Comparison

Door Kickers vs Total War™

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

Head to head
About

Door Kickers

Lead a SWAT team in this tactical real-time strategy game. Plan your approach, equip your units, and execute precise maneuvers to neutralize threats and rescue hostages. Master challenging missions with a top-down perspective and a focus on strategic planning and quick improvisation.

Highlights
  • SWAT team command
  • Quick tactics gameplay
  • Top-down perspective
  • Real-time with free pause
  • 80 single missions
  • 6 campaigns
  • Mission generator
Features
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Door Kickers is the unforgiving, award winning SWAT-command quick tactics game. Includes all updates and a new campaign, as well as full cross-platform saves compatibility and an all-new interface designed specifically for touch based platforms. ***RockPaperShotgun’s Bestest Best Tactics game*** **“Door Kickers is a game about cops kicking down doors, and these doors are a lot of fun to kick down. It is also very hard, and I love it for that.” *** 84/100 – PC Gamer ***”It evokes lot of the more demanding thrills that modern games have left behind, the grit and the hard won satisfaction of overcoming intimidating challenges, or the experimental fun of spending hours tinkering with all the different ways you can play through a big, open-ended level. I had a blast inching my way through pretty much all of the harder stages in this game and I also think you might have a blast with it too.” *** Super Bunnyhop “It’s a thing of beauty and manages to capture the planning and satisfying execution of more complex strategy games, as well as the gung-ho and the popping-off of growly man in military shooters. (...) It’s probably the best man-shootery game I’ve played in years.” Indie Statik Door Kickers mixes old school, no-quarter action with modern ergonomic interfaces and puts you in command of a SWAT team during a tactical intervention. Analyze the situation, plan team routes, choose equipment and breach points and coordinate multiple troopers to reach the hostage room before the bad guys get to press that trigger. It may sound daunting, and like real world CQB combat, it sure is. But most levels can be completed in minutes and on the fly improvisation works. Achieving the perfect planning, getting the mission done with no false steps and losing no people, that’s a skill harder to master. Quick Points: § 80 single missions, 6 campaigns and unlimited gameplay via mission generator § Over 65 weapons and gear items to use and overcome the enemy. § Top Down perspective for optimal tactical analysis § Real Time With Free Pause § No turns, no hexes, no action points or awkward interfaces § Realistic but action packed § Non-linear levels, freeform gameplay Website https://inthekillhouse.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/KillHouseGames Twitter - @inthekillhouse

About

Total War™

Lead a global empire in the 18th century, managing turn-based strategy and engaging in real-time battles. Conquer territories, master gunpowder warfare, and dominate naval conflicts. Develop new technologies and forge your nation into a superpower.

Highlights
  • Grand turn-based strategy
  • Real-time 3D battles
  • Global conquest
  • Naval combat
  • Technology development
  • Intuitive touchscreen controls
Features
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READ BEFORE BUYING: Please expand this description and read the full list of supported devices below to confirm that your device is supported. EMPIRE brings Total War’s real-time battles and grand turn-based strategy into the 18th-century age of exploration and conquest. Lead great powers in a race for dominance — from Europe to India and the Americas. Command vast fleets and armies in an era of rapid scientific advances, global conflict and momentous political change. This is the complete Total War: EMPIRE desktop experience, expertly adapted for iPhone and iPad, with redesigned user interfaces and extensive quality-of-life improvements. LEAD THE NATION Grow one of eleven factions into a military and economic superpower. DOMINATE THE BATTLEFIELD Master gunpowder warfare in seismic 3D battles decided by tactical genius and technological superiority. RULE THE WAVES Outmanoeuvre rivals in spectacular sea battles — where wind direction, cunning and a well-timed broadside can prove decisive. MASTER THE GLOBE Use statecraft and subterfuge to secure territory and lucrative trade routes. SEIZE THE FUTURE Develop new technologies to power industrial expansion and military prowess. COMMAND THE ACTION Forge your empire with intuitive touchscreen controls, or any iPadOS-compatible mouse & keyboard. === ‘A NEW WORLD’ NOW AVAILABLE Available via in-app purchase, this massive expansion unlocks: • 44 PLAYABLE FACTIONS: Lead all non-rebel factions in the Grand Campaign, from Greece and Gran Colombia to Mexico and the Mamelukes. • 2 NEW CAMPAIGNS: The Late Start Campaign brings EMPIRE’s global map into 1783, where technologically advanced empires fight to retain their distant colonies. In the Warpath Campaign, lead one of five Native American factions on a detailed, tightly focused map of the Americas. • 14 NAVAL UNITS: Enhances late-game naval combat with variants on existing vessels and favourites from Total War: NAPOLEON, including the giant 140-gun Santísima Trinidad. === We recommend playing Total War: EMPIRE on iOS 17 or later. You need 12GB of free space on your device, though we recommend at least double this to avoid initial installation issues. Supported iPhones: • iPhone XR and later • iPhone SE - 2nd Generation (2020) and later Supported iPads: • iPad - 7th Generation (2019) and later • iPad mini - 5th Generation (2019) and later • iPad Air - 3rd Generation (2019) and later • iPad Pro - 2nd Generation (2017) and later • If you require assistance, please contact our support team at support@feralinteractive.com © 2009–2025 The Creative Assembly Limited. Originally developed by The Creative Assembly Limited. Originally published by SEGA. Creative Assembly, the Creative Assembly logo, Total War, Total War: EMPIRE and the Total War logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of The Creative Assembly Limited. SEGA and the SEGA logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of SEGA Corporation. Developed for and published on iOS by Feral Interactive Ltd. iOS and the iOS logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Feral and the Feral logo are trademarks of Feral Interactive Ltd. All other trademarks, logos and copyrights are property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

