# Cradle of Egypt

> Match-3 puzzle and city-builder game set in ancient Egypt. (iPhone/iPad app by Vyacheslav Basharimov.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cradle-of-egypt/id820810082 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Vyacheslav Basharimov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1484044382)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Adventure, Puzzle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 720 App Store ratings · 196 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 6.0 · 375 MB
- Languages: American English, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, European Portuguese, Russian, European Spanish
- Released: 2014-05-20
- Data updated: 2026-09-04
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cradle-of-egypt/id820810082/reviews.md

## What is Cradle of Egypt?

Meet the astonishing Cradle of Egypt – a gorgeous mash-up of fulfilling match-3 pleasure and splendid city-builder that will up-end everything you knew about puzzles! Restore the legendary Ancient Egypt civilization and claim the title of Pharaoh! 

Cradle of Egypt is a rightful successor to the celebrity Cradle of… series of puzzle games. It is a mesmerizing journey through the lands of Pharaohs that ingeniously combines the challenge of finest match-3 puzzles with fascinating beauty of city building. Starting from a small village, you will match your way through five grand epochs to build the most glorious empire of all times. With your help the great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and magnificent temples of the ancient civilization will arise from ruins to grant you the eternal glory for generations to come. Earn the name of The Son of Ra and make it sound in the eons! 

GAME FEATURES 
- 100 levels of remarkable match-3 puzzles 
- Collect resources and rebuild the ancient civilization 
- Solve original mini-games to get new blueprints 
- Timed and Relaxed modes: challenge your skills or play just for fun! 
- A number of great bonuses and trophies to earn 
- Mesmerizing hand drawn graphics and original music 
- Try before buy! Start your adventure for free and unlock the whole game without leaving the app!

TRY IT FOR FREE and then GET THE FULL GAME WITH ONE TIME UNLOCK!
NO ADDITIONAL IN-GAME PURCHASES! 

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● Cradle of Rome - highly addictive 100 levels of matching madness! 
● Cradle of Rome 2 – Journey through 5 epochs of matching fun and exhilarating process of building the city!
● Golden Trails: The New Western Rush – Intriguing detective and romantic storylines and your chance to have the greatest adventure! 
● Golden Trails 2: The Lost Legacy – Find over 2 000 hidden objects all around the world to reveal the secrets of the pirate's treasure! 
● Star Defender 3 – A wide array of alien spacecrafts in more than 100 breathtaking levels! 
● Star Defender 4 – Eight huge missions to save the humanity and become the hero! 
● Check Mac App Store for more AWEM games!  

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## Key features

- 100 match-3 puzzle levels
- Resource collection and civilization rebuilding
- Original mini-games for blueprints
- Timed and relaxed game modes
- Earn bonuses and trophies
- Hand-drawn graphics and original music

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Extras (15 new levels and much more) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Full version of the game | $4.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Cradle of Egypt?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Relaxed mode option
- 🎨 Great graphics
- 🎶 Pleasant music
- 💰 Good value for money

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔒 Issues with purchases and restoring progress
- 🤔 Lack of story or progression
- 📏 Small text and UI elements

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game freezes or crashes when using bonuses
- Purchased content not unlocking properly
- Progress not saving between sessions

**Most requested features**

- More levels and content
- Ability to save progress and continue later
- Improved performance and stability
- Larger text and UI elements for better accessibility

## Recent user reviews (10 of 196)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cradle-of-egypt/id820810082/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Relaxing

*2026-07-15, version 1.0.5*

I used to play this game long ago back in 2012-2013. Haven’t played it since then. But I always wondered about it and tried to recollect the features but could not remember the name to see if its still available. Then i did some detailed research describing the game on chatgpt and it found it for me. Thanks to the developers who made this game, its very relaxing and made my teenage years the best!!! Thanks a lot for still having this game around. ❤️❤️

### 5/5 — Challenging but relaxing

*2026-06-23, version 1.0.5*

A favourite game in relaxed mode.  It challenging but very relaxing.  One of the few games without in app purchases.  Just a very enjoyable game like they used to make.

