# Fortress Under Siege

> Medieval castle defense game with unit training, fortification building, and strategic combat. (iPhone/iPad app by 悦 张.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fortress-under-siege/id456532154 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [悦 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/326125633)
- Category: Games, Simulation, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 351 App Store ratings · 326 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: +9
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 53 MB
- Languages: Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan), American English, Japanese
- Released: 2012-04-05
- Data updated: 2026-08-15
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fortress-under-siege/id456532154/reviews.md

## What is Fortress Under Siege?

"My Lord! Hordes of barbaric fire-worshippers invade our land!"

As one of the last loyal generals of the realm it is your mission to fortify the frontier against this gruesome onslaught and prepare new men for battle: Train brave soldiers, archers and horsemen, forge an army and build powerful battlements with catapults and ballistas, dig tar-pits on the fields and set them aflame in this Medieval-themed castle defense game.

Construct houses, barracks and workshops to improve your men's fighting skills and lure the enemy into deadly taps - wave after wave - but spend your gold wisely for you will encounter gruesome enemy-bosses and their fanatic minions. Fight them off with 16 different types of units at your command. Defend the crown against an international conspiracy of nobles and save your late king's daughter, the rightful heiress to the throne. 

Features:

- 10 epic campaigns with 50 levels in story mode
- Survive for 20 days in glory mode
- Defend the Holy Land against the Mamelukes in crusader mode
- 47 different maps, 22 types of buildings
- Auto save in game and construction-mode
- Enchanting music and thrilling AI
- Various upgrades for troops and power-ups for buildings
- Magnificent medieval music and stunning visual effects
- war machines, archers, towers and special units

Special thanks ：Original story by Albrecht Behmel

video link: 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8IvACWduM8

## Key features

- Train soldiers, archers, and horsemen
- Build battlements with catapults and ballistas
- Deploy 16 different unit types
- 10 epic campaigns with 50 levels
- Survive 20 days in glory mode
- Defend the Holy Land in crusader mode

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000 Gold | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3000 Gold | $1.99 | one-time |
| 8000 Gold | $3.99 | one-time |
| 30000 Gold | $9.99 | one-time |
| 100000 Gold | $19.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Fortress Under Siege?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Amazing game
- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Great strategy game
- 👍 Excellent potential
- 👍 Unique concept
- 👍 Nostalgic memories

**Cons**

- 🐛 Bugs with ballista and catapult towers
- 🐛 Troops move slowly
- 🐛 Archers inaccurate against moving targets
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 💰 Difficult to earn gold

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Ballista and catapult towers not appearing correctly
- Troops move too slowly
- Archers inaccurate against moving targets

**Most requested features**

- Sandbox mode
- Ability to attack enemy fortresses
- Multiplayer mode
- More game modes
- More units and buildings
- Select/move multiple troops at once
- Zoom in/out functionality
- Level restart option
- Offensive gameplay mode

## Recent user reviews (10 of 326)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fortress-under-siege/id456532154/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Love it

*2026-04-13*

Please update the game for IOS :) Thank you

### 5/5 — Update request. Very simple change

*2026-02-13, version 1.5.2*

Please allow us to play same level we want once we have cleared it. I don’t want to go back to beginning everytime to play same round again.

### 5/5 — おもろい

*2026-01-03*

昔のゲームなのに今でも全然遊べるレベルでおもろい

### 5/5 — Amazing game

*2025-11-09, version 1.5.2*

I’ve been playing this game for years and have not been disappointed.

### 4/5 — il faut le mode sandbox !

*2025-10-23*

le mode sandbox,sérieusement pourquoi le jeu n’en possède pas…sinon le jeu est très bien mais IL MANQUE QUAND MÊME LE MODE SANDBOX

### 5/5 — I'm loving the game

*2025-09-25, version 1.5.2*

Perfect game can't complain

### 5/5 — Actualiza

*2025-08-17, version 1.5.2*

Es muy bueno el juego pero no se actualiza necesitamos el modo sandbox

### 3/5 — Update

*2025-07-16*

Allow me to play whatever round I want to play once I complete the campaign

### 5/5 — I miss this

*2025-06-09, version 1.5.2*

Please continue working on this game it was sooooooo good

### 5/5 — 5 years

*2025-05-17, version 1.5.2*

This game was ahead of its time for sure, it’s a shame the developers forget about it.

## Frequently asked questions about Fortress Under Siege

### What is Fortress Under Siege about?

Fortress Under Siege is a medieval-themed castle defense game where players act as a general tasked with defending the realm from invading hordes. This involves training various units, constructing defensive structures like catapults and ballistas, and strategically deploying forces to repel waves of enemies.

### What are the main features of this game?

Key features include training different types of soldiers, building powerful battlements, and commanding 16 distinct unit types. The game offers 10 epic campaigns with 50 levels, a glory mode for 20-day survival, and a crusader mode to defend the Holy Land. It also includes various building upgrades and troop power-ups.

### Is Fortress Under Siege free to play?

The game is free to download and play, but it does offer in-app purchases. These purchases can likely be used to acquire in-game currency or items that may enhance the gameplay experience, such as upgrades or power-ups.

### What kind of challenges can I expect in the game?

Players will face waves of barbaric invaders, including gruesome enemy bosses and their minions. The game requires wise spending of gold to manage resources effectively. You'll need to utilize a variety of units and defensive structures to overcome these challenges and protect the crown.

### What platforms is Fortress Under Siege available on?

While the provided description doesn't explicitly state compatibility, the mention of a YouTube video link suggests it is likely available on mobile platforms such as iOS and Android, common for this genre of game.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5.2 — 2017-10-21

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Compatible with iOS 11

### 1.5.1 — 2013-01-11

Original story by Albrecht Behmel

### 1.5.0 — 2012-06-05

- fixed crash
- zoom out and zoom in

### 1.4.2 — 2012-01-20

- bug fixes
- icon changed

### 1.4.1 — 2011-12-20

Raise selling rate of the assets.
Lower price of the short-range troops.
Improve power of the short-range troops.

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