Comparison

Takeover vs Imperium

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

Imperium

Lead the Roman legions to victory against barbarian hordes and Carthaginians. Strategize your battles and become the champion Rome needs. A tactical autobattler set in ancient Rome.

Highlights
  • Tactical autobattler gameplay
  • Lead Roman legions
  • Battle barbarian hordes
  • Conquer Carthaginians
  • Strategic combat
Features
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The barbarian hordes of Gaul, and the cunning Carthaginians have almost brought Rome to its knees. The Roman people pray to Jupiter for a champion to drive out these enemies, will that champion be you?

Screenshots

Takeover4 screens
Imperium3 screens

Verdict

The call

Takeover and Imperium both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Takeover's written reviews are positive against 72% of Imperium's. Takeover also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). Imperium's advantage is ratings volume (30 vs 10) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, 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

Both are free to download. Takeover sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Imperium sells 2 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 — 4.3 for Takeover against 4.2 for Imperium. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 30 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Takeover's written reviews are positive against 72% of Imperium's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Takeover ships an update every 3 days, Imperium every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Takeover versus Imperium: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTakeoverImperium
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (10 ratings) — better4.2 (30 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better72.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1030 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB89 MB
Age rating4+9+
Developer404 SoftwareRene Slump

Customer experience

Takeover

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

Imperium

All ratings30 ratings
Positive76.7%
Neutral13.3%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive72.0%
Neutral24.0%
Negative4.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Takeover

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

Imperium

One-time2
  • Pouch of Gems$3.99
  • Chest of Gems$12.99

Questions

Is Takeover free?
Takeover is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Imperium free?
Imperium is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Takeover or Imperium?
Takeover is rated higher. Takeover averages 4.3 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Imperium averages 4.2 from 30 ratings.
Do Takeover or Imperium have ads?
Neither Takeover nor Imperium shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Takeover or Imperium?
Takeover ships an update every 3 days, and Imperium every 2 weeks. Most recently, Takeover was updated on October 12, 2026 and Imperium on October 16, 2026.

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