Comparison

Colonies at War vs Suzerain

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

Head to head
About

Colonies at War

Engage in a 19th-century global conquest by building armies and navies. Choose from 28 nations, expand your territory through strategic warfare, and forge alliances to dominate the world stage.

Highlights
  • 19th-century colonial setting
  • Build and command armies
  • Naval warfare and sea control
  • Choose from 28 nations
  • Conquer territories
  • Form alliances
Features
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Colonies at War is a game set in the 19th century during the rush by colonial powers to colonize the known world. It's a game of building armies and crushing enemies. Pick one of the 28 nations available, look for the best lands nearby, then send in your armies to conquer them. Make allies of your friends, and war on your enemies. Build your navies to control the seas and become the greatest nation in history.

About

Suzerain

Engage in a narrative-driven political simulation where your choices as a leader shape the destiny of nations. Navigate complex decisions, manage resources, and guide your people through pivotal moments in a branching saga.

Highlights
  • Narrative-driven political simulation
  • Branching storylines
  • Leadership decision-making
  • Nation management
  • Multiple endings
  • Political intrigue
Features
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Step into the fictional Suzerain Universe, a narrative-driven political series from Torpor Games, that explores the complex world of political leadership and decision-making. Whether you take on the role of President in Sordland or King in Rizia, your choices will shape history. Navigate complex decisions and guide your people through pivotal moments across an epic 1.5m-word branching political saga. Please note: Suzerain is only available in the English language. REPUBLIC OF SORDLAND: Assume the role of President Anton Rayne and guide the nation of Sordland through the challenging times of your first term. Every choice you make has consequences in a world of corruption, political intrigue, economic recession, and international conflict. Will you bring reform, or will you fall into the traps of the past? How will you lead? KINGDOM OF RIZIA: Take on the mantle of King Romus Toras and lead Rizia through the challenges of your reign. Your decisions impact shifting alliances, noble rivalries, economic hurdles, and looming threats. Will you restore Rizia's glory through diplomacy or expand its borders by force? Engage with powerful nobles, manage resources, and navigate the complex web of politics. How will you reign? Experience the Suzerain Universe: - Play with Ads: Access the entire game with ads at the end of each turn. - Premium Ownership: Players can purchase individual story packs (Sordland and Rizia). Premium players have full access to their purchased story packs with extra perks such as story points on purchase, and no ads. - Subscription System: Enjoy Suzerain content without ads with flexible subscription plans ranging from 1-day to 1-month passes. Subscribers gain timed access to both the Republic of Sordland and Kingdom of Rizia story packs. - Lifetime Pass: For dedicated fans, the Lifetime Pass offers full access to all current and future content in the Suzerain Universe, with no ads and forever. This includes any future DLC and additional story packs, providing the ultimate premium experience. REPUBLIC OF SORDLAND FEATURES: Decisions Matter: Make critical decisions on security, economy, welfare, and diplomacy. Your values will be tested beyond the confines of your office. Build Your Legacy: Drive Sordland towards one of 9 unique major endings and more than 25 sub-endings. What will your legacy be? Duty vs. Personal Values: Witness how your presidential decisions influence the country and your family and relationships. Manage the Recession: Take control of the nation's budget and economic growth, and strive to bring Sordland out of an ongoing recession. Pass Reforms: Work with politicians to amend the constitution, and sign or veto bills into law. KINGDOM OF RIZIA FEATURES: New Kingdom, New King: Assume the role of King Romus, the newly crowned leader of the Kingdom of Rizia. Explore South Merkopa, an expansion of the Suzerain Universe. Geopolitical Challenges & New Resources: Start dialogues with new national leaders. Will you forge new alliances or make new enemies? Oversee the management of new invaluable resources such as energy and authority. A Game of Houses: Engage in discussions on religion, family, and romance. Dive into the intricate dynamics of a royal family and houses where relationships intertwine, merging the realms of love, duty, and politics. Build Your Nation: Sign dozens of Royal Decrees on topics such as order, economy, and welfare to develop and improve Rizia. Will you be the guardian of peace or the catalyst for conflict? War Mechanic & Military Build-up: Experience the strategic and tactical military challenges in a turn-based experience. Build up the Rizian Armed Forces and train units to intimidate neighbors. Rich Character Interactions: Encounter a diverse cast of 20+ characters each with unique backgrounds and motivations. The fate of nations rests in your hands. Are you ready to lead?

