# XeeWar: Hex War Tactics — Turn-Based Strategy Campaign

> Online turn-based strategy war game with unit building and base capture. (iPhone/iPad app by Bjorn Jenssen.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xeewar-hex-war-tactics/id1217353627 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Bjorn Jenssen](https://appshunter.io/developer/590354152)
- Category: Games, Board, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 64 App Store ratings · 30 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 37 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-10-04
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xeewar-hex-war-tactics/id1217353627/reviews.md

## What is XeeWar?

Command your army, hex by hex. XeeWar is a turn-based strategy war game: build units, capture bases and outsmart your opponent — through an 18-mission solo campaign, or against real commanders online.

EASY TO LEARN, HARD TO MASTER
Every turn is simple: build, move, capture, attack. Winning is not. A dozen unit types with real strengths and weaknesses, terrain that shapes every fight — mountains and forests give defenders the edge — and no dice-roll luck. Position wins wars, not chance.

CONQUER THE CAMPAIGN
• 18 handcrafted missions across three theaters: Ground War, Naval War and Air War
• Earn up to 3 stars per mission — win fast and keep your units alive
• The enemy grows smarter and stronger with every level, from pushover to General
• A hands-on tutorial makes you battle-ready in your very first game

BATTLE REAL COMMANDERS
• Online turn-based multiplayer over Game Center
• Quick Match drops you on a random battlefield and finds an opponent fast — or host any of the 18 maps yourself
• Watch your opponent's turn play out like a replay, then plan your answer
• Play at your own pace: take your turn anywhere, anytime — no need to finish in one sitting

CLIMB THE RANKS
XeeWar uses chess-style Elo ratings: every online match moves your rating up or down based on the strength of your opponent. Rise through seven ranks, from Recruit all the way to General, and claim your place on the global leaderboard.

Good luck on the battlefield, Commander.

## Key features

- 2-player online turn-based strategy
- Build and deploy combat units
- Capture enemy bases
- Unit strengths and weaknesses
- Terrain-based combat effects
- Elo-rating system for matchmaking
- Ranked progression and leaderboard

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Air Force Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Navy Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| XeeWar - Full Campaign | $4.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 30)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xeewar-hex-war-tactics/id1217353627/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Desperate need for playability

*2026-04-13*

I see great potential with this game. Simple, fun, all anybody can ask for except-

You NEED solo mode. Or at the very least a time out system thats as short as 1 or 2 minutes tops. Not 24 hours. 

Until your opponent times out from inactivity after a couple minutes (1 or 2 minutes). This game will not receive its easy profiting it’s missing out on. 

I am only giving a 1 star at the moment because, at the moment this game is unplayable.

### 1/5 — Good game held back by being multiplayer only

*2025-02-26*

I like just most everything about this game except that it’s multiplayer only. I could handle that if there was a practice mode or something. I end up playing experienced players who all see to get the first move every time. I’m then stomped into the ground without ever getting the opportunity to completely understand the rules of the game. 
It’s sad really.

### 1/5 — Personne sur le jeu

*2023-01-05*

Faite un mode vos ordi

### 2/5 — Primitive game

*2022-12-21*

I love the concept of hex games but this game is too primitive. UniWar has a way better gameplay platform, including seeing damage before you move, seeing how much damage the enemy can make next turn and how far they can move, playing against AI, different factions and way more.

### 4/5 — Good game but no ai

*2022-09-07*

I really like this game but your have to wait a long time most of the time for the other player to make a move and there is no ai you can play against. If you make a ai it would make this game 5 stars

### 4/5 — Fun but could be better

*2022-08-11*

Great game, some maps could be adjusted.  Feels tough to turn the tide by turtling on most maps and on others you win only by being more patient.  Gameplay is intuitive.  Repair should be automatic for all unused units though.  Two turns to capture instead of one would change the gameplay on a lot of maps.

Also wish you could move through your own pieces, but maybe that’s a feature not a glitch.
Battleships are a bit OP, and don’t see a strategic purpose for the bomber yet. 

Wish it had a bigger user base so I wasn’t facing the same handful of main people over and over and then the new guys on their first match or two.

### 2/5 — Has potential but confusing

*2022-02-06*

The hits and damage scoring is way to confusing based on terrain and so forth. Should be either better explained or simplified. Cool concept but not well executed.

### 2/5 — Needs work

*2021-03-03*

I can see why it could be a really good game but there’s a bug where the AI doesn’t take there turn so I cant rate it properly

### 1/5 — Rubbish

*2020-10-26*

No tutorial
No explanation
Players taking ages
Slow

Absolutely dreadful

### 5/5 — Super Spiel mit Potenzial

*2020-07-03*

Schön wäre eine Karte, auf der sowohl Luftwaffe als auch Marine zu spielen wären!

## Frequently asked questions about XeeWar

### What kind of game is XeeWar?

XeeWar is an online, 2-player, turn-based strategy war game. Players compete to control the battlefield by destroying enemy units and capturing bases through tactical gameplay.

### How does combat work in XeeWar?

Each player takes turns building units, advancing on the battlefield, and capturing bases. Combat units have unique strengths and weaknesses that are influenced by the terrain, requiring players to use advanced tactics to outsmart their opponents.

### Is XeeWar free to play?

Yes, XeeWar is free to play. The game does offer in-app purchases, but the core gameplay and competitive features are accessible without spending money.

### How does the ranking system work?

XeeWar uses an Elo-rating system, similar to chess. Your rating changes after each match based on your opponent's rating. Achieving higher ratings allows you to gain Ranks, starting from 'Recruit' and progressing up to 'General'.

### What are the common use cases for XeeWar?

XeeWar is ideal for players looking for a competitive online strategy experience. It's used for engaging in head-to-head tactical battles, improving strategic thinking, and climbing leaderboards through skill-based warfare.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0 — 2026-07-21

XeeWar is back — rebuilt from the ground up.

ALL-NEW CAMPAIGN
• Fight through 18 levels across three theaters — ground, naval and air
• Earn up to 3 stars per level: win fast, keep your units alive
• Climb the ranks from Recruit to General
• New interactive tutorial gets you battle-ready in one game

MULTIPLAYER REBUILT
• Quick Match: jump into a random battlefield and find an opponent fast
• Or hand-pick any of the 18 maps and host your own battle
• Watch your opponent's turn play out — or skip straight to the action
• Elo ratings with a Game Center leaderboard: every match counts
• Turn timers keep games moving — play at your own pace, anywhere

A FRESH COAT OF PAINT
• Completely redesigned interface, menus and in-game HUD
• New campaign map, new battlefield picker, smoother animations

Note: multiplayer matches from previous versions can't be continued in this update — finish them first or start fresh. Your rating carries over.

### 1.6.1 — 2025-10-07

Graphics
-Adjusted layout for new phones

Balancing
-Reduced the damage output by the mortar unit

Game speed
-Removed all large maps to speed up the games

### 1.6 — 2023-09-15

Minor bugfixes

### 1.3 — 2019-08-05

-Air and Naval packs are now free!
-Turn timeout reduced from 72 hours to 24 hours.
-Fixed an issue with UI layout on iPhone XR and iPhone XS Max.
-Minor bugfixes and improvements.

### 1.2 — 2018-09-21

-Updated for iOS12
-Fixed a crash bug that could prevent the app starting.
-Fixed user interface issues with iPhone X.
-Buffed the battleship unit with more attack and defence to make it more worthwhile the investment!

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