# Cradle of Rome (HD) > Match-3 puzzle and city-builder game set in ancient Rome. (iPhone/iPad app by Vyacheslav Basharimov.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cradle-of-rome-hd/id494225811 (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 1,242 App Store ratings · 190 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 7.0 · 78 MB - Languages: American English, Czech, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Polish, European Portuguese, Russian and 2 more - Released: 2012-04-04 - Data updated: 2026-08-27 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cradle-of-rome-hd/id494225811/reviews.md ## What is Cradle of Rome (HD)? Welcome to the legendary Cradle Of Rome – a unique mix of match-3 and city-builder! Do you hear the sound of the trumpets celebrating your becoming the Emperor? One of the most powerful capitals that have ever existed is calling for you to become its Ruler! Conquer 100 gripping levels by swapping tiles and matching three or more in a row. Collect supplies and use them to master 5 historical epochs. Play and watch your city grow into a vast and magnificent center of life, the heart of the antiquity! You'll be able to reconstruct masterpieces of Roman architecture, build the Coliseum to train gladiators, and even rebuild the Pantheon, the Temple of all the Roman Gods to bring you even greater luck! GAME FEATURES - Over 100 levels of matching fun! - 5 Historical epochs to master! - More than 20 masterpieces of the Ancient Roman architecture to build! - Challenging ranking system that lets you become the Emperor of the great Rome! - 8 Original bonuses, including lightning, shield, star, mixer, bomb and others! - Build and conquer your way to the legendary Mount Olympus! - Try before buy! Start your adventure for free and unlock the whole game without leaving the app! PRESS QUOTES “Just love this game. Once you start you'll not want to stop.” iTunes “A genuinely nice game for any age.” iTunes “Charming graphics and catchy music. Resource-based matching. Addictive play. ” Gamezebo “This was my first favourite game and now I can play it on my iPad I am so happy!!!!!!!” iTunes “Brilliant graphics, very enjoyable and addictive with different goals to achieve. So much more than the common or garden tile matching game.” iTunes “Can't put it down - superb!” iTunes MORE AWEM GAMES ● Cradle of Empires – The most adventuorus match-3 puzzle you have ever seen! ● Cradle of Rome 2 – Journey through 5 epochs of matching fun and exhilarating process of building the city! ● Cradle of Egypt – Combination of puzzles, mini-games and city building! ● 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 - 8 huge missions to save the humanity and become the hero! ● Check Mac App Store for more AWEM games! STAY TUNED Have more fun: http://www.awem.com/ Find us on: https://www.facebook.com/awemgames Follow us on: http://twitter.com/#!/awem Watch us on: http://www.youtube.com/user/awemgames Enjoy our art on: http://pinterest.com/awemgames/ ## Key features - Over 100 match-3 levels - 5 historical epochs - Build ancient Roman architecture - Challenging ranking system - 8 original bonuses - Conquer Mount Olympus ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Full version of the game | $4.99 | one-time | | 3 Extra Lives | $0.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of Cradle of Rome (HD)? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - ⭐ Excellent game - ⭐ Addictive gameplay - ⭐ Relaxing and enjoyable - ⭐ Nostalgic and long-lasting appeal - ⭐ Great for passing time - ⭐ Challenging yet rewarding **Cons** - 💰 Expensive to unlock full game - 🔁 Repetitive gameplay - 🔍 Small game icons/elements - 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes **Commonly reported bugs** - Game progress resets unexpectedly - Compatibility issues with newer devices **Most requested features** - More levels and content - Improved graphics and visuals - Cloud sync for progress across devices ## Recent user reviews (10 of 190) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cradle-of-rome-hd/id494225811/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Cradle of ROME *2026-05-24, version 1.5.1* Love this game. Keep going back and trying to beat my previous score ### 1/5 — Mess *2026-02-04, version 1.5.1* This game needs to be shoved...waste of TIME ..it's had its day ! ### 5/5 — Absolutely my favorite *2025-11-24, version 1.5.1* been playing this game for 20 years and it is still my very favorite. ### 5/5 — Cradle of Rome *2025-10-25, version 1.5.1* Best games come from you been playing them for decades!! Love them all…🙏 ### 5/5 — Great Game *2025-10-05, version 1.5.1* This game and Slingo are games I’ve played forever. ### 5/5 — All-time Favorite! *2025-10-01, version 1.5.1* Starting playing this game shortly after my granddaughter was born. She just turned 16! I play it