# Cradle of Rome > 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/id456567951 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Vyacheslav Basharimov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1484044382) - Category: Games, Entertainment, Adventure, Puzzle - Price: $4.99 with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.70/5 from 392 App Store ratings · 224 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: 2011-09-06 - Data updated: 2026-08-16 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cradle-of-rome/id456567951/reviews.md ## What is Cradle of Rome? 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! - Still not sure? Then try free version - Cradle of Rome (HD) 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 matching levels - 5 historical epochs - Build Roman architecture - Challenging ranking system - 8 original bonuses - Conquer Mount Olympus ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: $4.99. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | 3 Extra Lives | $0.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of Cradle of Rome? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👍 Addictive gameplay - 🚀 Smooth and responsive - 💡 Challenging levels - 👍 Relaxing experience - 👍 Excellent graphics - 👍 Enjoyable match-3 mechanics - 👍 Replayability **Cons** - 🐛 Crashes and freezes - 🔒 Restrictive lives system - 🔒 Forced to restart from beginning - 🔒 Lack of save progress option - 🔒 Overly difficult later levels **Commonly reported bugs** - Login screen freezes - Incompatible with newer iOS versions **Most requested features** - More levels and content - Relaxed mode without time limits - Save progress between sessions - Ability to continue from last level ## Recent user reviews (10 of 224) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cradle-of-rome/id456567951/reviews.md ### 3/5 — Leader board has disappeared *2026-08-12, version 1.5.1* Not so much fun playing now ☹️ ### 4/5 — One little error *2026-06-09, version 1.5.1* Have played the game thru several times and always have to chuckle at the end. The player spends all the days building Rome, and then the game has you climb Olympus to finish. The designers do realize that the mount is a Greek destination?? ### 5/5 — Still love this game *2026-04-03, version 1.5.1* I have played this in the past and very happy to play it again on my iPad. Fun, challenging and a nostalgic nod to the past. Great game! ### 5/5 — Hoddies *2026-02-21, version 1.5.1* Never get sick of this excellent match 3 game - best one out there. Also try Cradle of Egypt and Cradle 2. ### 5/5 — Review *2025-08-25, version 1.5.1* I have played this game for years-I am 65 years old-I have been looking for other games like this one and I can’t find any-I am almost a expert on this -I would like others if you know of any of them- ### 5/5 — … *2024-09-27, version 1.5.1* Ok. Très bon jeu. J’adore ### 5/5 — Excellent game! *2024-09-03, version 1.5.1* Well worth buying. I could play nonstop! ### 5/5 — Old Friend *2024-07-08, version 1.5.1* This is a game I can go to when I need solace. It’s an old friend who forgives my inadequacies ### 5/5 — Hoddies *2024-03-11, version 1.5.1* Never get sick of this excellent match 3 game - best one out there. Also try Cradle of Egypt and Cradle 2. ### 5/5 — … *2024-03-02* Ok ## Frequently asked questions about Cradle of Rome ### What is Cradle of Rome about? Cradle of Rome is a game that combines match-3 puzzle mechanics with city-building elements. Players aim to become the Emperor of ancient Rome by completing puzzles, collecting resources, and reconstructing historical architecture. ### What are the main features of Cradle of Rome? The game features over 100 match-3 levels, five distinct historical epochs to master, and the ability to build more than 20 masterpieces of ancient Roman architecture. It also includes a challenging ranking system and eight original power-up bonuses. ### Is Cradle of Rome free to play? Yes, a free version of the game is available, as indicated by the mention of 'try free version - Cradle of Rome (HD)'. The application also supports in-app purchases, suggesting a freemium model. ### What platforms is Cradle of Rome available on? While the description specifically mentions iTunes and iPad, it also refers to the Mac App Store for other AWEM games. This suggests availability on iOS and potentially macOS devices. ### What is the gameplay like in Cradle of Rome? Gameplay involves swapping tiles to match three or more in a row to progress through levels. The collected supplies are then used to build and upgrade various structures, contributing to the growth and magnificence of your Roman city. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.5.1 — 2017-06-02 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. ### 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 — 2014-07-04 In this update we: - implemented an opportunity to buy additional lives - made other small improvements and fixed minor bug Happy playing! ### 1.3.1 — 2014-03-15 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 | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Ancient Relics - Egypt](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ancient-relics-egypt/id6466175326) | 4.7 (52) | Free | Games | | [Christmas Stories 14: Magic](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/christmas-stories-14-magic/id6755039766) | 4.7 (53) | Free | Games | | [Treasure Match 3: Mystery Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/treasure-match-3-mystery-game/id1278586077) | 4.5 (1,357) | Free | Games | | [Relic Match 3: Mystery Society](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/relic-match-3-mystery-society/id1013352880) | 4.1 (657) | Free | Games | | [Santa's Holiday Match-3](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/santas-holiday-match-3/id1519807666) | 4.8 (51) | Free | Games | | [Santa's Holiday (F)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/santas-holiday-f/id1488368534) | 5.0 (3) | $6.99 | 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 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) - [Cradle of Rome (HD)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cradle-of-rome-hd/id494225811) 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 2026-08-16.*