# Crowntakers - The Ultimate Strategy RPG

> Roguelike turn-based strategy RPG with procedural generation and mercenary management. (iPhone/iPad app by Kalypso Media Group GmbH.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crowntakers-the-ultimate-strategy-rpg/id958530579 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kalypso Media Group GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/958530578)
- Category: Games, Role Playing, Strategy
- Price: $2.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 225 App Store ratings · 216 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 6.0 · 662 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2015-03-31
- Data updated: 2026-09-07
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crowntakers-the-ultimate-strategy-rpg/id958530579/reviews.md

## What is Crowntakers?

Dark times are imminent: the king’s abduction throws a once peaceful land into turmoil. Being the chosen one elected by the king himself you embark on an adventurous journey to free him from the hands of the evil duke.

But time is of the essence!

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Features
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- Roguelike turn-based strategy meets RPG on a hexagonal battlefield. 
- On every game start the world is rebuilt with different environments and encounters;
- More than 4 diverse and procedural environments
- Hire 9 individual mercenaries to take on bandits, wildlife and malevolent knights 
- Utilise the unique class skills of the archer, wizard, scout and others
- Gather resources, level-up your companions and collect mighty equipment
- Alternative endings

Will you save the king before the time runs out?

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What the Media says
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„Crowntakers strikes a really good balance between simplicity and complexity. It has just as much pick up and play appeal as lighter roguelike fare while offering a bit more to chew on.“


Shaun Musgrave, toucharcade, 4,5/5 stars

„Crowntakers is a tough combination of turn based strategy and Roguelike. It's quite satisfying, though.“ 
Jennifer Allen, 148Apps, 4/5 stars

„How many acronyms can you cram into a single game? Crowntakers is a PDL TBS RPG (that is, a procedural death labyrinth role-playing game with turn-based strategy combat) (…) and it’s really good fun if you like games like Final Fantasy Tactics.“
Michelle Star, CNET

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User Ratings
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5/5 - If you like turn based tactical medieval rpg's get this. Not as much story/length as final fantasy tactics, but frankly on iDevices I consider that a win. Bite sized battles, winnable in a day on easy, challenging on hard, good replay value. Only crashed once on 1st gen mini

5/5 - This is worth your money. You get a polished game, tactical battles, and thoughtful choices in exploration. Also big points for splitting the game into two difficulties. One being sort of roguelike with permadeath and the other much more RPG without permadeath and with consistent leveling. If you're thinking about this one, you'll probably thoroughly enjoy it like I do!

5/5 - This game should get much more hype. I've been playing it non-stop in my free time for over a week. Despite some bugs (which the dev's have been very quick to address), Each game feels quite different with the random locations within areas, random loot and different party builds. It's not easy at first, but learning different strategies as you go is enjoyable. Highly recommend this game!

5/5 - Big fan of this game. The battles are very tactical and the map navigation is really streamlined and fun to explore. This is a good one for any rogue-like fans. It's not super punishing, but it does present a nice challenge on the normal mode (haven't beaten it yet, but I hope a hard mode unlocks after doing so).

## Key features

- Roguelike turn-based strategy on hexagonal battlefield
- Procedurally generated worlds with varied environments
- Hire and utilize 9 individual mercenaries
- Unique class skills for different roles
- Resource gathering and character leveling
- Collect mighty equipment
- Multiple alternative endings

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $2.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Undead Undertakings | $1.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Crowntakers?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 👍 Great game
- 🚀 Intuitive, easy to play
- 💡 Lots of replay value
- 💡 Unique mechanics
- 👍 Fun, affordable

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Buggy, especially with DLC
- 🐛 Freezes when saving/quitting
- 🐛 Necropolis crashes
- 🔨 Difficulty is unbalanced

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game crashes when entering Necropolis
- Game freezes when saving and quitting
- Bugs with DLC content
- Frequent crashes during gameplay

**Most requested features**

- Add difficulty settings
- Improve story and progression
- More content and updates
- Fix bugs and crashes

## Recent user reviews (10 of 216)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crowntakers-the-ultimate-strategy-rpg/id958530579/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Dauerbrenner

*2026-02-26*

Ich spiele Crowntakers seit Jahren. Es wird nie langweilig. Man kann sich auch selbst Ziele setzen, z.B. keinen Treffer abzubekommen oder mit einer bestimmten Anzahl von Tränken die Runde zu beenden. Für mich das beste Spiel auf meinem IPad.

