# Strategy & Tactics World War 2 — Classic turn-based wargame

> Turn-based grand strategy wargame set during World War II. (iPhone/iPad app by HC GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION LIMITED.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strategy-and-tactics-world-war-2/id570655455 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [HC GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/482544510)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Board, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.20/5 from 177 App Store ratings · 643 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 140 MB
- Languages: German (Germany), American English, French (France), Russian, European Spanish
- Released: 2013-03-21
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strategy-and-tactics-world-war-2/id570655455/reviews.md

## What is Strategy & Tactics World War 2?

"New pretender to the World War 2 throne makes good." - gamezebo.com

"The amount of Campaigns, Strong AI,  and variety of modes makes this an easy recommend." - appstorearcade.com

Relive the greatest battles of WWII in this grand strategy masterpiece. Take command of the Axis to conquer Europe - then command the armies of the USSR and Allies to retake it.  

In Strategy & Tactics: World War II, you battle impressive AI enemies in three campaigns with a classic turn-based battle system and serried ranks of historically-accurate troops. Fight your way through eighteen missions with an exсiting storyline and charismatic characters across Europe, Asia and Africa, research new technologies to improve your troops and build industry, and lead your armies to victory.

If you manage to finish all that,there are also skirmish games, several classic scenarios, plus hot seat mode to play. All this displayed, in a highly-detailed, powerful but simple to understand interface. 

The following content is available in free version:
 - 3 Missions of Axis Campaign - "The Birth of Tragedy";
 - One Skirmish mode map with fixed game settings;
 - "The Decline of the West", "The Reds in the UK" game scenarios;
 - One Hot-seat multiplayer mode map;

The following content is available in premium version:
 - Complete Axis Campaigns - "The Birth of Tragedy" and "Twilight of the Gods";
 - Complete USSR Campaigns  - "Eastern front" and "Victory Day";
 - Complete Alliance campaign – "Roads of Freedom”;
 - Full alternative history campaigns "World War III" and "Better Dead than Red", 17 missions in total;
 - Multiple Skirmish mode maps with various customisable game settings;
 - Sixteen unique game scenarios available;
 - Several Hotseat multiplayer mode maps with various customisable game settings;

## Key features

- Turn-based strategy gameplay
- Multiple historical campaigns
- Research new technologies
- Build industry
- Skirmish and hot seat modes
- Detailed interface

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack of 200 resources for this campaign | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 1000 resources for this campaign | $8.99 | one-time |
| Premium version unlocking | $6.99 | one-time |
| 4 scenario pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| World War III campaign | $1.99 | one-time |
| Better Red than Dead campaign | $1.99 | one-time |
| Recruit's Resource Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sergeant's Resource Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Captain's Resource Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Colonel's Resource Pack | $19.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Strategy & Tactics World War 2?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🎮 Engaging gameplay
- 🕹️ Challenging strategy
- 🎨 Good graphics
- 💰 Enjoyable free content

**Cons**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔍 Lack of tutorial/explanation
- 🔧 Compatibility issues with newer devices
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Resolution not supported on newer phones
- Crashes on launch
- Lost progress/purchases after updates

**Most requested features**

- More free/unlockable content
- Improved AI and balancing
- Multiplayer mode
- Diplomacy and alliance options

## Recent user reviews (10 of 643)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strategy-and-tactics-world-war-2/id570655455/reviews.md

### 4/5 — It’s not playable !! iPhone 17

*2026-05-28*

It’s so sad that it’s not possible to play the game anymore. Every time you open it, it says that the resolution is not supported. It was the best game on whole AppStore. Please update it guys, PLEASE!!!

**Developer response:** We’re sorry that the game doesn’t support iPhone 17. Unfortunately, it cannot run on newer iOS devices due to technical limitations. We appreciate your enthusiasm and invite you to try our new game in the Strategy & Tactics series: "Strategy & Tactic 2: WW2."

### 1/5 — Ruined their glorious game

*2026-05-19, version 1.1.15*

Lazy devs ruined their amazing game it was literally perfect

### 1/5 — Че это такое

*2026-04-25*

Зачем делать какую-то платную помойку если раньше было бесплатно  и вот вам

**Developer response:** Здравствуйте! Приносим извинения, если система пожертвований вызвала у вас разочарование. Игра бесплатная, а пожертвования для получения дополнительных функций являются необязательными. Мы ценим ваши отзывы и надеемся, что вы продолжите получать удовольствие от игры.

