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Flaregames
For mid-core and hardcore gamers (16+) seeking tactical depth, competitive multiplayer, and long-term character progression.
Known for
For mid-core and hardcore gamers (16+) seeking tactical depth, competitive multiplayer, and long-term character progression.
Providing mid-core gamers with tactical strategy and action-RPG experiences that prioritize active hero control over passive base-building.
Target audience
Portfolio
Free 8Last updated
Olympus Rising: Hero Defense
v6.1.17
3mo ago
Primary focus
Mid-core strategy and action-RPG mobile games
Scale
indie
Target audience
Mid-core and hardcore gamers (16+) seeking tactical depth, competitive multiplayer, and long-term character progression.
Origin
Founded by Klaas Kersting and headquartered in Berlin, Germany.
The publisher is in an intense development phase, having released 37 updates across 7 active apps in the last 6 months.
8 apps analysed
Clash with hero waves from enemy kingdom castles in this RTS war strategy game!
Alliance social structures create community-based switching costs
Action RPG: Explore Dungeons, Fight Epic Bosses, Hack n Slash, Get Mighty loot!
Granular RPG equipment system (6+ gear slots)
Greek Gods clash at Mount Olympus! Battle epic heroes and build defense strategy
Deep hero customization and gear system
Greek Gods clash at Mount Olympus! Battle epic heroes and build defense strategy
Sophisticated hero customization and loot systems
“Royal Revolt is a gem giving you a full game experience for free.” Touchgen.net
11-language localization supports global reach
Distributed across 19 markets, strongest in Europe.
Based on 1 of 8 apps with localized market data — more coverage rolling in as scans complete · last scanned .
4
Positive apps
4
Neutral / mixed
0
Negative apps
58/100
Avg sentiment score
A titan in the hero-defense genre that mirrors the core loop of base fortification and hero-led raids.
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