# Grow Empire: Rome — Tower Defense war game > Strategy tower defense RPG where you lead Rome to conquer ancient Europe. (iPhone/iPad app by ZERAUS DEVS LTDA.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grow-empire-rome/id1387541192 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [ZERAUS DEVS LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1658306251) - Category: Games, Role Playing, Strategy - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.70/5 from 13,516 App Store ratings · 1,134 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 15.0 · 227 MB - Languages: American English, Catalan, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany), Greek, Hindi and 15 more - Released: 2018-09-01 - Data updated: 2026-08-27 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grow-empire-rome/id1387541192/reviews.md ## What is Grow Empire? Grow Empire: Rome is a captivating game, mixing tower defense (TD) and strategy mechanics with role playing (RPG) elements. You are Caesar, mighty leader of the Roman republic, your objective is to defeat other civilizations in ancient Europe with an army made-up of roman soldiers, siege weapons, heroes and barbarian mercenaries. Be ready for War! Turn a small republic in the heart of the Italian peninsula into the greatest civilization the world has ever seen. Lead a bunch of weak peasants into the fierceness of battle to turn them into invincible warriors! Upgrade your stronghold to defend yourself from the most fearful barbarian clans and armies from Italy, Gallium, Carthage and Iberian peninsula. Conquer them to expand your domains and see your national wealth grow. The glory is awaiting for you, Caesar! Veni Vidi Vici! Features: • Tower Defense (TD), Strategy and Role Playing (RPG) elements. • +1500 waves to survive. • +120 cities to conquer in ancient Europe. • New city defense mode. • +1000 building upgrades. • +35 different Roman troops to discover and unlock. • 4 European enemy factions, each with +12 different troops. • Siege weapons and war elephants! • 7 heroes with special skills. • +18 Skills to unlock. • +6 types of Card boosts with 3 levels of power! ## Key features - Tower Defense, Strategy, and RPG mechanics - Over 1500 waves to survive - 120+ cities to conquer - 1000+ building upgrades - 35+ Roman troop types - 7 heroes with special skills ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Bunch of Gems | $0.99 | one-time | | Sack of Gems | $4.99 | one-time | | Bags of Gems | $9.99 | one-time | | Chest of Gems | $19.99 | one-time | | Soldier Pack | $24.99 | one-time | | Gladiator Pack | $14.99 | one-time | | Patrician Pack | $69.99 | one-time | | Emperor Pack | $99.99 | one-time | | Centurion Pack | $34.99 | one-time | | Starter Pack | $2.69 | one-time | | Special Pack | $5.59 | one-time | ## What do users think of Grow Empire? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🚀 Addictive gameplay - 👍 Great graphics and animations - 🔒 No pay-to-win mechanics - 👍 Offline playability - 👍 Rewarding progression system **Cons** - 🐛 Buggy daily quests - 🔋 Slow progression without spending money - 👎 Repetitive gameplay at higher levels - 👎 Unbalanced unit mechanics - 👎 Lack of new content updates **Commonly reported bugs** - Game crashes on opening - Bank not generating funds properly - Inaccurate hit detection in mini-game - Progression rollbacks after app reopen **Most requested features** - Multiplayer mode - More troop types and factions - Ability to customize troop formations - Expanded map with new territories to conquer - Clan/alliance system ## Recent user reviews (10 of 1,134) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grow-empire-rome/id1387541192/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Addicted *2026-08-15, version 1.61.52* This game is amazing, it’s seemingly endless and it’s very interesting and somewhat historical, very fun to watch the little soldiers battle and to upgrade them and attack and defend. 10/10 ### 4/5 — I didn’t get my gold *2026-08-10, version 1.61.52* I love this game but I bought gold with hard earned cash and I didn’t get any of it but it’s so fun that it kind makes up for it but 4 stars ### 1/5 — Дно *2026-07-27* Рекламная помойка, не тратьте время. **Developer response:** Thanks for your feedback! We're sorry to hear you feel that way. Ads help us continue developing and improving Grow Empire: Rome while keeping it free to play. We appreciate you giving the game a try and sharing your opinion. ### 1/5 — Technical error *2026-07-26, version 1.61.52* It can’t claim the daily rewards from the 8th day, wasted my patient on these days. ### 5/5 — Good *2026-07-18, version 1.61.52* It’s good ### 5/5 — Great strategy *2026-07-11, version 1.61.52* Good to play, Ez to play, and very Peaceful for 12+, and yes, need to add more heroes and Battalions, game would be crazy better, still deserve 5 stars! To the pros who made grow empire Rome ### 1/5 — Crashed right out the gate *2026-07-07, version 1.61.52* I can even complete the tutorial. My unit spawns in and once it reaches the banners it crashes ### 5/5 — What did you do to the characters *2026-07-03, version 1.61.52* I’ve been playing it for 6 years i stared on November 1st os 2020 back when the characters were classic please bring them back but over all great game and if your honing to change the characters Change the whole setup please bring it back to when the characters no the setup actually matched please change it and what year is it that we are in and do we get to see the Holy Roman Empire fall and see cleopatra and Hannibal Barca and Hamilcar Barca and Hasdrubal Barca and Vercingetorix and Brennus and Amiorix and Viriathus and indibilis and mandolins and Pyrrhus of Epirus and Gaius Papius Mutilus and Pontus Telesinus. Come on people add the other leaders as a final bosses and you left out other branches of the Roman military like Equitws Singulares Augusti, speculatores, Evocati, imuniores, ballistari & Scorpionarri, Balearic slingers, Numidian Light Cavalry, and add naval battles with Classiariis if you really want to grow empire Rome. And you’re an Asinus ad Lyram! For not making more branches of the Roman military And Stultipr stulto es! For making the troops different and Ubi est historical accuratio! O tempora” O mores! ### 1/5 — Перестала загружаться *2026-06-30* Висит