### 4/5 — Uh.

*2026-06-18, version 1.0.5*

Pretty good.

### 5/5 — Very Addictive

*2025-11-24, version 1.0.5*

Love this game, so relaxing, great graphics & seriously addictive, love it!

### 5/5 — Groovy

*2025-08-05, version 1.0.5*

Great game with no add one once game is bought. Love the fact the match 3 isn’t the kind with limited moves - hate those! Nice graphics, easy but addictive. Played it loads of times. We need more games like these.

### 1/5 — Tolles Spiel mit schlechter Portierung

*2025-01-06*

Ich habe vorher 2 Sterne gegeben. Nun ziehe ich einen ab, weil ein Bug verhindert, alle Trophäen zu sammeln, wenn man alle Herzen verloren hatte. In dem Fall wird das Spiel soweit zurückgesetzt, dass man die aktuelle Epoche nochmal komplett spielen muss. Alle Teophäen, die kurz vorher gesammelt wurden, sind weg. Als ich versuchte, die Trophäe „Klick zweimal auf die Schaltfläche Mehr Spiele“ erneut holen wollte, ging das nicht.
Schlecht portiert und das Geld nicht wert. Wenn ich könnte, würde ich das Geld zurückverlangen.

### 5/5 — Crandle of egypt

*2024-06-29*

Zum Zeitvertreib ideal macht Spaß

### 5/5 — nettes unterhaltsames Spiel

*2024-03-22*

Für den Preis ein nettes, unterhaltsames Spiel. Installation und Performance ohne Probleme.

### 1/5 — Horrible

*2023-12-30, version 1.0.5*

I have to keep reinstalling because I can play like 1 or 2 levels and it freezes

### 5/5 — No add one

*2023-11-05, version 1.0.5*

It is so great to play a game which is free to download then you pay just one price to pay. Not full of endless prompts to buy x in so called free games, and you can only proceed having spent a lot of money. Wish there were more games like this.

## Frequently asked questions about Cradle of Egypt

### What is Cradle of Egypt?

Cradle of Egypt is a mobile game that combines match-3 puzzle gameplay with city-building elements. Players restore the ancient Egyptian civilization by solving puzzles, collecting resources, and rebuilding iconic structures like the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx.

### What are the main features of Cradle of Egypt?

The game offers 100 levels of match-3 puzzles, the ability to collect resources and rebuild ancient civilization, original mini-games to unlock blueprints, and both timed and relaxed game modes. It also includes bonuses, trophies, and features hand-drawn graphics and original music.

### How much does Cradle of Egypt cost?

The app offers a 'try before buy' option, allowing players to start the adventure for free. The full game can be unlocked with a one-time purchase within the app, with no additional in-game purchases required.

### What platforms is Cradle of Egypt available on?

While the provided description doesn't explicitly state all platforms, it mentions "Check Mac App Store for more AWEM games!", suggesting availability on Mac. It is also implied to be a mobile application, likely for iOS and Android devices.

### What is the gameplay like in Cradle of Egypt?

Gameplay involves matching three or more identical items on a grid to clear them and achieve level objectives. Progressing through levels allows players to earn resources needed to rebuild and expand their ancient Egyptian city, moving through five distinct historical epochs.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.5 — 2017-06-28

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

Bug fix and minor improvements. 
Added support for 64-bit architecture.
We apologize, but due to the incompatibility of the previous saves with the new game version, progress will be lost.

### 1.0.4 — 2014-09-17

- iOS 8 support
- Optimized difficulty for match-3 levels. Now it will be more fun to play!

### 1.0.3 — 2014-07-04

We have fixed the bonus issue and made some other improvements. Happy playing!

### 1.0.2 — 2014-06-20

For experienced players and match-3 fans we've added an opportunity to skip the tutorial + bug fix and minor improvements

### 1.0.0 — 2014-05-19

No release notes.

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