# Rival Kingdoms: Ruination — Wage war with powerful Dragons > Epic strategy warfare game with base building, alliances, and real-time combat. (iPhone/iPad app by Space Ape Ltd.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rival-kingdoms-ruination/id910492448 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Space Ape Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1454690169) - Category: Games, Entertainment, Action, Strategy - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.32/5 from 868 App Store ratings · 37 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 11.0 · 899 MB - Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish - Released: 2015-05-05 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rival-kingdoms-ruination/id910492448/reviews.md ## What is Rival Kingdoms? Build the ULTIMATE base, forge a MIGHTY Kingdom and CRUSH your enemies in "Rival Kingdoms: Endless Night". A game of EPIC strategy warfare where only the strongest will claim VICTORY! Join forces with the "Ancients"; Legendary WARRIORS, GODS and MONSTERS able to harness the forces of nature. Use their DEVASTATING POWERS to turn the tide of battle to your advantage! as Lay waste to the evil forces of "Ruin" in the single player campaign or join a true MMO-EXPERIENCE with players from around the world in the INNOVATIVE “Kingdom Raid" mode. Game Features: * Outstanding NEXT-GENERATION graphics. * MMO gameplay; GLOBAL CHAT and ALLIANCES. * Revolutionary 300-player RAIDS! * IMMERSIVE campaign and EPIC story. * Best in class PVP experience. * Control all the action in REAL-TIME! * NO TROOP TRAINING - get straight into the fight! * FREE Download. ## Key features - Build ultimate base - Forge mighty kingdom - Harness legendary warriors and monsters - Single player campaign - MMO Kingdom Raid mode - Next-generation graphics - Real-time combat ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Value Pack | $4.99 | one-time | | Super Value Pack | $9.99 | one-time | | Mega Value Pack | $19.99 | one-time | | Colossal Value Pack | $39.99 | one-time | | Ultra Value Pack | $99.99 | one-time | | Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of Rival Kingdoms? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 👍 Challenging game - 👥 Meet people from all over the world - 🏰 Build your own castle - 🔍 Lots of events - 🕹️ Fun and addictive **Cons** - 💰 Pay to win - 🤑 Expensive to progress - 🏆 Hard for new players to catch up - 🔧 Lack of quality of life improvements - 🚫 Players blocked and blamed by developers - 📉 Game being shut down **Commonly reported bugs** - Login screen freezes - Incompatible with older devices **Most requested features** - Dark mode option - Better zoom and screen support for iPhone X - Ability to assist in upgrading kingdom members ## Recent user reviews (10 of 37) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rival-kingdoms-ruination/id910492448/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Game has been canceled *2024-03-12* The creators have announced they will be shutting down the game in August. Space apes have made some poor managment decisions. The original game was solid and entertaining. Space apes made questionable changes that seemed to chase off long time players. I wonder if Space apes wanted to reduce players before announcing the game would be canceled in August. I will not bother playing Space apes in the future after witnessing a lack of ability to keep the game entertaining and viable. ### 5/5 — Cool game just expensive *2023-07-31* You can get by with spending 20 each weekend for events to gain strength regularly some events don’t require money just being active, it’s addictive and I like the community.. it’s 8 years old and people still play it. ### 5/5 — Teamwork *2022-11-16, version 2.2.11* A team game, like any other game, has it’s issues. The ability to make new friends with people all over the world is truly enjoyable. Support gets back to you right away with any issues. Overall very fun to play. ### 1/5 — Players are disrespected in this game *2022-05-08, version 2.2.9* The game's CEO has stated in Utube that it doesnt matter what is offered in the weekend ladders the big spenders will spend anyway. $$$ is the only thing they care about in this game; RUN...... it's a pay to play and a gamble game using your real money. So you don't even get a solid prize, pay and maybe you will maybe you won't odds are definitely not in our favor. ### 1/5 — Blaming Customers for their Failures *2022-05-08, version 2.2.9* Space Ape finally got me to quit playing this game when in blocked many players from entering game due to pushing a button which never should have been in the game at all. The availability of this button lead players to believe that yet again another rule change had occurred which the company had once again given no notice. Others in the game who pushed that button were completely ignorant of rules saying that button should not have been pushed. The Space Ape blamed players for pushing the button when such action should have been prevented by them by not having the button in the game. Indeed, in similar areas of the game such action is prevented by the game. In addition they took actual money and in game resources from these players and refused to give any refunds. These players were blocked from playing and never even told specifically why such action was taken by Space Ape. Such blockage caused some Kingdoms to loose key high performing players. When Space Ape was contacted by many players, who were blocked, the company repeatedly refused to accept any responsibility for their actions and consistently blamed customers for what should have been easily prevented by the