The Wars II Evolution vs Dope Wars 1987
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Wars II Evolution
Guide humanity's evolution from the stone age to future space wars. Strategize your attacks and defenses to destroy enemy bases across nine distinct levels. Upgrade units and buildings to gain a tactical advantage and achieve victory.
- Evolutionary progression through ages
- Base destruction gameplay
- Strategic defense and attack
- Unit and building upgrades
- Nine unique levels
- Super weapon usage
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From the depths of the stone age to space wars of the future, walk all the way of the evolution of mankind and defeat the enemies in the new game, “The Wars 2 Evolution”. At the first glance, the idea of the game is simple and trivial – to destroy the enemy’s base. But it may not be as easy as it seems. To successfully accomplish the mission, you must think as a military strategist. Choose your game tactics at each level and age. And only the right balance between defense and attack will give you a chance to win. Engage super weapons and gain a tactical advantage over the enemy. Destroy the enemy’s units and wipe the enemy’s base. For that, you will gain the knowledge for studying units and buildings of the next age. The gold obtained along the course of the game can be spent on valiant soldiers who would not let you down in battle and on weapons for defending your base. The faster you gather all the knowledge and move on to the next age, the better are your chances to be the first who delivers the crushing blow to the enemy. But hurry up, the enemy is not standing still either and is preparing an insidious plan to wipe your base. Remember, each age has its unique attack units, defense weapons and special weapons of mass destruction, using which you can cause a significant damage to the enemy. Complete all nine levels of the game to become a “Master of War”.
Dope Wars 1987
Experience a classic text-based economic strategy game set in the 1980s. Buy and sell goods in a dynamic urban market, outsmarting rivals and officials to build your empire. Can you thrive in the gritty underworld of 1987?
- Text-based gameplay
- Economic strategy simulation
- Fluctuating market prices
- Urban underworld setting
- Character interaction
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Relive the 80s with this updated remake of the classic text-based economic strategy game. Navigate a treacherous urban landscape, buying and selling goods at fluctuating prices to maximize your profits. Outwit shady characters and corrupt officials as you scheme your way to the top. Do you have what it takes to survive in the gritty underworld of '87?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Dope Wars 1987 at 4.4 against The Wars II Evolution's 1.7. Dope Wars 1987 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). The Wars II Evolution's advantage is iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.1). On 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
The Wars II Evolution costs $1.99 and Dope Wars 1987 $0.99 up front. The Wars II Evolution sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Dope Wars 1987 asks for nothing beyond the download.
Dope Wars 1987 holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 19 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of The Wars II Evolution's written reviews are positive against 55% of Dope Wars 1987's.
The Wars II Evolution ships an update monthly, Dope Wars 1987 every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | The Wars II Evolution | Dope Wars 1987 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | $0.99 — better |
| Rating | 1.7 (6 ratings) | 4.4 (19 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 46.5% of reviews | 54.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 19 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #194 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 66 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | App Holdings | Tempest Press |
Customer experience
The Wars II Evolution
Dope Wars 1987
In-app purchases
The Wars II Evolution
- 50000 Starter Pack$1.99
- 150000 Pile of Gold$2.99
- 500000 Gold Rush$3.99
Dope Wars 1987
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is The Wars II Evolution free?
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