Dope Wars 1987 vs Dope Wars
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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?
Dope Wars
Build a criminal empire in this classic crime simulator. Master street hustles, invest in skills, and navigate dynamic events. Play offline or online with no ads or timers.
- Classic crime simulation gameplay
- Buy low, sell high market mechanics
- Career mode with skill progression
- Skill tree for customization
- Dynamic events and achievements
- Offline and online play
- No ads or energy timers
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Start broke. Hustle smart. Rise to the top… or crash hard. Dope Wars brings the classic crime simulator back with style, swagger, and serious upgrades. Build your empire in the most ruthless city in gaming. Navigate shady docks, grimy alleyways, and dangerous trades. Every choice matters. Every decision could be your last. Buy low, sell high: Master the classic street hustle. Snag the best deals, flip your inventory fast, and watch your bankroll explode. But markets shift fast - and when the heat comes down, you’ll need more than luck to survive. Career Mode: Start as a nobody. Build skills, unlock upgrades, and become a street legend. Climb the ladder by completing challenges, surviving crackdowns, and staying one step ahead of your enemies. Skill Tree: Earn Dope Coins in-game and invest wisely. - Sharpen your Combat Skills for when trades go bad - Boost your Financial Skills and watch your Bank Balance skyrocket - Upgrade your Street Smarts to get tip-offs and early warnings - 12+ unique skills to customize your hustle your way. Achievements & Unlockables: Unlock dozens of achievements, rare profile pictures, and custom titles that show off your street status. Dynamic Events: Prices crash. Enforcers close in. Debts become due. Every run is different - and not every run ends well. Premium Experience: - No ads - No energy timers - No waiting to play - Fully playable offline or online Play Like You Remember. Survive Like You Mean It. Rise from nobody to legend - or flame out fast. This is the Dope Wars you grew up on, rebuilt for now. Download Dope Wars: Mobile now and start your legacy.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Dope Wars at Free against Dope Wars 1987's $0.99. Dope Wars also leads on ratings volume (112 vs 19). Dope Wars 1987's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 months). On rating, review sentiment, ads 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
Dope Wars is free to download; Dope Wars 1987 costs $0.99 up front. Dope Wars sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Dope Wars 1987 asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Dope Wars 1987 against 4.4 for Dope Wars. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dope Wars has 112 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of Dope Wars 1987's written reviews are positive against 60% of Dope Wars's.
Dope Wars 1987 ships an update every 3 days, Dope Wars every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | Dope Wars 1987 | Dope Wars |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.4 (19 ratings) | 4.4 (112 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 54.5% of reviews | 60.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 19 | 112 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 98 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Tempest Press | Grant McCallum |
Customer experience
Dope Wars 1987
Dope Wars
In-app purchases
Dope Wars 1987
No in-app purchases
Dope Wars
- Premium Profile Picture #5$2.99
- Premium Profile Picture #4$2.99
- Premium Profile Picture #1$2.99
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- 60 Days Game Mode$2.99
- Dope Coin Pack - 100$2.99
- Premium Profile Picture #2$2.99
- Premium Profile Picture #3$2.99
- Customize Your Name & Gender$2.99
- Premium Profile Picture #6$2.99
- Premium Profile Picture #7$2.99
- Unlimited Days Game Mode$4.99
- Dope Coin Pack - 1,000$14.99
- Dope Coin Pack - 5000$29.99
Questions
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