# This War of Mine

> Civilian survival simulation game set during wartime with difficult moral choices. (iPhone/iPad app by 11 bit studios s.a..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/this-war-of-mine/id982175678 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [11 bit studios s.a.](https://appshunter.io/developer/427155206)
- Category: Games, Adventure, Simulation
- Price: $13.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 2,176 App Store ratings · 471 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 439 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China) and 2 more
- Released: 2015-07-15
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/this-war-of-mine/id982175678/reviews.md

## What is This War of Mine?

"If you've not already played this brilliant, heart-wrenching game, then mobile is as good a place as any to let it completely destroy you." - , 9/10, Pocket Gamer UK

"This War of Mine isn’t exactly “fun,” but it’s definitely a game worth playing." , 9/10, 148apps

"I'm really excited to go home and download 11 bit studios' title on my iPad" , Game Informer

In This War Of Mine you do not play as an elite soldier, rather a group of civilians trying to survive in a besieged city; struggling with lack of food, medicine and constant danger from snipers and hostile scavengers. The game provides an experience of war seen from an entirely new angle. 

The pace of This War of Mine is imposed by the day and night cycle. During the day snipers outside stop you from leaving your refuge, so you need to focus on maintaining your hideout: crafting, trading and taking care of your survivors. At night, take one of your civilians on a mission to scavenge through a set of unique locations for items that will help you stay alive. 

Make life-and-death decisions driven by your conscience. Try to protect everybody from your shelter or sacrifice some of them for longer-term survival. During war, there are no good or bad decisions; there is only survival. The sooner you realize that, the better.

This War of Mine: Anniversary Edition
It's been two years since This War of Mine global release and we're still expanding the experience. This new free DLC, created especially for the Anniversary Edition, adds new characters, new locations to explore, and most importantly - a whole new ending, leading to a different outcome to the game. The dilemma though remains the same – how far will you go, to protect the ones you care about? 

Key Features:
• Inspired by real-life events 
• Control your survivors and manage your shelter 
• Craft weapons, alcohol, beds or stoves – anything that helps you survive 
• Make decisions - an often unforgiving and emotionally difficult experience 
• Randomized world and characters every time you start a new game 
• Charcoal-stylized aesthetics to complement the game's theme

This War of Mine experience is now broadened with "The Little Ones" expansion. "The Little Ones" explores the hardships of wartime survival as seen from an entirely new perspective―that of a child. This DLC puts you in charge of a group of adults and children stuck in a besieged city, struggling with basic necessities. TWoM: The Little Ones focuses not only on the reality of enduring war, but also on how even in times of conflict, kids are still kids: they laugh, cry, play, and see the world differently. In addition to thinking about survival, you'll have to summon your inner child to understand how to protect the little ones. Their youth, and their future, are in your hands.

• Experience the biggest expansion to This War of Mine
• Protect innocent children
• Craft toys, play with kids, and be the caretaker they need
• Meet new adult civilians in scenarios with children

PLEASE NOTE: This game is optimized for latest devices. While playing on older devices such as iPhone 4s or iPad 2 you might experience lower frame rates.

## Key features

- Manage shelter and survivors
- Craft survival items
- Make life-and-death decisions
- Scavenge for resources
- Experience war from civilian perspective
- Includes child survival scenarios

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $13.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Little Ones | $1.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #80 in Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)
- #94 in Top Paid · Simulation (US App Store)

## What do users think of This War of Mine?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Atmospheric game
- 👍 Great game
- 👍 Very interesting game
- 👍 Beautifully written and engineered game
- 👍 Amazing, but needs tiny fixes
- 👍 Addictive, compelling, moving
- 👍 Amazing game, emotional but enjoyable
- 👍 Top notch iOS game
- 👍 Beautiful game

**Cons**

- 🐛 Fonts and display too small
- 🐛 Touchscreen inputs not working correctly
- 🐛 Aspect ratio issues on newer iPhones
- 🐛 Crashes and performance issues
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🐛 Unoptimized for newer devices
- 🐛 Lack of customization options
- 🐛 Repetitive gameplay
- 🐛 Depressing atmosphere