Screenshots

Colonies at War4 screens
Suzerain4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Suzerain at none against Colonies at War's shown. Colonies at War's advantage is review sentiment (76% vs 66%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Colonies at War sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Suzerain sells 22 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Colonies at War against 4.6 for Suzerain. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.8K and 1.4K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Colonies at War's written reviews are positive against 66% of Suzerain's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Colonies at War ships an update fortnightly, Suzerain every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Colonies at War versus Suzerain: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterColonies at WarSuzerain
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (3.8K ratings)4.6 (1.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.9% of reviews — better66.1% of reviews
Number of ratings3.8K — better1.4K
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size344 MB848 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developerwombi pty ltdTorpor Games GmbH

Customer experience

Colonies at War

All ratings3,756 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral3.3%
Negative6.6%
Written reviews511 reviews
Positive75.9%
Neutral8.8%
Negative15.3%

Suzerain

All ratings1,385 ratings
Positive91.3%
Neutral2.9%
Negative5.8%
Written reviews749 reviews
Positive66.1%
Neutral10.1%
Negative23.8%

User reviews

Colonies at War

From 3.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great game
  • 🚀 Addictive gameplay
  • 💡 Unique scenarios
  • 👍 Challenging but fun
  • 👍 Excellent strategy elements

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs
  • 🔍 Unclear mechanics
  • 🔍 Confusing tutorials
  • 🔍 Unstable diplomacy system
  • 🔍 Imbalanced AI behavior

Suzerain

From 1.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Good game
  • 👍 Immersive and engaging
  • 👍 Impressive world-building
  • 👍 Challenging and thought-provoking
  • 👍 Excellent replay value

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • 🐛 Buggy and unstable
  • 🔒 Lack of save/load functionality
  • 🔒 Restricted content behind paywall
  • 🔒 Monetization issues (ads, in-app purchases)

Bugs and requests

Colonies at War

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game crashes after turns
  • Movement and combat issues
  • Incorrect troop/unit behavior
  • Persistent save data problems

Requested features

6 requests
  • Multiplayer mode
  • More historical scenarios
  • Improved diplomacy system
  • Customizable game modes
  • Expanded unit variety
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  • Detailed statistics and analytics

Suzerain

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes on startup or during gameplay
  • Inability to load or progress past certain points
  • Inconsistent or buggy behavior with in-game mechanics
  • Compatibility issues with certain devices or OS versions

Requested features

7 requests
  • Add Chinese language support
  • Implement save/load functionality
  • Expand the story and content
  • Improve performance and stability
  • Add voice narration or audio options
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  • Synchronize progress across devices
  • Provide more flexibility in playstyle

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Colonies at War

One-time5
  • Purchase 10 random contracts.$3.99
  • Buy 2,500 credits$3.99
  • Buy Full Game$5.99
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  • Purchase 30 random contracts.$7.99
  • Buy 8,000 credits$7.99
22 purchases

Suzerain

One-time22
  • 1-Day Ticket Promo 1$0.99
  • 3-Day Ticket Promo 2$1.99
  • 1-Day Ticket$1.99
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  • 3-Day Ticket$2.99
  • 3-Day Ticket$3.99
  • 7-Day Ticket Promo 1$3.99
  • 7-Day Ticket$6.99
  • 30-Day Ticket Promo 1$6.99
  • Rizia$6.99
  • Rizia Promo 1$7.99
  • Sordland Promo 1$8.99
  • Sordland$8.99
  • 30-Day Ticket$11.99
  • Extended Edition$11.99
  • Rizia$12.99
  • Rizia$14.99
  • Buy Full Game$17.99
  • Sordland2 variants$17.99
  • Expanded Edition Promo 1$29.99
  • Extended Edition$29.99
  • Expanded Edition$34.99
  • Lifetime Pass2 variants$89.99

Questions

Is Colonies at War free?
Colonies at War is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Suzerain free?
Suzerain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Colonies at War or Suzerain?
Suzerain is rated higher. Colonies at War averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.8K ratings, while Suzerain averages 4.6 from 1.4K ratings.
Do Colonies at War or Suzerain have ads?
Colonies at War shows ads; Suzerain does not.
Which is updated more often, Colonies at War or Suzerain?
Colonies at War ships an update fortnightly, and Suzerain every 2 weeks. Most recently, Colonies at War was updated on October 18, 2026 and Suzerain on October 20, 2026.

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