# Olympus Rising: Hero Defense

> Greek Gods of Mythology

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1004539546](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1004539546)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1004539546`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Flaregames GmbH
- **Category:** Strategy
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (7,900 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.1.14
- **Last updated:** 2026-04-15
- **First published:** 2016-05-03
- **Size:** 244 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-04
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/olympus-rising-hero-defense/id1004539546)
- **Website:** [http://flaregames.com](http://flaregames.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://flaregames.com/privacy-policy/](http://flaregames.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

Olympus Rising: Hero Defense is a mythic action-strategy game where you lead epic battles with hundreds of units, customize your Heroes with powerful loot, and recruit legendary beasts from Greek myth. Build a thriving city on Mount Olympus and deploy strategic defenses to fend off invaders.

Form an unbeatable Alliance and conquer epic campaigns in Alliance Wars. The game is ad-supported and does not require in-app purchases to progress. Note: some features may require camera and microphone access for broadcasting.

## Rankings

- #20,203 — Overall
- #34 — myth
- #53 — command

## Review summary

Olympus Rising: Hero Defense is praised for its engaging Greek-m mythology theme, addictive long-term gameplay, and strong alliance-driven play. However, players repeatedly cite monetization concerns (pay-to-win and misrepresented promotions), frequent technical issues (freezes and connection problems), a lack of updates, and weak customer support with security worries. The game offers a unique genre blend and lively community, but ongoing quality and monetization problems deter sustained engagement.

### Pros

- Engaging and addictive gameplay that players can enjoy long-term, especially with a supportive alliance.
- Strong Greek mythology theme and hero lineup that appeals to myth fans.
- Deep strategic depth (forging gear, odyssey, wars) and alliance-based progression.
- Unique blend of genres—tower defense, RPG, and zone control—in one game.
- Active social/community aspect with opportunities to compete in top alliances without mandatory spending.

### Cons

- Monetization is perceived as pay-to-win; promotional pricing is often not honored and refunds are scarce.
- Frequent technical issues, including freezes, crashes, and login/connection problems.
- Lack of updates or new content; stories and features can feel stagnant.
- Weak customer support and security concerns (accounts can be compromised or blocked, with little help).

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