AFK Arena remains the gold standard for the 'idle RPG' genre. What sets it apart is the stunning storybook art style and the surprisingly deep tactical layer. It isn't just about having the highest level characters; it's about faction bonuses, hero positioning, and timing ultimate abilities. The game respects your time—you truly can progress by checking in for just fifteen minutes a day, thanks to the generous idle reward system.
The developers, Lilith Games, are incredibly active with updates, constantly introducing new heroes and crossover events (from Prince of Persia to Witcher). While the late-game 'power wall' is inevitable for free-to-play users, the sheer amount of content—from the King's Tower to the Peak of Time puzzles—provides months of entertainment before you ever feel pressured to spend. It is the most polished, aesthetically pleasing idle game on the market.
Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 1.187.01Wed Feb 11 2026
Companions
1. Added Hypogean hero Lucilla and updated hero pools.
2. Launched Radiant Revelry with hunts and rewards.
3. Added Faction Soul Gems and adjusted ascension.
Classic
1. Added Wilder hero Icariel with trial events.
2. Launched Radiant Revelry with hunts and rewards.
3. Added Oath Mark Codex system and events.
Bring your friends and dive into the adventure for even more rewards!
In AFK Arena: Companions, you'll get 1,000+ summons, join the "Get All Heroes" event, borrow top-tier heroes from friends, take on tougher new campaign challenges, try out new co-op modes, explore the upgraded beast system, and discover tons of other new features.
Meanwhile, the original AFK Arena's most popular modes and challenges are making a triumphant comeback! Your classic server heroes are ready to join the fight in AFK Arena: Companions. There's no better time than now to rejoin the adventure!
【Get All Heroes】
No more worries about missing out on your favorite heroes! The "Get All Heroes" event is live. Progress through the campaign mode to unlock all your beloved heroes.
【1,000+ Summons】
Log in now for a chance of 10 summons every day, with a total exceeding 1,000. No more diamond worries. Just summon to your heart's content!
【Share Heroes with Friends】
Skip the grind. In AFK Arena: Companions, you can borrow strong heroes from your teammates, streamline your resources, and win faster with less effort.
【Enhanced Beast System】
Discover, capture, and train beasts to unlock a variety of powerful abilities. Combine their unique attributes to craft your own beast and turn the tide of battle!
Join us now in AFK Arena: Companions and embark on your delightful adventures!
About Subscriptions and Apple Website Subscriptions
1. Pricing & Billing Cycle
Enable “Subscription (Weekly)” within the game for $0.99 a week, which will be billed weekly (every 7 days). (Price may vary depending on your location.)
Enable “Subscription (Monthly)” within the game for $2.99 a week, which will be billed every natural month (every 30 days). (Price may vary depending on your location.)
2. Subscription Content
Subscribers will be eligible for certain perks during the subscription period, including:
- Team Bounty Quests +1
- Increases AFK Rewards Gold Quantity By +10%
- Increases King’s Tower Mercenary Uses By +1
- Increases Faction Tower Mercenary Uses By +1
- Increases Campaign Mercenary Uses By +1
- Guild Coin Drop Quantity +10%
- Labyrinth Token Drop Quantity +10%
3. Automatic Subscription Renewal
The App Store subscription is auto-renewed with payment confirmed via your iTunes Account. Users can manage the auto-renew manually through the iTunes/Apple ID Settings Manager. The subscription will auto-renew for the assigned billing period if the auto-renew feature is not turned off 24 hours before the current subscription expires.
4. User Agreement and Privacy Policy
User Agreement https://afk-artworks.lilithgames.com/en/service.html
Privacy Statement http://www.lilithgames.com/privacy_lilith.html
5. Subscription Cancellation
If you would like to cancel your subscription, go to ‘Settings’ on your iOS device --> ‘iTunes & App Store’ --> tap ‘Apple ID’ and then ‘View Apple ID’. Enter ‘Account Settings’, tap ‘Subscriptions’ --> ‘Manage’ and select the subscription for ‘AFK Arena’ to cancel it.
Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: http://www.lilithgames.com/privacy_lilith.html
Requires iOS 12.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.Team Up for Epic Wins!
