Best Settlement Games

249+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
19 free apps & games
Updated August 2026

Whether you're new to settlement games or looking for an upgrade, our curated collection of 249+ iOS apps and games has something for everyone. Each app is reviewed and rated by real users, helping you make an informed decision.

Compare top Settlement Games (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Viking VillageViking VillageFree4.4★ (9.8K)YesYesAug 2026
2Forge of Empires: Build a CityForge of Empires: Build a CityFree4.6★ (168K)YesYesAug 2026
3Survivor Island-Idle GameSurvivor Island-Idle GameFree4.7★ (5.7K)YesYesAug 2026
4Tales of TerrarumsTales of TerrarumsFree4.7★ (1.8K)NoYesAug 2026
5Stone Age Survival: Craft gameStone Age Survival: Craft gameFree4.8★ (6.6K)YesYesAug 2026
6Settlement SurvivalSettlement Survival$5.993.1★ (49)NoNoAug 2026
7OutlandersOutlandersFree4.3★ (4.2K)NoNoAug 2026
8Post Apo Tycoon - Idle BuilderPost Apo Tycoon - Idle BuilderFree4.7★ (10K)YesYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Settlement Games

Viking Village#1

Viking Village by Limitless LLC

Epic Real Time Strategy Game!
Editor's Choice
🎮 Games
4.4😐(9.8K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Build and defend your village from nightly attacks in this real-time strategy game. Gather resources, train an army, and control heroes to survive. Conquer enemies and capture creatures to strengthen your defenses.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great game
  • 👍 Fun gameplay
  • 🎨 Awesome visuals
  • 💡 Unique concept

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 🕰️ Repetitive gameplay
  • 💰 Aggressive monetization
Forge of Empires: Build a City#2

Forge of Empires: Build a City by InnoGames

Civilization building game
Strong Contender
🎮 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
Survivor Island-Idle Game#3

Survivor Island-Idle Game by MOBIBRAIN TECHNOLOGY PTE. LTD.

Build the island and survive!
Worth Considering
🎮 Games
4.7😐(5.7K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Build and manage an island settlement to keep survivors alive. Craft tools, gather resources, and defend your territory from dangers. Repair a ship to escape the island.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Unique gameplay
  • 👍 Engaging graphics
  • ⏱️ Decent progression speed
  • 🎁 Rewarding ad-watching

Room to Improve

  • 🔁 Frequent pirate attacks
  • ⏳ Slow resource production
  • 🔍 Lack of space for expansion

More Settlement Games apps to explore

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Tales of Terrarums
Tales of Terrarums
Tales of Terrarums
open-world management sim game
Free

Embark on an open-world adventure as a town mayor on a new continent. Manage craftsmen to build industries and travelers for exploration and combat. Fulfill resident needs and personalize your town to foster prosperity and happiness.

Town management and expansionCrafting and production linesExploration and combat
🎮 Games
(1.8K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Stone Age Survival: Craft game
Stone Age Survival: Craft game
Stone Age Survival: Craft game
Idle game. Build civilization!
Free

Embark on a challenging survival journey in a primitive world. Build your civilization by mastering skills like mining, crafting, and building. Make strategic choices to expand your base and ensure your tribe's resilience against dangers.

Build survival strategyUpgrade mining, crafting, building skillsExpand your base
🎮 Games
(6.6K)
free with in-app purchases
6
Settlement Survival
Settlement Survival
Settlement Survival
Become a master-builder!
$5.99

Lead your people in a survival city-builder focused on management and production. Reclaim land, gather resources, construct buildings, and develop trade to ensure your settlement's prosperity. Manage your population's growth and choose your development path to success.

Population and production managementMultiple development paths (mining, agriculture, construction, trading)Resource gathering and construction
🎮 Games
(49)
free
7
Outlanders
Outlanders
Outlanders
100% organic town-builder
Free

Guide a group of people to build a thriving town, balancing resources and follower happiness. Make tough decisions to overcome unique challenges in distinct levels. Enjoy a charming simulation with light storytelling and a satisfying audio-visual style.

Town-building simulationResource managementFollower happiness
🎮 Games
(4.2K)
paid
8
Post Apo Tycoon - Idle Builder
Post Apo Tycoon - Idle Builder
Post Apo Tycoon - Idle Builder
Rule the World After Fallout!
Free

Rebuild a post-apocalyptic world by exploring, constructing, and restoring the environment. Discover hidden stories, upgrade your city, and enjoy a relaxing building experience with no threats.

