# Mildly Interesting RTS — Bitesized on the go strategy

> Touch-based real-time strategy game emphasizing planning over APM. (iPhone/iPad app by Amirali Rajan.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mildly-interesting-rts/id1202710090 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Amirali Rajan](https://appshunter.io/developer/736683064)
- Category: Games, Simulation, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 305 App Store ratings · 178 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.4 · 9 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-02-13
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mildly-interesting-rts/id1202710090/reviews.md

## What is Mildly Interesting RTS?

Mildly Interesting RTS (MIRTS) is a touch-based real time strategy game that is mildly interesting. Emphasizes planning over APM.

- Built with love by an indie game developer.
- No loot boxes.
- No ads. Ever.
- No energy bars, coins, or other scummy nickel-and-dime IAP.
- No crippled gameplay.
- One, single, solitary IAP that unlocks all of the Veteran Content (forever and ever).

What people are saying about MIRTS:

"This doesn't mean he can't do smarter and bigger things, just that a port of A Dark Room is not that, and neither were his other descriptions of projects he did in the meantime (for example, look at the screenshots for Mildly Interesting RTS)." - Jonathan Blow, creator of Braid and The Witness

"This RTS is indeed, mildly interesting." - A random person

"I was able to play my friend over wifi, during lunch, one-handed. My other hand was holding a delicious sammich." - RTS enthusiast

"My significant other beat me. How is this possible?" - Former diamond league Starcraft player

"This old guy played against me and he won, but my APM was so high. How did he do that?" - Angsty teen who is inexperienced at RTS's 

"I don't get this game. What is an APM?" - Someone who doesn't play RTS's and probably shouldn't have downloaded MIRTS 

"The description of this game is probably better than the game itself. But I'll download it anyways." - Pessimistic viewer

"Meh." - Hobby game developer

"Wait, are you just quoting anyone that reaches out to you?" - Photographer

"I love bamboo." - A panda bear

## Key features

- Touch-based controls
- Planning-focused gameplay
- No ads
- No loot boxes
- No energy systems
- Single unlockable content pack

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Veteran Content | $1.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Mildly Interesting RTS?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Simple and fun gameplay
- 🚀 Addictive and engaging
- 💡 Minimalist design and interface
- 🔒 No ads or microtransactions
- 👍 Great value for money
- 👍 Challenging AI opponent

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- 🐛 Multiplayer mode not working as expected
- 🕰️ Timer issues causing premature game endings

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game crashes when AI uses taunt ability
- Multiplayer mode not working on some devices
- Random map generation leading to unwinnable scenarios

**Most requested features**

- Option to disable timer or set custom time limits
- Ability to play against other players online
- Map creator or custom map options
- Difficulty settings to adjust AI challenge

## Recent user reviews (10 of 178)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mildly-interesting-rts/id1202710090/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great game

*2026-05-20, version 26.0*

Isn’t the type of RTS I like but is otherwise a great game with no ads or microtransactions

### 5/5 — Best $0.99 I Ever Spent

*2025-12-24, version 15.4*

TV commercials? I pull out this game. In line at the DMV? I pull out this game. On the toilet? I pull out this game. Bored with nothing to do? I play this game.

The first video game I ever played was Warcraft 2. I played it, and I was good at it, before I could even read. Some of my fondest memories of my dad are sitting next to him as he played through Starcraft, Warcraft 3, and Starcraft 2 when they came out. Even now, Reign of Chaos is one of my favorite games of all time. I love RTS games, even if I suck at Tides of Darkness, Brood War, and Frozen Throne. And this scratches a very similar itch.

Now, this is not on the same level of depth and complexity as Starcraft. or Age of Empires. or Warhammer. or Command & Conquer. or even Halo Wars. It plays more like a pocket sized Risk with a Final Fantasy 7 style active time system. But simple doesn’t mean bad. Far from it. If anything, the developer (who I was already a huge fan of thanks to the likes of The Ensign and A Dark Room, which are also very simple yet masterworks) absolutely knocked the concept out of the park.

There are a few detrimental aspects. Visual glitches, odd control choices, the occasional hard crash when the random map spawns in a piece of impossible geometry, some unearned victory conditions, AI exploits up the wazoo, and sometimes the random maps are literally mathematically unwinnable. But for a dollar, dude, these are but petty grievances.

