScoreBased on 3,738 reviews

graphics54 positive mentions

monetization62 negative mentions

One of the best idle/clicker games with a unique touch to the genre.
Tons of hidden unlocks, challenges, and great decision-making opportunities.
Excellent customer support and a dedicated developer team.

Frequent bugs and issues with cloud saves, leading to lost progress.
Some players experience slow progression and difficulty in unlocking certain features.
Lack of sound and music, which diminishes the overall experience.

graphics
121 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the charming pixel art style and nostalgic retro aesthetic. However, several users report significant graphical issues, including glitches, low resolution, and poor UI, which detract from the overall experience. While some find the simplicity of the graphics fitting for an idle clicker, others feel that improvements are necessary to enhance gameplay and visual appeal.
- “Overall the game was fun (for me) and I really like the art style.”
- “Beautiful pixel art style.”
- “The graphics are nostalgic and the resource management makes this my go-to.”
- “Graphics are lacking, and the Android version is hard to read sometimes, but I play the web version too when I make my analysis.”
- “Game itself doesn't have that much graphics or action but it lags a lot; every second or two I have long freezes, sometimes it's even crashing.”
- “The graphics are non-existent; the entire thing is a stupid sad mess.”
gameplay
102 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of Realm Grinder is praised for its depth and variety, appealing to diverse playstyles through unique mechanics, alignments, and factions that enhance progression and strategy. Players appreciate the balance between active and idle gameplay, the absence of intrusive ads, and the steady introduction of new content, although some find the reset mechanics repetitive and the initial gameplay slow. Overall, it is regarded as one of the best idle games available, offering engaging and rewarding experiences for both casual and dedicated players.
- “Gameplay is varied with the addition of alignments, races, etc. that gives unique bonuses that are more or less useful depending on where you are in the progression to the next wall or certain achievements.”
- “Realm Grinder is a relatively unique idle game in that you pick between alignments and factions between those alignments, and gameplay goes between farming achievements and farming gems from resetting.”
- “Deep and interesting gameplay, there is always something to be discovered.”
- “Game doesn't even load in properly, plus I haven't seen any actual gameplay, just screenshots.”
- “Nothing else really to do, not a lot of story and the gameplay is quite boring.”
- “Absolutely mindless, stupid gameplay.”
monetization
78 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization model of the game is generally viewed positively, with most players appreciating the lack of intrusive ads and the optional nature of in-app purchases. While some users report occasional issues with ad functionality and the presence of minor pay-to-progress elements, many highlight that the game can be enjoyed fully without spending money or being bombarded by ads. Overall, it is considered a non-predatory approach to monetization, allowing for a satisfying gameplay experience without mandatory purchases or excessive advertising.
- “There is only a tiny bit of pay-to-progress which is more supporting devs than enhancing your experience, and almost no ads (optional, low impact).”
- “A great example of non-predatory monetization in mobile games.”
- “Fun way to pass the time, in-app purchases are very optional and totally playable without them.”
- “The monetization is absolutely deranged.”
- “It's just a cash grab.”
- “I liked the game but now the ads are impossible to close and they never end on their own.”
music
51 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while many players praise the soundtrack as catchy and enjoyable, others report issues such as overlapping tracks and a lack of sound effects. Some users express frustration over glitches that cause multiple songs to play simultaneously, while several others highlight the absence of music as a significant drawback, suggesting it detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the game's music is seen as a strong point by some, but the inconsistency and technical issues leave room for improvement.
- “Always been enjoyable and the soundtrack is incredible!!!”
- “It's really addictive and I love the music.”
- “Music is great and catchy, and it isn't bad hearing it over and over!”
- “All songs at once is just a horrible, horrible noise.”
- “Bad experience, very difficult and complex to understand with horrible music...”
- “Lack of music and sound effects ruins the experience.”
grinding
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews highlight that "Realm Grinder" is a deeply complex and intricate idle game that offers extensive grinding opportunities, appealing to fans of the genre. While many players enjoy the initial challenges and the satisfaction of farming achievements, several note that the gameplay becomes increasingly tedious and monotonous as they progress, particularly in the later stages. Overall, it is praised for its depth and variety, but some players find the grind to be overwhelming and repetitive over time.
- “Not tedious like a lot of other games.”
- “The grinding feels rewarding and keeps me engaged.”
- “I appreciate how the grind is balanced and offers meaningful progression.”
- “Hunting achievements, and later on doing challenges keeps things interesting for a while, but once you get into mercenaries it begins getting tedious, and research just sucks all of the fun out of the game for me.”
- “It's fun at the start but gets really grindy the further you progress.”
- “The grind towards end game is too tedious.”
stability
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting frequent lags, freezes, and crashes, even during simple tasks. Many players experience graphical glitches and bugs that disrupt gameplay, leading to frustration and, in some cases, the need to uninstall the game. Overall, while the game shows potential, its current state is marred by significant stability issues.
- “Game itself doesn't have that much graphics or action, but it lags a lot. Every second or two, I have long freezes; sometimes it's even crashing.”
- “I really like this game, but now every time I go into the app, after it loads, it completely freezes up and I can't do anything.”
- “Nvm this game is as buggy as the PC version. I clicked load cloud save and it broke my save file. Then I clicked erase all and it was still bugged.”
story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews reflect a mixed reception regarding the game's story, with some praising its depth and engagement, while others criticize it for being slow, simplistic, or lacking entirely. Many users express a desire for more developed narratives, quests, and progression systems to enhance the overall experience. Overall, the story aspect appears to be a significant area for improvement, with calls for richer content and clearer direction.
- “Brilliant, if rather slow-going, story.”
- “Deep lore, engaging story.”
- “Easy to play and a fun story line to boot.”
- “No storyline or visible progression system.”
- “No story, no idea where it was leading up to.”
- “It's ok, but the story is too simple.”
replayability
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is widely praised for its exceptional replayability, with many users highlighting its addictive nature and constant incentives to return. Reviewers note that it offers a balanced experience with virtually infinite replay value, making it one of the best idle games in terms of replayability. Overall, players find it engaging and a great way to pass the time.
- “It has an incredible amount of replayability and is one of the few games that I continue to come back to.”
- “Really involved idle game with great replayability.”
- “Decent replayability.”
- “It's well balanced, constantly gives incentive to play, and has literally infinite replay value.”
- “Most replay value out of any idle game here.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is polarizing; while some players find it very fun and entertaining, others feel it falls flat and lacks comedic appeal.
- “Very fun and funny.”
- “It's funny and entertaining.”
- “It's not funny.”
- “The jokes fall flat and feel forced.”
- “I expected more clever humor, but it was mostly cringeworthy.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers rewarding depth in optimization and choices, appealing even to those who typically dislike clicker games. However, it suffers from mobile optimization issues, including small fonts and a tutorial glitch that hinders progress.
- “I usually don't like clicker games, but this one is the most in-depth and optimization-rewarding I've played thus far.”
- “Actual choices and optimization.”
- “The game offers a variety of optimization strategies that keep the gameplay engaging and rewarding.”
- “It seems the game hasn't been optimized for mobile screens yet; the fonts are too small, and the screen gets stuck at a part of the tutorial after an abdication (the part where it asks you to tap the shop tab but doesn't let you close the upgrades tab first).”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is described as enjoyable and engaging, making it a pleasant experience for players looking for a lighthearted distraction.
- “It's a nice little time waster with a fun atmosphere.”