Comparison

New RTK vs Epic War

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

New RTK

Engage in a 3D real-time multiplayer online strategy game set in the Three Kingdoms period. Recruit generals, develop cities, craft weapons, and form alliances to conquer territory and vie for the Imperial Throne. Experience historical plots and engage in epic battles.

Highlights
  • 3D real-time multiplayer strategy
  • Recruit and develop generals
  • Develop cities and craft weapons
  • Form military factions and alliances
  • Large-scale map battles
  • Historical plot participation
Features
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New Romance of the Three Kingdoms is a 3D real-time multiplayer online strategy game that is based on the Koei Tecmo Games smash hit Romance of the Three Kingdoms XI.This title,licensed by Koei Tecmo Games,is built to continue the classic tradition of this Strategy Battle Game masterpiece series,utilizing strategy as its core design principle. Feel the infinite possibilities afforded by ten thousand players battling across more than 1 million map tiles.Recruit Generals,develop your Cities,craft elite Weapons and set up military factions,or team up with other players to pillage and plunder,expanding your collective territory as you vie for the Imperial Throne itself! In this Strategy Battle Game: ·Recruit the generals in the background of the three kingdoms period to battle and occupy the world. ·Develop and promote your favorite generals' capacity,and learn about the history of the three kingdoms by participating the plot. ·Achieve and collect the materials to promote your faithful generals by experiencing the stories. ·Plundering or being plundered depends on the capacity of the country and soldiers belongs to you,who is a lord and a leader. ·Gaining the glory and rise to power by battles. ·Find like-minded friends to organize your own army.Together attack other cities and plunder enemies' manors in order to satisfy your ambitions and achieve your own career which is unmatched. Warlords exploited the situation and began to fight for themselves.A chaotic era began.Are you ready to fight? New Romance of the Three Kingdoms is completely free to play,but some optional in-game items will require payment. By downloading this app on your mobile you are agreeing to our terms of service;https://sangokushi.bbgame.global/policy You must be connected to the Internet to access full game features. Please take care not to play for too long and arrange affairs so as not to foster addictive habits.

About

Epic War

Lead your army to conquer a chaotic land inspired by the Three Kingdoms. Build your city, research technologies, and engage in real-time battles with thousands of players. Form alliances or go solo to claim the throne in a realistic, strategy-driven world.

Highlights
  • Real-time epic battles with hundreds of players
  • Three Kingdoms world recreation
  • Summon and command legendary generals
  • Join alliances or play as a lone wolf
  • Realistic world with diverse terrains and weather
  • Unlimited strategic possibilities
Features
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Play as a lord in the Three Kingdoms and lead your army to conquer the chaotic land. Build your city, research technologies, and expand territories to boost resource production. Arm your loyal generals with the best skills and battle with thousands of other players online in real-time! You can join an alliance to grow and conquer with your friends, or else you can become a ranger that plunders the world as a lone wolf. Made by Unreal Engine 4, Epic War: Thrones brings PC-level experiences to mobile. Experience the realistic landscape and weather, and implement them into your strategy. Command, conquer, and claim the throne! **Game Features** 【Epic battles between hundreds of players】 Join real-time epic battles with hundreds of players, every decision you make matters! Full assault or sneak attack? Ally or foe? Choose your strategy carefully. Capture ports and passes to strengthen your position, fight for resource grids to boost your production. Rule the battlefield like a real commander. 【The world of the Three Kingdoms recreated】 Embark on a conquest that took place a thousand years ago, into the well-known history of the Three Kingdoms. Witness the clashes of warlords, tactics from the Art of War being implemented, and legendary generals confronting each other. Will you be able to survive in this chaotic land and eventually claim the throne? 【Legendary generals at your command】 Summon legendary generals of the Three Kingdoms to join your cause! Be they the formidable general Guan Yu, or the loyal marshal Jiang Wei who tried to defend his empire until the end. Each with unique skills and troop type, use them to build your powerful legion! All generals are detailed modeled in the game, they are once made alive from the past history and are waiting for your command! 【Alliances, factions, and rangers】 Are you a team player or a lone wolf? As an alliance player, you can fight with your friends, defeat strong enemies together and help each other to grow. Or else, you can be a stealthy and maneuverable ranger, a lone wolf that plunders the battlefield and a true predator. It is up to you to choose who you want to become. 【Realistic world with diverse terrains and weathers】 Explore the massive map with over 4 million tiles, march your troops across mountains, rivers, deserts, forests, and frozen lands. The global weather system will affect your army, generals, and overall combat effectiveness. Use the terrain and weather as your advantages, and you can defeat enemies that once seemly untouchable. 【Unlimited possible strategies】 Hundreds of general skills, 4 troop types with 28 variants, 6 different battle formations, and various Strategies that can utilize weather to strengthen your army. You have unlimited strategies to choose from, use them well and prove your wisdom! **Get more information about Epic War: Thrones** Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EpicwarthronesSEA Official Website: http://www.archosaur.com/epicwarthrones/ Discord: https://discord.gg/zujkyBnMwW **Device Requirement** System version: iOS 10 or above/ iPhone6s or newer are recommended.

