Comparison

Concordia vs Forbidden

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

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About

Concordia

Become a powerful Roman merchant in this turn-based strategy game. Build a trade empire, expand your reach across ancient maps, and make crucial decisions to outmaneuver opponents. Offers deep strategic gameplay with infinite replayability through expansions.

Highlights
  • Build trade empire
  • Trade goods and expand cities
  • Manage colonists and action cards
  • Play on various maps
  • Customize with expansions
  • Play against AI or friends
  • Cross-platform multiplayer
Features
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Concordia is a strategic, Euro-style boardgame. Players take the roles of powerful Roman merchants and follow the Roman expansion with their trade routes, franchises, and production houses. Plan ahead and make crucial decisions every turn. Always be prepared to make a trade off - your actions can very well benefit other players as well as yourself. What is Concordia? Concordia: Digital Edition is a turn-based strategy game where 2 to 6 players face each other in the fight for wealth and influence. You will build your trade empire on one of several maps of the ancient world. Using actions on the cards you will plan and execute your strategy to get an edge on your competition. Each of your decisions can benefit both you and your opponents. Send your colonists to new cities, across the land or sea and build houses to expand your trade empire! What makes Concordia great? Concordia is a game with rules that are easy to learn, but mastering it can take a lifetime! With additional maps and expansions along the way (all the official ones, in fact), the replayability of Concordia: Digital Edition is near infinite. Play against the AI or challenge your friends in the hot seat mode or online cross platform multiplayer! The authentic feel of the board game, along with the intuitive UI makes it the perfect addition to your gaming collection! What can you expect? • Build your trade empire • Trade goods and expand to different cities • Manage your colonists, storage space and action cards • Try out variety of different maps • Customize your game with expansions modules • Become the greatest merchant of ancient Rome! • Easy to learn, hard to master • High strategic depth. Be ready to make trade offs! • Official Concordia rules consulted with game's designer • Play with AI, friends or both - great experience for both solo and group play • All of the official expansions will be released • Unique experience of a board game with convenience of a digital platform • Interactive tutorial that will teach you how to play The original board game's awards and honors: 2017 Gra Roku Advanced Game of the Year Nominee 2016 MinD-Spielepreis Complex Game Nominee 2015 Nederlandse Spellenprijs Best Expert Game Winner 2014 Kennerspiel des Jahres Nominee 2014 JUG Adult Game of the Year Finalist 2014 Jogo do Ano Nominee 2014 International Gamers Award - General Strategy: Multi-player Nominee 2013 Meeples' Choice Winner 2013 Jocul Anului în România Advanced Finalist Get Concordia: Digital Edition and become the greatest merchant of ancient Rome!

About

Forbidden

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Welcome to Forbidden: A Mythical Tasmanian Board Game Adventure! Step into a captivating 2D mobile board game meticulously crafted with the Unity 3D engine, where ancient myths and the untamed wilderness of Tasmania intertwine. "Forbidden" offers an unparalleled experience of tactical card battles and creature collection that will test your strategic prowess. Immersive Gameplay & Strategic Depth: Embark on an epic journey starting with a cinematic introduction to the compelling storyline. Navigate a dynamic Home Screen, where you'll find the mystical Blacksmith House for card upgrades, a bustling Shop for in-game purchases, and a Vet Station for creature restoration. Thrill of the Arena: The heart of "Forbidden" lies in its thrilling Arena! Engage in exhilarating turn-based combat against opponents of comparable skill, thanks to a sophisticated matchmaking system. Climb a meticulously designed Tiered Ranking System, from Bronze to the revered Ace tier, unlocking new challenges and rewards with every victory. Master Your Deck: Collect and command an impressive arsenal of 90 unique cards, each with distinctive artwork, lore, and abilities. Categorized into Common, Special, and Legendary rarities, these cards boast unique attack and defense values crucial for turning the tide of battle. Strategically build your ultimate deck of 10 cards (7 common, 2 special, 1 legendary) to perfectly complement your playstyle. Tactical Combat: Deploy up to 5 cards onto the board, positioning them to maximize their unique attributes. Battles are turn-based, demanding careful planning and precise card deployment to outmaneuver and overpower your opponent. Deplete your opponent's deck to claim victory! Boost Your Adventure: Earn free gold by watching ads or instantly get the largest treasure of 3500 gold coins through in-app purchases to unlock cards, upgrade abilities, and restore your creatures for continuous play. Features: Engaging 2D mobile board game with a rich Tasmanian mythological theme. Tactical turn-based card battles. 90+ unique cards to collect, upgrade, and manage. Tiered ranking system for competitive matchmaking. In-game economy with gold for upgrades and restoration. Cinematic story introduction and interactive tutorial. Download "Forbidden" today and carve your legend in the mythical lands!

Screenshots

Concordia4 screens
Forbidden4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Forbidden at Free against Concordia's $4.99. Concordia's advantage is chart position (#52 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Forbidden is free to download; Concordia costs $4.99 up front. Concordia sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Forbidden sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Concordia ships an update monthly, Forbidden every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Concordia versus Forbidden: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConcordiaForbidden
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating3.7 (97 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews44.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings97 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#52 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size453 MB194 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperAcram DigitalCherie Matthews

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Concordia

One-time7
  • Gallia & CorsicaFree
  • Britannia & Germania$2.99
  • Aegyptus & Creta$2.99
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  • Venus$5.99
  • Fish Market$5.99
  • Salsa$8.99
  • Season Pass$16.99
3 purchases

Forbidden

One-time3
  • 600 Gold Coin$0.90
  • 1000 Coins$3.99
  • 1200 Coins$4.99

Questions

Is Concordia free?
Concordia costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Forbidden free?
Forbidden is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Concordia or Forbidden have ads?
Neither Concordia nor Forbidden shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Concordia or Forbidden?
Concordia ships an update monthly, and Forbidden every 5 weeks. Most recently, Concordia was updated on October 27, 2026 and Forbidden on October 25, 2026.

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