# Grow Soldier : Merge

> Merge 2 Soldiers to create a strong Soldier

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.pixelstar.GrowSoldier](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.pixelstar.GrowSoldier)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.pixelstar.GrowSoldier`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** pixelstar
- **Category:** GAME\_ADVENTURE
- **Downloads:** 459,557
- **Rating:** 4.26 / 5 (1,798 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.8.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-28
- **First published:** 2019-01-30
- **Publisher country:** KR
- **Size:** 46 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pixelstar.GrowSoldier)
- **Website:** [https://pixelstargames.blogspot.com/](https://pixelstargames.blogspot.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://pixelstargames.blogspot.com/2017/09/privacy-policy-engish-pixelstar-games.html](https://pixelstargames.blogspot.com/2017/09/privacy-policy-engish-pixelstar-games.html)

## Description

**Grow Soldier : Merge** is an exciting offline 2D pixel art idle game by Pixelstar Games, combining elements of merging, action RPG, and collection. Players merge two soldiers to create stronger, super soldiers through nine training levels, enhancing their strength to conquer planetary challenges. The game features progressive upgrades, various tank and shell collections, and missions to rescue soldiers by exploring diverse areas.

Engage in battles against lunatic robots and aliens, gather valuable items, and demonstrate your might through planetary conquests. Perfect for offline gameplay, Grow Soldier : Merge integrates traditional idle mechanics with immersive action RPG elements, delivering an engaging retro gaming experience without requiring an internet connection.

## Rankings

- #104,601 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

The Grow Soldier: Merge reviews show broad positive sentiment about the core gameplay and the unique growing-soldier concept. However, multiple recurring issues hamper play: save/load bugs and cloud-save instability, troops/trainee glitches that prevent battles, and Google Play/Play Games connectivity problems. Players are actively requesting more content (guilds, endless mode, XP/upgrades), indicating solid engagement. Overall, the game is liked but stability and feature completeness need attention.

### Pros

- Overall enjoyable gameplay with a generally positive reception.
- The unique 'grow soldiers'/army-management concept appeals to players.
- Indications of strong engagement and desire for more content (e.g., guilds, endless mode, XP/upgrades).
- Cloud save feature has been acknowledged/fixed by the developers and is appreciated by some players.

### Cons

- Saving/loading issues persist: unreliable cloud save, crashes when claiming rewards, or inability to save/load progress.
- Soldier/trainee bugs: trainees not appearing or not fighting, limiting battlefield usability.
- Account connectivity problems: Google Play/Play Games login or connectivity issues causing crashes or preventing progress.
- Changes to unit availability: removal or scarcity of regular soldiers causing dissatisfaction.

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