# Rogue with the Dead: Idle RPG

> A roguelike idle strategy game

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1515542137](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1515542137)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1515542137`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** room6 LLC.
- **Category:** Roleplaying
- **Rating:** 4.90 / 5 (5,320 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.15.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-11
- **First published:** 2022-09-07
- **Size:** 691 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-19
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/rogue-with-the-dead-idle-rpg/id1515542137)
- **Website:** [https://www.room6.net/theroguewithdead](https://www.room6.net/theroguewithdead)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.room6.net/privacypolicy-en](https://www.room6.net/privacypolicy-en)

## Description

Rogue with the Dead is an original roguelike RPG where you command an envoy of troops on an endless, looping journey. What kills you makes you stronger. From room6, creators of Unreal Life and Gen’ei AP, this title blends roguelite progression with idle mechanics as your squad fights automatically while you direct strategies at key moments. Defeat the Demon Lord by guiding your army across 300 miles, earning coins to power up troops and unlock artifacts.

Choose your playstyle: hard-hitting knights, long-range wizards, healers and summons, or a tower-defense twist that defends against waves. The game features endless dungeon loops, offline/AFK progression, an online leaderboard, and a pixel art world that reveals its story as you advance. Collect artifacts to boost attack, coins, or survivability, recruit diverse soldiers, and even craft meals to empower your units. Roguelite mechanics ensure you grow stronger with every start, while the numbers explode into millions and beyond as you conquer tougher bosses.

## Rankings

- #24,494 — Overall

## Review summary

Rogue with the Dead blends a story-driven idle RPG core with rewarding long-term progression and striking visuals. Reviewers praise the narrative, updates, and optional ads, but repeatedly flag its monetization as pay-to-win, the steep cost to remove ads, a grind-heavy loop, and a limited character roster that slows progression for some players.

### Pros

- Engaging storyline and lore that hooks players.
- Deep long-term progression with numerous artifacts and upgrade paths.
- No mandatory ads; ads are optional and rewards are unobtrusive.
- Active developers with frequent updates and patches.
- Strong visuals and animation that enhance the experience.

### Cons

- Monetization feels pay-to-win with heavy microtransactions.
- Ad integration is intrusive and ad removal pricing is too high.
- Repetitive / grindy core loop can become tedious.
- Limited roster of characters / units reduce variety.
- Progression can be very slow for some players.

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