# Gem Wizards Tactics > Turn-based tactical strategy game with procedurally generated maps and asymmetrical factions. (iPhone/iPad app by Keith Burgun Games, LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gem-wizards-tactics/id1593360413 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Keith Burgun Games, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1593360415) - Category: Games, Simulation, Strategy - Price: $5.99 - Rating: 3.88/5 from 16 App Store ratings · 11 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 9+ - Requires: iOS 11.0 · 600 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2021-12-22 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gem-wizards-tactics/id1593360413/reviews.md ## What is Gem Wizards Tactics? The Business Demons have risen from beneath, and they're here to frack, drill, pillage and burn everything in sight! Follow the tale of young Derby Pocket, a Business Demon Intern, who discovers the dark secrets of the OMNIGEM! Don't let the cute art fool you: this is a deep, complex tactics game that'll provide a wicked challenge for years to come! From the designer of 100 Rogues and Auro: A Monster Bumping Adventure! Gem Wizards Tactics is a turn-based strategy game with randomly generated maps and complex asymmetrical factions! Designed around endless single player play, Gem Wizards Tactics has three factions each with their own unique abilities which not only combine within factions, but you can also pick up units from other factions and combine them into your army to create totally unheard of new strategies! In many ways, Gem Wizards Tactics will feel familiar to fans of Advance Wars, Fire Emblem or X-Com. But unlike these games, the maps are randomly generated, and enemy units are spawning randomly as well. This means that the challenges are much less puzzle like, and a lot more emergent and surprising—so your strategies will have to be as well. In this original turn based tactical war game, you take your army through a series of battles in which you’ve gotta capture the flags before taking too many losses! Take tight, puzzle-like tactics in the vein of Into the Breach and 868-HACK, add a big Fire Emblem-style overall package, and wrap the whole thing up in a nintendolicious candyflake aesthetic, and you have the new @keithburgun game, and it's great. - Frank Lantz, Director of the NYU Game Center Gem Wizards Tactics is a whimsical and approachable turn-based tactical game, much like Into the Breach; 3 asymmetric factions, procedurally-generated maps and enemies, excellent synergies. Super fun.” - Designer Plays on Steam For the most part, every unit is extraordinary, which provides an excellent amount of depth when it comes to strategizing. - Turn Based Lovers FEATURES + No in-app purchases! We don't collect data or any of that weird stuff! + Wild powers with fun and surprising side-effects! Drill for oil, which is slippery and lights on fire! Spray water around until you create new rivers! Freeze those rivers over with ice magic! Push people over the frozen ice floe, sliding uncontrollably into that hole you drilled! It's like a wild Rube Goldberg Machine of tactics! + Randomly generated maps! The map geometry, enemy squads you're facing off, and Unit Rescue rewards are different every time you play! + Five distinct factions with LOTS of asymmetry: the classic royal high fantasy knights of the Azure Order; the resource-exploiting, terrain-burning Business Demons, or the nature and weather-controlling Potatoes: each have their own unique playstyles and abilities. Better yet, there's cross-pollination between the factions, so maybe you can find some neat combo for your Azure Knights sliding over a bunch of freshly fracked oil slicks! Or, choose the Neverending Party, a raucous group of high-energy, hard-rockin' Skeletons! + Over thirty unique unit types, each with their own strengths, weaknesses, and unique special abilities! (More being added all the time in free DLC!) + FIVE game modes: Tutorial, Story Mode, Campaign Mode, Ranked Mode and Custom Games. + Colorful pixel art and an original melodic soundtrack. ## Key features - Deep, complex tactical gameplay - Randomly generated maps - Asymmetrical factions with unique abilities - Cross-faction unit combinations - No in-app purchases or data collection - Wild powers with surprising side-effects ## Recent user reviews (10 of 11) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gem-wizards-tactics/id1593360413/reviews.md ### 4/5 — U need to allow item toggle in the game *2022-12-17* Once you sell or equip all items. You are unable to see which unit equips which item because there is no way to toggle inventory on. Please allow us to see what unit is wearing which item when long pressed or give us a toggling option thanks! Game loses a bit of fps not as smoothly polished, otherwise it would be 5/5 so I’m giving it 4/5 ### 1/5 — Incompatible with XR *2022-06-15, version 1.51.2* Needs compatibility update. Screen is cut off and is not the right resolution ### 5/5 — Charming and deep tactical