# Hedgewars > Turn-based strategy artillery comedy game with customizable hedgehogs. (iPhone/iPad app by Anton Malmygin.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hedgewars/id391234866 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Anton Malmygin](https://appshunter.io/developer/744546904) - Category: Games, Casual, Strategy - Price: Free - Rating: 4.30/5 from 25 App Store ratings · 91 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 9+ - Requires: iOS 9.0 · 181 MB - Languages: American English, Bulgarian, Danish, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Polish, European Portuguese, Romanian and 3 more - Released: 2010-09-16 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hedgewars/id391234866/reviews.md ## What is Hedgewars? Hedgewars, it's a Blast! Description: This is the funniest and most addictive game you'll ever play - hilarious fun that you can enjoy anywhere, anytime. Hedgewars is a turn based strategy game but the real buzz is from watching the devastation caused by those pesky hedgehogs with those fantastic weapons - sneaky little blighters with a bad attitude! In other words Hedgewars is a turn based strategy, artillery, action and comedy game, featuring the antics of pink hedgehogs with attitude as they battle from the depths of hell to the depths of space. As commander, it's your job to assemble your crack team of hedgehog soldiers and bring the war to your enemy. Each player controls a team of several hedgehogs. During the course of the game, players take turns with one of their hedgehogs. They then use whatever tools and weapons are available to attack and kill the opponents' hedgehogs, thereby winning the game. Hedgehogs may move around the terrain in a variety of ways, normally by walking and jumping but also by using particular tools such as the "Rope" or "Parachute", to move to otherwise inaccessible areas. Each turn is time-limited to ensure that players do not hold up the game with excessive thinking or moving. A large variety of tools and weapons are available for players during the game: Grenade, Cluster Bomb, Bazooka, UFO, Shotgun, Desert Eagle, Fire Punch, Baseball Bat, Dynamite, Mine, Rope, Pneumatic pick, Parachute. Most weapons, when used, cause explosions that deform the terrain, removing circular chunks. The landscape is an island floating on a body of water, or a restricted cave with water at the bottom. A hedgehog dies when it enters the water (either by falling off the island, or through a hole in the bottom of it), it is thrown off either side of the arena or when its health is reduced, typically from contact with explosions, to zero (the damage dealt to the attacked hedgehog or hedgehogs after a player's or CPU turn is shown only when all movement on the battlefield has ceased). * Hilarious and devastating turn based combat for up to 8 players * Local multiplayer with optional AI opponents * Battle on an infinite number of randomly generated maps with over 31 environments, or choose from 48 set image maps * Utilise 55 (and counting) devastating weapons! Defeat your foes with simple weapons like Grenades or take it to the next level and trash entire landscapes with weapons like the Melon Bomb or Piano Strike * Play the game your way, with 25 different game modifiers, tweak almost every aspect of the match * Customize your team, with over 280 costumes, 32 graves, 13 forts, 100s of flags and unique voice packs * Huge battles with up to 64 hogs ## Key features - Turn-based strategy combat - Hilarious artillery action - Up to 8-player local multiplayer - Randomly generated maps - 55+ devastating weapons - 25 game modifiers - Extensive team customization ## Recent user reviews (10 of 91) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hedgewars/id391234866/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Very playable *2024-05-28, version 2.1* Amazing free game. The value in terms of hours of play is unbeatable. Theres no ads, no data required and no tracking. Can't thank the developers enough - really appreciated folks 👍. ### 5/5 — Almost better than the PC version *2023-10-13* Words can't describe that fabulousness of this game. Please add a multiplayer feature🙏 ### 1/5 — Can’t figure it out *2023-04-15* No instructions, no tutorial. ### 4/5 — Es bueno *2022-06-25, version 2.1* Pero le falta multi jugador así seria divertido y que mejorarán un poquito el menú para que se parezca a la versión de pc ### 2/5 — No network play ? *2021-10-02* I got this app to play with my pals but there’s no online functionality?? ### 2/5 — Appreciate the effort, but not really playable *2020-11-27* I love this game on desktop, but it’s pretty much unplayable on mobile. Way too many bugs and the UX needs a lot of