# Trenches: Arcade — World War 1 Combat Sim

> Retro arcade game simulating World War 1 trench combat. (iPhone/iPad app by James Lingo.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trenches-arcade/id1602548816 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [James Lingo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1303899733)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Action, Simulation
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.53/5 from 17 App Store ratings · 11 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 130 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2022-11-09
- Data updated: 2026-07-25
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trenches-arcade/id1602548816/reviews.md

## What is Trenches?

“Trenches: Arcade" is an exciting pixilated mobile game that takes you back in time to the trenches of the First World War. In this game, you play as a courageous soldier fighting for your country's honor and freedom against enemy forces.
With its retro-style graphics and classic sound effects, "Trenches: Arcade" will transport you to the frontlines of the war, where you must use your strategy, skill, and bravery to survive. Whether you're advancing through enemy trenches or defending your own, this game will keep you on the edge of your seat.With its thrilling gameplay and retro graphics, “Trenches: Arcade" is the perfect pixilated mobile game for anyone who loves military history and classic arcade-style action. Download it now and experience the excitement of the Great War in a whole new way!

## Key features

- World War 1 setting
- Retro-style graphics
- Classic sound effects
- Trench warfare gameplay
- Strategy and skill-based combat

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BPG Bucks: 4000 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Infantry | $9.99 | one-time |
| Infinite Bullets | $9.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 11)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trenches-arcade/id1602548816/reviews.md

### 2/5 — No es lo que esperaba

*2025-09-22, version 2.6*

El juego es bastante difícil sin importar como juegues y hay países con los cuales no puedes jugar

### 4/5 — Pretty good

*2024-10-21*

A neat and chill little game my only complaints are the lack of clear victory conditions for defense and unlocking countries can be a bit of an annoying grind but other than that it’s pretty cool

### 2/5 — Pretty good

*2024-10-18*

I was trying to complete a defence mode in a hard mode, but it doesn’t let you fire

### 4/5 — Not Surprised or Disappointed

*2024-05-26*

It’s a good game for kids I guess. It’s more or less suited as one of those flash games. It’s mostly just two boring mini games. Not sure how this could be appealing to 9 year olds but I’m not 9 so I can’t really judge.

### 1/5 — Bad

*2024-04-17, version 2.6*

Plain and simply bad. In an honest way, at least; that’s respectable. Just not worth anyone’s time.

### 5/5 — A most necessary rebuttal to the review by JEMPFREY

*2024-01-18, version 2.6*

With all due respect, JEMPFREY (an acronym for Judgemental Excrement of Malodorously Pretentious Fallacies in Ranting by Entitled Youth) is either contradicting their own claim, or literally ignorant of what the word “literally” means. If the game is literally unplayable, then how did this illiterate oaf get to the point of allegedly having a high score? Indeed, it’s yet another example of an outraged tantrum when extreme entitlement is stymied by hurdles of real life. 

I haven’t played this game yet, but I already know that both its indie developer and the word “literally” deserve better than that. This is to offset the jerk’s impact on your rating, and to plead for an end to the rampant misuse of “literally.” It’s literally the only word left to distinguish objective reality from exaggeration in any scenario. Even “really” doesn’t always mean strictly real. 

So let's all do our part to treat indie devs and the English language properly. Remember that it’s easy to hate, but very hard to create.

### 5/5 — Cool atmospheric game

*2023-07-11, version 2.6*

Cool game with atmospheric graphics and 8bit national music. It also gives you a cool vibe of old arcade cabinets with it’s rating system. Some gameplay bugs need to be fixed, however this game has a great potential🤘

### 5/5 — Needs A bug fix

*2023-07-08, version 2.6*

There is a bug in attack mode to if you place your units in the top of the screen the machine gun can’t get them (this might just be for iOS)

-Maxwell

### 5/5 — Great concept

*2023-06-23*

This game is simple and great it I love the accuracy on Austro-Hungarians flag the machine guns are fun and feel good to use I hope more factions are added soon because from 5 minutes of playing this game it’s awesome that you for accuracy on the game.At the time there is a serious drought of good ww1 games and this is slowly filling the void.I hope this inspires you to work more on this looking forward to this game to see how it expands.am do have one suggestion,can you make a better menu that kind of looks like the game trench warfare 1917 Keep up the great work:Maxwell

**Developer response:** Thank you so much for your kind words Maxwell! I’m so glad you like it. It was a real challenge to try to have a fun retro vibe while maintaining historical accuracy; it’s so great you enjoyed that. We are indeed working on more factions, features and eventually a multiplayer so stay tuned! We will take your advice into account on the menus.

### 4/5 — Unfinished Game

*2023-06-17, version 2.6*

The art style of the game definitely has potential, the title and the starting menu are definitely give a good first impression. I feel the game can really kick off. Overall genuine game, I would not play again unless the devs decide to change the gameplay. Keep at it guys, good work! -NoahV

## Frequently asked questions about Trenches

### What is Trenches: Arcade?

Trenches: Arcade is a pixilated mobile game that simulates combat during World War 1. Players take on the role of a soldier fighting in the trenches, requiring strategy and skill to survive.

### What kind of gameplay can I expect in Trenches: Arcade?

The gameplay involves advancing through enemy trenches and defending your own. It focuses on strategy, skill, and bravery, offering a thrilling arcade-style combat experience.

### Does Trenches: Arcade have ads?

No, Trenches: Arcade does not contain advertisements. It is free to download and play.

### What devices is Trenches: Arcade available on?

Trenches: Arcade is available on iPhone and iPod devices. It was last updated on May 2, 2023, with version 2.6.

### What is the age rating for Trenches: Arcade?

Trenches: Arcade has an age rating of 9+, making it suitable for younger players interested in historical combat simulations.

### How often is Trenches: Arcade updated?

The game was last updated on May 2, 2023, indicating it receives periodic updates to improve gameplay and features. The current version is 2.6.

### What is the user rating for Trenches: Arcade?

Trenches: Arcade has a rating of 3.5 stars based on 17 ratings. This suggests a mixed but generally positive reception from players.

### Can I make purchases in Trenches: Arcade?

Yes, Trenches: Arcade offers in-app purchases, allowing players to enhance their experience or acquire additional content within the game.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 2.6 — 2023-05-02

We fixed bugs that were causing crushing issues

### 2.3 — 2022-11-09

No release notes.

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