Best Advance Wars Apps & Games

179+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
16 free apps & games
Updated July 2026

Battle Nations is the household name in advance wars, but it's far from the only option. We track 179+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Top Picks for Advance Wars

Battle Nations#1

Battle Nations by Madrona Games Inc.

Editor's Choice
🎮 Games
4.6😊(2.3K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Build a city, gather resources, and assemble an army of unique units to fight in epic battles. Unite with heroes, engage in a wartime narrative, and compete with players globally. Unlock powerful mercenaries and special forces for tactical combat.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Engaging storyline and characters
  • 💡 Unique blend of base building and strategy
  • 🚀 Responsive updates and bug fixes

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
  • 💰 Progression can feel grindy without spending
  • 🕰️ Slow resource gathering and building times
Pixel Commander - Tower Battle#2

Pixel Commander - Tower Battle by Faraz Khan

Pixel War Strategy
Strong Contender
🎮 Games
4.9(19 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Engage in a unique tower connection strategy game that blends classic pixel art with intense warfare. Develop your tactics, upgrade defenses, and deploy armies across diverse battlegrounds for total immersion and challenging gameplay.

Athena Crisis#3

Athena Crisis by Nakazawa Tech KK

A turn-based strategy game
Worth Considering
🎮 Games
3.9(11 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Command over 40 diverse units in this turn-based strategy game. Engage in single-player campaigns or test your skills in online multiplayer. Design custom maps and campaigns, and experience unique invasion mechanics that blend single-player missions with player-vs-player combat.

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RISK: Global Domination
RISK: Global Domination
RISK: Global Domination
Official RISK game for mobile
Free

Engage in strategic global warfare in the official digital adaptation of a beloved board game. Build armies, forge alliances, and command troops across diverse maps and game modes, from historical battles to fantasy realms. Compete against millions worldwide and climb the ranks to become a Grandmaster.

Real-time battlesClassic and custom rulesSolo and multiplayer modes
🎮 Games
(186K)
free with in-app purchases
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Warbits
Warbits
Warbits
by Risky Lab Inc
$0.99

Engage in turn-based strategic combat in a galactic war simulator. Battle through a story-driven campaign, test your skills in challenge modes, and utilize powerful upgrades. Compete online or locally against friends and AI.

Turn-based strategy gameplay20-mission campaign30 challenge missions
🎮 Games
(625)
paid
6
Front Wars
Front Wars
Front Wars
WW2 Turn-Based Strategy
$3.99

Engage in turn-based strategy battles set during World War II. Command allied forces, manage resources, and outmaneuver the enemy on a grid-based map. Capture objectives and defeat all enemy units to win.

Turn-based strategy gameplayWorld War II campaignDiverse unit types (soldiers, tanks, planes, ships)
🎮 Games
(26)
free with in-app purchases
7
Domination Wars
Domination Wars
Domination Wars
Fast Paced RTS Battles
Free

Engage in fast-paced, strategic real-time battles on player-designed islands. Master resource gathering, build defenses, and command diverse troops and spells to conquer opponents in thrilling PvP clashes and unique game modes.

Player-designed island conquestStrategic resource gatheringIsland fortress design
🎮 Games
(108)
free with in-app purchases
8
We Are Warriors!
We Are Warriors!
We Are Warriors!
Evolve through the ages!
Free

Command armies across different historical eras, from the Stone Age to the Modern Age. Gather resources to muster units and engage in strategic battles to conquer your enemies and become a legendary general.

Muster units with foodEvolve through historical agesCommand Dino Riders, Spartans, and Tanks
🎮 Games
(7.7K)
free with in-app purchases
9
Shogun's Empire: Hex Commander
Shogun's Empire: Hex Commander
Shogun's Empire: Hex Commander
by Teresa Dymek
Free

Lead your clan to rule Medieval Japan in this turn-based strategy game. Master economy and diplomacy on a strategy map, then lead your army in tactical battles with diverse units and generals. Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of historical Japan with detailed visuals and authentic voice-overs.

Turn-based strategy gameplayProvince conquest and managementDiplomacy and alliances
🎮 Games
(336)
free with in-app purchases
10
DomiNations
DomiNations
DomiNations
Empire builder & battle game
Free

Build a thriving empire from ancient times to the modern era. Command armies, research technologies, and engage in real-time strategy battles against other players. Conquer the world through warfare and strategic development.

