Lux DLX 3 vs Conquest
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lux DLX 3
Engage in a grand strategy game of global domination, reminiscent of classic board games. Conquer territories across over 100 diverse maps with intelligent AI opponents or local multiplayer. Enjoy a rich, replayable experience with no hidden fees.
- Over 100 diverse maps
- Smart AI opponents
- Hotseat multiplayer
- Fast user interface
- HD maps for tablets
- Quick-action buttons
- Enhanced graphics
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Lux DLX is an epic game of strategy & conquest. Similar to the board game RISK, but better! Features: over 100 maps, smart AI, fast UI, universal app, hotseat multi-player, and many more options! 100+ Maps include: - Australia Mini - Brasil Mini - British Isles Mini - Canada Mini - China Mini - Earth vs Mars - Europe Mini - France Mini - Germany Mini - Italy Mini - Japan mini - Rome mini - USA mini - 100 more for no extra charge! HD maps designed to fit tablet screens include: - Canada HD - Franco-Prussian War HD - King Arthur - Napoleonic Wars HD - Rome HD - Silicon Valley HD - Spanish Civil War HD - Vietnam War HD - WWII Battles series - and more! No hidden in-app fees, everything is included in the single purchase. Warning: this game has serious replay value! Version 3 adds: - Quick-buttons for Auto-Advance and All-In-Attack modes. - Enhanced OpenGL graphics engine. - Supports widescreen iPhones. - More maps! Version 2 adds: - Extra hard Reaper AI. - Game menu. - iPad full-screen support. - Download multiple maps at once. - Hotseat multi-player improvements. - More maps! Tips to Win: - attack with 3 or more armies for best odds - take over 1 enemy country per turn for a card - fully eliminate an enemy and you get their cards Try out our other game Lux Touch for free. Lux DLX is a mobile version of Lux Delux, available for desktops and laptops. Wage a virtual war and conquer the world. Roll the dice, take a risk and win! "Because taking over the world is fun!" Lux is not associated with the board game RISK.
Conquest
Experience a classic board game of global domination. Engage in strategic conquest against AI opponents or challenge friends locally or online. Enjoy a fully functional free version with optional map purchases to support development.
- Global conquest gameplay
- Strategic AI opponents
- Solo play
- Local multiplayer
- Online multiplayer
- Customizable maps
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Conquest is a version of the classic board game where you combine risk and strategy to conquer the world. You can play solo or multiple human games against the randomly selected computer controlled opponents, each with their own personality and strong artificial intelligence. You can play solo games against the sophisticated computer AI, multiplayer games on a single device, or network games between friends over the internet! This version is fully functional and free and if you enjoy it please buy the extra maps to support further development! For the latest news on all of my games follow @SeansGames on Twitter!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Conquest at Free against Lux DLX 3's $6.99. Lux DLX 3's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 3.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Conquest is free to download; Lux DLX 3 costs $6.99 up front. Conquest sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Lux DLX 3 asks for nothing beyond the download.
Lux DLX 3 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lux DLX 3 has 1.3K ratings behind it against 123, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Lux DLX 3's written reviews are positive against 52% of Conquest's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lux DLX 3 | Conquest |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $6.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.6 (1.3K ratings) — better | 3.4 (123 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 76.2% of reviews — better | 51.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.3K — better | 123 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Best chart rank | #121 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 90 MB | 77 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Sillysoft Games | Sean O'Connor |
Customer experience
Lux DLX 3
Conquest
User reviews
Lux DLX 3
From 1.3K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Fun, simple, and enjoyable game
- 👍 Lots of maps and customization options
- 👍 Great time killer
- 👍 Excellent implementation of the Risk game
- 👍 Challenging AI opponents
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes on some devices
- 🐛 Issues with map downloads and server connectivity
- 🐛 Bugs with army placement and fortification
- 🐛 Unbalanced AI difficulty and behavior
- 🐛 Outdated visuals and UI elements
Conquest
From 123 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎮 Faithful to the original board game
- 🕹️ Simple and addictive gameplay
- 💰 Free with no ads
- 🗺️ Variety of maps to conquer
Room to improve
- 🎲 Dice rolls perceived as unfair or biased
- 🤖 AI opponents not challenging enough
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔄 Difficulty restoring previously purchased content
Bugs and requests
Lux DLX 3
Reported bugs
4 issues- Crashes on startup or during gameplay
- Freezing and unresponsiveness on certain devices
- Issues with map downloads and server connectivity
- Problems with army placement and fortification
Requested features
5 requests- Online multiplayer mode
- More detailed game statistics and player tracking
- Ability to form alliances between players
- Wider range of map styles and themes
- Improved AI and difficulty balancing
Conquest
Reported bugs
3 issues- Armies disappearing during battles
- Inability to attack certain territories
- Map not displaying properly after updates
Requested features
4 requests- Online multiplayer mode
- More advanced AI difficulty settings
- Random map generation option
- Ability to edit player/faction names
In-app purchases
Lux DLX 3
No in-app purchases
Conquest
- Geographical maps$2.99
- Fantasy maps 1$2.99
- Fantasy maps 2$2.99
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- Space maps$2.99
- All of the maps$4.99
