# Ozymandias — Bronze Age Empire Sim > Streamlined Bronze Age 4X empire-building strategy game. (iPhone/iPad app by GOBLINZ STUDIO.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ozymandias/id6473738116 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [GOBLINZ STUDIO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1216865533) - Category: Games, Board, Strategy - Price: $3.99 with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.30/5 from 23 App Store ratings · 42 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.0 · 493 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2024-09-03 - Data updated: 2026-09-03 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ozymandias/id6473738116/reviews.md ## What is Ozymandias? Build an empire in a single sitting. All the strategy of a classic 4X in a faster format. At the dawn of history, Bronze Age kings built the first empires. Strategize their rise to power in a uniquely streamlined 4X. Expand your borders, build cities in tactical locations then raise armies to defend them. Each turn, you receive opportunities but must choose only one. Random victory conditions make every game different; custom victory conditions support different styles of play. DISTILLED DESIGN - Focus on strategy over tactics, we’ve stripped the busywork out of 4X gameplay. - Combat abstracted into an innovative Power system, you only move armies and fleets. HISTORICAL MAPS - Hand-painted maps charting Bronze Ages around the world. - Each empire's trait and start location bring a unique set of challenges. EASY TO LEARN - The tutorial is a short story campaign about explorer, Gertrude Bell. - Climb the difficulty ladder against our AI, which never cheats to compete. ## Key features - Streamlined 4X gameplay - Abstracted combat system - Hand-painted historical maps - Random and custom victory conditions - AI that doesn't cheat ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: $3.99. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | The World | $0.99 | one-time | | The Andes | $0.99 | one-time | | Sahara Desert | $0.99 | one-time | | Indonesia | $0.99 | one-time | | Mesoamerica | $0.99 | one-time | | Aegean Sea | $0.99 | one-time | | Indus Valley | $0.99 | one-time | | All Maps | $3.99 | one-time | | Near East | $0.99 | one-time | ## Chart rankings - #166 in Top Paid · Board (US App Store) ## Recent user reviews (10 of 42) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ozymandias/id6473738116/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Very fun quick 4X game *2026-05-29, version 1.0.7* I bought this game on Steam for my PC and immediately fell in love with it. I ended up bought ALL its DLCs including the soundtrack. When I saw this game was available in App Store, I immediately bought it again. Originally I wanted to play on my iPad, but now I am playing on my iPhone. If you like to play 4X games but feel it takes too much time, you should try this one. If you (like me) especially like to see how your empires grow with satisfactory boarder map grow, you cannot miss this one. I own hundreds of games but have much less stamina now due to old age, but in last 2 years I played this games more times than any other games, because it’s fun and didn’t take days to finish. It has such a charm that whenever I started to play it, I enjoy it and cannot stop. This is the first long review I ever left for any game, iOS or PC. I just wish more people can enjoy this little gem, and let its developer receive more appreciation so they can developer similar and better games in the future. ### 4/5 — Very good, could be better *2026-04-22* Really love how simple but fun this still is. Scratches my 4x itch on mobile while waiting at the airport and stuff. Biggest complaint is the font size and icons and everything is so small. The UI in general is hard to read on an iPhone. But you eventually figure it out and it’s fine. ### 5/5 — Tolles 4X Spiel *2026-04-08* Anfangs etwas undurchsichtig , dann entpuppt sich das Spiel aber als tolle und fordernde Strategieperle. Man muss verschiedene Felder erobern und dann Technologien weiterentwickeln, die mehr Geld / Nahrung oder Forschungspunkte bringen. Am besten ein YouTube Tutorial anschauen. Ihr solltet kein Telefon kleiner als IPhone Pro Max nutzen , wegen der Bildgröße. ### 5/5 — 4x on the road *2026-03-19* Really cool implementation of a 4x, love to play it on my commute. I think it's worth the price, but it gets a little repetitive later on. Definitely recommend **Developer response:** Thank you for the review! Glad you like the game! ### 5/5 — Best 4x game on mobile!! *2026-01-15* I love this game! I’m a Civilization player for decades and now I found my jewel on mobile. Devs, please bring this game even further! More objective cards, more maps and hopefully a PvP mode on mobile. But thanks for this already awesome game! Keep up the good work! ### 3/5 — Absolut Top! *2025-12-27* Wahnsinnig gutes Spiel! Leider noch wiederholte Abstürze auf meinem iPad 9th. gen. inklusive Speicherstandverlust. Bitte unbedingt beheben, das Spiel ist ansonsten großartig! ### 5/5 — J’adore ! (Amélioration tout de même attendus) *2025-11-23* J’adore, au début j’ai mis du temps à comprendre mais une fois compris c’est tout bête 🙃 Plusieurs carte avec le choix de difficulté, en tout cas une fois dans le jeux on ne vois plus passé le temps ! J’ai lu l’avis précédent et je confirme que la sauvegarde est automatique à présent ! Amélioration attendus : - le jeu crash beaucoup vers la fin de la partie (je possède l’iphone 13), malgré la sauvegarde automatique plusieurs redémarrage de la partie afin de la terminer pour une anéantissement total ! Cependant ça arrive lors des crash, de temps en temps une fois que je ressaye de retourner dans ma partie, la partie reviens au début ou toute les civilisation ont leur territoire et aucunes manipulation est possible (perte de la partie sans voir la fin ..) ### 1/5 — I knew it! I just knew it! *2025-10-06* Update: I’ve loaded the last two patches and the font is still too small to read. Bunch of developer dribble.