Build and upgrade your empire through historical agesCommand armies in real-time strategy battlesResearch new technologies and unlock advanced weaponry
🎮 Games
(39K)
free with in-app purchases
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Lost Frontier
Lost Frontier
Lost Frontier
by Mika Mobile, Inc.
$2.99

A turn-based strategy game set in a fantasy-western world blending steampunk and supernatural elements. Lead unique units and legendary heroes through story and challenge modes, or create custom games.

Turn-based strategy gameplayStory mode with 24 chaptersChallenge mode with 20 missions
🎮 Games
(198)
free with in-app purchases
12
European War 6: 1804
European War 6: 1804
European War 6: 1804
Turn-based Strategy War Game
Free

Engage in turn-based strategy warfare across historical campaigns and conquest modes. Lead famous generals, train elite units, and develop your nation to achieve victory in over 90 famous battles. Compete with players worldwide in multiplayer battles.

Historical campaigns with famous battlesConquest mode with city development and diplomacyTrain special units and promote generals
🎮 Games
(5.8K)
free with in-app purchases
13
XeeWar
XeeWar
XeeWar
Turn-Based Warfare
Free

Engage in strategic online warfare against another player. Build units, capture bases, and outmaneuver your opponent using tactical unit strengths and terrain advantages. Climb the ranks and leaderboard through skill-based combat.

2-player online turn-based strategyBuild and deploy combat unitsCapture enemy bases
🎮 Games
(61)
free with in-app purchases
14
Art Of War 3:RTS Strategy Game
Art Of War 3:RTS Strategy Game
Art Of War 3:RTS Strategy Game
PvP, coop real-time battles
Free

Engage in classic real-time strategy battles with direct unit control. Command modern warfare forces, develop tactics, and conquer opponents in global PvP and cooperative conflicts. Choose your faction and lead your army to victory.

Real-time PvP and cooperative battlesDirect unit controlModern warfare units (infantry, vehicles, air, navy)
🎮 Games
(9.4K)
free with in-app purchases
15
Warbits Plus
Warbits Plus
Warbits Plus
Turn-based strategy, tactics
$4.99

Engage in charming turn-based tactical combat with a variety of units and special powers. Explore a story-driven campaign, test your skills in challenging modes, and create custom maps to share with the community. Compete locally or online against friends and other commanders.

Grid-based turn-based strategyStory-driven campaign missionsChallenge and puzzle modes
🎮 Games
(142)
paid
16
Supremacy: Warhammer 40,000
Supremacy: Warhammer 40,000
Supremacy: Warhammer 40,000
Long-term strategy game
Free

Engage in large-scale, long-term multiplayer strategy battles set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe. Lead one of four distinct factions, forge alliances, and dominate planetwide through economic control and military might. Your strategic decisions will determine the fate of the conflict.

Massive multiplayer battles (30-64 players)Long-term strategy gameplayFour playable factions
🎮 Games
(48)
free with in-app purchases
17
Battle 3D - Strategy game
Battle 3D - Strategy game
Battle 3D - Strategy game
Advanced war simulator
Free

Command large-scale battles with a vast array of military units, from soldiers and vehicles to aircraft and warships. Design your own missions, engage in tactical warfare, and test your strategic skills against other players in real-time multiplayer. Experience an advanced war simulator with diverse unit types and dynamic gameplay.

Command diverse military unitsControl units from above or individuallyConquer factories for resource production
🎮 Games
(3.6K)
free with in-app purchases
18
Command & Conquer™: Rivals PVP
Command & Conquer™: Rivals PVP
Command & Conquer™: Rivals PVP
Strategy wins in this C&C RTS.
Free

Engage in fast-paced real-time strategy battles against other players. Customize your army with a variety of units and lead them with unique commanders to outwit your opponents and achieve victory in competitive PvP matches.

Real-time PvP battlesCustomizable army unitsUnique commander abilities
🎮 Games
(43K)
free with in-app purchases
19
World Conqueror 4
World Conqueror 4
World Conqueror 4
WW2 Turn-based Strategy Game
Free

Experience World War II in this turn-based strategy game. Command armies, relive historical battles, and conquer nations across different eras. Develop your military, manage resources, and lead legendary generals to victory.

100+ WW2 campaignsConquest mode across different erasTrain and command legions
🎮 Games
(20K)
free with in-app purchases
20
Miragine War
Miragine War
Miragine War
A Real-time Strategy Game
Free

Engage in real-time strategy battles by selecting the ideal units to counter your opponent's forces. Each soldier possesses unique strengths and weaknesses, requiring careful tactical decisions to achieve victory. Challenge opponents and prove your strategic prowess.

Real-time strategy gameplayUnit counterplay mechanicsTactical soldier selection
🎮 Games
(2.6K)
free with in-app purchases