The longevity alone of this game makes it worth the purchase, and if I could give it another dollar I would. Amir, you knocked this one out of the park.

### 5/5 — Disappointed

*2025-11-14*

Edit: On iOS 26.1, the app does crash anymore when the opponent uses the taunt ability. Hooray!

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I expected to be mildly interested in this RTS, and here I am, totally hooked. I find myself craving for the next level. I want my interest back. I need it for other stuff, like… life and… work, I guess… ⭐️ Five stars! ⭐️

Since iOS 18, the game crashes every time the AI opponent tries to use the taunt ability. It works fine when the player uses it in the early levels, where the AI never does.

Also, VS Local has never worked for me, even before iOS 18. Trying to find opponents via Bluetooth never showed anyone, even when I tried to play with my brother in the same room with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth turned on for both devices.

### 5/5 — Doesn’t work on iPhone 17

*2025-11-08, version 15.4*

I love MIRTs. I’ve played it an hour every day for the past 4 years. However, since I upgraded my phone, it doesn’t work anymore.

### 5/5 — Simple and awesome always beats perfect graphics with zero game play

*2025-10-24, version 15.4*

Great work! Thank you and keep it coming. Please try to make strategy games on major battle events like Julius Ceasear, Alexander the Great, and Napoleon.

### 5/5 — Needs update

*2025-09-16, version 15.4*

Great game! Please continue to update for latest iOS

### 5/5 — Fun

*2025-08-02, version 15.4*

Nice way to focus for brief bursts

### 5/5 — Top notch

*2025-05-12*

Great gameplay, enjoy the minimalist and clean interface. No ads or pay to win is refreshing.

### 5/5 — :( it’s so fun but…

*2025-03-29*

Thank you for creating such a fun game! I enjoyed it so much that I even made a purchase to keep playing. However, there’s an issue I’d like to report.

When I play on the 1-star difficulty level, the game crashes in the middle of gameplay. I haven’t tried every 1-star level, but at least three of them have caused crashes. This happens on all of my devices, including my iPad Air 4 and iPhone 11. I don’t think it’s a memory or RAM issue, because the game runs fine even after long sessions on the previous difficulty levels.

I really hope this can be fixed—because the game is honestly so much fun! :)

### 5/5 — Real quality over quantity

*2025-02-17*

No padding for time, no unnecessary content. Satisfying to play and learn the optimal strategy for each of the 9 maps. Surprising amount of depth. I wish you could make the games have no timer as it’s fun to play around with a winning hand. Thank you for the lack of ads!

## Frequently asked questions about Mildly Interesting RTS

### What kind of game is Mildly Interesting RTS?

Mildly Interesting RTS is a touch-based real-time strategy game designed for mobile devices. It focuses on strategic planning and decision-making rather than requiring high actions per minute (APM).

### What are the key features of this RTS game?

The game features intuitive touch controls, gameplay that emphasizes planning over APM, and a commitment to a fair player experience. It notably includes no ads, no loot boxes, and no energy bars or other 'nickel-and-dime' in-app purchases.

### How is the game monetized?

The game is free to download and play. There is a single, optional in-app purchase that unlocks all 'Veteran Content' permanently, ensuring the core gameplay is not crippled or limited.

### Is this game suitable for beginners to RTS games?

Yes, the game is designed to be accessible, with an emphasis on planning that can be easier for newcomers to grasp than traditional APM-heavy RTS titles. The description even humorously addresses users who might not understand RTS terminology like APM.

### Can I play with friends?

The description mentions a user being able to play a friend over Wi-Fi during lunch, suggesting multiplayer functionality is available.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 26.0 — 2025-11-14

Preparation for dark mode and other fancy stuff.

### 15.4 — 2022-09-22

Fancy update for fancy new phones.

### 15.1 — 2020-06-25

Minor changes to the location of the speed button for the new fancy devices.

### 15.0 — 2020-06-23

Support for all the fancy new devices. Haptic feedback.

### 14.1 — 2018-10-17

- Stronger AI. 
- New verteran content ability added: Taunt!
- Haste now provides an ever better boost on connected nodes!
- Paratrooper charges now stack. 
- Better tutorials.
- iPhone X UI rework.

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*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 2026-08-31.*