every day and while my husband was in ICU for 69 days, I played it ALL day. Still do! Wudi in Fla ### 5/5 — The Cradle of Rome *2025-08-10, version 1.5.1* I’ve been playing this game for years and even got my mother hooked. I found the disc to download it before it was online to grab ### 5/5 — Cradle of Rome *2025-07-11, version 1.5.1* Been playing this game for years. Love it! ### 5/5 — Enjoy *2025-06-08, version 1.5.1* Enjoy playin this ### 5/5 — Cradle of rome *2025-05-20, version 1.5.1* Great game I love it ## Frequently asked questions about Cradle of Rome (HD) ### What is Cradle of Rome (HD)? Cradle of Rome (HD) is a mobile game that combines match-3 puzzle mechanics with city-building elements. Players progress through levels by matching tiles, collecting resources, and using them to reconstruct ancient Roman architecture and develop their city. ### What are the key features of this game? The game features over 100 levels of match-3 gameplay, five historical epochs to master, and the ability to build more than 20 masterpieces of Roman architecture. It also includes a challenging ranking system and eight original bonuses to aid players. ### How much does Cradle of Rome (HD) cost? The game offers a 'try before you buy' option, allowing players to start their adventure for free. The full game can be unlocked with in-app purchases without leaving the application. ### What are some common use cases for this app? This app is ideal for casual gaming sessions, offering a blend of engaging puzzles and satisfying progression through city development. It's suitable for players looking for a game that is both mentally stimulating and visually rewarding, with a historical theme. ### Is this game available on multiple platforms? While the provided description specifically mentions the app being playable on iPad and available on the Mac App Store for other AWEM games, it's best to check the specific app store for your device to confirm compatibility. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.5.1 — 2017-04-18 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. In this update we've made some minor improvements and fixed localization problem. Please, take a second to rate the game and share your feedback, as it greatly motivates us to work and further improve Cradle of Rome for you. Thanks! ### 1.5.0 — 2015-12-16 In this update we've made some minor improvements and fixed localization problem for iOs 9. Please, take a second to rate the game and share your feedback, as it greatly motivates us to work and further improve Cradle of Rome for you. Thanks! ### 1.4.0 — 2014-07-20 In this update we: - implemented an opportunity to buy additional lives - made other small improvements and fixed minor bug Happy playing! ### 1.3.1 — 2014-03-13 Bug fix and minor improvements. ### 1.3.0 — 2014-02-13 - Revised difficulty level of some match-3 rounds which makes the game even more fun and pleasant to play - New features which help you explore the fun world of Awem Games - Minor bug fixes and improvements Thanks for playing our games! ## Apps similar to Cradle of Rome (HD) | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Cradle of Maya: Match 3 Story](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cradle-of-maya-match-3-story/id1628554954) | 4.8 (1,159) | Free | Games | | [Viking Saga 1: The Cursed Ring](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viking-saga-1-the-cursed-ring/id710471974) | 3.9 (74) | Free | Games | | [Viking Saga 2: New World](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viking-saga-2-new-world/id840944907) | 4.3 (80) | Free | Games | | [Runefall: Match 3 Games](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runefall-match-3-games/id1438660381) | 4.6 (1,684) | Free | Games | | [Treasure Match 3: Mystery Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/treasure-match-3-mystery-game/id1278586077) | 4.5 (1,357) | Free | Games | | [Kingdom Chronicles HD](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kingdom-chronicles-hd/id609052768) | 4.6 (368) | Free | Games | ## More apps by Vyacheslav Basharimov - [Golden Trails: Hidden Object Adventure (Premium)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golden-trails-hidden-object-adventure-premium/id430576171) - [Golden Trails: Hidden Object Adventure Western](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golden-trails-hidden-object-adventure-western/id445350246) - [Cradle of Rome](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cradle-of-rome/id456567951) - [Cradle of Rome 2 HD](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cradle-of-rome-2-hd/id471310984) - [Cradle of Rome 2 (HD)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cradle-of-rome-2-hd/id481946072) All apps by Vyacheslav Basharimov: https://appshunter.io/developer/1484044382 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-27.*