# Craft The World-Pocket Edition

> Sandbox strategy game with dwarf management, crafting, and tower defense elements. (iPhone/iPad app by Dekovir, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/craft-the-world-pocket-edition/id921954809 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Dekovir, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/393062490)
- Category: Games, Role Playing, Simulation
- Price: $4.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 638 App Store ratings · 616 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 887 MB
- Released: 2014-12-12
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/craft-the-world-pocket-edition/id921954809/reviews.md

## What is Craft The World?

Craft The World is a unique sandbox strategy game, the mix of Dungeon Keeper, Terraria and Dwarf Fortress. Explore a random generated world populated by dangerous creatures, build a dwarf fortress, gather resources, and craft all the items, weapons, and armor you need. 

Pocket Edition contains all 4 worlds of the Steam version:
http://store.steampowered.com/app/248390

GOD-SIMULATION
You control a tribe of dwarves by giving them commands to dig in certain places, attack enemy creatures, and build houses and other structures. You'll need to provide your dwarves food and clothing, as well as help them with magic when fighting against other inhabitants of the world. You start the game with one dwarf and gain additional dwarves as your experience level increases.

SANDBOX GAME
Each game level has many layers of earth to explore, from the sky down to boiling subterranean lava. The level is randomly generated as an island, restricted by natural boundaries: oceans on the edges, lava beneath it, and the sky above. Other features include day and night and changing weather conditions. The worlds differ in size, humidity, temperature, terrain, and flora and fauna. Abandoned halls and rooms with treasure are hidden somewhere deep within the islands.

CRAFTING
One feature of the game is a user-friendly system of recipes for crafting. The recipes are organized and easily accessible. You can craft dozens of different items: building blocks for houses, furniture, decorations, weapons, armor, ammunition, and food for your dwarves.

RTS
At the outset you find the recipes for basic tools and items, and build a small house with places to sleep and eat. Then, the size of the tribe increases and catches the attention of other inhabitants of the world. Most of them are night creatures and dwell underground. The worlds are full of fantasy creatures like zombies, skeletons, goblins, beholders, ghosts, giant spiders, and others. Some of them pay little attention to the dwarves, as long as the dwarves do not come into their field of vision. Others gather into quite large groups and try to break into the dwarves’ residence.

TOWER DEFENSE
Especially dangerous are the waves of monsters that appear from time to time from portals. So, do not neglect to build a safe haven with strong walls and numerous trapdoors, cells, firing towers, and secret passageways.

MAGIC
As a divine being, you possess various spells. You can speed up the movement of the dwarves, open small portals, illuminate dark caves to scare away monsters, evoke natural magic in the form of rain or tree growth, hurl fireballs at the monsters’ heads, and find useful resources and hidden rooms underground, thereby helping to speed up resource extraction, exploration of the world, and the population growth of your assistants.

## Key features

- Dwarf tribe management
- Procedurally generated worlds
- Resource gathering and crafting
- Base building and defense
- Magic spells and abilities
- Real-time strategy combat

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $4.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DLC Sisters in Arms | $2.99 | one-time |
| DLC Sister in Arms (Special Price) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Biomes Add-on | $1.99 | one-time |
| Biomes Add-on (Special Price) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lonely Mountain Add-on | $6.99 | one-time |
| Bosses & Monsters Add-on | $7.99 | one-time |
| Heart of Evil Add-on | $6.99 | one-time |
| Invasion Add-on | $4.99 | one-time |
| Abandoned Mines Add-on | $0.99 | one-time |
| Temples of 4 Elements Add-on | $3.99 | one-time |
| Heroes Add-on | $3.99 | one-time |
| Wonderwood Add-on | $8.99 | one-time |
| Grottoes Add-on | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 616)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/craft-the-world-pocket-edition/id921954809/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Craft the world issue

*2026-08-08, version 1.9*

Hey guys! I dont know if youll see this or not but i have been watching and playing this game since i was a kid, even till this day i have been keep playing the game no matter how repetitive the gameplay is, while i have no complains at the game itself but the mechanics and certain things are quite making the game less interesting and not fun as a fan of this game grinding has become the most boring aspect of this game, especially in the late to endgame in forest endless mode where resources like ores and certain materials gets dug out of existence therefore the only logical way of getting it is either from large upcoming hordes like goblins or monsters or either dragons which gives you certain amount of coins, well i like the concept of you guys making the game as resourceful as you can but it just doesn’t make the game any more fun, while this is the main problem another is the game is lacking content and updates. As a mobile player i respect the content you guys include in the craft the world but seems much p2w where mostly every good things are locked behind money, well iam not complaining about the pay wall, just want at least some free contents where game feels more alive and more wanting to play,

### 5/5 — Alive & grand yay!

*2026-07-07, version 1.9*

Magic mirror shows up on the dlc list but not in the list where u can buy please add it!

iPad Air 6 working well bought DLC to support this massive update that came out of knowheres, I prefer dlc that works in every world so grabbed Grottos & Mines please bring over the Magic mirror dlc from pc id buy that to give more support!

