Rogue with the Dead: Idle RPG

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Rogue with the Dead: Idle RPG is a single player casual role playing game. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Rogue with the Dead: Idle RPG" is a Role Playing game with a unique roguelike idle strategy system. The game boasts an intriguing story and fabulous gameplay, but beware of the high volume of ads. As the game's description states, "What kills you makes you stronger" as you fight your way through challenging obstacles in this post-apocalyptic world.

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75%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,140 reviews

story155 positive mentions

monetization460 negative mentions

Engaging gameplay with a unique story that keeps players hooked.
No forced ads; players can choose to watch ads for bonuses.
Great art style and character design, enhancing the overall experience.

High prices for ad removal and other in-game purchases, making it feel predatory.
Frequent crashes and bugs, especially after updates, leading to lost progress.
Rerolling troops often results in getting the same low-tier units, causing frustration.

monetization
519 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
4%
89%
The monetization strategy of the game has received significant criticism for its excessive reliance on ads, with many players feeling overwhelmed by the frequency and length of advertisements, which often disrupt gameplay. While some users appreciate that ads are optional and can provide rewards, the high cost of ad removal—ranging from $10 for temporary relief to $40 for permanent removal—has been deemed excessive and predatory. Overall, the game's monetization model is seen as a major barrier to enjoyment, with many players feeling that it prioritizes profit over player experience.
- “Also, if you pay for no ads, they truly mean you will never see an ad again, and it's totally worth it.”
- “Amazing game! Some of the reviews have brought up in-app purchases; the only one I have bought is the ad removal. The developer is very generous with premium currency; I have built up over 60,000 diamonds through daily quests and the free rewards.”
- “Microtransactions exist and are a little steep, but the game is entirely designed so that you can beat the whole thing without needing to spend anything.”
- “The game is fun, but having to watch ads to finish daily quests is pretty awful.”
- “The bad: you either have to watch a lot of ads to progress much faster or pay 37 bucks to get rid of ads forever.”
- “This game would be a lot more fun if not for the absurd amount of ads the player is expected to watch.”
story
297 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
52%
47%
1%
The game's story has received widespread praise for its surprising depth and engaging narrative, which stands out in the mobile idle genre. Players appreciate the well-crafted lore, character development, and the way the story unfolds alongside gameplay, making it a compelling reason to continue playing. While some reviews mention minor issues with pacing and translation, the overall sentiment is that the story enhances the gaming experience significantly, making it a standout feature.
- “I was shocked to find that it has a story and lore that I did follow along with through to the credits, which caught me by surprise.”
- “This game has something that all idle games miss: actual storytelling and interactive gameplay.”
- “I really didn't expect to get pulled into an exciting, spoiler-filled 600+ mile adventure, with an amazing story!”
- “The story of the game feels lackluster and honestly not there.”
- “I feel like I'd have rated 5 stars if the story was removed.”
- “I just wish the story lasted longer... I beat the main game within 2 hours, so it's short and sweet.”
gameplay
160 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
36%
4%
The gameplay is generally praised for its engaging mechanics, addictive loop, and the integration of a compelling story, making it enjoyable for both casual and strategic players. However, many users express frustration with the heavy reliance on ads and high costs for ad removal, which detracts from the overall experience. While the game offers a solid idle RPG experience with various progression elements, some players find the gameplay can become repetitive over time.
- “The gameplay loop is fun and the various soldiers and artifacts you can get means that you'll always be making progress with every run that you make.”
- “The pixel art is great, the mechanics are well thought-out, and the gameplay loop of coming back stronger is very addicting.”
- “The gameplay loop is actually enjoyable even after the first time through as random elements like the order in which you acquire soldiers in each iteration actually maintains a sense of novelty.”
- “The game grows quickly stale and repetitive, and the new things that get unlocked as you progress are just the same stale gameplay but harder.”
- “The overall game loop is great, but the ads being tied to so much of the game mechanics is a drag.”
- “A disgusting amount of microtransactions for a very plain and boring gameplay loop.”
graphics
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
30%
6%
The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their beautiful pixel art style, which evokes nostalgia and adds charm to the gameplay. Many users appreciate the attention to detail in the animations and character designs, describing them as both impressive and endearing. However, some players have reported performance issues, such as lag and crashes, which detract from the overall experience despite the appealing visuals.
- “I love the pixel art style, both the character spreads and the sprites.”
- “The art style is solid and the animation does a good job of conveying some emotion from the characters.”
- “Absolutely love the pixel graphics and effects for this game.”
- “You'd think a game with this kind of art style would be able to run somewhat well.”
- “The game performance is horrendous despite pixel graphics.”
- “This update made the game unplayable for me; it keeps crashing even when I'm already at low graphics and have turned off any effects to smooth gameplay.”
music
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
66%
25%
9%
The music in the game has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many players praising its catchiness, depth, and nostalgic qualities that enhance the overall experience. While some users noted technical issues with sound settings, the majority found the soundtrack to be a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's charm and enjoyment. Overall, the music is considered a major highlight, elevating the game's appeal in the idle genre.