Screenshots

New RTK4 screens
Epic War4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Epic War at 4.7 against New RTK's 2.9. Epic War also leads on review sentiment (51% vs 22%) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). New RTK's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. New RTK sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Epic War sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Epic War holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 166 and 426 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of New RTK's written reviews are positive against 51% of Epic War's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

New RTK ships an update every 3 months, Epic War every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
New RTK versus Epic War: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNew RTKEpic War
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (166 ratings)4.7 (426 ratings) — better
Positive reviews21.5% of reviews51.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings166426 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1.6 GB3.0 GB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperQookka GamesArchosaur Games

Customer experience

New RTK

All ratings166 ratings
Positive45.2%
Neutral6.0%
Negative48.8%
Written reviews181 reviews
Positive21.5%
Neutral7.2%
Negative71.3%

Epic War

All ratings426 ratings
Positive92.7%
Neutral2.3%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews182 reviews
Positive51.1%
Neutral6.6%
Negative42.3%

User reviews

New RTK

From 166 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Fun and engaging strategy gameplay
  • 🎨 Beautiful graphics and art design
  • 🎵 Excellent music and sound design
  • 👥 Good online community and social features
  • 📚 Rich Three Kingdoms theme and lore

Room to improve

  • 💰 Extremely pay-to-win mechanics
  • 🐛 Frequent server login issues and crashes
  • 🔌 Poor connection stability (WiFi/mobile data)
  • ⚠️ Unbalanced gameplay favoring high spenders
  • 🤝 Inadequate developer communication and support

Epic War

From 426 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 🎨 Excellent graphics
  • 📚 Detailed game systems

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 💰 Predatory monetization
  • 🕰️ Rushed season endings
  • 🤖 Unfair advantages for bots/cheaters
  • 🤯 Poor communication from developers

Bugs and requests

New RTK

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • Login failures and 'Access to game failed' errors
  • Game stuck on loading screen after updates
  • Frequent disconnections during gameplay
  • Unable to login with mobile data (WiFi only)
  • Game crashes every 10-30 minutes
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  • Account data loss after updates
  • Battle rating calculations incorrect
  • Menu display issues on iPad
  • General tab inaccessible on certain devices
  • Game hangs during alliance attacks
  • Unable to retrieve account information
  • In-app purchase items disappearing
  • Version mismatch after updates
  • Recycling center menu errors

Requested features

15 requests
  • Chinese language support
  • Thai language support
  • German language support
  • Spanish language support
  • Cross-server arena system
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  • More cross-faction events
  • Music customization options
  • Ability to change faction
  • Server migration option
  • Bot detection and removal system
  • Better matchmaking system
  • Level-based attack restrictions
  • Army merging capability
  • More build queue slots without payment
  • Improved customer support response times

Epic War

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login issues after updates
  • Data loss and rollbacks
  • Compatibility problems on newer devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved game balance
  • Fairer matchmaking
  • Better customer support
  • More transparent gacha rates

In-app purchases

10 purchases

New RTK

One-time10
  • 90 GOLD$1.99
  • $1.99 Limited Edition Pack$1.99
  • 225 GOLD$4.99
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  • $4.99 Limited Edition Pack$4.99
  • 450 GOLD$9.99
  • 900 GOLD$19.99
  • 1350 GOLD$29.99
  • 2320 GOLD$49.99
  • $49.99 Limited Edition Pack$49.99
  • 4750 GOLD$99.99
11 purchases

Epic War

One-time11
  • 60 Seals$0.99
  • Daily Pack$0.99
  • Noble Pass$2.99
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  • 300 Seals$4.99
  • Imperial Pass$4.99
  • 680 Seals$9.99
  • Battle Pass$14.99
  • 1280 Seals$19.99
  • 1980 Seals$29.99
  • 3280 Seals$49.99
  • 6480 Seals$99.99

Questions

Is New RTK free?
New RTK is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Epic War free?
Epic War is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, New RTK or Epic War?
Epic War is rated higher. New RTK averages 2.9 out of 5 from 166 ratings, while Epic War averages 4.7 from 426 ratings.
Do New RTK or Epic War have ads?
Epic War shows ads; New RTK does not.
Which is updated more often, New RTK or Epic War?
New RTK ships an update every 3 months, and Epic War every 2 months. Most recently, New RTK was updated on October 6, 2026 and Epic War on October 18, 2026.

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