i dont normaly leave reviews, and i really want to love this game but its just way too repetitive with very little difference between each run. progress is just soooo slow and the task thing feels like a mobile game to me...giving me a reward every 24 hours for a limited currently is weird for me in that sorta game game isnt completly bad but its not appealing enough for me most of my "play" time was afk for the dice game to get some loot because getting loot from runs is miserable spend 1:30 hours on a run to get 1k scrolls but you need 10k scrolls for an upgrade naahhhh fam no thx im done btw the "special power" is the laziest ive seen,literally just stronger ability,does the same shit but more dmg...wtf is special about it then?
Refence
- Release Date:
- Mar 4, 2025
- Developer:
- Muurou Tech
- Publisher:
- Muurou Tech
- Platforms:
- Windows Mac Linux
Game Tags
About This Game
Refence -- a roguelite based idle defense game where you can choose heroes and their traits, upgrade your castle, and manage resources to fend off enemies trying to attack your castle.
Travel through timelines to defeat the invading enemies of the Demon Realm one by one and restore peace to the world
Features
Hire heroes to automatically defend against enemy threats, upgrade heroes and choose different traits based on the battlefield and enemies!
Build your castle, unlock upgrades, and summon more heroes!
Conduct research to unlock useful QoL and abilities that will aid you and your heroes in battle!

Craft powerful relics to help you defend against enemies.

Send heroes on quests to make progress while you are away!
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User Reviews
Fun incremental game. Not sure why people are complaining that it takes too long or progress is too slow - I think it's just right...There are plenty of ways to get resources to advance, and there's a good, steady pace. Doesn't feel too easy, and it doesn't feel too slow. Definitely worth the cup of coffee or so it costs.
This is not a game that you will enjoy if you don't like idler games. Almost all the negative reviews appear to be from players who didn't give the game a chance to let it shine. Is there room for improvements? Yes! But it's playable and has a lot of depth once you get further in on the research tree. It's going to take a long time to get there. It's worth every penny to me. I would like to see a few more updates to flesh out some bugs and add more heroes and content overall. But if you like idler games, be patient and you might just end up liking it.
A fun auto-battler with a lot of options. You will grind, and it will be enjoyable.
Too much RNG with choosing heros, painfully slow progression, with huge grindy locks before you can kind of pick your heros a little bit. Game is riddled with mobile style design, including a "premium" currency that is bottlenecked/time gated for no reason.
very generic in every aspect
I really enjoyed this, what I would classify as more of an auto-battler/incremental game than an idler. However, it does have some idle aspects, especially as you get later in the game. Essentially, you unlock more idle abilities as you play. So at first you have to play very actively, but by the end you can be very hands-off. It is a great time though! I definitely give it a recommend!
System Requirements
Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7+
- Processor: 2 Ghz
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: 128MB, OpenGL 3+
- Storage: 200 MB available space
FAQ
How much does Refence cost?
Refence costs $5.99.
What are the system requirements for Refence?
Minimum: Minimum: OS *: Windows 7+ Processor: 2 Ghz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: 128MB, OpenGL 3+ Storage: 200 MB available space
What platforms is Refence available on?
Refence is available on Windows PC, macOS, Linux.
Is Refence worth buying?
Refence has 56% positive reviews from 16 players.
When was Refence released?
Refence was released on Mar 4, 2025.
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