# 8bitWar: Necropolis

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

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8bitwar-necropolis/id972045237 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Rosendahl Software AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/591646413)
- Category: Games, Action, Strategy
- Price: Free (on sale, was $2.99)
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 187 App Store ratings · 96 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 6.0 · 31 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-05-02
- Data updated: 2026-08-21
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8bitwar-necropolis/id972045237/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.

100 levels and 24 unique unit types and monsters.
Play against a friend on the same device or online!

## Key features

- Strategic unit placement
- Tactical thinking required
- 100 levels
- 24 unique unit types
- Local multiplayer
- Online multiplayer

## What do users think of 8bitWar?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 😊 Highly addictive and engaging gameplay
- 🎮 Simple yet strategic mechanics
- 🕹️ Nostalgic 8-bit retro aesthetic
- ⚡ Quick, easy-to-learn gameplay
- 🎯 Good replay value with multiple layouts
- 👍 Free or affordable pricing
- 🏆 Challenging difficulty progression
- 💎 Polished and well-designed experience
- 🎪 Local multiplayer support
- ⏱️ Perfect for short gaming sessions

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes on certain devices (iPhone 6, older models)
- 📱 Poor optimization for various screen sizes
- 🔊 No sound control options
- ⚠️ Limited unit variety in multiplayer mode
- 😑 Becomes repetitive over time
- 🎮 Limited gameplay depth
- 📊 Primitive graphics quality
- ❌ No mid-combat action mechanics
- 🚫 Inability to control unit targeting

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game crashes during large sandbox battles
- Multiplayer mode crashes or disconnects
- Occasional lag and performance issues
- Screen optimization problems on newer devices
- Purchased levels not working properly

**Most requested features**

- More units and characters
- Additional campaign levels and missions
- Expanded multiplayer unit availability
- Larger battle space/more room for units
- Sci-fi themed version of the game
- Endless survival mode with increasing difficulty
- In-game currency carryover between battles
- Mid-combat action abilities (e.g., fireballs)
- Unit targeting control
- Music playback while gaming
- RPG elements integration
- Better drag-and-sell mechanics for units

## Recent user reviews (10 of 96)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8bitwar-necropolis/id972045237/reviews.md

### 5/5 — A little strategy. A lot of time wasting fun.

*2023-08-01, version 1.2*

A little

### 5/5 — Fun fun fun

*2020-05-05, version 1.2*

Was not expecting this to be so good

### 5/5 — Pls add more

*2020-03-27, version 1.2*

I love ❤️ the game it’s the BEST GAME EVER just can have please add more units soon please I beat the game in one day so I wanted more units and some more levels thx

### 5/5 — Brilliant little game

*2019-09-15, version 1.2*

This is a brilliant little game. Well worth a look.

### 5/5 — Why limited

*2018-08-11, version 1.2*

I’d love it if you could use all the unit in the game in multiplayer
I’d love to see this happen, Being limited to 9 and using it over and over is boring

### 5/5 — Crash

*2018-07-16, version 1.2*

I absolutely love this game but I have an iPhone 6 and whenever I do a huge battle in sandbox it exits sandbox pls fix

### 5/5 — Thep

*2017-12-29, version 1.2*

Great game!

### 5/5 — Great game

*2017-12-28, version 1.2*

Pixel games can be very enjoyable. Could you release a sci-fi version of 8-bit war? I would definitely play that.

### 4/5 — This is good but one problem

*2017-09-09, version 1.2*

This game is really good but there's one little problem that I think all of us know. THERE SHOULD BE MORE ROOM TO PUT PEOPLE. I have been playing this for years. And I wanted to do more scaled battles like scp breach and stuff. You should fix this, even tho it's not a glitch this should be done

### 5/5 — Cool game

*2017-07-29, version 1.1*

Very nice

## Frequently asked questions about 8bitWar

### What is 8bitWar: Necropolis?

8bitWar: Necropolis is a strategy game that tests your tactical thinking. You hire and strategically place units to counter enemy armies across various levels.

### What are the key features of 8bitWar: Necropolis?

Key features include strategic unit placement, tactical combat, 100 levels, 24 unique unit types and monsters, and the ability to play against a friend on the same device or online.

### Is 8bitWar: Necropolis free to play?

Yes, the application is free to download and play. It does not feature in-app purchases or advertisements.

### How can I play with friends?

You can play against a friend either on the same device, making it a local multiplayer experience, or connect online to compete against them remotely.

### What kind of strategy is involved?

The game involves real-time strategy where you must hire units and place them in effective formations to overcome the enemy's army and progress through the levels.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2 — 2017-08-01

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

A few minor fixes.

### 1.1 — 2015-05-11

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

### 1.0 — 2015-04-27

No release notes.

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

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