# Slay

> Medieval turn-based strategy game of territory conquest and unit evolution. (iPhone/iPad app by Sean O'Connor.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slay/id305324342 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Sean O'Connor](https://appshunter.io/developer/305324345)
- Category: Games, Board, Strategy
- Price: $4.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 266 App Store ratings · 536 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 26 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2009-02-27
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slay/id305324342/reviews.md

## What is Slay?

Slay is a simple to learn game of strategy and cunning set in medieval times. The island is divided up between the six players, and you must try to capture your enemies' land and link up your own territories to create larger and stronger ones. You begin capturing land by attacking with your peasants. Once your territories become richer you can combine peasants to make stronger and stronger people (Spearmen, Knights and then Barons) who can kill weaker enemy troops, or knock down their castles. Just be careful that you don't create too many expensive men or the territory will go bankrupt! 

"This game is pure strategy! It's a work of genius. Brilliant AI. Engaging turn-based multiplayer strategy. Sid Meier, eat your heart out!" - GameSpy.com  

"I love this game! I play it all the time, and when I'm not, I think about wanting to play it." - PocketNow.com

"At first glance, Slay looks elementary, but hidden beneath are cunning strategy elements that must be finely balanced for success" - PC Magazine

"Deceptively delightful. The graphics are simple, but the strategy is complex." - Download.com

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## Key features

- Territory capture and expansion
- Unit upgrades (Peasants to Barons)
- Strategic combat and castle sieges
- Resource management and bankruptcy risk
- Turn-based multiplayer
- AI opponents

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $4.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Snowflakes | $0.99 | one-time |
| Countries 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Countries 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Patterns 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Patterns 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Patterns 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Patterns 4 | $0.99 | one-time |
| US States | $0.99 | one-time |
| Whole row of 18 pages | $9.99 | one-time |
| Whole 3rd row | $9.99 | one-time |
| Whole 4th row | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mythical Creatures | $0.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Slay?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- ⭐ Classic and timeless game
- 🕹️ Simple yet engaging gameplay
- 🧠 Challenging and strategic
- ⏱️ Great for quick play sessions
- 🔁 High replayability with many maps
- 💰 Good value for the price

**Cons**

- 🎨 Dislike for recent graphical updates
- 🔍 Difficulty distinguishing territories
- 🔊 Annoying sound effects
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Multiplayer not working
- Progress not saving in custom levels
- Graphical issues on newer devices

**Most requested features**

- Option to revert to classic graphics
- Ability to choose starting color
- Larger/randomized map sizes
- Online/multiplayer mode
- Level editor or custom map creation
- Stats tracking and achievements

## Recent user reviews (10 of 536)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slay/id305324342/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Just does what it’s supposed to

*2026-08-07, version 5.4.1*

It is a pretty straightforward game.  Fun and strategic. Every once in a while I get a little bored of it but I always come back and honestly the fact that it isn’t as addictive as some games is kind of a feature not a bug.

### 5/5 — Love This Game

*2026-07-19, version 5.4.1*

I started playing Slay way back when from of one of those 300+ Windows 95 CDs. I’ve been a fan of Sean O Connor games ever since, I’m glad he has put his games into app form! I’ve been revisiting this blast from the past for a few years now and it’s always fun!

### 5/5 — Classic game

*2026-07-11, version 5.4.1*

I originally played this game on PC, and loved it. True to the original classic with some upgrades! In my opinion it is underrated and highly addictive!

### 5/5 — Top Spiel

*2026-06-02, version 5.4.1*

Großartiges, einfaches Strategiespiel. Das Spiel ist das einzige Spiel das bei mir durchgehend seit Jahren installiert ist. Komme, obwohl ich alle Karten durchgespielt hab, selbst heute noch gerne alle paar Wochen mal darauf zurück und schaue, ob ich einen Rekord auf einer Karte verbessern kann. 

Wünschte, es gäbe noch mehr Karten

### 5/5 — Truly the most addicting iOS game ever

*2026-04-13, version 5.4.1*

I’ve been playing this game for longer than I care to admit and I still keep coming back to it. I’ve cleared every map there is (save for a few I’ve deemed impossible) and would do it again in a heartbeat. I wish more people found out about the majesty that is Slay.

### 5/5 — Love it

*2026-03-20, version 5.4.1*

I loved this game when I was a Child, I still do.

### 5/5 — Great

*2026-02-05, version 5.4.1*

Outstanding game. A must have on every device. Thanks a ton, Sean!

### 5/5 — My old obsession

*2026-01-20, version 5.4.1*

Been playing this for decades, across many platforms. This is very comfortable but engaging board gamey game.

### 5/5 — So addicting even deleting the app isn’t enough

*2025-12-30, version 5.4.1*

I’ve enjoyed this game for a few years now. The game rules are quite simple to learn but the implications of their use create a ton of depth.

I find Slay so addicting I’ve had to delete it several times, just to redownload during periods of great boredom. I get sucked in for days or weeks before deleting again.

I write this review because the developer certainly deserves it, as I delete it for what I hope to be the final time.

### 5/5 — Great way to pass the time

*2025-11-01, version 5.4.1*

I’ve been playing this off and on for nearly 20 years, before the iPhone came out. Great game for bite size chunks of time to play.

## Frequently asked questions about Slay

### What is Slay?

Slay is a turn-based strategy game set in medieval times where players aim to conquer enemy territories and expand their own. It involves strategic unit upgrades and careful resource management to avoid bankruptcy.

### How do I play Slay?

You begin by capturing land with peasants. As your territories grow richer, you can combine units to create stronger ones like Spearmen, Knights, and Barons. These units can then be used to attack enemies and their castles.

### Is Slay free to play?

The application is free to download and play, but it does offer in-app purchases. This allows players to enhance their experience or progress more quickly through optional purchases.

### What platforms is Slay available on?

While the description doesn't explicitly state platform availability, it mentions reviews from sites like GameSpy.com, PocketNow.com, PC Magazine, and Download.com, suggesting it is available on mobile platforms (iOS and Android) and potentially PC.

### What are the key strategic elements in Slay?

Key strategic elements include capturing and linking territories to create larger ones, upgrading units from peasants to powerful Barons, and carefully managing resources to prevent territories from going bankrupt due to expensive units.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.4.1 — 2024-01-25

- no longer does a vibrate on a 'tap and hold to muster' if you've switched the sound on the game off

### 5.4.0 — 2023-06-08

- allows you to change your internet user name

### 5.3.4 — 2022-05-31

- gentler vibrate on touch and hold to summon your troops

### 5.3.3 — 2021-12-16

- fixed bug that could cause inadvertent double tap buys

### 5.3.2 — 2021-11-20

- minor bug fix

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All apps by Sean O'Connor: https://appshunter.io/developer/305324345

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