Best Empire Games

247+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
20 free apps & games
Updated November 2026

With an average user rating of 4.4★, the empire games category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 247+ apps and games we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Empire Games (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Forge of Empires: Build a CityForge of Empires: Build a CityFree4.6★ (168K)YesYesNov 2026
2Age of Empires MobileAge of Empires MobileFree3.7★ (18K)NoYesNov 2026
3Grow Empire: RomeGrow Empire: RomeFree4.7★ (14K)YesYesNov 2026
4Law Empire Tycoon - Idle GameLaw Empire Tycoon - Idle GameFree4.6★ (14K)YesYesNov 2026
5Silk Road Tycoon: Idle EmpireSilk Road Tycoon: Idle EmpireFree—YesYesOct 2026
6Business Empire: RichManBusiness Empire: RichManFree4.5★ (35K)YesYesNov 2026
7SimCity BuildItSimCity BuildItFree4.1★ (88K)YesYesNov 2026
8Rise of Castles: Fire and WarRise of Castles: Fire and WarFree4.2★ (20K)YesYesNov 2026

Top Picks for Empire Games

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 to modern times and beyond in this award-winning strategy game. Develop new technologies, produce goods, and expand your empire through trade or conquest.

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
Age of Empires Mobile#2

Age of Empires Mobile by PROXIMA BETA PTE.LIMITED

Immersive Medieval War Game
Strong Contender
🎮 Games
3.7😞(18K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#43in Games
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Build and defend a medieval empire with strategic gameplay optimized for mobile. Engage in swift battles, gather resources rapidly, and form alliances with players worldwide. Command legendary heroes and utilize realistic weather and terrain to dominate grand battlefields.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Engaging gameplay
  • 👍 Great graphics
  • 🎨 Nostalgic sound effects
  • 🤝 Good alliance features
  • 💰 F2P friendly

Room to Improve

  • 🕰️ Excessive wait times
  • 💰 Pay-to-win mechanics
  • 🤖 Lack of strategic depth
  • 🔍 Confusing UI/UX
  • 🚫 Nothing like the original AoE
Grow Empire: Rome#3

Grow Empire: Rome by ZERAUS DEVS LTDA

Tower Defense war game
Worth Considering
🎮 Games
4.7😊(14K 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
  • 👍 Rewarding progression system

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Buggy daily quests
  • 🔋 Slow progression without spending money
  • 👎 Repetitive gameplay at higher levels
  • 👎 Unbalanced unit mechanics
  • 👎 Lack of new content updates

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FAQ about Empire Games

What are the best empire games for iPhone?
Forge of Empires: Build a City tops our empire games ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 168K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top empire games we rank are free to download, including Forge of Empires: Build a City and Age of Empires Mobile.
Forge of Empires: Build a City shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 247+ empire games on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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