загрузка игры на 50%, не запускается:((( **Developer response:** Thanks for your feedback! We're sorry you're unable to launch the game. Please update to the latest version, restart your device, and try again. If the issue persists, try reinstalling the game. ### 5/5 — Great Game *2026-06-30, version 1.61.52* Wish there were more provinces to conquer ## Frequently asked questions about Grow Empire ### What kind of game is Grow Empire: Rome? Grow Empire: Rome is a captivating game that blends tower defense (TD) and strategy mechanics with role-playing (RPG) elements. You play as Caesar, leading the Roman Republic to conquer ancient Europe. ### What are the main features of Grow Empire: Rome? The game features over 1500 waves to survive, more than 120 cities to conquer, over 1000 building upgrades, and more than 35 different Roman troops to unlock. It also includes 7 heroes with special skills and siege weapons. ### Is Grow Empire: Rome free to play? Yes, the game is free to download and play. However, it does offer in-app purchases and contains advertisements, which can enhance the gameplay experience or provide additional content. ### What platforms is Grow Empire: Rome available on? Grow Empire: Rome is a mobile application, designed for play on smartphones and tablets. It is compatible with devices running on major mobile operating systems. ### What is the objective in Grow Empire: Rome? The primary objective is to turn a small republic into the greatest civilization by defeating other civilizations in ancient Europe. This involves leading your army, upgrading your stronghold, and conquering territories to expand your domains and national wealth. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.62.31 — 2026-08-17 Get ready to experience Grow Empire: Rome with a refreshed and more epic look! ・Redesigned Characters & Units – Cleaner, more expressive visuals to bring every battle to life. ・Updated Environments & Buildings – A renewed aesthetic that makes your empire feel richer and more immersive. ・Enhanced UI & Visual Effects – Smoother, more polished interface and animations. ・Bug Fixes & Performance Improvements. Update now and keep expanding your empire! ### 1.61.52 — 2026-01-26 Get ready to experience Grow Empire: Rome with a refreshed and more epic look! ・Redesigned Characters & Units – Cleaner, more expressive visuals to bring every battle to life. ・Updated Environments & Buildings – A renewed aesthetic that makes your empire feel richer and more immersive. ・Enhanced UI & Visual Effects – Smoother, more polished interface and animations. ・Bug Fixes & Performance Improvements. Update now and keep expanding your empire! ### 1.61.51 — 2025-12-12 Get ready to experience Grow Empire: Rome with a refreshed and more epic look! ・Redesigned Characters & Units – Cleaner, more expressive visuals to bring every battle to life. ・Updated Environments & Buildings – A renewed aesthetic that makes your empire feel richer and more immersive. ・Enhanced UI & Visual Effects – Smoother, more polished interface and animations. ・Bug Fixes & Performance Improvements. Update now and keep expanding your empire! ### 1.60.0 — 2025-09-25 Bug fixing. ### 1.58.0 — 2025-09-05 Bug fixing. ## Apps similar to Grow Empire | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Forge of Empires: Build a City](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forge-of-empires-build-a-city/id711455226) | 4.6 (168,054) | Free | Games | | [Rise of Castles: Fire and War](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rise-of-castles-fire-and-war/id1411917616) | 4.2 (19,612) | Free | Games | | [Mushroom Wars 2: RTS Strategy](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mushroom-wars-2-rts-strategy/id1141358828) | 4.5 (26,521) | Free | Games | | [Rise of Kingdoms](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rise-of-kingdoms/id1354260888) | 4.5 (187,068) | Free | Games | | [Kingdom Clash：Medieval Defense](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kingdom-clashmedieval-defense/id1611722542) | 4.6 (16,940) | Free | Games | | [War and Peace: Civil War](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/war-and-peace-civil-war/id1279226071) | 4.5 (34,368) | Free | Games | ## More apps by ZERAUS DEVS LTDA - [Heroes of Valhalla](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heroes-of-valhalla/id6456485285) All apps by ZERAUS DEVS LTDA: https://appshunter.io/developer/1658306251 ## Related topics [roman games](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/roman-games) · [rome](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/rome) · [roman empire](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/roman-empire) · [roman game](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/roman-game) · [roman empire games](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/roman-empire-games) · [the roman empire](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/the-roman-empire) · [total war roman](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/total-war-roman) · [roman games strategy](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/roman-games-strategy) · [empire defense](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/empire-defense) · [rome games](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/rome-games) · [wall defense](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/wall-defense) · [roman](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/roman) · [augurium resident](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/augurium-resident) · [army defense](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/army-defense) · [castle defense](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/castle-defense) · [samurai vs zombies defense](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/samurai-vs-zombies-defense) · [grow castle](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/grow-castle) · [ancient defense rpg](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/ancient-defense-rpg) · [roman empire home](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/roman-empire-home) · [cral inail](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/cral-inail) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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