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Best Historical Simulation Games

214+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
18 free apps & games
Updated June 2026

If you already know Trading Legend, this is the deeper bench. 214+ historical simulation games apps and games for iPhone, all reviewed and ranked by user rating, recency, and download trend as of June 2026.

Top Picks for Historical Simulation Games

Trading Legend#1

Trading Legend by BUILDING-BLOCKS NETWORK TECHNOLOGY CO.,LIMITED

Editor's Choice
🎮 Games
4.4😐(4.5K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Step back in time to the Song Dynasty and immerse yourself in running ancient Chinese businesses through this captivating business simulation game featuring traditional painting style graphics. Experience the allure of ancient China's commerce in a unique way! Download the app now to become a Trading Legend.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Unique mini-games
  • 🎨 Beautiful art style
  • 🤝 Supportive community

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Heavily pay-to-win
  • 🔒 Difficult to progress as F2P
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
WW2: World War Strategy Games#2

WW2: World War Strategy Games by 哲宇 吴

Warpath of World War 2 battle
Strong Contender
🎮 Games
4.2😐(4.9K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Experience the ultimate World War II strategy game! Command your army, conquer territories, and lead your forces to victory in epic battles. Choose your tactics wisely and rewrite history! Join the battle now!

What We Love

  • 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 🎨 Great graphics and visuals
  • 🕹️ Engaging strategy and tactics
  • ⚔️ Realistic WWII representation

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🤔 Confusing or unclear tutorials
Grand War: Rome Strategy Games#3

Grand War: Rome Strategy Games by HangZhouCaiLingTechnology.Co., Limited

Tactics battle, War games
Worth Considering
🎬 Entertainment
4.8😊(3.5K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Spanning 2000 years of history, this tactical war game allows you to build your own empire in Rome. Choose legendary generals, lead diverse campaigns, and strategize with unique troops on different terrains to write your own history and create a unique empire glory. Experience ancient wars, improve your troops' skills, and make strategic fortifications to dominate the battlefield. Join the battle and shape the course of history! For a better war game experience, connect with us on Facebook and Discord.

What We Love

  • 👍 Great game
  • 🚀 Enjoyable gameplay
  • 🕹️ Challenging strategy
  • 📚 Historically accurate

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 🕰️ Slow progression without spending
  • 🤖 Difficult AI opponents

More Historical Simulation Games apps to explore

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Fire and Glory : Blood War
Fire and Glory : Blood War
Fire and Glory : Blood War
Strategy & Simulation war game
Free

Experience epic battles and strategic warfare in a fantasy world with Fire and Glory: Blood War. Lead your army to victory on the battlefield. Join the fight now!

🎮 Games
(1.3K)
5
Game of Empires:Warring Realms
Game of Empires:Warring Realms
Game of Empires:Warring Realms
by Droupnir Entertainment Limited
Free

Embark on a strategic journey in an immersive empire-building game where you choose civilizations, recruit historical legends, engage in real-time battles, and expand your territory. Join now and shape history in Game of Empires!

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(2.5K)
6
DomiNations
DomiNations
DomiNations
Empire builder & battle game
Free

Build your empire from the Stone Age to the Space Age in this strategy game. Lead your civilization to prosperity through tactical decisions and conquer the world! Start your epic journey now!

🎮 Games
(39K)
7
War and Peace: Civil War
War and Peace: Civil War
War and Peace: Civil War
Online Battle Strategy Games
Free

Experience the thrill of commanding troops in the American Civil War with this real-time strategy game. Lead your army to victory by building bases, managing soldiers, and strategizing to outwit your foes. Join the battle for free and make history!

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(34K)
8
Epic Battle Simulator 2
Epic Battle Simulator 2
Epic Battle Simulator 2
The most Epic Battle Simulator
Free

Experience ultimate battle simulations in an accurate battle simulation game where you form strategies, choose troops, and engage in epic battles. Enjoy advanced army upgrades, multiplayer modes, and weekly new troop additions. Join the battle now for an immersive gaming experience!

🎮 Games
(31K)
9
Evony
Evony
Evony
The King's Return
Free

Join a highly addictive real-time strategy MMO where you can shoot, build cities, train troops, and expand your empire across 7 kingdoms. Engage in battles, form alliances, recruit famous generals, and dominate in Evony: The King's Return!

