# DRAGON QUEST Smash/Grow

> Roguelite Action RPG Adventure

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6747737418](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6747737418)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id6747737418`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** SQUARE ENIX
- **Category:** Roleplaying
- **Rating:** 4.50 / 5 (1,192 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.4.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-02
- **First published:** 2026-04-19
- **Size:** 1.47 GB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dragon-quest-smash-grow/id6747737418)
- **Website:** [https://smashgrow.dragonquest.com](https://smashgrow.dragonquest.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://weblet.square-enix.com/geojmp.php?d=DOCUMENTS&l=privacy](https://weblet.square-enix.com/geojmp.php?d=DOCUMENTS&l=privacy)

## Description

**DRAGON QUEST Smash/Grow** is a fast-paced roguelite action RPG adventure for iPhone. Smash through hordes of monsters with intuitive combat and unleash iconic Coup de Grâce attacks as you explore ever-changing rifts.

Build a unique party with classic vocations, unlock vocation tree upgrades, and adapt your strategy using randomized Blessings that change every run. Follow the main story with your mechanical ally Roly, team up with up to three other players in co-op quests, and tackle challenging modes including the Gauntlette and Shrines. Requires iOS 15.0 or later and iPhone XS or newer.

## Rankings

- #51,752 — Overall

## Review summary

DRAGON QUEST Smash/Grow combines a beloved Dragon Quest aesthetic and compelling roguelike gameplay with rich events and co-op play, but is hampered by stability issues, slow progression and energy gating, and monetization concerns that many players feel detract from the experience.

### Pros

- Strong Dragon Quest art style and graphics, with recognizable characters and Akira Toriyama-inspired visuals.
- Engaging roguelike gameplay with depth, buffs, gear, and customization.
- Rich content variety: many quests, events, and long-term progression; hours of content.
- Nostalgia factor and Dragon Quest branding that fans enjoy.
- Co-op multiplayer and social features that enhance play.

### Cons

- Technical instability: frequent crashes and loading issues that can lock you out or loop in glitches.
- Energy and progression pacing: limited energy, slow regen, and blocks that slow progress; no true endless mode.
- Monetization concerns: predatory gacha with low pull rates, multiple currencies, and a push toward spending.
- Content gating and long grind: time gates and ticket walls (e.g., co-op) slow progression.
- Perceived pay-to-win pressure and balance issues that reduce long-term enjoyment for some players.

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