# 8bitWar: Apokalyps

> Real-time strategy game with unit placement and tactical combat. (iPhone/iPad app by Rosendahl Software AB.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8bitwar-apokalyps/id937788787 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Rosendahl Software AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/591646413)
- Category: Games, Action, Strategy
- Price: $3.99
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 229 App Store ratings · 371 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 6.0 · 29 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-02-22
- Data updated: 2026-08-20
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8bitwar-apokalyps/id937788787/reviews.md

## What is 8bitWar?

8bitWar puts your strategical and tactical thinking to the test. Hire units and place them in strategic formations to counter the enemy army.

A total of 180 levels, play against a friend on the same device or online!

## Key features

- Strategic unit placement
- Tactical thinking
- 180 challenging levels
- Local multiplayer
- Online multiplayer

## Chart rankings

- #199 in Top Paid · Strategy (US App Store)

## What do users think of 8bitWar?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Simple yet charming retro graphics
- 🎨 Great variety of units and combinations
- 🕹️ Challenging yet satisfying strategy
- ⏱️ Good for quick gaming sessions
- 💰 Free to play with no in-app purchases

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes, especially in multiplayer
- 🔒 Limited unit selection in multiplayer
- 🔍 Lack of detailed unit stats/info
- 🔀 Repetitive gameplay in later levels

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Multiplayer mode crashes on some devices
- Sandbox battles can be unstable with large battles

**Most requested features**

- More unit types and abilities
- Expanded multiplayer options
- Ability to change map/environment in sandbox
- Improved performance on older devices

## Recent user reviews (10 of 371)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8bitwar-apokalyps/id937788787/reviews.md

### 5/5 — I was 6 years old

*2025-05-21, version 1.7*

After 15 years I finally found this masterpiece. Thank you so much for making this kind of game back then!!!

### 5/5 — Petit jeu très sympathique

*2025-02-11, version 1.7*

Petit jeu de stratégie très sympathique avec des parties de quelques secondes.

### 5/5 — I ❤️ this game

*2024-08-10, version 1.7*

I LOVE THIS GAME

### 4/5 — Great game

*2024-03-06, version 1.7*

Great game, although when you try to play online, it crashes.

### 5/5 — Easily the game that I was looking for

*2023-08-14, version 1.7*

It’s just so good,words can’t describe how much I love this

### 5/5 — Simplemente Fascinante

*2023-08-12, version 1.7*

Este juego es una buena muestra de que no hacen falta grandes recursos ni parafernalia para hacer un juego de 10. Sólo TALENTO . Si eres fan del Command and Conquer clásico… te fascinará.

### 5/5 — Tolles 8Bit TD Spiel

*2022-09-04, version 1.7*

Schöner Zeitvertreib. Ausgewogene Stärken. Bitte mehr davon.

### 4/5 — 面白い

*2022-06-04, version 1.7*

英語で、文を読む必要がありますが、ごく短い文で、中学校レベルの難易度なのでほぼ障壁になりません。
ゲーム内容も面白いです。
でもステージ数のボリュームは若干少ないかな。

### 5/5 — Все еще актуальна

*2020-12-10, version 1.7*

Классика

### 5/5 — Must have installed

*2020-09-28, version 1.7*

Great game! Easy to play but fun, decisions do matter. And best of all it doesnt require internet, doesnt have ads or notifications

## Frequently asked questions about 8bitWar

### What kind of game is 8bitWar: Apokalyps?

8bitWar: Apokalyps is a real-time strategy game that challenges your tactical and strategic thinking. You will hire units and place them in formations to counter the enemy army.

### How many levels are in the game?

The game features a total of 180 levels. These levels are designed to progressively test your strategic and tactical abilities as you advance.

### Can I play with friends?

Yes, you can play against a friend on the same device or online. This allows for both local and remote multiplayer experiences.

### Is this game free to play?

Based on the provided information, the game is free to play and does not appear to have in-app purchases or advertisements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.7 — 2017-08-01

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

A few minor improvements.

### 1.6 — 2015-05-11

There are no longer any In App Purchases in the game.

### 1.5 — 2015-04-09

- Fixed a bug where the game would sometimes crash if a spawning skeleton was killed by an explosion

### 1.4 — 2015-04-01

- Touched up some graphics and reduced the clutter
- Made it possible to access worlds by inviting friends to play
- Bunch of minor fixes

### 1.3 — 2015-03-19

- Now possible to watch a battle in 2x or 3x speed
- Bunch of other minor bug fixes

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All apps by Rosendahl Software AB: https://appshunter.io/developer/591646413

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-20.*