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Best Ancient Games

213+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps & games
Updated July 2026

Out of 213+ ancient games apps on iOS, 20 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Top Picks for Ancient Games

Ancient Games#1

Ancient Games by Sullivan Bousiniere

Editor's Choice
🎮 Games
4.6😊(262 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Explore and play a collection of ancient board games brought back to life with modern app design. Enjoy offline and online play, collect customizable game pieces, and tackle fun challenges. Save progress across all games with cloud saves.

What We Love

  • 🎮 High-quality ancient board games collection
  • 🎨 Beautiful graphics and visual design
  • 🎵 Appropriate relaxing music and atmosphere
  • 👍 Easy to learn gameplay with depth

Room to Improve

  • 📺 Excessive and intrusive advertisements
  • 💳 Subscription model for content access
  • 🎲 Dice rolls appear non-random or rigged
Mancala.#2

Mancala. by Sergey Skosyrev

Mancala (Kalah) ancient game.
Strong Contender
🎮 Games
4.7😊(35K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#81in Games
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Experience Mancala, an ancient strategy board game. Move marbles counter-clockwise, aiming to collect the most in your home hole. Enjoy a classic game of skill and foresight.

What We Love

  • 👍 Well-built app
  • 👍 Enjoyable to play
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Great to learn

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 AI too easy to beat
  • 💰 Paid version required for more features
  • 💰 Hints/diamonds cost money
Grow Empire: Rome#3

Grow Empire: Rome by ZERAUS DEVS LTDA

Tower Defense war game
Worth Considering
🎮 Games
4.7😊(13K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Lead the Roman Republic to glory in this strategy game blending tower defense and RPG elements. Conquer ancient Europe by building your army, upgrading your stronghold, and defeating barbarian clans. Experience epic battles and expand your empire.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Great graphics and animations
  • 🔒 No pay-to-win mechanics
  • 👍 Offline playability

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Buggy daily quests
  • 🔋 Slow progression without spending money
  • 👎 Repetitive gameplay at higher levels

More Ancient Games apps to explore

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Ancient Board Game Collection
Ancient Board Game Collection
Ancient Board Game Collection
Go beyond chess and backgammon
Free

Explore a collection of historical board games from ancient civilizations. Play against AI, friends online, or locally on a single device. Offers accessibility features for visually impaired players.

9 unique ancient board gamesOnline multiplayer against friendsLocal multiplayer on one device
🎮 Games
(94)
free with in-app purchases
5
Empire City: Civilization Dawn
Empire City: Civilization Dawn
Empire City: Civilization Dawn
Build a town! Rise of medieval
Free

Build and manage your own ancient empire. Develop cities, extract resources, forge unique cultures, and engage in trade and diplomacy with other civilizations. Create magnificent structures and expand your territory to become a legendary ruler.

Build new citiesDevelop resource extractionCreate unique cultures
🎮 Games
(1.4K)
free with in-app purchases
6
Ancient Seal: The Exorcist
Ancient Seal: The Exorcist
Ancient Seal: The Exorcist
by NEPTUNE MUTUAL ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK TECHNOLOGY CO.,LIMITED
Free

Embark on an epic Xianxia adventure with stunning 3D graphics and immersive gameplay. Engage in thrilling sky battles, massive guild duels, and transform into a powerful god to fight demons. Enjoy a rich world with both intense combat and relaxing home-building activities.

Exquisite 3D graphics and light effectsDragon-riding sky combatMassive player-versus-player battles
🎮 Games
(5K)
free with in-app purchases
7
Forge of Empires: Build a City
Forge of Empires: Build a City
Forge of Empires: Build a City
Civilization building game
Free

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.

Build and evolve city through agesDevelop new technologies and buildingsProduce and trade goods
🎮 Games
(168K)
free with in-app purchases
8
Stick War: Saga
Stick War: Saga
Stick War: Saga
RTS 1v1 2v2 & Epic Campaigns!
Free

Engage in real-time multiplayer strategy battles with customizable armies and epic campaigns. Team up with friends for 2v2 matches or hone your skills against AI. Collect and upgrade diverse unit types, research powerful bonuses, and cast devastating spells to dominate the battlefield.

Real-time multiplayer PVPTeam up for 2v2 matchesExpansive single-player campaign
🎮 Games
(13K)
free with in-app purchases
9
Grand War: Rome Strategy Games
Grand War: Rome Strategy Games
Grand War: Rome Strategy Games
Tactics battle, War games
Free

Build and lead your empire through historical battles spanning 2000 years. Recruit legendary generals, train diverse troops, and employ strategic tactics to conquer different nations and rewrite history.

Build your own empireRecruit legendary generalsTrain diverse troops
🎬 Entertainment
(3.5K)
free with in-app purchases
10
Chief Almighty
Chief Almighty
Chief Almighty
Expand your Tribe to Survive.
Free

Lead your tribe in the stone ages, exploring prehistoric lands, hunting ancient beasts, and engaging in real-time strategy. Forge alliances or dominate rivals to become the Chief Almighty on a global server.

