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Best Ancient Civilizations Apps & Games

36+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

3.7 avg rating
16 free apps & games
Updated August 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our ancient civilizations list covers 36+ iPhone apps and games updated through August 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Ancient Civilizations Apps & Games (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Forge of Empires: Build a CityForge of Empires: Build a CityFree4.6★ (168K)YesYesSep 2026
2Ancient Civilizations-TAncient Civilizations-TFree——NoAug 2026
3Ancient OriginsAncient OriginsFree1.9★ (45)YesNoJul 2026
4World Civilizations HistoryWorld Civilizations HistoryFree—YesNoMay 2026
5Learn History: Timeline QuizLearn History: Timeline QuizFree4.4★ (30)NoYesSep 2026
6Ancient Civilizations QuizAncient Civilizations Quiz$3.994.0★ (1)NoNoMay 2026
7World TimelineWorld TimelineFree was $3.993.0★ (2)YesYesSep 2026
8El Dorado - Ancient Civilization Puzzle GameEl Dorado - Ancient Civilization Puzzle GameFree4.5★ (2)NoYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Ancient Civilizations

Forge of Empires: Build a City#1

Forge of Empires: Build a City by InnoGames

Civilization building game
Editor's Choice
🎮 Games
4.6😐(168K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Build and evolve your city from the Stone Age through modern times and beyond. Develop new technologies, produce goods, and trade with neighbors. Conquer territories through negotiation or battle in this award-winning strategy game.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Enjoyable gameplay
  • 🌐 Engaging social features
  • 🏆 Sense of progression
  • 👍 Cooperative community

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Excessive in-app purchases
  • 🕰️ Slow progression without spending
  • 🔄 Repetitive gameplay loop
  • 🔒 Lack of player control

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FAQ about Ancient Civilizations

What are the best ancient civilizations apps & games for iPhone?
Forge of Empires: Build a City tops our ancient civilizations apps & games ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 168K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 16 of the top ancient civilizations apps & games we rank are free to download, including Forge of Empires: Build a City and Ancient Civilizations-T.
Forge of Empires: Build a City shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 36+ ancient civilizations apps & games on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Forge of Empires is an award-winning strategy game where you build and develop a city, progressing through different historical ages. You'll research technologies, produce goods, trade with other players, and expand your empire through strategic negotiation or combat.
Key features include building and evolving your city from the Stone Age to modern times and beyond, developing new technologies and buildings, producing and trading goods, exploring new territories, and using negotiation or battle skills to conquer provinces.