Bring your friends and dive into the adventure for even more rewards!
In AFK Arena: Companions, you'll get 1,000+ summons, join the "Get All Heroes" event, borrow top-tier heroes from friends, take on tougher new campaign challenges, try out new co-op modes, explore the upgraded beast system, and discover tons of other new features.
Meanwhile, the original AFK Arena's most popular modes and challenges are making a triumphant comeback! Your classic server heroes are ready to join the fight in AFK Arena: Companions. There's no better time than now to rejoin the adventure!
【Get All Heroes】
No more worries about missing out on your favorite heroes! The "Get All Heroes" event is live. Progress through the campaign mode to unlock all your beloved heroes.
【1,000+ Summons】
Log in now for a chance of 10 summons every day, with a total exceeding 1,000. No more diamond worries. Just summon to your heart's content!
【Share Heroes with Friends】
Skip the grind. In AFK Arena: Companions, you can borrow strong heroes from your teammates, streamline your resources, and win faster with less effort.
【Enhanced Beast System】
Discover, capture, and train beasts to unlock a variety of powerful abilities. Combine their unique attributes to craft your own beast and turn the tide of battle!
Join us now in AFK Arena: Companions and embark on your delightful adventures!
About Subscriptions and Apple Website Subscriptions
1. Pricing & Billing Cycle
Enable “Subscription (Weekly)” within the game for $0.99 a week, which will be billed weekly (every 7 days). (Price may vary depending on your location.)
Enable “Subscription (Monthly)” within the game for $2.99 a week, which will be billed every natural month (every 30 days). (Price may vary depending on your location.)
2. Subscription Content
Subscribers will be eligible for certain perks during the subscription period, including:
- Team Bounty Quests +1
- Increases AFK Rewards Gold Quantity By +10%
- Increases King’s Tower Mercenary Uses By +1
- Increases Faction Tower Mercenary Uses By +1
- Increases Campaign Mercenary Uses By +1
- Guild Coin Drop Quantity +10%
- Labyrinth Token Drop Quantity +10%
3. Automatic Subscription Renewal
The App Store subscription is auto-renewed with payment confirmed via your iTunes Account. Users can manage the auto-renew manually through the iTunes/Apple ID Settings Manager. The subscription will auto-renew for the assigned billing period if the auto-renew feature is not turned off 24 hours before the current subscription expires.
4. User Agreement and Privacy Policy
User Agreement https://afk-artworks.lilithgames.com/en/service.html
Privacy Statement http://www.lilithgames.com/privacy_lilith.html
5. Subscription Cancellation
If you would like to cancel your subscription, go to ‘Settings’ on your iOS device --> ‘iTunes & App Store’ --> tap ‘Apple ID’ and then ‘View Apple ID’. Enter ‘Account Settings’, tap ‘Subscriptions’ --> ‘Manage’ and select the subscription for ‘AFK Arena’ to cancel it.
Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: http://www.lilithgames.com/privacy_lilith.html












AFK Arena is a casual action card game featuring a unique Celtic-inspired art style. Set in the world of Esperia, you must assemble a team of heroes to banish an ancient evil. The game's core mechanic allows your heroes to train and gather resources while you are offline. Strategy is key, as you must navigate factional advantages and hero synergies to overcome challenging campaign stages and various trial modes.
Gorgeous hand-painted artwork
Idle resource collection
Over 100 unique heroes
Strategic 5v5 real-time combat
Regular crossover events with famous IPs
Focus all your resources on leveling your top 5 highest-ascended heroes. Place your other favorite heroes in the Resonating Crystal to instantly bring them up to the same level without spending extra resources.
Chinese developer Lilith Games has done what few mobile games developers have been able to do: it has created multiple global hits.
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AFK Arena developer Lilith Games has laid off approximately 40 staff members, according to local media reports in China.
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Utilize the faction wheel: Lightbearers beat Maulers, Maulers beat Wilders, Wilders beat Graveborn, and Graveborn beat Lightbearers. Using a team of the same faction grants massive stat bonuses.
No, AFK Arena is very friendly to free-to-play players, though spending can speed up character ascension.