Real-time strategy combatTribe and alliance buildingHunt ancient beasts and dinosaurs
🎮 Games
(8.8K)
subscription
11
Pyramid Solitaire Saga
Pyramid Solitaire Saga
Pyramid Solitaire Saga
An ancient card puzzle game!
Free

Embark on a magical Solitaire adventure through ancient worlds. Match cards to uncover hidden clues, collect treasures, and complete challenging levels. Play solo or compete with friends for high scores.

Ancient world-themed graphicsCard matching gameplayHidden clue and treasure collection
🎮 Games
(46K)
free with in-app purchases
12
Top War: Battle Game
Top War: Battle Game
Top War: Battle Game
Build, Merge, Battle
Free

Lead your forces against a tyrannical legion in this strategy game. Merge units and buildings to instantly upgrade your power, recruit legendary heroes, and build a formidable base. Engage in global battles with alliances and dominate your enemies.

Merge to upgrade gameplayInstant upgradesRecruit Legendary Heroes
🎮 Games
(104K)
free with in-app purchases
13
Rise of Kingdoms
Rise of Kingdoms
Rise of Kingdoms
Top Civilization Strategy Game
Free

Lead one of 14 historical civilizations, including the newly added Greeks, in real-time strategy battles. Explore a seamless world map, manage resources, and forge alliances to conquer your enemies. Develop your empire from a lone clan to an unstoppable force.

14 Unique CivilizationsReal-Time BattlesSeamless World Map
🎮 Games
(186K)
free with in-app purchases
14
My Museum Story: Mystery Match
My Museum Story: Mystery Match
My Museum Story: Mystery Match
Match Objects & Design
Free

Solve match-3 puzzles to uncover hidden artifacts and design your own museum. Explore ancient civilizations, customize rooms, and embark on a thrilling mystery adventure.

Match-3 puzzle gameplayMuseum design and customizationExplore ancient locations
🎮 Games
(6.9K)
free with in-app purchases
15
Royal Game of Ur (AG)
Royal Game of Ur (AG)
Royal Game of Ur (AG)
Ancient Games for Modern Gamer
Free

Experience ancient board games brought to life with modern app design. Play against AI, friends, or global players online and offline. Collect unique game pieces and boards, and enjoy cloud saves across multiple titles.

Play against AI, friends, and global playersOnline and offline play modesCollectible boards, pieces, and dice
🎮 Games
(453)
free with in-app purchases
16
Gladiator Heroes Arena Legends
Gladiator Heroes Arena Legends
Gladiator Heroes Arena Legends
Rise a Kingdom. Fight of glory
Free

Build and expand your Roman Empire, train powerful gladiators, and engage in strategic turn-based battles. Collaborate with other players in clans to dominate the empire and achieve glory in the arena.

Forge an EmpireDevelop your civilizationReal-Time Battles
🎮 Games
(6K)
free with in-app purchases
17
2 Player Games : Offline Games
2 Player Games : Offline Games
2 Player Games : Offline Games
Two players on one device!
Free

Enjoy a variety of fun minigames with a friend on a single device. Challenge each other in classic and unique games, or play against the AI if you're flying solo. Keep track of scores and enjoy beautiful graphics for endless local multiplayer fun.

Play with a friend on one devicePlay against AICollection of minigames
🎮 Games
(383K)
free with in-app purchases
18
Great Conqueror: Rome
Great Conqueror: Rome
Great Conqueror: Rome
Turn-based War Strategy Game
Free

Lead legions in historical battles, build cities, and research technologies to expand your empire. Engage in turn-based warfare across ancient Europe and Africa, forging alliances or conquering rivals. Experience hundreds of years of history and rewrite the fate of nations.

Historical campaign modeTurn-based combatCity building and management
🎮 Games
(4.7K)
free with in-app purchases
19
Age of Conquest IV
Age of Conquest IV
Age of Conquest IV
Strategy Game
Free

Engage in turn-based grand strategy warfare across ancient and medieval nations. Command armies, manage your empire's economy and diplomacy, and forge alliances to conquer the world. Play solo against challenging AI or compete with friends in cross-platform multiplayer battles.

Turn-based grand strategy gameplayHistorical maps and nationsChallenging AI for single player
🎮 Games
(3.5K)
free with in-app purchases
20
Backgammon Live™ Board Game
Backgammon Live™ Board Game
Backgammon Live™ Board Game
Backgammon Online Table Games
Free

Experience the classic board game with this online multiplayer version. Compete against players worldwide, participate in tournaments, and enjoy additional mini-games. Master strategy and luck to become a Backgammon champion.

Online multiplayer matchesBackgammon tournamentsMini-games (Blackjack, Roulette, Slots)
🎮 Games
(61K)
free with in-app purchases