# Assault on Arnhem

> Operational wargame simulating the 1944 Operation Market Garden campaign. (iPhone/iPad app by Hunted Cow Studios Ltd..)

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- Developer: [Hunted Cow Studios Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/393552288)
- Category: Games, Simulation, Strategy
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 4.10/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 29 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 180 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-02-25
- Data updated: 2026-07-31
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/assault-on-arnhem/id1040809311/reviews.md

## What is Assault on Arnhem?

"Ammunition exhausted. God Save the King!" - last radio message from the 1st Airborne Division.

Assault On Arnhem is an operational level wargame for between one and four players, based on the famous Operation Market Garden campaign in September 1944.

Each player manages units in either the Allied or Axis forces fighting over the bridges leading to the Dutch town of Arnhem. The aim of the game is to either capture or defend the bridge objectives by a certain time in the game.

Assault On Arnhem is an easy game to start playing, although underneath the simple façade lies a much deeper level of complexity.

- Up to four player hotseat multiplayer
- Cross-platform online multiplayer (two players)
- In-game tutorial
- Turn based play
- Four scenarios (Grave; Nijmegen; Arnhem; Operation Market Garden)
- Fog of war mechanics (taking terrain into account). Hide your units in the woods and watch the enemy!
- Night time turns with reduced visibility, affecting combat and command. Slip your recon units through enemy lines!
- Logistics rules governing HQ supply lines and unit regrouping
- Over 110 units of 7 distinct unit types
- Three battle scenarios and a main campaign scenario
- Three levels of AI difficulty, playing as either Axis or Allies
- 3D Map View
- Supply drops, reinforcement schedules
- Simple enough for a beginner but with plenty of depth for experts

Please note this game requires iPad 3 or better.

## Key features

- Operational level wargame
- Operation Market Garden campaign simulation
- Hotseat and online multiplayer
- Fog of war mechanics
- Night time turns
- Logistics rules
- In-game tutorial

## Recent user reviews (10 of 29)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/assault-on-arnhem/id1040809311/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Excellent depiction of the Arnhem parachute battle, WW2

*2025-06-10, version 1.2*

This turn based game is a delight to play. Easy mechanics, and very simple to understand.
I have read quite a few books about this battle, from British, American and German perspectives, and the game accurately reflects the problems that the British commanders faced.
The landing zones too far away from the objective; German reactions were quick, supply was erratic, the Polish drop was delayed. This game does an excellent job of placing the player into the same compromised decision making model. Speed to the bridge versus strength of force.
It’s a difficult game for the Allies player to win.
I like this game a lot.
Nothing flashy about the graphics or sound compared to more modern games, but very playable for people interested in a pretty realistic scenario that aligns with the historical battle.

### 5/5 — How war games should be made

*2023-12-05, version 1.2*

I agree with another writer about difficulty levels, it is possible to win as axis on higher levels playing purely defensive, almost impossible with allies. Still a good game to play.

I would love to see more traditional strategy games mirroring classic board games such as Operation Mercury or Barbarossa

### 5/5 — Best war game

*2022-10-21, version 1.2*

Best war game in ipad with hex of steel, but this is much better, its the same as playing a war game asl

### 3/5 — Great, until you want to play on a harder level

*2020-09-23, version 1.2*

Great game - love the units, the movement, the trade offs with the limited movement points, the day/night factor, the way they try to include the randomness of war into it. I think most people who like this stuff will enjoy this all the way through until they try to move to the harder level, and then it’s just a waste of time. Hexwar claim the step up is incremental - the enemy get more movement points and are slightly harder in combat. This is not my experience. The enemy are impossible to beat. I had a panzer unit, and two full SS infantry against one para unit, open fields, not dug in, no supporting anti tank. It should have been a slaughter. I shelled the paras, then attacked with all three units. Not a shell landed on the paras, then my panzers were destroyed and then both infantry attacked until they were red. Not a single loss in the sole para opposition. Really?! I’ve been shelling the US para on the bridge at Nijmegen for days and not a single shell has caused any damage. It’s a bridge - there is no cover! The only option is to keep playing the easier levels and winning, or switching to harder and watching units sit and watch the opposition steamroller a win. Such a shame as this could be a really addictive and interesting game concept if they could tweak the difficulty levels a little.

### 5/5 — Attack from several hexagons

*2019-07-16, version 1.2*

Why you cannot attack from several hexagons?

### 5/5 — Traditional hex and counter is best

*2019-05-09, version 1.2*

I am so pleased to see a traditional hex wargame over the 3D type which seems to be everywhere. I hope we get more. It makes for more intelligent gaming like Chess instead of "whack-a-mole". Thankyou to the developer.

### 5/5 — Can’t understand the poor reviews

*2018-10-06, version 1.2*

This is a well-executed traditional wargame that requires thought and skill. It is far ahead of the usual HexWar fare. More like this please.

### 4/5 — Love the game

*2017-11-23, version 1.2*

Hate the new App Store look. Haven’t bought anything since the changeover.

### 4/5 — Great value

*2017-04-03, version 1.2*

Overall a very playable simulation. Yes, the instructions could be better, but it's not that difficult to learn the game. The AI is acceptable at the lower levels of play, but is much stronger at the highest level. I will definitely purchase other games from this developer

### 4/5 — Proper traditional wargame

*2016-08-21, version 1.2*

A lot of the hexwar games are about as simplistic as wargames can be. Nothing wrong with that, I've played and enjoyed the 194x WW2 series of games. 

AoA starts getting closer to the gameplay of traditional board wargames with accurate historical scenarios, units, deployments, objectives, higher level formations, formation integrity effects, multiple unit postures/status, HQ effects, limited supply, limited command control ..... Etc. It also offers the ability to play both sides, solo and multiplayer.

Limited scope and scenarios - but that's fine for its £4 price tag. 

Overall very happy with this game, looking forward to more of the same  ...

## Frequently asked questions about Assault on Arnhem

### What is Assault on Arnhem?

Assault on Arnhem is an operational-level wargame that simulates the historical Operation Market Garden campaign of September 1944. Players manage Allied or Axis units to capture or defend bridge objectives.

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

Key features include up to four-player hotseat multiplayer, cross-platform online multiplayer, an in-game tutorial, turn-based play, fog of war mechanics, night time turns with reduced visibility, and detailed logistics rules.

### How much does Assault on Arnhem cost?

Assault on Arnhem is a paid application. The price is a one-time purchase, with no in-app purchases or advertisements.

### What devices is Assault on Arnhem compatible with?

This game requires an iPad 3 or better. It is designed for the iOS platform.

### Who is this game suitable for?

The game is designed to be simple enough for beginners but offers significant depth for experienced wargamers. It's ideal for players interested in World War II history and strategic gameplay.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2 — 2016-04-20

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

Add a new Legendary difficulty.

### 1.1 — 2016-03-04

Fixes to be compatible with iPad 2.

### 1.0 — 2016-02-25

No release notes.

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