—- That dumb and lazy. —- Totally IMPOSSIBLE to play on an iPhone. Font unadjustable and impossible to read. So scratch the tutorial since you have to be abke to read it. Dah! A complete waste of money. And I bet you knew this making you another unethical person ripping people off. Right now I’m trying to explode your head! On top of that, this numbnuts doesn’t even support BOTH Landscape orientations. Just how dumb and lazy are you pukes? ### 1/5 — Impossible play on iPhone *2025-08-24, version 1.0.5* The game Clips be valid bit the size of the map and the te t for an iPhone is impossible to play (3€ throw away) ### 1/5 — I knew it! I just knew it! *2025-07-22, version 1.0.3* That dumb and lazy. —- Totally IMPOSSIBLE to play on an iPhone. Font unadjustable and impossible to read. So scratch the tutorial since you have to be abke to read it. Dah! A complete waste of money. And I bet you knew this making you another unethical person ripping people off. Right now I’m trying to explode your head! On top of that, this numbnuts doesn’t even support BOTH Landscape orientations. Just how dumb and lazy are you pukes? ## Frequently asked questions about Ozymandias ### What kind of game is Ozymandias? Ozymandias is a streamlined 4X empire-building strategy game set in the Bronze Age. It focuses on strategic decision-making over complex tactical management, offering a faster-paced experience than traditional 4X titles. ### What are the key features of Ozymandias? Key features include a distilled 4X design that strips away busywork, an innovative Power system for abstracted combat, hand-painted historical maps of the Bronze Age, and varied victory conditions that ensure replayability. ### How much does Ozymandias cost? The application is free to download and play. It offers in-app purchases, which may provide additional content or features for players who wish to enhance their experience. ### Who is the target audience for Ozymandias? This game is designed for players who enjoy the depth of 4X strategy games but are looking for a more accessible and faster-paced experience. It appeals to those interested in historical settings and empire building. ### What makes Ozymandias different from other strategy games? Ozymandias differentiates itself by focusing on strategy over tactics, abstracting combat into a simpler Power system, and offering a faster gameplay loop. The hand-painted historical maps and unique victory conditions also contribute to its distinctiveness. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.0.7 — 2025-10-17 Fix bugs related to opportunity rewards. ### 1.0.6 — 2025-10-03 Fix civilisation difficulty issues and allow both landscape configurations, fixed Asia map issues. ### 1.0.5 — 2025-08-19 Bugfixes for: Sahara Desert map issue. City power upgrades Unit pathfinding ### 1.0.4 — 2025-08-01 Fix a bug related to Epic poem opportunity. ### 1.0.3 — 2025-06-21 Fixed a save migration bug. ## Apps similar to Ozymandias | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Hexapolis - Civilization game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hexapolis-civilization-game/id1559236448) | 4.6 (2,007) | Free | Games | | [Warrior Run!](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/warrior-run/id6503250137) | — | Free | Games | | [Scythe: Digital Edition](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scythe-digital-edition/id1482645966) | 3.1 (216) | $9.99 | Games | | [Through the Ages](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/through-the-ages/id966245474) | 4.9 (5,140) | $9.99 | Games | | [100 Years' War](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/100-years-war/id1038016364) | 2.7 (18) | $2.99 | Games | | [Age of Conquest IV](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/age-of-conquest-iv/id1071514528) | 4.6 (3,537) | Free | Games | ## More apps by GOBLINZ STUDIO - [Oaken](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oaken/id6470196512) - [Overboss](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/overboss/id6475814557) - [As Far As The Eye](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/as-far-as-the-eye/id6736944420) - [Spin Hero](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spin-hero/id6738923299) - [Knightica](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knightica/id6758999138) All apps by GOBLINZ STUDIO: https://appshunter.io/developer/1216865533 ## Related topics [ozymandias](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/ozymandias) --- *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 2026-09-03.*