Rogue with the Dead: Idle RPG

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"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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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Rogue with the Dead: Idle RPG screenshot

75%

Audience ScoreBased on 345 reviews

story28 positive mentions

monetization74 negative mentions

The game features engaging gameplay with a unique blend of idle and roguelite mechanics, making it enjoyable for players.
The art style and soundtrack are well-received, contributing to a pleasant gaming experience.
The game offers a decent amount of depth in progression, allowing players to feel rewarded for their efforts.

The game suffers from frequent crashes, particularly when attempting to watch ads, leading to lost progress and frustration.
The monetization strategy is heavily criticized, with high prices for ad removal and excessive reliance on ads for gameplay features.
Many players report issues with game stability, including data loss and bugs that hinder the overall experience.

monetization
82 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
5%
5%
90%
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing the high costs associated with ad removal, which range from $30 to $45, and the pervasive presence of ads throughout gameplay. While some users appreciate that ads are optional and can enhance progression, others find the sheer volume of ads—often required for key mechanics like rerolling troops—overwhelming and detrimental to the overall experience. Overall, the monetization model is seen as a significant barrier to enjoyment, with many players feeling that it leans too heavily on ad viewing to progress.
- “The game is balanced to be pleasant without monetization.”
- “You know it was great before the monetization stuff.”
- “Getting two stars as it's a game I would probably play and pay for no ads if it wasn't so crazy high.”
- “The game is fun, but the ads added to everything are obscene. It is every minute of actual gameplay, with multiple opportunities to watch ads, very obnoxious.”
- “It's clearly balanced around ads, and the ad removal pack is $45, or $14/month. This isn't even a AA game; it's a tiny mobile game with nowhere near that amount of content.”
- “The cost to remove ads is absurd. $37 to permanently remove ads in a mobile game is just not worth it.”
story
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
38%
6%
The game's story has received widespread acclaim for its emotional depth and engaging narrative, with many players praising it as one of the best aspects of the game. While some users noted that the story could benefit from additional dialogue and depth, the overall sentiment is that it is beautifully crafted and compelling, often evoking strong emotional responses. However, a few players found the story basic or not particularly captivating, suggesting a mixed reception in terms of narrative complexity.
- “I've finished this game (up to the playable point, the tall tree part) and the story is mad good, it's what keeps me going from playing this.”
- “Was not expecting such a deep sad story, it's such a good 'tug of war' game. I had fun playing it through the story, then reaching the credits only to find more story and a new goal.”
- “The story made me cry in the end, what a good story, finally a good ending at least.”
- “While the story being endless is a bit much, it would be nice if the NPCs had more to say and talked occasionally when you do things.”
- “The story is not very captivating.”
- “Who wrote this story?”
gameplay
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
73%
15%
12%
Overall, the gameplay is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its fun mechanics, engaging loops, and solid design. However, the excessive ad monetization detracts from the experience, leading to frustration among users who feel it disrupts enjoyment and progression. While some technical issues were noted, the core gameplay remains enjoyable and rewarding for many players.
- “As someone that played to the end, I'd say this is a fun and well-designed game gameplay-wise.”
- “Ads are not intrusive, gameplay is rewarding, progress is fast, gameplay loops are fun.”
- “The gameplay is fun and with every restart you get further and further.”
- “100 ads per 10 minutes of normal gameplay?”
- “The game is fun, but the ads added to everything are obscene. It feels like every minute of actual gameplay has 5 opportunities to watch ads, with some features locked behind multiple ads, which is very obnoxious.”
- “Gameplay is solid, but for some reason, I can no longer open the app without it crashing.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
13%
25%
The graphics of the game are praised for their cutting-edge quality and appealing aesthetics, featuring a charming pixel art style that enhances the overall fun of the gameplay. Users appreciate the customizable graphics and the diverse visual elements that contribute to an engaging experience. Overall, the visuals are considered a strong point, complementing the game's mechanics and pacing effectively.
- “Love the pixel art style.”
- “I like the art style and gameplay a lot.”
- “Deserves to be on a console scale with cutting-edge graphics.”
- “A simple linear campaign with diverse troops, customizable graphics, cute avatars, and player-appointed checkpoints.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many players praising its catchy tunes and pleasant design that enhances the overall experience. However, some users express frustration with the game's sound settings, particularly the inability to mute the music completely. Overall, the soundtrack contributes positively to the game's charm and enjoyment.
- “I like the art and the songs are catchy, and there is a decent amount of depth to the progression without it being too confusing like other games.”
- “Wonderful design, great soundtrack, pretty decent progression. Overall, just a great game. 10/10! This is a diamond in the rough among idle games. I've gotten fairly far, still enjoying it, and haven't spent a dime.”
- “Reminds me of Little 3 Kingdoms way back in the day, but medieval and so cute. The soundtrack is so nice, and the art is great. Aaaa, I'm going to play this forever!”
- “I don't like pixel game music; I absolutely hate it, and this game unmutes and plays sound even if you reduce the volume to zero.”
- “I listen to music while I play on my phone, and it upsets me that the sound keeps coming back.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game is notably problematic, with users reporting frequent freezes, particularly when attempting to load ads or access certain features. Many players experience crashes that require a complete restart of the game, often resulting in lost progress or rewards. Overall, these issues significantly hinder the gameplay experience.
- “Get a chest to get three artifacts, can't load the ad, and then can't pick any of the three. The game freezes, and I need to close and reload, losing the artifact chest.”
- “Tried to watch an ad to get 4x my idle earnings, but after the ad loads, the game freezes and the screen turns black.”
- “The game won't even load on my phone; it just freezes my whole phone.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features a significant amount of grinding, which some players initially perceive as a cash grab; however, those who enjoy grind-heavy gameplay will find it rewarding and well-designed. Players can progress without spending money or watching ads, making the grinding experience enjoyable and fulfilling.
- “Seems like a cash grab at first glance, but if you like grindy games, you can absolutely beat it with no ads and no cash purchases.”
- “It's a game full of grinding, but it's a fun game.”
- “Grindy game.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users praise the game's emotional depth, highlighting its ability to evoke strong feelings, with many expressing that the story brought them to tears, particularly during pivotal moments like saving the queen. There are also requests for more dramatic elements and dialogue to enhance the emotional experience further.
- “I love how the story is so emotional; I hope it will be more dramatic, like a tearjerker, and have more dialogue for the princess, please!”
- “The story made me cry in the end. What a good story! Finally, a good ending at least.”
- “The story is also very, very nice, to the point that I cried when I finally saved the queen.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is highlighted by the intentionally skewed roulette box, which comically delivers poor rewards 90% of the time, adding a layer of absurdity to the gameplay experience.
- “The roulette box is hilariously non-random and weighted to give bad rewards with a 90% probability.”
- “The dialogue is filled with witty one-liners that had me laughing out loud.”
- “The absurd situations the characters find themselves in are both ridiculous and entertaining.”