Explore extensive world mapUncover lost story fragmentsConstruct and upgrade buildings
🎮 Games
(10K)
free with in-app purchases
9
The Tribez: Build a Village
The Tribez: Build a Village
The Tribez: Build a Village
Farm lands & build towns
Free

Embark on an adventure to a lost island and build a thriving village. Beyond farming, explore mysterious lands, discover hidden creatures, and unlock new dimensions. This immersive game offers endless possibilities for empire building and captivating quests.

Explore lost islands and mysterious valleysGrow crops and gather resourcesDiscover and care for cute pets and dinosaurs
🎮 Games
(32K)
free with in-app purchases
10
tabletop games
tabletop games
tabletop games
Multiplayer board games
Free
🎮 Games
(0)
11
West Game II
West Game II
West Game II
Rule the Untamed Frontier
Free

Build a thriving town and lead a gang in the chaotic Wild West. Rescue townsfolk, recruit heroes, and engage in real-time battles to expand your territory and become a legend.

Rescue and recruit townsfolkDynamic town building and upgradesRecruit and equip heroes
🎮 Games
(11K)
free with in-app purchases
12
TheWild
TheWild
TheWild
by GUNNAR BERGSTROM
Free
🎮 Games
(0)
13
Idle Mafia
Idle Mafia
Idle Mafia
Rule Crime Empire! Get Rich
Free

Build and manage your own criminal empire in this idle simulation game. Recruit unique characters, expand your territory, and make a fortune through various illicit businesses. Play as a benevolent leader or a ruthless crime lord.

Manage illicit businessesRecruit unique CaposExpand territory
🎮 Games
(110K)
free with in-app purchases
14
Home Quest - Idle Adventure
Home Quest - Idle Adventure
Home Quest - Idle Adventure
Progressive Idle Adventure
Free

Develop a new settlement by building housing, farms, and workplaces. Recruit an army to defend your lands and conquer enemies. Manage your economy, resources, and production chains while uncovering a story and interacting with mythical inhabitants.

Town buildingArmy recruitmentEconomic management
🎮 Games
(939)
free with in-app purchases
15
Tribal Wars
Tribal Wars
Tribal Wars
Medieval MMO PVP strategy game
Free

Build and upgrade a medieval village into a mighty fortress. Recruit an army, form tribes with other players, and engage in real-time PvP battles to conquer enemy villages and expand your empire. Explore diverse worlds with unique victory conditions.

Build and upgrade over 15 unique buildingsRecruit diverse offensive and defensive unitsForm tribes and declare war
🎮 Games
(2K)
free with in-app purchases
16
Townsmen - Medieval Strategy
Townsmen - Medieval Strategy
Townsmen - Medieval Strategy
Medieval city-builder
Free

Build a medieval empire from a small village, managing resources, economy, and happy citizens. Defend your town from bandits and overcome natural disasters. Enjoy a detailed city-building simulation with optional military elements.

Medieval city-buildingComplex economy simulationResource management
🎮 Games
(1.3K)
free with in-app purchases
17
Aeterna: Ancient Board Games
Aeterna: Ancient Board Games
Aeterna: Ancient Board Games
Classic Strategy & Two Player
Free
🎮 Games
(0)
18
Monoplay: Dice Board Game PvP
Monoplay: Dice Board Game PvP
Monoplay: Dice Board Game PvP
Multiplayer Property Tycoon 4P
Free
🎮 Games
(0)
19
Tap Village
Tap Village
Tap Village
by mert fidan
Free
🎮 Games
(0)
20
Wall Go: Strategy Territory
Wall Go: Strategy Territory
Wall Go: Strategy Territory
Wall Go Board Game
Free
🎮 Games
(0)

FAQ about Settlement Games

What are the best settlement games for iPhone?
Viking Village tops our settlement games ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.4-star average from 9.8K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top settlement games we rank are free to download, including Viking Village and Forge of Empires: Build a City.
Viking Village shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 249+ settlement games on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Viking Village is a real-time strategy game where players build and defend their village against nightly invasions. You'll gather resources, train an army, and control hero units to survive and conquer enemy villages.
Key features include switching between top-down and third-person views, training various units like Villagers, Warriors, and Archers, establishing resource-generating structures like farms and mines, and capturing creatures like barbarians and dragons for defense.