Comparison

Samurai Conqueror vs Three Kingdoms

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

Head to head
About

Samurai Conqueror

Engage in historical strategy across Japan's past, from the Kofun to Meiji periods. Lead factions, manage domestic affairs, and wage wars to conquer territories and unite the nation. Relive and rewrite pivotal historical events.

Highlights
  • Historical setting spanning Kofun to Meiji eras
  • Faction development and domestic affairs
  • Command-based conquest gameplay
  • Recruit legendary historical figures
  • Unlock and influence historical events
  • Unite Japan through warfare
Features
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Rewrite history across Japan’s past. Samurai Conqueror is a historical strategy game set in Japan from the Kofun period to the Meiji era. Strengthen your faction through domestic affairs and seize enemy territory through war in a straightforward, command-based conquest game. The game takes place on a timeline of Japanese history. Lead one of Japan’s historical factions, recruit legendary figures, develop your realm, wage wars, and unlock historical events as you strive to unite all of Japanese history. Relive and rewrite history through decisive events such as the Taika Reform, the Genpei War, the Ōnin War, the Battle of Sekigahara, and the Meiji Restoration.

About

Three Kingdoms

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After the death of Zhuge Liang, Shu Han is left with the harsh reality of a weakened state — and the resolve of those who refuse to let it fall. As Chancellor of Shu, you face a relentless stream of events, each demanding a simple choice: Yes or No. Four gauges — Wei, Might, Hearts, and Wealth — shift with every decision. If any gauge hits its limit, the kingdom is lost. FEATURES - Swipe-style card strategy Events arrive as cards, each answered with Yes or No. Simple controls, weighty consequences. - Four gauges, impossible balance Diplomacy with Wei, military strength, public trust, national wealth. Protect one, and another slips away. - Six loyal retainers and a third option Jiang Wei, Zhang Yi, Luo Xian, Fu Qian, Zhuge Zhan, Huo Yi. Level up these loyal retainers to unlock a third choice in desperate situations. - Retro pixel art The twilight of Shu Han rendered in retro-style graphics. - Roguelike replayability Card order changes each run. Grow your retainers, unlock new cards, and reach the true ending. SURVIVE 30 YEARS When a gauge runs out, Shu falls. But if you endure for 30 years — something awaits.

Screenshots

Samurai Conqueror4 screens
Three Kingdoms4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Three Kingdoms at none against Samurai Conqueror's 3. Samurai Conqueror's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Samurai Conqueror sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Three Kingdoms asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Samurai Conqueror ships an update every 2 days, Three Kingdoms every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Samurai Conqueror versus Three Kingdoms: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSamurai ConquerorThree Kingdoms
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size275 MB122 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperTAKAMOTO MIURATAKASHI HANABE

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Samurai Conqueror

One-time3
  • Standard Pack$3.99
  • Upgrade to Complete$5.99
  • Complete Pack$10.99
None

Three Kingdoms

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Samurai Conqueror free?
Samurai Conqueror is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Three Kingdoms free?
Three Kingdoms is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Samurai Conqueror or Three Kingdoms have ads?
Three Kingdoms shows ads; Samurai Conqueror does not.
Which is updated more often, Samurai Conqueror or Three Kingdoms?
Samurai Conqueror ships an update every 2 days, and Three Kingdoms every 2 weeks. Most recently, Samurai Conqueror was updated on October 18, 2026 and Three Kingdoms on October 2, 2026.

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