Thank you for update!!!

### 5/5 — Nach Heulen und Zähneklappern: vielen Dank für die tolle App

*2026-06-15*

—> DE
Der Support ist super nett und hat sich sehr gut gekümmert. 
Die Welt ist doch gerecht und die Entwickler auf Zack: das tolle Spiel ist zurück – vielen Dank! 
Meine InApp-Käufe sind wiederherstellbar, nachdem ein Update eingespielt wurde!

Nach dem Problem der Wiederherstellung der InApp-Käufe ist jetzt alles wieder gut 🫣🤗

—> EN
The support team is super friendly and really took great care of everything. 
The world is fair after all, and the devs are on top of things — the awesome game is back, thanks so much!  
My in-app purchases can be restored now after the update.

After a bug with the in-app purchases everything is fine again 🫣🤗

### 4/5 — Magic mirror

*2026-06-05*

Le dlc magic mirror se trouve dans les extensions mais pas dans les achats. Pourquoi nous faire montrer ce dlc si on ne peut l’acheter, je trouve ça frustrant

### 5/5 — Can’t place self propelled machine

*2026-06-02, version 1.9*

I really like this game but I can’t place the self propelled machine anywhere where even following the guide didn’t really help I would like for the next update some way to make placing a self propelled machine easier to understand or if a bug is preventing it from being placed down please fix it thanks

### 5/5 — MIRROR?

*2026-05-26, version 1.9*

Dear developers. What’s happening with Magic Mirror for IOS? It’s on the list of dlc’s but cannot get it? 
Please help!

### 5/5 — IOS Update 26.4.2

*2026-05-25*

Bei dem IOS Update 26.4.2 sind alle gekauften DLCs deaktiviert worden. 
Alle paar Neustarts, werden ab und zu ein oder zwei unterschiedliche DLCs wieder angezeigt. Startet man nochmal neu, ist das auch wieder weg. Hatte alle DLCs. Bitte fixen. Update - Läuft wieder.

### 2/5 — WHY DO I HAVE TO RE INSTALL THE EXPANSIONS TO GET THE GAME TO WORK

*2026-05-24, version 1.8*

They still haven’t fixed this problem KEEP HAVING TO INSTALL THE EXPANSION TO GET GAME TO WORK ALSO MY PETS HAVE DISAPPEARED.
WHY ??????

UPDATED STILL KEEP HAVING TO RE INSTALL THE EXPANSIONS. 
WHY ??????

It is still doing it my advice is not to buy any expansions!
Loosing another star.

### 1/5 — HELP!!!

*2026-05-21*

The game is not recognizing my DLC purchases. I bought all of them yesterday, and now when I try to load my save file, a message appears saying that the DLCs are required!!!

### 5/5 — DLC missing after IOS update

*2026-05-21, version 1.8*

After the recent IOS update, all of my DLC has been disabled. I’ve tried reinstalling, offloading, account sign in/sign out, as well as repurchasing. It’s been at least 15 days since the devs were notified. Lazy.

## Frequently asked questions about Craft The World

### What kind of game is Craft The World-Pocket Edition?

It is a unique sandbox strategy game that blends elements of god simulation, dungeon keeping, and real-time strategy. You control a tribe of dwarves, guiding them to explore, gather resources, build, and defend against various creatures.

### What are the main gameplay mechanics?

The game involves commanding dwarves to dig, build, and fight. You'll need to manage their resources, craft items and equipment, and defend your fortress against monster attacks, including waves from portals. Magic spells are also available to aid your dwarves.

### Is this game free to play?

This application is a paid game. It offers a complete experience with all four worlds from the Steam version included, without advertisements or additional in-app purchases beyond the initial purchase.

### What platforms is Craft The World-Pocket Edition available on?

The Pocket Edition is designed for mobile devices, implying compatibility with smartphones and tablets running iOS and Android operating systems. Specific version compatibility may vary.

### What makes the worlds in the game unique?

Each game level is a randomly generated island with distinct terrain, flora, and fauna, varying in size, humidity, and temperature. The worlds are layered from the sky to subterranean lava, containing hidden rooms and treasures, and feature dynamic day/night cycles and weather.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.9 — 2026-05-25

Bug fixes.

### 1.8 — 2026-04-20

Bug fixes.

### 1.7 — 2025-08-07

Bug fixes.

### 1.6 — 2025-07-29

Exciting New Update for Craft the World: Unleash the Dwarf Empire!

Dwarves, assemble! The ultimate mobile sandbox adventure just got bigger, bolder, and better! Dive into the new update, packed with new Add-ons, fresh content, and endless possibilities to expand your underground kingdom.

### 1.5 — 2025-04-21

Exciting New Update for Craft the World: Unleash the Dwarf Empire!

Dwarves, assemble! The ultimate mobile sandbox adventure just got bigger, bolder, and better! Dive into the new update, packed with new Add-ons, fresh content, and endless possibilities to expand your underground kingdom.

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