Gem Saviour Sword

Q: What is the RTP of Gem Saviour Sword?

Official RTP: 95.54%, split into 31.56% for the base game, 28.69% for the Cat Respin and 35.29% for the Bonus Wheel. That is below the average of the current PG Soft catalogue.

7.0/10

Release January 2019· Updated August 2026

Compact sequel to Gem Saviour by PG Soft (January 2019). 5x1 layout, Cat Respin and Bonus Wheel, 95.54% RTP. BetsRank score: 7.0/10.

RTP

95.54%

Volatility

Medium

Max Win

400x

Grid

5x1

Bonus Buy

5x1 single-line formatCat Respin Feature (cat symbols, reels 2 to 4)Bonus Wheel (3 swords, reels 2 to 4)Win multipliers

7.0

BetsRank Verdict

Our read of the game, based on the data the studio publishes

Released on 5 January 2019, Gem Saviour Sword is the direct sequel to Gem Saviour and takes the exact opposite approach to its predecessor: the 6x6 grid is gone, replaced by an ultra-compact 5x1 layout with a single payline. The engine rests on two features. The Cat Respin Feature triggers when cat symbols land on reels 2 to 4 and awards respins; the Bonus Wheel opens on three sword symbols in those same positions and leads to a multiplier wheel. The RTP breakdown is revealing: only 31.56% comes from the base game, against 28.69% for the Cat Respin and 35.29% for the Bonus Wheel — in other words, close to two thirds of the return is decided inside the bonuses. The overall RTP of 95.54% is, however, clearly below the PG Soft average (96.7-96.9% on recent titles), and no win cap is published.

Strengths

+Clean 5x1 format, very fast sessions
+Two distinct features (Cat Respin plus Bonus Wheel) for such a small layout
+Nearly 64% of the RTP sits in the bonuses: bonus rounds genuinely carry the game
+Accessible betting from €0.20

To consider

−95.54% RTP, noticeably below the PG Soft catalogue average
−No official max win published
−A single payline: very little depth in the base game
−No bonus buy

About Gem Saviour Sword

Released on 5 January 2019, Gem Saviour Sword extends the Gem Saviour universe while completely changing format: the 6x6 puzzle grid gives way to a rail of 5 reels on a single row, with one payline. It is one of the most minimalist layouts PG Soft has ever produced. All the interest therefore shifts to the two features. The Cat Respin Feature triggers when cat symbols appear on reels 2, 3 and 4: they lock in place and award respins. The Bonus Wheel opens when three sword symbols occupy those same positions, giving access to a wheel that hands out multipliers. The RTP breakdown published by PG Soft is particularly telling: 31.56% for the base game, 28.69% for the Cat Respin and 35.29% for the Bonus Wheel. Close to two thirds of the theoretical return therefore plays out inside the bonuses, which in practice means dry base-game spins pay little and session profitability hinges on trigger frequency. The overall RTP of 95.54% remains the title's weak point: it is clearly lower than the 96.7% to 96.9% posted by more recent PG Soft releases. No maximum win cap is communicated by the studio, and there is no bonus buy.

Key mechanics

▸5x1 layout, one single payline
▸Cat Respin Feature: cat symbols locked on reels 2 to 4
▸Bonus Wheel: 3 swords on reels 2 to 4 unlock a multiplier wheel
▸RTP split with roughly 64% inside the two bonus features
▸No bonus buy

❓Gem Saviour Sword FAQ

What is the RTP of Gem Saviour Sword?▾

Official RTP: 95.

54%, split into 31. 56% for the base game, 28. 69% for the Cat Respin and 35. 29% for the Bonus Wheel. That is below the average of the current PG Soft catalogue.

How do you trigger the Bonus Wheel?▾

You need three sword symbols to land on reels 2, 3 and 4.

The wheel then hands out multipliers applied to the win.

How does the Cat Respin Feature work?▾

When cat symbols land on reels 2 to 4 they lock in place and trigger respins, giving you a chance to complete the combination on the single payline.

What is the max win on Gem Saviour Sword?▾

PG Soft does not publish a maximum win cap for this title.

We do not repeat estimated figures without an official source.

Is Gem Saviour Sword better than Gem Saviour?▾

It depends what you are after.

Gem Saviour offers a better RTP (96. 82% against 95. 54%) and a richer 6x6 grid; Gem Saviour Sword, on the other hand, brings two real bonus features that the first game lacks entirely.