- “I like the art and the songs are sort of catchy, and there is a decent amount of depth to the progression without it being too confusing like other games.”
- “Amazing spritework, banger music, great storyline.”
- “Not only does this game have a rich and deep storyline, but it also has amazing music and gameplay!”
- “Major complaint is that it randomly decides to ignore the volume for music and SFX settings.”
- “Muting music doesn't work, for some reason, it just starts again, same for sound effects.”
- “I don't like pixel game music, absolutely hate it, and this game unmutes and plays sound even if you reduce volume to zero.”
grinding
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
92%
Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience. While some describe it as tedious and cash-focused, many appreciate the engaging story and rewarding progression that make the grind enjoyable. The game strikes a balance, allowing players to progress without spending money, though the need for ads and certain mechanics can detract from the experience at times.
- “I play a lot of idle games but usually drop them pretty quickly; this game really impressed me though. The story isn't tedious and is genuinely engaging as it's character-focused.”
- “Can play entirely without buying in-game currency; not too grindy.”
- “The shop prices (real money) are pretty high, so grinding has been annoying, but that's the kind of game this is.”
- “Proofs being added to the drop pool make farming meaningless and go against your own game design of 'completing' an artifact and limiting the drop pool.”
- “It's very money focused, has no idle or AFK aspect, just pure grinding.”
stability
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
93%
The game's stability is frequently criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs that lead to freezing, particularly when attempting to load advertisements or access rewards. Many players experience issues such as instant deaths upon loading, connection problems, and glitches that disrupt gameplay, indicating that the game is currently plagued by significant stability issues. While some find humor in minor glitches, the overall consensus is that these problems detract from the gaming experience.
- “Get a chest to get three artifacts, can't load ad, and then can't pick any of the three, game freezes, need to close and reload, lose the artifact chest.”
- “Tried to watch an ad to get 4x my idle earnings, after the ad loads up the game freezes and the screen turns black.”
- “Last update broke the game for me, can't receive my idle gold and watching an ad for a reward just freezes the game, even on good Wi-Fi.”
replayability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
29%
The game is praised for its exceptional replayability, offering a compelling loop that keeps players engaged for extended periods. Users appreciate the abundance of unlockable content and upgrades, as well as the enjoyable gameplay and story elements that encourage repeated playthroughs. Overall, it stands out as one of the best idle games in terms of replay value.
- “This game has taken so much of my time, but it's great and the replayability loop is the best I have seen.”
- “Honestly, one of the best idle games I've played personally. It reminds me of the Flash player game Epic War, but with more to do and plenty of replay value.”
- “Honestly one of the best idle games I've played personally, reminds me of the Flash player game Epic War, but with more to do and plenty of replay value.”
- “One of those rare games where ads aren't in your face all the time, not purchasing upgrades doesn't feel punishing, and has long replayability with so many things to unlock and upgrade.”
emotional
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players have reported a surprising emotional depth in the game, with many expressing feelings of sadness and attachment to characters they initially overlooked. The simple yet impactful story, combined with engaging gameplay and art style, has led to genuine emotional responses, including tears during key moments. Overall, the developers' efforts to create a fun and emotionally resonant experience have resonated strongly with players.
- “It actually managed to move me emotionally.”
- “Lots of fun, loved the art style, and you made me cry over someone I didn't really care about for most of the game.”
- “The story is also very, very nice, to the point that I cried when I finally saved the queen.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
20%
60%
The game's optimization is widely criticized, with users reporting poor performance even with its simple pixel graphics. Many experience stuttering, especially when other applications are running, indicating significant optimization issues that detract from the overall enjoyment. Improved performance could potentially elevate the game's rating.
- “If the performance could be improved, then it would deserve a higher rating.”
- “The game performance is horrendous despite pixel graphics.”
- “It is just very unoptimized for a pixelated simple idle game.”
- “Game seems to cause issues if other apps are running, like Spotify or YouTube Music, causing stuttering.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players consistently praise the game's atmosphere as a captivating and immersive experience that draws them in for hours. The world-building is highlighted as a standout feature, making it a rare gem among mobile games that successfully creates a magnetic environment.
- “I've sunk hours into this game, and what keeps me coming back is the atmosphere.”
- “What very few mobile games and all of the best games do well is build a world and an atmosphere so magnetic that you can't pull away.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by amusing glitches, such as characters unexpectedly flying through the air, and the intentionally skewed roulette box that humorously delivers poor rewards 90% of the time. Overall, players find these elements contribute to a lighthearted and entertaining experience.
- “A good game with unique gameplay and endgame content; there are obviously glitches like a ghost flinging through the air, but that's just funny glitching moments.”
- “The roulette box is hilariously non-random and weighted to give bad rewards with a 90% probability.”

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Rogue with the Dead: Idle RPG is a casual role playing game.

Rogue with the Dead: Idle RPG is available on Phone, Tablet, Android and Mobile Platform.

Rogue with the Dead: Idle RPG was developed by room6.

Rogue with the Dead: Idle RPG has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its monetization.

Rogue with the Dead: Idle RPG is a single player game.

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