### 1/5 — Верните деньги

*2026-01-06, version 1.2.7*

Половину игры не работает,не берется квест на саратников-вылетает
В длс тоже не могу зайти-вылетает

ВЕРНИТЕ ДЕНЬГИ

### 1/5 — 简体中文文本展示有问题

*2025-10-04, version 1.2.7*

非常多简体中文文本展示为"?"，希望能尽快修复

### 1/5 — Dont buy it

*2023-11-26, version 1.2.7*

I buy the game then the dlc but whenever I try to go to necropolis the game crashes so dont pay for this

### 5/5 — Hidden Gem

*2023-04-14, version 1.2.7*

Great game!

### 1/5 — needup

*2023-04-09, version 1.2.7*

cant buy add

### 1/5 — Excellent game; Crashes in Necropolis

*2021-06-24*

One of my favorite games, but it crashes when entering the Necropolis, which is a shame.  I think the devs are no longer supporting the game, so we won’t get a fix.

### 5/5 — Нормальная игра

*2021-05-19, version 1.2.7*

Это хорошая, простая игра. Но именно игра, а не типичная гриндилка как почти все на мобилках. Стоит своих денег, буду следить за проектами разрабочиков дальше

### 5/5 — Vale a pena sim

*2021-04-25*

Eh legal, vc não customiza os personagens mas pode formular estratégias, o negócio do jogo eh mais pegar pra zerar ele mesmo, gosto de jogos onde perder eh divertido também

### 3/5 — Ok game, needs more

*2021-01-25*

I really like the concept of the game, and it is fun to play. However after a few days or so it is very easy to pass and after a week it’s deleted. 
  Good for children, not adults.

## Frequently asked questions about Crowntakers

### What kind of game is Crowntakers?

Crowntakers is a roguelike turn-based strategy RPG. It combines elements of tactical combat on a hexagonal battlefield with procedural world generation and RPG progression. Players embark on a quest to rescue a king from an evil duke.

### What are the key features of Crowntakers?

Key features include roguelike turn-based strategy on a hexagonal battlefield, procedurally generated worlds with diverse environments, the ability to hire and utilize 9 individual mercenaries with unique class skills, resource gathering, character leveling, and collecting powerful equipment. The game also offers alternative endings.

### How much does Crowntakers cost?

Based on the provided information, Crowntakers is a paid application. While there are mentions of in-app purchases, the core game appears to be a one-time purchase, with the user ratings indicating it's 'worth your money'.

### What platforms is Crowntakers available on?

The user reviews mention 'iDevices' and '1st gen mini', suggesting that the game is available on iOS devices. It is likely also available on other platforms that support this type of mobile gaming experience.

### What makes Crowntakers replayable?

The game offers significant replayability through its roguelike nature. Each game start features a rebuilt world with different environments and encounters. The procedural generation, random loot, and different party builds ensure that each playthrough feels unique and offers new strategic challenges.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.7 — 2017-04-03

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

Take advantage of our Spring Sale! Only for a limited period of time!

### 1.2.6 — 2017-01-19

Fixed a DLC bug occuring on iPhone 7.

### 1.2.5 — 2017-01-04

Now playable on iPhones as well!
Thank you for your feedback, we also fixed some bugs that occurred on certain iPads.

### 1.2.3 — 2016-04-12

Fixed crashes occurring with the DLC on iPads, for example the iPad mini 2.

### 1.2.2 — 2016-03-02

- New icon
- Few minor updates

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