# Archimedes: Eureka! — Ancient Greece strategy game

> Time management strategy game set in Ancient Greece with city building and research. (iPhone/iPad app by Jetdogs Oy.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/archimedes-eureka/id1426236008 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jetdogs Oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1094752751)
- Category: Games, Family, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 220 App Store ratings · 93 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 232 MB
- Languages: American English, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, European Portuguese, Russian, European Spanish
- Released: 2018-09-04
- Data updated: 2026-09-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/archimedes-eureka/id1426236008/reviews.md

## What is Archimedes?

Join Archimedes in his adventures in this Time Management Strategy Game! 

Welcome to Ancient Greece! Explore the island, build the city, do research and help a great inventor Archimedes with his experiments. Join the game - great adventures await you! 
 
Archimedes starts a field test of his new invention, which is a winch powered by wind. Hercules competes with the mechanism, and loses! All of a sudden, a gush of wind breaks the device which, in turn, destroys the whole city. 

It’s now Archimedes task to recover the land. He succeeds, but who says he has no more inventions?

● Huge beautiful map with 7 different episodes 
● 100 fascinating levels to discover
● DO RESEARCH together with Archimedes, invent unbelievable mechanisms 
● Build bridges, portals, zip lines, get revenue and finally meet your old friend... Hercules!

AMAZING strategy game from 12 Labours of Hercules creators!

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SAFE FOR CHILDREN: there are no ads in the game! 
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Game available in: English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish.
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## Key features

- Time Management Strategy
- City Building
- Research and Invention
- Explore a Huge Map
- 100 Fascinating Levels
- Build Bridges and Zip Lines

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full game unlock | $7.99 | one-time |
| Discounted full game unlock! | $3.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Archimedes?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🎮 Excellent strategy and puzzle-solving gameplay
- ⭐ High replay value with multiple difficulty levels (1-3 stars)
- 🏛️ Unique Archimedes invention theme with creative contraptions
- 📊 Challenging but achievable objectives with helpful guides
- 💰 Good value - one-time purchase with no in-app purchases
- 📈 Abundant content with many levels to complete
- 🎯 Similar to beloved Royal Envoy series
- 🏆 Developer score leaderboard adds competitive element
- 🎨 Good graphics and smooth gameplay
- ⏱️ Flexible difficulty options (timed and relaxed modes available)

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and force closures
- 📱 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- 👁️ Text and objectives difficult to read due to thin font and small size
- ⏰ Extremely difficult to achieve 3-star ratings
- 🎯 Unresponsive tap detection for collecting items
- 🔊 Sound stops working after reinstall
- 🎵 Country music soundtrack doesn't fit Ancient Greece theme
- 💾 Game doesn't save progress properly
- 🖱️ Pop-up menus interfere with gameplay when collecting resources
- ⚙️ Inconsistent level design and guide accuracy

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Level 2.1 - hut upgrade objective not recognized
- Level 3.5 - huts not counted toward completion
- Level 2.6 - guide contains errors
- App crashes on startup or during gameplay
- Game force closes mid-level
- Sound stops working after reinstall
- Objectives not registering as complete
- Game doesn't recognize level completion
- Pop-up menus appear when tapping resources
- Achievements not tracking progress correctly

**Most requested features**

- Sequel or additional levels
- Multiple player profile support (more than 4 slots)
- Relaxed/untimed mode option
- Difficulty level selection at start
- Better text readability and larger font sizes
- iOS compatibility updates for newer versions
- Achievement tracking improvements
- Improved tap detection for resource collection

## Recent user reviews (10 of 93)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/archimedes-eureka/id1426236008/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Missionの文字が見にくい

*2026-06-03*

文字をもっと大きくしてくれたらもっといい

### 5/5 — If you loved Royal Envoy

*2025-01-27*

This is one of my favorite games!  So many of the resource management games are just run, get food, wood, gold.  Rinse & repeat.  This game is similar to Royal envoy in That you have specific tasks such as build 5 houses, get bonuses, etc.  in addition, this is fun because it’s based on Archimedes inventions, so some of the contraptions are very interesting to build. 