company. Space Apes takes your money, provides a lousy gaming experience and puts the blame of their lack of good programming upon their customers. ### 3/5 — Pay to win *2022-04-30, version 2.2.9* I enjoy the game, but it is probably one of the most P2W games you’ll ever play. Additionally, the devs have been unable to implement very needed quality of life improvements that the community has requested for 5+ years. Finally, if you are a new player, you will never ever catch up to experienced players unless you spend tens of thousands of dollars. ### 3/5 — My dad loves it. *2020-12-25, version 2.2.1* My dad got this game 4 years ago and he has been playing it forever. Even though he is latterly addicted, The game must be good. I’ve played it before and it’s interesting. ### 5/5 — Years of fun *2020-10-04, version 2.2.1* Challenging game. Meet people from all over the world. Build your own castle. Raid other castles. Lots of events. Fun fun fun ### 5/5 — Great fun *2020-08-11, version 2.1.0* Don’t start playing this game you will become addicted. Been playing for 2 years and still fun ### 1/5 — Terrible process system *2020-07-21, version 2.1.0* Unless you expect to use your entire life upgrading or getting the in-app purchases “offers” this game give you no break on moving forward and actually enjoying the experience. The game is real basic with just deploy and pray and the beginning with no fsir match system. You get a thousand ancients that are nearly impossible to get upgrading to max at one terrestrial-life OR even get unlocked. To end my review unless you have a ton of money to diamond to max your account move somewhere else. I been on and off this game and “updates” are minimum from developers, new levels no different in dynamic to attract new players. ## Frequently asked questions about Rival Kingdoms ### What kind of game is Rival Kingdoms: Ruination? Rival Kingdoms: Ruination is an epic strategy warfare game where players build kingdoms, forge alliances, and engage in real-time combat. It features both a single-player campaign and a global MMO experience with large-scale raids. ### What are the key features of Rival Kingdoms: Ruination? Key features include building an ultimate base, forging a mighty kingdom, using legendary warriors and monsters with devastating powers, engaging in MMO gameplay with global chat and alliances, revolutionary 300-player raids, an immersive campaign, and real-time combat without troop training. ### Is Rival Kingdoms: Ruination free to play? Yes, the game is free to download. However, it does offer in-app purchases, which can be used to enhance gameplay or acquire items. ### Who is the target audience for this game? This game is designed for players who enjoy deep strategic gameplay, competitive multiplayer experiences, and immersive fantasy worlds. It appeals to those who like to build, conquer, and collaborate with others in a persistent online environment. ### What makes the combat system unique? The combat system is unique because it allows players to control all the action in real-time and notably features 'NO TROOP TRAINING', meaning players can get straight into the fight without waiting for units to be produced. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.2.13 — 2024-07-09 Fix for resuming battle. ### 2.2.12 — 2024-07-05 Final version with support for game shutdown on 14th August 2024 ### 2.2.11 — 2022-11-15 Shrouded in the veil of the Endless Night, the corrupting influence of The Ruin has taken hold of Estara's greatest heroes. Stronghold 20 goes live with this update and introduces new Ruin-inspired designs that are sure to make your rivals think twice about breaching your stronghold. This update also contains various fixes and improvements. ### 2.2.10 — 2022-10-11 Shrouded in the veil of the Endless Night, the corrupting influence of The Ruin has taken hold of Estara's greatest heroes. Stronghold 20 goes live with this update and introduces new Ruin inspired designs that are sure to make your rivals think twice about breaching your stronghold. This update also contains various fixes and improvements. ### 2.2.9 — 2021-05-13 Thanks for playing Rival Kingdoms! To constantly improve your experience we regularly release updates to the game. Every update to Rival Kingdoms includes fresh new content to enjoy in-game as well as the usual array of fixes and improvements. ## Apps similar to Rival Kingdoms | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Spellbinders](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spellbinders/id1007115851) | 4.2 (755) | Free | Games | | [Gods of Olympus](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gods-of-olympus/id880735556) | 4.7 (44,415) | Free | Games | | [Age of Sail: Navy & Pirates](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/age-of-sail-navy-and-pirates/id1443449100) | 4.2 (500) | Free | Games | | [Clash of Lords 2: Guild Castle](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clash-of-lords-2-guild-castle/id867427452) | 3.8 (1,575) | Free | Games | | [Heroic - Magic Duel](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heroic-magic-duel/id1444639221) | 4.7 (3,812) | Free | Games | | [Jungle Heat](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jungle-heat/id652136891) | 4.1 (831) | Free | Games | ## More apps by Space Ape Ltd - [Beatstar](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beatstar/id1521483641) - [Country Star](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/country-star/id6444023777) All apps by Space Ape Ltd: https://appshunter.io/developer/1454690169 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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