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Forge of Empires: Build a City

Forge of Empires: Build a City

Civilization building game

168K ratings
3052 reviews
With Ads#203 in free Strategy
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Released
January 31, 2014
Updated
October 23, 2026

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InnoGames
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🧾$2.99 - $99.99
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About

Build and evolve your city from the Stone Age through modern times and beyond. Develop new technologies, produce goods, and trade with neighbors. Conquer territories through negotiation or battle in this award-winning strategy game.

✓Build and evolve city through ages
✓Develop new technologies and buildings
✓Produce and trade goods
✓Explore and conquer territories
✓Engage in negotiation or battle
✓Cross-platform access
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What users say about Forge of Empires

Reviews of Forge of Empires are mixed: the game is rated 4.6/5 from 168K App Store ratings. What users like most: enjoyable gameplay, engaging social features. Top complaints: excessive in-app purchases, slow progression without spending. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 🚀Enjoyable gameplay
  • 🌐Engaging social features
  • 🏆Sense of progression
  • 👍Cooperative community

Negative things

  • 💰Excessive in-app purchases
  • 🕰️Slow progression without spending
  • 🔄Repetitive gameplay loop
  • 🔒Lack of player control
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What's New in Forge of Empires

1.346.15

October 23, 2026

The Fellowship Event is over, and Halloween is about to knock on your door. Take the time to ready your City for a new challenge!

10

Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

$2.99

Diamonds (110)

110 Diamonds

Charts

Top Free

📉 203-5

Strategy games

This game dropped -5 positions in Strategy games chart.

Last updated on October 28, 2026.

Events

Read more about The Fellowship Event is here!
Event EndedLive Event

The Fellowship Event is here!

Manage shops & win the Hearthglen Wayhouse!

Sep 30, 2026 — Oct 21, 2026

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Read more about FOE Championship 4: Battle on!
Event EndedCompetition

FOE Championship 4: Battle on!

Compete in Quantum Incursions. Last fight in 2026!

Sep 3, 2026 — Sep 14, 2026

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Read more about Fall Event
Event EndedLive Event

Fall Event

New quests & big rewards await!

Aug 31, 2026 — Sep 21, 2026

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User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Five stars

Great game do recommend for fun and strategic games with not pop up adds
GGGreat game of greatness

Does not start

Stays on black screen, if fixed then I hope to enjoy the game
__RAG_

Terrible game

Boring and repetitive gameplay loop, there are thousands of games just like it. Heavily monetized, poorly made, and is the product of some bums who should have picked a different college major that is wayyyy different from game design.
DBdarth bleebs

9 years of playing!

I’ve been playing this game for 9 whole years!
KSKING OF S.M.I.L.E.

I love this game!

This game is fantastic! You can build up your city to even the unrealistic future, gain diamonds, and even communicate with other players! This game is amazing and I definitely recommend it!
KKitkatPusheenloverGamerpro123
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Frequent crashes and connection issues

Bug

Glitches with in-game events and rewards

Bug

Inconsistent performance across devices

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Requested Features

4 requests

Improved city customization options

Feature

More balanced progression system

Feature

Better protection against higher-level attacks

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Clearer communication from developers

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FAQ

What is Forge of Empires?

Forge of Empires is an award-winning strategy game where you build and develop a city, progressing through different historical ages. You'll research technologies, produce goods, trade with other players, and expand your empire through strategic negotiation or combat.

What are the key features of Forge of Empires?

Key features include building and evolving your city from the Stone Age to modern times and beyond, developing new technologies and buildings, producing and trading goods, exploring new territories, and using negotiation or battle skills to conquer provinces.

Is Forge of Empires free to play?

Forge of Empires is free to download and install. However, some game features can be purchased with real money through in-app purchases. You can disable this feature in your device's settings if you prefer not to use it.

What platforms is Forge of Empires available on?

Forge of Empires is available on iOS devices like iPad and iPhone. It also offers cross-platform access, meaning it's based on a successful browser strategy game, allowing for continuity if you play on multiple platforms.

How do I progress in Forge of Empires?

Progression involves building and upgrading your city, researching new technologies to unlock advanced buildings and units, producing necessary goods, and strategically managing your resources. Engaging in trade with neighbors and conquering new territories also contributes to your empire's growth.