### 1/5 — No funciona

*2025-12-29, version 1.1.15*

No funciona en los nuevos iPhones i yo de pequeño lo jugava i me gustava i ahora que lo quiero jugar no puedo

### 3/5 — Doesn’t work on iPhone 12

*2025-12-24*

Greetings, I used to play this game on my old phone before I got a new one, now an iPhone 12, and hoped You could update the game to make it available on iPhone 12🙏🙏

**Developer response:** Thank you for your interest in the game. Unfortunately, the game has difficulties supporting iPhone 12 and newer models. We apologize for the inconvenience. Please check out our other games—you might find something you enjoy!

### 4/5 — Неожиданно

*2025-11-30*

Почти все ваши игры наподобие таких песочниц не вылетает ошибка то что устройство 2688х1242 не поддерживается

**Developer response:** Мы ценим ваш отзыв! К сожалению, игра не поддерживает устройства с разрешением 2688x1242 из-за технических ограничений. Приносим извинения за доставленные неудобства и благодарим за понимание.

### 1/5 — Game is off

*2025-11-25, version 1.1.15*

The Game doesn’t work on iPhone 14 
« Resolution is not supported »

What can be done about it ? 

Thx

### 1/5 — I really wanted to like this game!

*2025-11-20, version 1.1.15*

Update: now it says it doesn’t support the resolution of my iPhone 12!
—-
I have tried 4 or 5 times now to play Strategy and Tactics and I can't stand the user interface. And for all their hype it really doesn't seem to be able to do much except attack or defend.

### 1/5 — Не открывается

*2025-11-18*

Пользователь из РФ. Игра не поддерживается.

**Developer response:** Сожалеем, игра недоступна в вашем регионе. Если у вас есть вопросы или нужна помощь, напишите нам на support@herocraft.com. Благодарим за понимание.

### 3/5 — Ondersteunt niet alle resoluties

*2025-11-07, version 1.1.15*

Jammer dat dit spel niet alle resoluties ondersteund. Had dit graag terug willen spelen, dit is een heel leuk spelletje

## Frequently asked questions about Strategy & Tactics World War 2

### What is Strategy & Tactics World War 2?

It is a grand strategy wargame that allows players to relive or reimagine World War II battles. You can command the Axis to conquer Europe, or lead the USSR and Allied forces to retake it. The game features a classic turn-based battle system with historically-accurate troops.

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

Key features include multiple historical campaigns, a turn-based battle system, the ability to research new technologies and build industry, and various game modes like skirmish and hot seat multiplayer. The game also boasts a detailed yet easy-to-understand interface.

### How much does Strategy & Tactics World War 2 cost?

The game offers a free version with limited content, including some Axis campaign missions and one skirmish map. Additional campaigns, scenarios, and maps are available through a premium version, which can be purchased within the app.

### What platforms is this game available on?

Based on the provided data, this is a mobile application, suggesting it is available on platforms like iOS and Android. The description does not specify exact operating system requirements.

### What kind of scenarios can I play?

You can play through eighteen missions with an exciting storyline across Europe, Asia, and Africa in the main campaigns. Additionally, there are skirmish games, classic scenarios, and hot seat mode for multiplayer. The premium version unlocks even more extensive campaigns and scenarios.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.15 — 2020-04-24

We've been hard at work making the "Strategy & Tactics World War 2" game better for you. 

For this version, we've made several bug fixes and performance enhancements to make sure everything's running as smoothly as possible.

### 1.1.14 — 2020-03-05

Generals,
this is a maintenance update.

In this update:

- internal libraries have been updated for better compatibility with latest iOS versions;
- minor fixes and stability improvements.

Let the battle rage on, and thanks for playing with us!

### 1.1.10 — 2019-01-10

Generals,
in this update:

- we've added support of iPhone Xs, iPhone Xs Max, iPhone XR;
- fixes for better support of iPhone X;
- minor fixes and stability improvements.

Let the battle rage on, and thanks for playing with us!

### 1.1.8 — 2018-06-08

- The Generals' fierce set to maximum level.
- Troops on both sides are ready to fight.
- No more annoying Ads.
- Minor tweaks here and there.

### 1.1.7 — 2018-01-15

Various minor bug fixes and improvements.

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