The tasks are very challenging, especially intrying to get all 3 stars.  There is a guide for each level which helps, so you can always solve the level, but getting 3 stars is quite a challenge.  

I can’t say how much I like this mash up of resource management with strategic puzzle solving. Please make more of this type of game!  Or maybe add some more levels to this one. Great job!

### 5/5 — Perfect strategy time management game

*2024-08-27, version 1.0.7*

I love this game! Can play it over and over and it’s still fun. Perfectly challenging but achievable. Just wish I could add more player names. I have played it with four player names, and I like seeing if I can improve my previous scores. I like the way at the end of each level you can see scoreboard to compare to your previous efforts. But now that I’ve used four, if I want to play it again I would need to delete one of my previous players. Please hurry up and make a sequel! This is as good as the Hercules games!

### 5/5 — If you loved Foyal Envoy

*2024-04-10*

This is one of my favorite games!  So many of the resource management games are just run, get food, wood, gold.  Rinse & repeat.  This game is similar to Royal envoy in That you have specific tasks such as build 5 houses, get bonuses, etc.  in addition, this is fun because it’s based on Archimedes inventions, so some of the contraptions are very interesting to build. 

The tasks are very challenging, especially intrying to get all 3 stars.  There is a guide for each level which helps, so you can always solve the level, but getting 3 stars is quite a challenge.  

I can’t say how much I like this mash up of resource management with strategic puzzle solving. Please make more of this type of game!  Or maybe add some more levels to this one. Great job!

### 5/5 — So much fun and challenging.

*2023-07-18, version 1.0.7*

I love these types of games. I will not advance to next level unless I get three stars.

### 5/5 — Archimedes Eureka

*2023-07-12, version 1.0.7*

I love this game, especially the format. Please make more like this

### 5/5 — One of my favorite games

*2022-09-09, version 1.0.7*

This game is so good!  The puzzles are creative.  Yes, some are difficult, but there are guides to help if you want to use them. Plus there are 3 levels - the easiest allows you to finish without a time constraint.  Getting 3 stars really is a challenge.  I have completed all levels, but now am going back to try to get 3 stars on all levels.  I wish there were more games like this one!  If you remember Royal Envoy, you will love this game!

### 5/5 — Archimedes

*2022-06-14, version 1.0.7*

Brilliant lots of levels

### 4/5 — Good and sometimes very hard

*2021-07-26*

I like the game however it is really difficult and there are no levels of difficulty to play the game.  Sometimes it is a real race and even when I’ve figured out the combinations for success I am still not able to finish in time

### 5/5 — One of the best games I’ve played

*2021-06-18, version 1.0.7*

I hardly ever write reviews but I’ve played a lot of these sort of strategy games over the years and this is the best by far. So many levels and challenging enough to keep you coming back time and time again! Very impressed

## Frequently asked questions about Archimedes

### What is Archimedes: Eureka! about?

Archimedes: Eureka! is a time management strategy game set in Ancient Greece. Players help the inventor Archimedes rebuild a city after his new invention causes destruction. The game involves exploring, building, researching new mechanisms, and completing various levels.

### What are the key features of this game?

Key features include a huge map with 7 episodes, 100 fascinating levels, the ability to research and invent mechanisms with Archimedes, and building structures like bridges, portals, and zip lines. It also offers a compelling strategy and time management experience.

### Is this game suitable for children?

Yes, the game is described as safe for children as it contains no advertisements. It offers an engaging and educational experience without disruptive ads.

### What languages does the game support?

The game is available in multiple languages, including English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish, making it accessible to a global audience.

### How is the game monetized?

The game is free to download and play, but it includes in-app purchases. This allows players to enhance their experience or progress faster through optional purchases.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.7 — 2020-03-19

fixes and improvements

### 1.0.6 — 2019-02-05

small issues fixed

### 1.0.5 — 2019-01-23

New localizations added: Dutch, French, German, Russian, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
Small bugs fixed

### 1.0.4 — 2018-11-19

small issues fixed

### 1.0.1 — 2018-09-03

No release notes.

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