RuPaul's Drag Race Superstar

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RuPaul's Drag Race Superstar is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by East Side Games Studio and was released on October 25, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Face off in feats of fashion and style. Dress up, Make up & Slay the Competition

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63%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,993 reviews

gameplay44 positive mentions

monetization532 negative mentions

The game is fun and engaging, especially for fans of RuPaul's Drag Race.
The variety of outfits and customization options are enjoyable.
The developers are responsive to feedback and have made improvements over time.

The game is plagued with bugs and glitches, often causing crashes and loss of progress.
Progression becomes difficult without spending real money, making it feel like a pay-to-win game.
The scoring system in challenges is inconsistent, leading to frustration when losing to opponents with the same outfits.

monetization
645 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
11%
82%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism, with many users describing it as a blatant cash grab. Players report being bombarded with ads, which are often buggy and fail to provide promised rewards, leading to frustration and frequent app crashes. While some appreciate the option to watch ads for bonuses, the overwhelming reliance on ads and high prices for in-app purchases create a challenging experience for those unwilling to spend real money.
- “It's a cute and fun game, but the incentives for in-game purchases are imbalanced.”
- “It's not pay to win even though there are in-game purchases, which I appreciate.”
- “Loving this game, and don't really need any in-game purchases to enjoy it!”
- “It's a cash grab; once you get to a certain point in the game, it's nearly impossible to proceed.”
- “The game is a major cash grab, and you have to watch a lot of ads to get lipstick to upgrade things, which is annoying.”
- “You either have to watch a lot of ads or spend a lot of money to be able to achieve anything much in this game.”
stability
519 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
1%
99%
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with many reporting frequent bugs, crashes, and glitches that hinder gameplay. While some players express enjoyment of the game itself, the overwhelming number of technical issues, particularly during updates and ad interactions, leads to frustration and a diminished overall experience. Despite occasional improvements, the persistent instability has caused many to consider uninstalling the game.
- “I have literally no complaints about it at the moment, including no glitches and no ads.”
- “Runs smoothly, not buggy.”
- “It has everything; no glitches for me or hacks.”
- “This game is so buggy it's hard to play for a long time.”
- “Love this game but sick of all of the glitches.”
- “It's a fun game but it's too laggy and buggy.”
gameplay
124 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
57%
8%
The gameplay is generally described as fun and engaging, with a unique mix of fashion mechanics and idle elements, but it suffers from significant bugs, glitches, and a frustrating pay-to-win model. Many players appreciate the art and design but express dissatisfaction with the repetitive nature of gameplay and the imbalance in scoring systems, which can make progress feel unrewarding without spending real money. Overall, while the game has potential and enjoyable aspects, it requires improvements in stability and fairness to enhance the player experience.
- “The gameplay is fun and pleasantly whelming.”
- “The gameplay is really promising but it's full of glitches and bugs to the point where your hard work and patience will go to waste.”
- “Great gameplay, very smooth, little to no ads.”
- “While the graphics are gorgeous, the gameplay is repetitive, monotonous, and often unrewarding (unless, perhaps, you can afford to pay for the 'deals').”
- “The actual gameplay is repetitive and boring, and there are many aspects of the game (like matchups against other players) which seem very shady, especially since the scoring seems to be arbitrary and fluctuates a lot.”
- “Gameplay is very slow if you don't put money into it or constant ad watching, so feels pay to win.”
graphics
84 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
37%
6%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their vibrant, sleek, and cute art style, contributing to an engaging visual experience. However, some players report performance issues, such as lag and overheating on devices, as well as occasional graphical glitches. Overall, while the visuals are a highlight, they are sometimes marred by technical problems that affect gameplay.
- “The graphics are sleek and colorful.”
- “I love the graphics and outfits, but it's great to see the constant competitions.”
- “The graphics are beautiful, and the gameplay is engaging.”
- “For a fairly simple game graphically speaking, the game causes my Samsung S21 Ultra to get extremely hot and the battery drains super fast.”
- “The game is very laggy and keeps quitting by itself and I lose my progress; the graphics are clearly too high quality and I feel that most regular phones would not be able to handle it, my phone just overheats.”
- “Buggy game, unfinished graphics.”
story
64 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
75%
5%
The game's story aspect receives mixed reviews, with many players expressing a desire for a more engaging and linear narrative. While some enjoy the fun and humorous elements tied to the gameplay, others find the lack of a substantial storyline and repetitive missions frustrating, often leading to feelings of stagnation and the need for in-game purchases to progress. Overall, while the game is entertaining, it suffers from server issues and a need for more depth in its storytelling.
- “Love the gameplay and storyline.”
- “The experience and plot of the game itself is amazing.”
- “I honestly love all the graphics, all of the clothes, and the wigs. You can really get immersed in the story and feel like a contestant. 10/10 would recommend! ✨”
- “This one has zero story and heaps of server issues.”
- “Lack of story, too much pay to play, confusing mechanics with the workstations, and dear lord the battery issue.”
- “Storyline is tropey.”
humor
49 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised, with players enjoying the witty dialogue, hilarious challenges, and amusing glitches that add to the overall fun. Many reviews highlight the colorful and sassy nature of the characters and outfits, making for an entertaining experience that resonates well with fans of the show. Overall, the game successfully combines humor with engaging gameplay, providing a lighthearted and enjoyable atmosphere.
