# Battledom — For the King! > Real-time strategy game with resource management, army customization, and large-scale battles. (iPhone/iPad app by Sander Frenken.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/battledom/id6471842648 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Sander Frenken](https://appshunter.io/developer/693599249) - Category: Games, Action, Strategy - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.74/5 from 148 App Store ratings · 11 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 9+ - Requires: iOS 15.0 · 312 MB - Languages: Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish - Released: 2025-06-29 - Data updated: 2026-08-16 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/battledom/id6471842648/reviews.md ## What is Battledom? ** Welcome to Battledom – The Ultimate RTS Experience! ** Step into Battledom, a one-of-a-kind real-time strategy game that blends resource management, epic battles, and deep customization! ** Command Massive Armies ** Lead hundreds of soldiers in large-scale battles across expansive maps. Fight off the Undead and defend your territory with skill and strategy. ** Real-Time Combat Meets Tactical Depth ** Deploy and control siege weapons, defend key structures, and launch devastating attacks. Every decision counts in the heat of battle! ** Customize Your Army ** Design your own soldiers with 1,000+ unique items—from weapons and armor to shields and shoes.  Your choices shape their stats and performance on the battlefield. ** Gather, Trade & Build ** Harvest resources from farms, forests, and mines.  Trade for rare materials or coins to upgrade your blacksmith, siege workshop, university, and more. ** Game Features ** - 20+ handcrafted levels - 150+ unique units and enemies - Deep character customization with 1,000+ items - Explore a rich world full of secrets - 45+ types of crops, trees, and animals - 25+ delicious dishes to cook - Endless Mode for infinite battle fun - Immersive story told through dynamic in-game visuals ## Key features - Command massive armies - Real-time tactical combat - Deep army customization - Resource gathering and trading - Build and upgrade structures - 20+ handcrafted levels - Endless Mode ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Unlock the full game | $3.99 | one-time | | Tip the developer | $1.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 11) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/battledom/id6471842648/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Great game and potential *2026-04-02, version 4.2* This is the definition of home grown! Love this concept and the previous game. !!!Help!!! The game characters seize up on lvls where you breakout characters and have a full contingent. Everybody on screen is locked in place! Thank you again for working on great games for true gamers. ### 1/5 — Buggy mess *2026-03-11, version 4.2* Half the formation selection buttons dont work. Troops wont move to where i want them to. Some troops stuck running in place. Troops break formation at any sight of enemy. Battles are impossible to win most of with the current buggy state of the game. Im on the latest version of ios on 16pro. ### 4/5 — Lots of potential but unnecessary friction *2025-11-29, version 2.6* Looking at your responses to other critical reviews, I understand micro is an essential part to this game, but I feel there is a kernel of truth. The controls feel vastly insufficient to make that micro feel anything but tedious and unfulfilling. Now do not get me wrong in the slightest, I do not think your game concept is bad. I as a game dev myself (albeit an amateur), find this super impressive, but as a game dev to another my understanding is giving the most direct feedback tends to be more helpful vague praise. To summarize, I believe players have with the “micro” are due to the ui and controls and I will list all of that below. Unit controls : Units tendency to run out of formation tends to ruin any strategy you have in mind, unless you constantly switch between them. Despite clearly breaking the box formation you tell them to stay in, our lightly armored archers will not stay in the back like you tell them to, but charge ahead of your heavily armored spearmen. Ui controls : Rather than having cosmetics separated from equipment, they’re located in the same paging menu that you must spam tap to get through rather than opening a menu and tapping what we want directly. There is no option for presets. So if you want your guys to be anything other than buck naked archer and to look like anything other than bald black women (this is the default option when you want to create a new unit type), you must interact with the entire cosmetics/equipment page. In addition, than using the whole screen so we can see our units fit more clearly up close and a far, there is unused space left on the edges. Not to mention, rather than telling you what the outfit you gave the soldier will require of you, the game lets you guess until you are later in another map trying to queue them up in another level and no there is no pop up to automatically meet the equipment needs. Also there are no army presets. Despite clearly putting effort into the art, the scale of the game forces you to work at max zoom because many management sites are twice