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(179K)
10
ROME: Total War
ROME: Total War
ROME: Total War
Epic tactics, massive battles
$9.99

Experience the epic tactics and massive battles of history's greatest empire on your iOS device. Rule and build the ancient world's largest empire with intuitive touch controls, enormous 3D battles, and sophisticated empire management. Command your troops in spectacular real-time battles and massive turn-based campaigns.

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(19K)
11
Forge of Empires: Build a City
Forge of Empires: Build a City
Forge of Empires: Build a City
Civilization building game
Free

Build your empire and advance through the ages in this award-winning civilization building game for iPad and iPhone. Develop technologies, trade with neighbors, and conquer territories in Forge of Empires. Download now and experience the thrill of strategy gaming!

🎮 Games
(168K)
12
Great Conqueror: Rome
Great Conqueror: Rome
Great Conqueror: Rome
Turn-based War Strategy Game
Free

Prepare for battle and conquer ancient lands in a turn-based war strategy game where you lead Roman legions to victory. Experience historical campaigns, engage in conquests, and embark on expeditions to shape the destiny of the empire. Join the ranks of legendary generals, build cities, and command diverse armies in this epic journey through Roman history. For more information, visit the official website and follow on social media channels.

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(27K)
13
Ages of Conflict World War Sim
Ages of Conflict World War Sim
Ages of Conflict World War Sim
Simulate infinite AI battles!
Free

Simulate AI battles in a versatile Map Simulation game where nations battle across infinite worlds. Command nations, create custom maps, and influence world events in this strategic game. Experience AI interactions and shape outcomes with a click!

🎮 Games
(6.9K)
14
European War 7: Medieval
European War 7: Medieval
European War 7: Medieval
Lead your army to win the war
Free

Lead your army to victory in epic medieval battles, conquer Europe, and build your empire. Enjoy historical campaigns, diplomatic strategies, and legendary commanders in this war-game. Experience the thrill of warfare with unique armed forces, war gears, and treasures while exploring the rich history of the Medieval Age. Join the fray now and rewrite history!

🎮 Games
(5.8K)
15
War Thunder Mobile
War Thunder Mobile
War Thunder Mobile
PvP Tank, Plane & Ship Battles
Free

Experience intense PvP MMO combat with authentic military vehicles in this mobile game. Dominate the battlefield with tanks, ships, and aircraft from various nations, customize your gear, and team up with friends for epic battles. Download now and dive into the action!

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(126K)
16
Emperor and Beauties
Emperor and Beauties
Emperor and Beauties
From nobody to noble
Free

Embark on a journey as an official to the Emperor in ancient China in this Palace Simulation RPG. Recruit retainers, manage government affairs, cultivate relationships with beauties, raise offspring, and engage in strategic warfare to ascend the throne. Join the Emperor and Beauties club now to start your empire-building adventure!

🎮 Games
(413)
17
Conquer Countries
Conquer Countries
Conquer Countries
by SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD
Free

Lead a nation as its President in this immersive game. Choose between diplomacy and warfare, and make crucial decisions to shape the fate of your country. Will you prioritize diplomacy, happiness, or economic strength? Play now and conquer countries!

🎮 Games
(73K)
18
Stronghold Kingdoms Castle Sim
Stronghold Kingdoms Castle Sim
Stronghold Kingdoms Castle Sim
The grand strategy castle MMO!
Free

Experience the ultimate grand strategy castle MMO where you become the Lord of the Middle Ages. Build your stronghold, wage war, forge alliances, and lead your faction to glory in a medieval world filled with players. Play for free on iPhone and iPad!

🎮 Games
(2.3K)
19
Rebel Inc.
Rebel Inc.
Rebel Inc.
Insurgency Simulator
$1.99

In this unique political/military strategic simulation game, the player is tasked with stabilizing a post-war country by balancing military and civilian priorities to win over the populace and prevent insurgents from taking control. With beautiful graphics and challenging gameplay, experience the complexities of modern counterinsurgency.

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(41K)
20
Conquerors: Golden Age
Conquerors: Golden Age
Conquerors: Golden Age
Enjoy battles with the world
Free

Embark on a journey to build and rule the Arab Empire in an immersive strategy game. Restore historical landmarks, train powerful heroes, engage in strategic battles, and lead your guild to victory. Join now and experience the thrill of conquering in this golden age! Visit the game's Discord at https://g.igg.com/Pyvh1C and Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ConquerorsEN.

🎮 Games
(2.9K)

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