# War Mongrels

> Isometric WWII real-time tactics game with a focus on historical narrative and character skills. (iPhone/iPad app by Virtual Programming Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/war-mongrels/id1636645821 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Virtual Programming Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/290623727)
- Category: Games, Strategy
- Price: $19.99
- Rating: 2.82/5 from 11 App Store ratings · 23 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 3.7 GB
- Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese and 3 more
- Released: 2023-04-25
- Data updated: 2026-08-17
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/war-mongrels/id1636645821/reviews.md

## What is War Mongrels?

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EASTERN · FRONT · OF · WORLD · WAR · II
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War Mongrels, or WM, is an isometric real-time tactics game that takes place on the eastern front of World War II. This part of the war has been receiving less attention in gaming, even though it ended or changed a considerable number of lives and brought forward many stories of courage, comradery, but also further proof of twisted societies and the darkest parts of the human character.

War Mongrels builds its foundations on these two opposing mental forces. First driven by propaganda, our heroes soon find their purpose in fighting back the expanding Nazi forces that entangled them in the international conflict in the first place. From boys to men in days, they open their eyes to the atrocities of war and find their purpose in the fight to prevent further meaningless killing.

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AMBIGUOUS · HEROES
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The heavily history-inspired storyline guides players through the journey of two Wehrmacht soldiers as they go from deserters to hefty guerilla fighters. Their team expands as they meet new characters who support the same cause. As the goal of every hero is to save others and hopefully survive, our heroes strive to prevent the deaths of innocent people instead of getting away from the war as originally intended.

And as each character has their own set of skills and advantages, players must learn to combine them effectively to outsmart the enemy during a variety of missions in a changing environment. Sneaking, distraction, silent kills, and using the environment are some of the main skills players will have to take to heart, but a stock of firearms will also be available and useful in completing mission objectives.

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MAIN · FEATURES
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Historical lesson – Events, dates, locations, weapons, uniforms, in-game historical articles, and much more.
Use force! – Have you been spotted? Draw your weapon and try to shoot your way out!
Unique team - Each character has their own personality, background, and skills to use during the journey.
Take or break – Interactive environment that opens up many tactical options.
Replay value – Try different tactics in each mission, play alone, or with different friends.
Dark world – War is hell, and War Mongrels doesn’t sugar coat anything.
Infernal storyline – As grim as the bloody trenches where dead soldiers remain after battle.
Just wow! – Audio-visual quality like you’ve never seen in an RTT game before.

## Key features

- Isometric real-time tactics gameplay
- Historically inspired WWII Eastern Front setting
- Unique characters with distinct skills
- Interactive environment for tactical options
- Stealth, distraction, and combat mechanics
- High audio-visual quality

## Recent user reviews (10 of 23)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/war-mongrels/id1636645821/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Crashes

*2025-03-04, version 1.3*

Game kept crashing at first pocket watch distraction task.  Tried reloading and starting a fresh game - game gets stuck.

### 1/5 — iPad mini 7

*2024-12-20*

Why won’t this work on iPad mini 7??

### 5/5 — Ok

*2024-10-19, version 1.3*

Ok game.

### 1/5 — Bugs glitches and headaches

*2024-09-04*

Started the campaign and uninstalled during the first chapter or segment. It's GUI reminds me of diablo but it might as well be a linear point and click as there isn't any other way to do anything in game other than exactly how the game wants you to do it. This makes it frustrating to complete and I wasn't impressed.

### 1/5 — Bugs glitches and headaches

*2024-08-31*

Started the campaign and uninstalled during the first chapter or segment. It's GUI is basically diablo but it might as well be a point and click as there isn't any other way to do anything in game other than exactly how the game wants you to do it. This makes it frustrating to complete and I wasn't impressed.

### 5/5 — Really good RTT

*2024-06-15, version 1.3*

If you are a fan of Commandos or Desperados series i think you won’t be disappointed.

### 5/5 — Amazing work

*2024-04-28*

There should be more ports like War Mongrels to iOS. Thanks, devs!

### 2/5 — The game simply doesn't load on my MacOS

*2024-04-13*

2.6 GHz 6-Core Intel Core i7

AMD Radeon Pro 5300M 4 GB

### 3/5 — Average At Present.

*2024-03-17, version 1.3*

The game takes a while to learn how to play, but the on screen controls for the combat mode are awful and you only control one character. Please fine tune it to be better.

### 5/5 — When did this come out!

*2024-03-16, version 1.3*

No way I had this on Mac and I now can play on iPad! Amazing! Great game 5 stars JUST BUY!

## Frequently asked questions about War Mongrels

### What kind of game is War Mongrels?

War Mongrels is an isometric real-time tactics game. It focuses on strategic gameplay where players control a team of characters with unique skills to overcome enemy forces in various missions.

### What is the setting of War Mongrels?

The game is set on the Eastern Front of World War II. It aims to shed light on this often-overlooked part of the war, exploring its historical events, locations, and the human stories within it.

### How does character progression work in War Mongrels?

Each character in War Mongrels possesses their own personality, background, and distinct skills. Players must learn to effectively combine these abilities to outsmart enemies and complete mission objectives, adding a layer of strategic depth to team management.

### What are the main gameplay mechanics?

Key gameplay mechanics include using character-specific skills, employing stealth and distraction tactics, utilizing the interactive environment for tactical advantages, and engaging in combat with firearms when necessary. The game also features a strong historical element with in-game articles and accurate representations of the era.

### Is War Mongrels historically accurate?

War Mongrels is heavily history-inspired, incorporating historical events, dates, locations, weapons, and uniforms. While it is a game and takes creative liberties, it strives to provide a historically grounded experience within its narrative and setting.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.3 — 2023-05-10

General bugfixes and updates

### 1.2 — 2023-05-03

General bugfixes and updates

### 1.1 — 2023-04-26

General bugfixes and updates

### 1.0 — 2023-04-25

No release notes.

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