# Illuminaria

> Base-building strategy game with robot swarms, expeditions, and golem armies. (iPhone/iPad app by Selva Interactive.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/illuminaria/id6469359168 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Selva Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/1101954679)
- Category: Games, Simulation, Strategy
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 520 MB
- Languages: German (Germany), American English, French (France), Japanese, Korean, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Mexican Spanish, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan) and 2 more
- Released: 2023-10-26
- Data updated: 2026-08-19
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/illuminaria/id6469359168/reviews.md

## What is Illuminaria?

Mine resources, manage and defend multiple bases. Go on expeditions, fight in auto-battles, research new technologies, and create your army of golems to drive out the darkness and bring back the light.

■ Control a swarm of robots using simple interactions

Choose where to build, what resources to gather, and then watch the robots do the heavy lifting. They'll gather the resources, build, load weapons, fight, and respond to the world around them.

■ Defend your bases from incoming attacks 

Vicious enemies of darkness will attack your base, attempting to destroy your reactors and steal your resources. Build turrets and load them up with ammunition to repel the attacks.

■ Build multiple bases and manage them all at the same time 

Instead of having a sandbox world, you'll need to build several smaller bases with finite space. Be on the lookout as all the bases keep functioning at all times and can be attacked by the enemies.

■ Venture into dungeon-like expeditions to battle and find precious relics 

Adventure and explore to find hidden treasures, and fight enemies in auto-battles. This way, you'll get rare resources to use to your advantage.

■ Research new technologies in different regions 

The game will have five regions, each with new resources and technologies to discover.

■ Liberate the world by lighting beacons and crafting your own army 

The world of Illuminaria was taken over by darkness. Unravel the story about what happened on the planet as you clean and liberate the five regions by lighting beacons and sending your armies of golems to attack.

## Key features

- Robot swarm control
- Multi-base management
- Automated resource gathering
- Base defense systems
- Dungeon expeditions
- Golem army creation
- Technology research

## Recent user reviews (6 of 6)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/illuminaria/id6469359168/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 光のセルバのゲーム

*2024-03-30*

今回もやり込みさせていただきました。
次第にハードさを増していくゲーム展開の中で、自分のプレイヤースキルを確認しながら楽しませてもらっています。

次回作では、敵方のドラマチックなストーリーも踏まえて、我陣営、敵陣営にそれぞれ魅力的な配役をして、感情移入ストーリーのキャッチーさを強化してほしいです。

### 3/5 — 惜しい

*2023-12-19*

雰囲気もゲーム性も操作性もバッチリ！序盤でほんのりワクワクしてどうなるんだろうと期待したのだけど、そのまま終わった。ステージが変わっても建て付けが変わるだけで終始やる事は同じ。レベルデザインをなんとかできたら化けそう。すっごく惜しい。

### 4/5 — Turns into a grind

*2023-12-13*

Resource management ultimately too simple so it turns into a grind just to ‘research up’ or ‘drone up’. Relatively enjoyable way to waste time on a phone but otherwise limited strategy that doesn’t require much thinking or variety.

### 5/5 — 小さなロボット達に指示を与えるゲーム

*2023-12-06*

操作も簡単で日本語訳もしっかりしてるので安心した。
壁で囲んだ場所を倉庫として設定してあげる事でロボット達がその素材を扱えるようになる。
その素材でほかの素材を作ったり、タワーディフェンスする為の砲台を作ったりするゲーム。
ひとつステージをクリアすると次のステージに進めるが、前のステージと繋がっておりそこから素材を運んでくれるのが便利。
初見クリアまでは10時間程。

### 5/5 — Management game with a little combat

*2023-11-10*

Illuminaria is a light management game where you build out structures with little workers who handle resource gathering, building, and exploring dungeons. 

After finishing the game at the normal difficulty, I was surprised how long it took. It took about 15-20 hours and I plan on trying out the hard difficulty, as the game was fairly easy.

### 5/5 — Get this now!

*2023-11-06*

I haven’t enjoyed a game this much in a decade. That’s out of over 6000 games I have downloaded.

No control over when I can play and no ptw or p2p!

Sooooo fun, so many different games in one. Get it and support pay once games… and have a blast!

## Frequently asked questions about Illuminaria

### What is the gameplay like in Illuminaria?

Illuminaria focuses on strategic base building and resource management. You control robot swarms for gathering and construction, defend your bases from enemies, and lead armies of golems into battle. The game features auto-battles for expeditions and technology research across five distinct regions.

### Can I play Illuminaria offline?

The provided data does not specify if Illuminaria supports offline play. Typically, games with base management and potential online interactions may require an internet connection.

### Does Illuminaria have multiplayer?

The description for Illuminaria does not mention any multiplayer features. It focuses on single-player base management, defense, and exploration.

### How much does Illuminaria cost?

Illuminaria is available for a one-time purchase of $4.99. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or subscription models.

### What devices is Illuminaria available on?

Illuminaria is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed for iOS platforms.

### How often is Illuminaria updated?

Illuminaria was last updated on November 4, 2025, with version 2.301. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support from the developer, Selva Interactive.

### What is the age rating for Illuminaria?

Illuminaria has an age rating of 9+. This suggests the game's content is considered appropriate for players aged 9 and older.

### What do players like about Illuminaria?

With a rating of 4.8 stars from 6 ratings, user sentiment appears very positive. While specific feedback isn't detailed, such a high rating suggests players appreciate the game's strategic depth, unique robot swarm mechanics, and engaging base-building elements.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 2.301 — 2025-11-04

Minor updates and fixes.

### 2.001 — 2023-10-26

No release notes.

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