# Island Empire: Build & Conquer — Turn-Based Strategy & Empire > Turn-based strategy game focused on empire building, economy, and conquest. (iPhone/iPad app by Michael Haberzeth.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/island-empire-build-and-conquer/id1552391458 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Michael Haberzeth](https://appshunter.io/developer/1181364084) - Category: Games, Adventure, Strategy - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.80/5 from 151 App Store ratings · 53 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 9+ - Requires: iOS 15.6 · 104 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2021-02-28 - Data updated: 2026-08-04 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/island-empire-build-and-conquer/id1552391458/reviews.md ## What is Island Empire? Island Empire is a captivating turn-based strategy game that's easy to learn but challenging to master. Navigate through a thrilling campaign filled with unique levels and strategic challenges. Develop a winning strategy, expand your empire, and secure a thriving economy. Fortify your defenses with walls, train units, and prepare to conquer enemy territories. Are you ready to build your island empire? Download now and start your journey! - Features - * Balanced blend of strategy, economy, building, defense, and attack * Weekly challenges with fresh levels * Random maps and local multiplayer for endless replayability * Up to 8 players in multiplayer * Map editor for custom gameplay * Optional DLCs with extra campaigns * Offline play * Charming pixel graphics * Unlockable skins for your civilization Featuring Music by Matthew Pablo http://www.matthewpablo.com ## Key features - Turn-based strategy gameplay - Empire building and expansion - Economic development and defense - Unit training and conquest - Weekly challenges and random maps - Map editor for custom gameplay - Offline play ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time | | Island 2 | $4.99 | one-time | | Mapeditor | $2.99 | one-time | | Island 3 | $4.99 | one-time | | Full Game | $8.99 | one-time | | Coins XS | $0.99 | one-time | | Coins S | $1.99 | one-time | | Coins M | $3.99 | one-time | | Coins XL | $14.99 | one-time | | Coins XXL | $34.99 | one-time | | Coins L | $7.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 53) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/island-empire-build-and-conquer/id1552391458/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Good game, great user generated content! *2026-07-21* Love this game, worth paying for! My only wish is that I could save particularly good user generated maps to play again after they leave the rotation, or to modify myself. Great game! **Developer response:** Thank you for your review! :D I've planned to optimize the weekly challenges, to make them all playable, not just for one week. To download a map, i will think about it how i can add it :) Best Regards Michael ### 5/5 — Leo Marx *2026-07-03, version 1.8.18* Excelente jogo de estratégia!!! ### 5/5 — obsessed *2026-06-28, version 1.8.18* realllly amazing game ### 5/5 — Worth every cent *2026-01-07, version 1.8.18* Finally a game that is challenging enough to play and enjoy without forcing people to have to buy stuff to complete levels. Been playing this since the first island and have bought all the other islands including the map editor. Not sure how I feel about buying coins or what their purpose is in the game… A way for people to shortcut the levels I suppose. ### 5/5 — Good stuff *2025-11-29, version 1.8.18* Genuinely one of the best mobile games I’ve played in a while. couldn’t recommend it more to anyone interested in a simple strategy game ### 5/5 — One of the best games on the market *2025-10-21* Simply excellent ### 5/5 — Bewertung *2025-09-02, version 1.7.4* Es ist extrem schwer obwohl es einfach ist also leicht aber cooles Konzept ### 5/5 — Ads take too long *2025-06-10, version 1.7.4* It shows rewarded videos instead of interstitials ### 5/5 — Very clever game *2025-04-30, version 1.7.4* I am really enjoying this! Fun and strategic but also simple enough that it is a pleasure to play. You can tell that this has been developed by somebody that wants to make a game, much better than the large game producers who are just out for profits. Thank you for this genuine and enjoyable game! Recommended for anybody who enjoyed the game ‘Slay’. Definitely worth purchasing. ### 5/5 — Geil *2025-04-25, version 1.7.4* So ein Spiel habe ich schon die ganze Zeit gesucht.Einfach,herausfordernd und nett zum Zwischendurch.Leider sieht man dieses Spiel nicht sofort im Appstore und man muss gefühlt bis unten durch scrollen.Gute Arbeit!Mehr Gebaüde und Mechaniken währen cool. ## Frequently asked questions about Island Empire ### What kind of game is Island Empire: Build & Conquer? Island Empire is a turn-based strategy game that combines elements of empire building, economic management, defense, and conquest. Players navigate through campaigns or multiplayer matches to expand their territories and defeat opponents. ### What are the key features of Island Empire? Key features include a balanced blend of strategy, economy, building, defense, and attack mechanics. It offers weekly challenges, random maps, local multiplayer for up to 8 players, a map editor for custom gameplay, and offline play. ### How is Island Empire monetized? The game is free to download and play, but it includes in-app purchases and advertisements. Optional DLCs with extra campaigns are also available for purchase. ### Can I play Island Empire offline? Yes, Island Empire supports offline play, allowing you to enjoy the game's campaign and other features without an internet connection. ### Who is the target audience for Island Empire? This game is designed for players who enjoy strategic thinking and tactical gameplay. It appeals to those who like building and managing an empire, engaging in combat, and overcoming strategic challenges in a turn-based format. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.8.18 — 2025-11-15 * Level optimized * One-click-move deactivated by default * Moveable-, Buildable-, Upgradable- field got new graphic * New graphic for money alert * New income layout * Tutorial revised * Bugfix: Skipping Tutorial * Bugfix: Fixed ad localization * Bugfix: First click in game don't work * Bugfix: Level5 Tutorial Unity: Security update * Bugfix: Double border at images * Island 3, Special 2 got easier * Bugfix: Alert icon for low income ### 1.7.4 — 2024-11-30 * Added lap record for Map1 * Ad test removed ### 1.7.2 — 2024-11-25 * Booster added * IslandX: 4x card mode removed * Translation completed for ES, PT, IT, RU, TR, SW, FR, ZH, PL, AR * Performance optimization * A/B Test Removed * Shop optimization * User friendlier Ad-System * Bugfix: Skins * Bugfix: Shop * Bugfix: Cardmode (Thanks to Wenbin) ### 1.7.1 — 2024-11-15 * Skins added (Pirate, Tribe, Ninja) * Reward for Weekly Challenge added * Coins added * UI optimized * Max. maps in mapeditor raised to 50 * Weekly Challenge rating optional * Bugfix: See unit behind fog of war * A/B Ads Test ### 1.7.0 — 2024-11-12 * Skins added (Pirate, Tribe, Ninja) * Reward for Weekly Challenge added * Coins added * UI optimized * Max. maps in mapeditor raised to 50 * Weekly Challenge rating optional * Bugfix: See unit behind fog of war * A/B Ads Test ## Apps similar to Island 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 (168,032) | Free | Games | | [Narcos: Cartel Wars & Strategy](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/narcos-cartel-wars-and-strategy/id1143052259) | 4.7 (11,399) | Free | Games | | [DomiNations](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dominations/id922558758) | 4.5 (38,798) | Free | Games | | [Empire Z: Endless War](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/empire-z-endless-war/id716898949) | 3.5 (473) | Free | Games | | [World Empire](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-empire/id1594641621) | 4.3 (512) | Free | Games | | [Empire Four Kingdoms](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/empire-four-kingdoms/id585661281) | 4.4 (3,163) | Free | Games | ## Related topics [estrategia turnos](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/estrategia-turnos) · [turn based strategy](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/turn-based-strategy) · [empire building](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/empire-building) · [empire building strategy](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/empire-building-strategy) --- *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 2026-08-04.*