- “It's hilarious to watch an ad for that 3rd reroll and get someone with fully upgraded items that's even stronger than the last two.”
- “The music, the sass, the large - and I mean large - variety of unique clothing, and the invigorating challenges sum up to make a perfect and hilarious game.”
- “It's genuinely hilarious that the devs made the quality of your drag based on solely how much money you're willing to fork over without realizing how incredibly on the nose that is.”
grinding
49 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews highlight that the grinding aspect of the game is overwhelmingly tedious and repetitive, often requiring excessive time investment or real money to progress. While some players find enjoyment in the grind, many express frustration over the slow progression and the feeling that the game leans heavily towards a pay-to-win model, diminishing the overall experience. Overall, the grinding is seen as a significant drawback, overshadowing the game's charm and fun elements.
- “To achieve the goals by grinding alone, you would have to be glued to the app an unhealthy amount of time.”
- “It's tedious and boring.”
- “I enjoy the dressing up part, but grinding for next to nothing while players can just buy everything makes the game feel pointless.”
music
41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
83%
7%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players enjoying the catchy tunes and overall vibe, but expressing frustration over persistent bugs that prevent sound settings from functioning properly. Users report issues with the game crashing other apps, making it difficult to listen to their own music while playing, and a desire for a greater variety of tracks. Overall, while the music enhances the gameplay experience, technical glitches and repetitive tracks detract from its enjoyment.
- “The music, the sass, the large - and I mean large - variety of unique clothing, and the invigorating challenges sum up to make a perfect and hilarious game.”
- “Fantastic game, great music, relaxing.”
- “I love how the game is set up and the music, and I love the clothing. It's a fun and relaxing game.”
- “There's a constant bug with the sound and music options.”
- “I just want a mute button on all the ads... it's unfair how I have to manage 30 seconds with loud music and noises from the ads disturbing me while I'm listening to my music/videos, please it's unbearable.”
- “Every time the app loads up the sound/music is on, having to turn the sound off 3 to 10 times a day gets really annoying.”
optimization
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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34%
33%
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some users experiencing significant performance issues and bugs, while others report smooth gameplay after updates. Many players express hope for future improvements, noting that the initial version shows promise but requires further refinement to enhance overall performance. Overall, the game's optimization appears to be a work in progress, with varying experiences depending on the device used.
- “It runs smoothly, it's fun, the graphics really aren't that bad, it's also very inspirational.”
- “Edit: it works well now, I can regularly claim the rewards which I had problems with before and the game runs smoothly.”
- “Game runs smoothly now and is fun, if a little too dependent on buying things to progress quicker.”
- “This would be 5 stars if it wasn't so buggy and poorly optimized.”
- “Insanely poor optimization; I wouldn't be surprised if it contained some cryptomining stuff in the background.”
- “The app is so poorly optimized that it made my phone run burning hot.”
emotional
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a deep emotional connection to the game, often feeling heartbroken after intense gameplay experiences, particularly when reflecting on their love for "RuPaul's Drag Race." The developers' recent resolutions have been described as heartwarming, yet the overall experience can be both time-consuming and emotionally taxing.
- “The resolution from the devs on the most recent event was very heart-warming.”
- “It is difficult and emotional.”
- “Absolutely heartbreaking after hours of gameplay.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
Overall, the game's replayability is considered decent, though it suffers from repetitive weekly challenges that limit the use of acquired wardrobe items. Players suggest enhancing replay value by introducing tougher versions of mini challenges in future updates.
- “Riddled with micro-transactions but still has decent replay value.”
- “The biggest problem currently is replayability - the same fault challenges repeat every week, so 80% of the wardrobe items I've invested in never get used.”
- “Riddled with micro-transactions but still decent replay value.”
- “The new update is really good, but a suggestion for the next update would be to make the mini challenges replayable at tougher strengths.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is praised for its engaging gameplay and diverse character designs that reflect a variety of sizes and colors. However, some players expressed frustration with the need to restart and redesign characters, indicating a potential area for improvement in user experience. Customization options, particularly for facial features like eyes, were also suggested as enhancements.
- “The game is amazing on the character design side for including a variety of sizes and colors, but customizing eyes would be neat too.”
- “Gameplay can be very engaging, character designs are true to flavor, and I enjoyed playing it.”
- “The game encourages players to explore different character designs, making each playthrough feel unique and personal.”
- “The game forced me to completely start over, with a new character design and everything. I didn't even uninstall the game.”
- “Character development feels shallow and uninspired, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
- “I expected more depth in character progression, but it feels like I'm just going through the motions.”

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RuPaul's Drag Race Superstar is a casual role playing game.

RuPaul's Drag Race Superstar is available on Phone and Tablet.

On average players spend around 13 hours playing RuPaul's Drag Race Superstar.

RuPaul's Drag Race Superstar was released on October 25, 2021.

RuPaul's Drag Race Superstar was developed by East Side Games Studio.

RuPaul's Drag Race Superstar has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its monetization.

RuPaul's Drag Race Superstar is a single player game.

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