gameplay *2022-04-04, version 1.50.3* There’s a ton of interesting and varied gameplay. I’m constantly finding new ways to use units and abilities in different combinations. Ranked mode is great and keeps games challenging even as you learn. The game length is also short enough to get in a game or two when you have a few spare minutes. Overall, a really great game! ### 5/5 — Excellent strategy game *2022-04-02, version 1.50.3* This is a really fun and approachable strategy game for fans of the genre. It’s a good quality port though I’d personally rather play on a device with physical controls, or on an ipad with keyboard and mouse. ### 5/5 — Display issues fixed!! *2022-04-02, version 1.50.3* A great game made even better with fixes to the text size and some other things with display that were bothering me on the phone version. ### 1/5 — Ok nvm *2022-01-10, version 1.47.9* No multiplayer ### 2/5 — Needs work *2021-12-27, version 1.47.9* Text is so tiny I get a headache trying to read anything. Seems like barely any effort was put into porting the game from pc to phone. Even if the gameplay was fun, these issues make it practically unplayable for me. To echo another review, it needs some polish before it is worth buying. ### 4/5 — Amazingly fun game to play, with minor flaws. *2021-12-24* Super fun game to play, with nice designs. Only gripe I have is that text is on the small side, so can be harder to read. But otherwise this is a very fun game. ### 2/5 — Please polish *2021-12-23, version 1.47.9* Core gameplay is fun. Not optimized for iPhone at all, text is way to small. Tutorial refers to keyboard inputs. Please polish this game. Not worth it at current price and state. ### 2/5 — Tutorial bugged *2021-12-23* Cant even beat the tutorial because the tip toolbar covers the capture the flag button. The requirement of a specific tutorial mission is to capture the flag and it’s impossible due to above issue. ## Frequently asked questions about Gem Wizards Tactics ### What is Gem Wizards Tactics? Gem Wizards Tactics is a turn-based strategy game featuring randomly generated maps, complex asymmetrical factions, and deep tactical combat. It's designed for endless single-player play with a focus on emergent strategies. ### How much does Gem Wizards Tactics cost? Gem Wizards Tactics is a paid app priced at $5.99. The developer has confirmed there are no in-app purchases. ### Does Gem Wizards Tactics have ads? No, Gem Wizards Tactics does not contain advertisements. The developer explicitly states 'No in-app purchases! We don't collect data or any of that weird stuff!' which implies an ad-free experience. ### What platforms is Gem Wizards Tactics available on? Gem Wizards Tactics is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed for iOS devices. ### What is the age rating for Gem Wizards Tactics? Gem Wizards Tactics has an age rating of 9+. This suggests it contains content suitable for players aged 9 and older. ### How often is Gem Wizards Tactics updated? Gem Wizards Tactics was last updated on June 9, 2022, with version 1.51.2. This indicates a moderate update frequency. ### Can I play Gem Wizards Tactics offline? While not explicitly stated, the game's focus on single-player and procedurally generated maps suggests it is playable offline. There is no mention of online-only features. ### What makes Gem Wizards Tactics' factions unique? Gem Wizards Tactics features five distinct factions, each with unique playstyles and abilities. The game also allows for cross-pollination between factions, enabling players to combine units and abilities for novel strategies. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.51.2 — 2022-06-09 -Change ranked levels ### 1.51.0 — 2022-05-26 - New non-randomized maps! In Ranked, Custom and Campaign mode - Three new items added to the game! The Curse Dagger, Platemail, and Boots of Speed. Check 'em out in Campaign Mode! - Dragon units removed from the game. - More bugfixes ### 1.50.4 — 2022-04-06 - Minor bug fixed ### 1.50.3 — 2022-03-24 End turn bug fixed ### 1.50.1 — 2022-03-22 Minor bug fixed ## Apps similar to Gem Wizards Tactics | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [The Last Train - Final Ride](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-last-train-final-ride/id1465360812) | 2.7 (7) | $2.99 | Games | | [Banner Saga](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/banner-saga/id911006986) | 4.8 (2,028) | $9.99 | Games | | [Drake n Trap](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drake-n-trap/id1493145439) | 4.5 (30) | Free | Games | | [Legends of Andor](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/legends-of-andor/id1436700869) | 4.5 (363) | $5.99 | Games | | [Concordia: Digital Edition](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/concordia-digital-edition/id1536417255) | 3.6 (85) | $9.99 | Games | | [Banner Saga 2](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/banner-saga-2/id1107741196) | 4.7 (606) | $9.99 | Games | --- *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 2026-06-10.*