# Armchair Commander — Recreate your WW2 experience!

> Turn-based WW2 and Cold War strategy simulation with custom mission creation. (iPhone/iPad app by Segment Games.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/armchair-commander/id1454515001 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Segment Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1847490041)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Simulation, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 1,128 App Store ratings · 250 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 145 MB
- Languages: American English, Catalan, French (France), German (Germany), Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish
- Released: 2019-03-07
- Data updated: 2026-08-22
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/armchair-commander/id1454515001/reviews.md

## What is Armchair Commander?

Relive history! This is the only game out there with an unlimited number of missions you can play - there are thousands of them… many created by committed players! Play or create your own missions in World War 2 and all the way through the Cold War. Learn to master the skill of the commander and conquer every enemy!

Wargame & Turn-based Simulation

From the Battle of Stalingrad to the Normandy landings, it’s got the vast majority of WW2 covered. Play as Germany, the Soviet Union, Republic of China, United States, Great Britain, or really any of the 50+ countries with more coming soon. Attack enemy strongholds and defend your cities with 20+ land, naval, and air units. Even the same unit has special functionalities differing by country!

Campaigns & Conquests

There are currently about 30 or so missions and conquest maps. The missions can be played through the story line, and the conquests (you get to choose your country) feature 1939-1943 Europe and 1937-1941 Asia. All the campaign maps can be downloaded and modified at your own will, as seen in the following section...

Sandbox & Custom Maps

Like I said, you can create your own maps; you can even upload them for the world to see! The map editor is readily available for use inside the base game. Every aspect of a mission is customizable: a country’s alliance, resources, cities, airports, troops, veterency, troop attack distance, winning conditions, and even which troops have generals can be customized.

Simulated Politics

From custom events to war declarations, this recent addition allows dynamic games of multiple alliances and betrayals; custom events can also be made to reflect historical events with different types of consequences (changes to resources, alliances, unit experience). Aid can also be given to allies like Lend Lease in the real WW2.

Historical Generals

Hundreds of generals - with more coming by each update - from various countries around the world. Generals are not tied to specific units; they can be sacked from a unit on the spot and be replaced at any time.

About Me

I’m an indie student developer, so this app is very flexible in terms of update content. Please feel free to contact me if you want to make suggestions or collaborate to make the game better.

Game Engine: Unity3d (c# + python)

## Key features

- Unlimited player-created missions
- Command 50+ countries
- Turn-based wargame simulation
- Customizable maps and scenarios
- Simulated politics and alliances
- Historical generals

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 15000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| German Generals | $5.99 | one-time |
| Soviet Generals | $4.99 | one-time |
| Allied Generals | $4.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Armchair Commander?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Amazing game
- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 💡 Customizable maps and levels
- 👍 Good for history and strategy fans
- 🚀 Lots of content and campaigns

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes and performance issues
- 🐛 Buggy community map features
- 🐛 Difficulty spikes in some missions
- 🐛 Confusing UI and controls
- 🐛 Overused ads

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Inability to save progress
- Community maps not loading
- Sandbox mode not functioning properly
- Generals and units not working as expected

**Most requested features**

- More terrain and map options
- Diplomacy and alliance features
- Custom unit and general creation
- Larger map sizes and global maps
- Multiplayer and online features

## Recent user reviews (10 of 250)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/armchair-commander/id1454515001/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Love it

*2026-07-22, version 2.23.1*

I just think there needs to be better moderation for the custom flags and general portraits in the game

### 5/5 — جميلة جدا

*2026-04-23, version 2.23.1*

السبب أنها صعبه هههه ❤️❤️

### 5/5 — いい感じ

*2026-03-29, version 2.23.1*

マップや将軍の制作ができるのが良き

### 2/5 — Multiplayer doesn’t work

*2026-02-08, version 2.23.1*

Multiplayer is broken it doesn’t work anymore

### 4/5 — 土豆熟了

*2026-01-31, version 2.23.1*

服务器好像又炸了，社区时不时打不开，旗帜将领这些一个也下不了，关卡还挺有意思的，就是数量有些少，没有社区实在是太无聊，能不能升级一下服务器？土豆服务器老是熟了

### 4/5 — Проблема

*2026-01-18*

Почему то карта других игроков не загружается.

### 1/5 — Разраб ахринел

*2026-01-03*

Одна звезда, потому что я увидел, что он не отвечает на комментарии. Да и вообще миссия осада Севастополя может довести до суицида морально слабого человека, хоть бы предупреждение оставили какое-нибудь, что эта игра не для всех. Выглядит очень подозрительно, странно что такую нищету пропускают в ап сторе. Ну а так игра прикольненькая, мне нравятся подобные игры. Но пожалуйста, больше не выкладывай такие игры и не порть людям жизнь.

### 1/5 — overused adds

*2025-12-28, version 2.23.1*

i got kicked out of a mission twice because of a damn add

### 2/5 — ばぐ

*2025-11-23, version 2.23.1*

フラグと将軍の閲覧ができない

### 5/5 — Amazing game

*2025-10-14, version 2.23.1*

Though not beautiful this game provides us with the ability to make maps and make levels that the person didn’t make which is very fun for me because I already made 3 maps in the last 2 hours of playing the game which is very fun.

## Frequently asked questions about Armchair Commander

### What kind of game is Armchair Commander?

Armchair Commander is a turn-based strategy simulation game that allows players to relive historical conflicts, primarily focusing on World War 2 and extending into the Cold War. It offers a wargame experience where players can command various countries and engage in strategic combat.

### Can I create my own missions in Armchair Commander?

Yes, a key feature of Armchair Commander is its robust map editor, which allows players to create and customize their own missions and maps. You can modify every aspect, including alliances, resources, cities, troops, and winning conditions, and even upload them for others to play.

### How much does Armchair Commander cost?

The application is free to download and play. However, it does offer in-app purchases, which may include additional content or features to enhance the gameplay experience.

### What countries can I play as?

You can play as over 50 different countries, including major powers like Germany, the Soviet Union, the United States, and Great Britain, with more countries planned for future updates. Each country's units may have unique functionalities.

### What historical periods does the game cover?

The game primarily covers World War 2, with specific campaigns and conquest maps focusing on periods like 1939-1943 in Europe and 1937-1941 in Asia. It also extends into the Cold War era, offering a broader historical simulation experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.23.1 — 2025-07-11

- Bug fixes

### 2.23 — 2025-06-14

Fixed tutorial and other bugs

### 2.22.5 — 2024-09-03

- Bug fixes

### 2.22.4 — 2023-09-11

- Bug fixes

### 2.22.3 — 2023-09-10

- Critical bug fix

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