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes at certain locations
- Freezing and performance issues
- Incompatibility with newer devices
- Offset touch controls
- Persistent pink screen issues

**Most requested features**

- Custom characters and scenarios
- More content updates and expansions
- Difficulty options and customization
- Controller support
- Ability to speed up gameplay
- Pets or companions
- More diverse character perspectives
- Ability to write your own stories

## Recent user reviews (10 of 471)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/this-war-of-mine/id982175678/reviews.md

### 5/5 — amazing but missing a feature from pc

*2026-07-07, version 1.8.1*

this is genuinely incredible, the only thing id like more than the base game is to be able to create your own story like on console or pc, everything else is brilliant

### 5/5 — I love this game

*2026-06-26, version 1.8.1*

I have bought every option of this game to play on my computer and also my phone.. I wish we had the same option available for iOS as we have for windows. Like stories, ep 2 and 3

### 1/5 — Game crashes

*2026-06-08, version 1.8.1*

It's a good game, but after I bought it and played it on my iPhone 12 for only one day, it started crashing. Reinstalling it didn't help.

### 2/5 — 文字が小さすぎる

*2026-05-06*

ゲーム自体は面白いが、文字が小さすぎて何が書いてあるのか分からない

### 1/5 — Unable to Play on iOS

*2026-05-04, version 1.8.1*

The controls do not work at all. I press on area of my screen and it registers elsewhere. It’s impossible to play.

### 2/5 — 面白いけど

*2026-05-04*

音楽のバックグラウンド再生が切れるの鬱陶しい。

### 2/5 — Lack of fun

*2026-01-29, version 1.8.1*

Fun for a week. Wish they’re was more to this game.

### 5/5 — Genial

*2026-01-16, version 1.8.1*

Se nota el esfuerzo y el cariño puesto para el desarrollo de este gran juego de estrategia. Súper recomendable.

### 5/5 — Good game

*2025-12-23, version 1.8.1*

The game is very good, the mechanism is very good. If you can push more this mechanism it can be awesome

### 5/5 — Excelente juego

*2025-12-22, version 1.8.1*

El juego es muy bueno , entretenido si te gusta lo de buscar recurso y mejorar tu refugio , hasta el momento no he tenido detalles

## Frequently asked questions about This War of Mine

### What is This War of Mine about?

This War of Mine is a survival simulation game where you control a group of civilians trying to survive in a besieged city. You must manage your shelter, scavenge for resources, and make difficult moral decisions to keep your survivors alive amidst constant danger.

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

Key features include managing your survivors and shelter, crafting essential items like weapons and beds, making unforgiving emotional decisions, and experiencing a randomized world with unique characters. The 'The Little Ones' expansion adds scenarios focused on protecting children.

### How much does This War of Mine cost?

The base game is available for purchase. The description mentions a free DLC for the Anniversary Edition and an expansion called 'The Little Ones', which implies additional content may be available as in-app purchases.

### What platforms is This War of Mine available on?

The description specifically mentions playing the game on mobile devices, including iPads. It is a port of a popular PC and console game.

### What makes this game different from other war games?

This game offers a unique perspective by focusing on the civilian experience of war, rather than combat. It emphasizes survival, resource management, and the emotional toll of difficult choices, presenting war from a new, often heart-wrenching angle.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.8.1 — 2025-12-18

What’s New

Improved overall performance for smoother gameplay

Optimized the game for better stability and responsiveness

Adjusted screen resolutions to better support different displays

Updated compatibility to support the latest devices, including new iPhone models (e.g. iPhone 17)

### 1.8.0 — 2025-01-29

Fix issues with aspect ratio in: 
- iPhone 16 Pro
- iPhone 16 Pro Max

### 1.7.0 — 2023-11-20

Fix issues with aspect ratio in: 
- iPhone 15
- iPhone 15 Plus
- iPhone 15 Pro
- iPhone 15 Pro Max

### 1.6.9 — 2022-10-13

Fix issues with aspect ratio in: 
- iPhone 14
- iPhone 14 Max
- iPhone 14 Pro
- iPhone 14 Pro Max

### 1.6.8 — 2022-02-02

- issues with resolution and aspect ratio in new iPads and series 13 iPhones fixed

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