Comparison

Takeover vs Ozymandias

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

Head to head
About

Takeover

A rebuilt strategy classic offering 600 adventure levels and offline multiplayer. Conquer territories, unlock tokens, and master tactics with modern visuals and smooth gameplay. Play anywhere, even without internet.

Highlights
  • 600 adventure levels
  • Offline multiplayer (Bluetooth/Wi-Fi Direct)
  • Local pass-and-play mode
  • Modern visuals and animations
  • Strategic territory control gameplay
  • No internet required for multiplayer
Features
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NEW FOR 2025: Takeover – Completely Rebuilt Strategy Classic Experience the legendary strategy game like never before. Takeover has been rebuilt from the ground up with 600 all-new adventure levels, offline multiplayer, and stunning modern visuals. GAME MODES • Solo Adventure: 600 levels across 10 unique worlds • Nearby Multiplayer: Play offline with Bluetooth/Wi-Fi Direct • Local Game: Pass-and-play on one device • Multiple AI difficulty levels and board sizes ADVENTURE MODE Face off against cunning AI opponents as you conquer 600 increasingly challenging levels. Unlock animated tokens, master strategic patterns, and prove your tactical skills against The Gambler, The Brawler, and The Guardian. NO INTERNET REQUIRED Play multiplayer games anywhere – on flights, road trips, or off the grid. Nearby multiplayer uses Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Direct to connect with friends without needing cellular data or Wi-Fi networks. MODERN DESIGN Rebuilt with stunning visuals, smooth 60fps gameplay, and beautiful animations. Optimized for iPhone and iPad with full dark mode support. STRATEGIC DEPTH Easy to learn, endlessly rewarding. Claim squares to expand your territory and outmaneuver opponents. Every match offers fresh tactical challenges – no two games play the same. The strategy classic returns. Download now and start your takeover today! Mac and Apple TV versions coming soon.

About

Ozymandias

Experience the thrill of building a Bronze Age empire in a streamlined 4X strategy game. Expand your territory, develop cities, and raise armies. Unique victory conditions and abstracted combat ensure fast-paced, strategic gameplay.

Highlights
  • Streamlined 4X gameplay
  • Abstracted combat system
  • Hand-painted historical maps
  • Random and custom victory conditions
  • AI that doesn't cheat
Features
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Build an empire in a single sitting. All the strategy of a classic 4X in a faster format. At the dawn of history, Bronze Age kings built the first empires. Strategize their rise to power in a uniquely streamlined 4X. Expand your borders, build cities in tactical locations then raise armies to defend them. Each turn, you receive opportunities but must choose only one. Random victory conditions make every game different; custom victory conditions support different styles of play. DISTILLED DESIGN - Focus on strategy over tactics, we’ve stripped the busywork out of 4X gameplay. - Combat abstracted into an innovative Power system, you only move armies and fleets. HISTORICAL MAPS - Hand-painted maps charting Bronze Ages around the world. - Each empire's trait and start location bring a unique set of challenges. EASY TO LEARN - The tutorial is a short story campaign about explorer, Gertrude Bell. - Climb the difficulty ladder against our AI, which never cheats to compete.

Screenshots

Takeover4 screens
Ozymandias4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Takeover at Free against Ozymandias's $3.99. Takeover also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 62%) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). Ozymandias's advantage is chart position (#79 vs unranked). On rating, ratings volume, ads 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

Takeover is free to download; Ozymandias costs $3.99 up front. Takeover sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Ozymandias sells 9 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 — 4.4 for Takeover against 4.5 for Ozymandias. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 22 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Takeover's written reviews are positive against 62% of Ozymandias's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Takeover ships an update every 3 days, Ozymandias every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Takeover versus Ozymandias: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTakeoverOzymandias
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating4.4 (11 ratings)4.5 (22 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better61.9% of reviews
Number of ratings1122 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#79 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB493 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer404 SoftwareGoblinz Studio SAS

Customer experience

Takeover

All ratings10 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Ozymandias

All ratings23 ratings
Positive78.3%
Neutral13.0%
Negative8.7%
Written reviews42 reviews
Positive61.9%
Neutral14.3%
Negative23.8%

Bugs and requests

Takeover

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Ozymandias

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Crashes frequently, especially late game
  • Save progress lost after crashes
  • Game crashes when saving
  • Game restarts to beginning after crash
  • UI elements too small
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  • Font unadjustable and unreadable
  • Does not support both landscape orientations
  • iPad orientation issues
  • Screen does not rotate
  • Crashes randomly, progress lost

Requested features

10 requests
  • More objective cards
  • More maps
  • PvP mode on mobile
  • Cloud Saves / iCloud saves
  • Multiplayer option
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  • Fix iPad orientation / autorotate
  • Support both landscape orientations
  • Zoom feature for map
  • Tooltip for combat strength
  • Demo with actual gameplay

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Takeover

One-time3
  • 100 Diamonds$0.99
  • 250 Diamonds$1.99
  • Large Diamond Pack$4.99
9 purchases

Ozymandias

One-time9
  • The World$0.99
  • The Andes$0.99
  • Sahara Desert$0.99
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  • Indonesia$0.99
  • Mesoamerica$0.99
  • Aegean Sea$0.99
  • Indus Valley$0.99
  • Near East$0.99
  • All Maps$3.99

Questions

Is Takeover free?
Takeover is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ozymandias free?
Ozymandias costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Takeover or Ozymandias?
Ozymandias is rated higher. Takeover averages 4.4 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Ozymandias averages 4.5 from 22 ratings.
Do Takeover or Ozymandias have ads?
Neither Takeover nor Ozymandias shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Takeover or Ozymandias?
Takeover ships an update every 3 days, and Ozymandias every 2 weeks. Most recently, Takeover was updated on October 29, 2026 and Ozymandias on October 30, 2026.

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