work. ### 5/5 — Nice game *2020-09-17* That’s actually a nice game, I’ve came to this after browsing which game were programmed using the Pascal programming language, And this game came out. I feel that there is a need to enhance the jumping, And also there’s a need to add possibility to exit the current level and switch to another level, Currently it is impossible to return to the main windo/menu and exit the current level, There is only a pause button, But it does not allows returning to the main window/menu. ### 5/5 — Review *2019-05-27* Good free mobile alternative to worms ### 3/5 — instant crash when portrait orientation *2018-12-27, version 2.1* A good game that is very rough around the edges ### 5/5 — Amazing game!!! *2018-10-30* This game is downright awesome. I play this game on the PC, and I've gone on to play here. Plus, you can also use the Rubber Ducky! I made a scenario and Weapon Usage Counter where you can use weapons infinitely and without losing your turn. In my opinion it's a 10/10!!! Plus, this game is similar to Worms in many ways. :) ## Frequently asked questions about Hedgewars ### What kind of game is Hedgewars? Hedgewars is a turn-based strategy, artillery, action, and comedy game. Players control teams of hedgehogs who battle each other using a wide variety of weapons and tools. The game focuses on humorous combat and strategic maneuvering across destructible terrain. ### How many players can play Hedgewars? Hedgewars supports hilarious and devastating turn-based combat for up to 8 players. It also offers local multiplayer options with optional AI opponents, allowing for solo play or battles against computer-controlled teams. ### What are some of the weapons available in Hedgewars? There are over 55 devastating weapons available in Hedgewars. These range from simple items like Grenades and Dynamite to more destructive options such as the UFO, Melon Bomb, and Piano Strike. Many weapons cause explosions that deform the terrain. ### Can I customize my team in Hedgewars? Yes, you can customize your team extensively in Hedgewars. The game offers over 280 costumes, 32 graves, 13 forts, hundreds of flags, and unique voice packs. This allows players to personalize their hedgehog soldiers and their appearance. ### Is Hedgewars free to play? Yes, Hedgewars is a free game. It does not have in-app purchases or advertisements, meaning players can enjoy all aspects of the game without any cost or interruptions. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.2.1 — 2025-12-02 - Fix for some game schemes ### 2.2 — 2025-11-24 Hedgewars engine is updated to version 1.0.0 ### 2.1 — 2018-04-02 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. So, kinda April's fool, right? No, just new Headgewars release! "À la carte": - Bugfixes for some reaaally annoying bugs, like stuck in movement for some hedges. Bad, bad, naughty hedges! (no blame on lazy devz for touch controls, pleaze :) ) - New weapon: Rubber Duck. Who you gonna quack? :) - New theme: Beach. Ahh, so relaxing! - Proper handling for placing app into background, now game pauses automatically - AI hedgehogs can now use Homing Bee, Vampirism and Time Box ...and, much much more!! Check release notes for 0.9.23 desktop version on www.hedgewars.org! ### 2.0 — 2015-11-15 - Big update for last iOS devices! - New weapons and game mods! - Bug fixes! ### 1.3.2 — 2011-09-28 - restored multitasking functionality - improved retina display support - added a new game mode and a new map - implemented proper audio caching - minor usability changes ## Apps similar to Hedgewars | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Hexawar 2](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hexawar-2/id1449194893) | 3.6 (7) | Free | Games | | [Quasar Phase](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quasar-phase/id757183886) | 3.7 (3) | Free | Games | | [Avernum 2: Crystal Souls HD](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avernum-2-crystal-souls-hd/id967096180) | 4.7 (25) | $9.99 | Games | | [Pegma - Peg Solitaire](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pegma-peg-solitaire/id6754343848) | 5.0 (2) | Free | Games | | [3playerDown](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3playerdown/id6450627583) | 5.0 (1) | Free | Games | | [Idle Park : Merge Tycoon](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-park-merge-tycoon/id6468898267) | — | Free | Games | ## More apps by Anton Malmygin - [Who's the Painter?](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whos-the-painter/id1059777578) All apps by Anton Malmygin: https://appshunter.io/developer/744546904 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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