Screenshots

Door Kickers4 screens
Total War™4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Door Kickers at $4.99 against Total War™'s $19.99. Door Kickers also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On rating, ratings volume, ads and monetization model 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

Door Kickers costs $4.99 and Total War™ $19.99 up front. Total War™ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Door Kickers asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Door Kickers against 4.8 for Total War™. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.3K and 3.3K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of Door Kickers's written reviews are positive against 78% of Total War™'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Door Kickers ships an update every 2 weeks, Total War™ every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Door Kickers versus Total War™: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDoor KickersTotal War™
Price$4.99 — better$19.99
Rating4.8 (3.3K ratings) — better4.8 (3.3K ratings)
Positive reviews89.9% of reviews — better78.1% of reviews
Number of ratings3.3K — better3.3K
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#59 — better#64
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size953 MB1.8 GB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperKILLHOUSE GAMES SRLFeral Interactive Ltd

Customer experience

Door Kickers

All ratings3,269 ratings
Positive97.6%
Neutral0.9%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews457 reviews
Positive89.9%
Neutral3.5%
Negative6.6%

Total War™

All ratings3,090 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral1.2%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews524 reviews
Positive78.1%
Neutral5.5%
Negative16.4%

User reviews

Door Kickers

From 3.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and challenging gameplay
  • 🚀 Addictive and engaging
  • 💡 Unique tactical approach
  • 🔒 Realistic mechanics
  • 🔒 Satisfying when plan comes together

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Clunky controls on mobile
  • 🐛 Difficulty selecting specific operators
  • 🐛 Accidental path changes
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes

Total War™

From 3.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent port of the original game
  • 🎨 Impressive graphics and visuals
  • 🕹️ Intuitive and user-friendly controls
  • 💰 Great value for money
  • 🕰️ Immersive and engaging gameplay

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🤖 Suboptimal AI behavior in battles
  • 🔍 Lack of detailed tutorial for new players
  • 🔒 Inability to play as minor factions

Bugs and requests

Door Kickers

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Restart button too easy to accidentally press
  • Inconsistent enemy detection and behavior
  • Lack of full-screen support on newer iPads

Requested features

6 requests
  • More weapons and gear options
  • Ability to customize operators
  • More mission types and scenarios
  • Level editor or custom map creation
  • Multiplayer or co-op mode
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  • Bring Door Kickers 2 to mobile

Total War™

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Units getting stuck when positioning near walls
  • Turn skipping issue due to overlapping UI elements
  • Incorrect religious unrest messages
  • Inconsistent unit speed controls
  • Storage usage discrepancy between app and device

Requested features

5 requests
  • Sandbox mode with customizable budgets
  • More faction options and playable nations
  • Improved unit control and positioning
  • Ability to toggle floating flags in battles
  • Detailed family tree and dynasty mechanics

In-app purchases

None

Door Kickers

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Total War™

One-time1
  • 'A New World' Expansion$6.99

Questions

Is Door Kickers free?
Door Kickers costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Total War™ free?
Total War™ costs $19.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Door Kickers or Total War™?
Door Kickers is rated higher. Door Kickers averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while Total War™ averages 4.8 from 3.3K ratings.
Do Door Kickers or Total War™ have ads?
Neither Door Kickers nor Total War™ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Door Kickers or Total War™?
Door Kickers ships an update every 2 weeks, and Total War™ every 5 weeks. Most recently, Door Kickers was updated on October 26, 2026 and Total War™ on October 27, 2026.
Which is more popular, Door Kickers or Total War™?
Door Kickers currently peaks at #59 in the App Store charts, and Total War™ at #64. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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