War Mongrels vs Total War™
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
War Mongrels
Experience an isometric real-time tactics game set on the Eastern Front of WWII. Guide a team of evolving guerilla fighters against expanding Nazi forces, utilizing unique character skills and an interactive environment. The game offers a grim, historically inspired narrative with a focus on tactical gameplay and replayability.
- 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
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———————————————————— EASTERN · FRONT · OF · WORLD · WAR · II ———————————————————— 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. ——————————— AMBIGUOUS · HEROES ——————————— 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. ————————— MAIN · FEATURES ————————— 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.
Total War™
Lead a global empire in the 18th century, managing turn-based strategy and engaging in real-time battles. Conquer territories, master gunpowder warfare, and dominate naval conflicts. Develop new technologies and forge your nation into a superpower.
- Grand turn-based strategy
- Real-time 3D battles
- Global conquest
- Naval combat
- Technology development
- Intuitive touchscreen controls
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READ BEFORE BUYING: Please expand this description and read the full list of supported devices below to confirm that your device is supported. EMPIRE brings Total War’s real-time battles and grand turn-based strategy into the 18th-century age of exploration and conquest. Lead great powers in a race for dominance — from Europe to India and the Americas. Command vast fleets and armies in an era of rapid scientific advances, global conflict and momentous political change. This is the complete Total War: EMPIRE desktop experience, expertly adapted for iPhone and iPad, with redesigned user interfaces and extensive quality-of-life improvements. LEAD THE NATION Grow one of eleven factions into a military and economic superpower. DOMINATE THE BATTLEFIELD Master gunpowder warfare in seismic 3D battles decided by tactical genius and technological superiority. RULE THE WAVES Outmanoeuvre rivals in spectacular sea battles — where wind direction, cunning and a well-timed broadside can prove decisive. MASTER THE GLOBE Use statecraft and subterfuge to secure territory and lucrative trade routes. SEIZE THE FUTURE Develop new technologies to power industrial expansion and military prowess. COMMAND THE ACTION Forge your empire with intuitive touchscreen controls, or any iPadOS-compatible mouse & keyboard. === ‘A NEW WORLD’ NOW AVAILABLE Available via in-app purchase, this massive expansion unlocks: • 44 PLAYABLE FACTIONS: Lead all non-rebel factions in the Grand Campaign, from Greece and Gran Colombia to Mexico and the Mamelukes. • 2 NEW CAMPAIGNS: The Late Start Campaign brings EMPIRE’s global map into 1783, where technologically advanced empires fight to retain their distant colonies. In the Warpath Campaign, lead one of five Native American factions on a detailed, tightly focused map of the Americas. • 14 NAVAL UNITS: Enhances late-game naval combat with variants on existing vessels and favourites from Total War: NAPOLEON, including the giant 140-gun Santísima Trinidad. === We recommend playing Total War: EMPIRE on iOS 17 or later. You need 12GB of free space on your device, though we recommend at least double this to avoid initial installation issues. Supported iPhones: • iPhone XR and later • iPhone SE - 2nd Generation (2020) and later Supported iPads: • iPad - 7th Generation (2019) and later • iPad mini - 5th Generation (2019) and later • iPad Air - 3rd Generation (2019) and later • iPad Pro - 2nd Generation (2017) and later • If you require assistance, please contact our support team at support@feralinteractive.com © 2009–2025 The Creative Assembly Limited. Originally developed by The Creative Assembly Limited. Originally published by SEGA. Creative Assembly, the Creative Assembly logo, Total War, Total War: EMPIRE and the Total War logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of The Creative Assembly Limited. SEGA and the SEGA logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of SEGA Corporation. Developed for and published on iOS by Feral Interactive Ltd. iOS and the iOS logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Feral and the Feral logo are trademarks of Feral Interactive Ltd. All other trademarks, logos and copyrights are property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Total War™ at 4.8 against War Mongrels's 2.8. Total War™ also leads on ratings volume (3.1K vs 11) and review sentiment (78% vs 54%). War Mongrels's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, monetization model 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
War Mongrels costs $19.99 and Total War™ $19.99 up front. Total War™ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. War Mongrels asks for nothing beyond the download.
Total War™ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Total War™ has 3.1K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of War Mongrels's written reviews are positive against 78% of Total War™'s.
War Mongrels ships an update weekly, Total War™ every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | War Mongrels | Total War™ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $19.99 | $19.99 |
| Rating | 2.8 (11 ratings) | 4.8 (3.1K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 54.2% of reviews | 77.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 11 | 3.1K — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #63 — better |
| Devices | iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3.7 GB | 1.8 GB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Virtual Programming Ltd | Feral Interactive Ltd |
Customer experience
War Mongrels
Total War™
Bugs and requests
War Mongrels
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Total War™
Reported bugs
5 issues- Units getting stuck when positioning near walls
- Turn skipping issue due to overlapping UI elements
- Incorrect religious unrest messages
- Inconsistent unit speed controls
- Storage usage discrepancy between app and device
Requested features
5 requests- Sandbox mode with customizable budgets
- More faction options and playable nations
- Improved unit control and positioning
- Ability to toggle floating flags in battles
- Detailed family tree and dynasty mechanics
In-app purchases
War Mongrels
No in-app purchases
Total War™
- 'A New World' Expansion$6.99