that of the max size you can zoom to and have options you must engage with for maximum efficiency on various sides of the map. In order to collect resources or access options, rather the opening up a menu and directly collecting resources, you have to scroll around the map that is too big for your screen locate each resource site that while spread realistically, drags out the act of trying to simply trying to play the game optimally. In order to simply order max food output, you must tap 64 to 96 times at minimum. I’m not kidding. There are 32 farms throughout the farmlands map. Each farm has two options (one selected by default) and a confirm button. There’s likely more cause you have to pan around the map and sometimes you don’t have enough resources for max food output. While the map is cool and it’s awesome to be able to select on each of people walking around, the game adds extra steps to everything that you have to do to play the game optimally. For example, you tap on the blacksmith, rather than a menu opening up of what you can order from the blacksmith, you see into his house and then have to tap on his forge. When you could have just had the order menu and the blacksmith’s house share if you wanted to show off the interior. This is the same with the wizard place, the castle, the bar, and probably other places. Potential Minor Bugs : I’m honestly surprised there is no ambience in the farmlands or the village, while there is ambience in the woodlands. I was going to comment on how cool it is for your units to appear in the castle but it seems that mid animation they switch skins to a default one. Hope you had a nice thanksgiving and a merry Christmas if you celebrate such ### 4/5 — Good concept but unnecessarily overwhelming micro management *2025-11-15, version 2.6* The title says it. It’s cool that you can customize your units but the game makes things so much harder than it needs to to obtain resources. SO many screens, clicking so far apart with tiny icons to click (which are hard to see on phone). Every battle you need to replenish everything lost (units, equipment, etc). Even for equipping units, the same toggle that allows you to switch between equipment also switches through unit art customization (eg hair, head, etc) which makes things more confusing. These features should be better streamlined or simplified for the user. ### 3/5 — Game crashed on wave 5 of endless *2025-11-05* Also i lose the ability to move dogs or spiders after deploying them across multiple waves or just in general if i place more they no longer follow movement commands Its a big concern since i use that to get resources and i assume when i complete the rest of the campaign thats all thats left unless i want to restart only on mission 7 ### 5/5 — Great game! *2025-10-19, version 2.4* Already sunk a dozen or so hours into it and hope it never ends! ### 5/5 — Absolutely Epic *2025-10-09, version 2.2* Another amazing game from Sander Frenken. Herodom was one of the best games on the App Store when it came out and Battledom is just as epic! Loving the game! Keep up the great work! ### 5/5 — This game has a great feel *2025-10-05, version 2.1* It’s very satisfying to smash a clump of enemy mobs with a catapult! ### 5/5 — A Spiritual Successor to Herodom *2025-10-01* Just gonna put it out here now, Herodom was an incredible game, and Battledom has done a fantastic job at keeping the legacy alive. Completely new features, more customization, and a new story as well as completely new mechanics. For now, it’s still relatively early in its development phase, so there’s no real endgame beyond the main campaign, and the last level is currently an epilogue. That being said it’s still fantastic game and I’d absolutely recommend picking it up. **Developer response:** Thanks a lot for your kind words, appreciate it a lot! The developer ### 5/5 — Need Chinese *2025-09-03, version 1.7* Need Chinese！Thank you！ ## Frequently asked questions about Battledom ### What kind of game is Battledom? Battledom is a real-time strategy (RTS) game that combines resource management, large-scale battles, and deep army customization. Players command armies, build structures, and engage in tactical combat across various levels. ### How can I customize my army in Battledom? You can customize your soldiers with over 1,000 unique items, including weapons, armor, shields, and shoes. These choices directly impact their stats and performance on the battlefield, allowing for diverse army builds. ### What are the main gameplay mechanics? The core gameplay involves commanding hundreds of soldiers in large-scale battles, deploying siege weapons, and defending key structures. You will also gather resources from farms, forests, and mines, and trade for materials to upgrade various buildings. ### Is Battledom free to play? Yes, Battledom is free to download and play. It offers in-app purchases, allowing players to enhance their experience or acquire items and upgrades. ### What platforms is Battledom available on? The provided description does not specify the platforms Battledom is available on. Typically, mobile games like this are released on iOS and Android devices. