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Archero 2 vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against Archero 2's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

Archero 2
This App
Vampire Survivors
Nemesis
Brotato
Contender
Soul Knight Prequel
Contender
Idle Heroes - Idle Games
Peer
Tap Titans 2 - Hero Legends
Peer
Combat Master Mobile
New Kid
Core Identity
DeveloperHABBYPoncleErabit StudiosChillyRoomDHGames LimitedGame Hive Corp.Alfa Bravo Inc.
CategoryGamesGamesGamesRole PlayingGamesGamesGames
PlatformAndroid, iOSiOS, AndroidiOS, AndroidAndroid, iOSAndroid, iOSAndroid, iOSiOS, Android
Store Metrics
Rating4.6 / 54.6 / 54.7 / 5-4.8 / 54.8 / 54.7 / 5
Ratings Count21,8384,9289,721-106,63082,33827,094
PriceFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFree
Release DateJan 7, 2025Dec 8, 2022Jun 7, 2023-Nov 9, 2016Dec 13, 2016Dec 24, 2021
Last UpdatedApr 16, 2026Feb 11, 2026Apr 9, 2026-Nov 26, 2025Apr 20, 2026Feb 18, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentimentmixed---mixedmixed-
Score55/100---65/10065/100-
Praises
  • Addictive core gameplay loop provides a satisfying way to pass time during short sessions
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  • Idle gameplay mechanics provide a relaxing and addictive experience for casual players
  • The core idle tapping gameplay loop provides a satisfying and nostalgic experience for long-term players
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Complaints
  • Aggressive monetization and excessive pop-up bundles disrupt the flow of the core gameplay experience
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  • Frequent application crashes during arcade modes disrupt progress and waste limited resources
  • Post-update stability issues cause frequent force-closing and prevent users from accessing the game
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Requests
  • Toggle options for event pop-ups and attack graphics to reduce visual clutter during combat
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  • Implementation of a hero selling feature to manage inventory overflow from promotional rewards
  • Improved account recovery and password reset systems to prevent permanent loss of long-term progress
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Strategic Intel
Strengths
  • High-fidelity hero customization sustains long-term RPG engagement
  • Social guild infrastructure increases switching costs via network effects
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  • Guild-based social network effects drive session frequency
  • Ad-free core loop sustains high user satisfaction
  • Automated progression reduces daily friction
  • Clan-based social pressure drives daily login frequency
  • Prestige reset mechanism sustains long-term retention
  • Optional ad-reward model maintains player autonomy
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Weaknesses
  • Aggressive pop-up bundles disrupt gameplay flow
  • Mandatory online connectivity limits accessibility
  • Forced side-mode progression creates artificial bottlenecks
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  • Frequent arcade mode crashes cause resource loss
  • Aggressive monetization creates exclusionary progression walls
  • Unskippable tutorials discourage new-user exploration
  • Post-update stability issues prevent access
  • Broken ad-reward flows cause lost progress
  • Aggressive monetization gates competitive tournament tiers
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Pricingfreemiumfreefreefreemiumfreemiumfreemiumfree
MomentumMaintenanceActiveIntense-MaintenanceIntenseActive
Update Cadence4 versions, 4 majors/6mo, ~24d avg5 versions5 versions-5 versions, 5 majors/6mo, ~186d avg5 versions, 5 majors/6mo, ~3d avg5 versions

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