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 7.0 — 2026-07-03 Hear ye, hear ye, brave Commander! A new decree has been issued from the Royal Court, bringing most exciting tidings! Behold! The Royal Treasury has unveiled a magnificent Wheel of Fortune for our Endless Mode! Spin the enchanted wheel and claim wondrous prizes — rare items, precious resources, and treasures beyond imagination await! Our testers report it to be... most addictive. You have been warned! Furthermore, the Kingdom's strategists have made Endless Mode accessible much sooner in your journey. Why toil in the fields harvesting resources when you can earn them through glorious combat? March into battle and let your enemies fund your war effort! As always, our tireless engineers have labored through countless candlelit nights, squashing bugs and polishing the realm's interface to perfection. Their dedication knows no bounds! Now go forth, Commander! May Fortune's wheel spin ever in your favor! For the King! ### 6.2 — 2026-06-11 Hear ye, hear ye, brave Commander! The Royal Scribes bring news of vital improvements to the realm! Our archivists have discovered and remedied a most troublesome enchantment that occasionally prevented your heroic deeds from being properly recorded in the Kingdom's annals. Rest assured, your progress shall now be preserved with unwavering reliability! The shrewd Merchants of the realm have grown somewhat... shall we say, more reasonable in their haggling ways. Our diplomats report that striking favorable bargains is now a touch easier for even the most humble of traders. Your coin purse thanks you! Furthermore, the Royal Sound Masters have mended several wayward audio enchantments that had fallen out of tune. The sounds of battle ring truer than ever! As ever, our dedicated engineers have labored tirelessly, crushing bugs and fine-tuning the delicate balance of the realm. Each day brings us closer to perfection! Now venture forth, Commander, with your progress safely preserved and your merchants more agreeable! For the King! ### 6.0 — 2026-05-29 Hear ye, hear ye, brave Commander! A grand proclamation arrives from the Royal Treasury, bearing news of magnificent changes to the realm! First and foremost, the Kingdom's merchants have revolutionized the art of trade! The Royal Economy has been completely overhauled, bringing forth a vibrant and dynamic marketplace. Bartering and commerce are now more thrilling than ever before. Your coffers shall thank you! But that is not all! The Fourth Stronghold has received a magnificent transformation. Our master stonemasons have granted the castle a glorious facelift, yet beware—its defenses now demand even greater tactical prowess. Only the most cunning commanders shall prevail! Venture forth to the Fifth Battleground, where a powerful siege weapon lies hidden, waiting to be discovered by the keen-eyed. Seek out this secret catapult, and turn the tide of battle in your favor! For those newly sworn to the Kingdom's service, our training grounds have been refined. The tutorial now offers a gentler introduction to the ways of Battledom, ensuring all commanders begin their journey with confidence and clarity. As ever, our devoted craftsmen have labored tirelessly, eliminating imperfections and enhancing the realm's splendor. Now go forth, Commander! May your trades be prosperous, your defenses impenetrable, and your hidden weapons well-discovered! For the King! ### 5.2 — 2026-05-09 Hear ye, hear ye, brave Commander! A new decree has been issued from the Royal Court! The Royal War Council has introduced Strategic Briefings before each battle. Our finest tacticians shall now whisper words of wisdom into your ear ere the clash begins. Knowledge is power, Commander! The Kingdom's Balancers have reviewed several stages across the realm. Some battles have been tempered, for even the mightiest commanders deserve a fair challenge. The Mining Guild has also been busy! The Explosive Mining was yielding treasures fit for a dragon's hoard, while the Ore Collection mines barely produced enough for a peasant's pocket. Both have been adjusted to proper royal standards. As always, our tireless engineers have vanquished bugs and polished the realm to a fine sheen. Now go forth, Commander! For the King! ### 5.1 — 2026-04-20 Hear ye, hear ye, brave Commander! A new decree has been issued from the Royal Court, and with it comes tidings of great improvements! First, the Royal Sound Masters have crafted new enchanted sliders for your listening pleasure. You may now command the very volume of music and sound effects to your liking. Whether you prefer the thunderous clash of battle or a more... subtle ambiance, the choice is yours! But hark! The Exploding Boars have grown craftier in their ways. These volatile beasts now detonate with devastating precision the moment they come within reach of our towers. Our scouts advise extreme caution... and perhaps a safe viewing distance. Furthermore, the Kingdom's tacticians have refined the art of unit formations. Your brave warriors shall now march with greater discipline and coordination. Truly, a sight to behold! As always, our tireless engineers have toiled through the night, vanquishing bugs and polishing the realm to a fine sheen. Their dedication to the Kingdom remains unwavering. Now go forth, Commander, and may your battles be victorious and your volume settings... perfectly balanced! 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