Best Total War Games

244+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
15 free apps & games
Updated August 2026

Shogun is the household name in total war games, but it's far from the only option. We track 244+ alternatives and competitors on iOS โ€” many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Compare top Total War Games (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Shogun: War and EmpireShogun: War and EmpireFree4.7โ˜… (766)YesNoSep 2026
2Lines of BattleLines of BattleFree4.0โ˜… (45)NoYesSep 2026
3ROME: Total WarROME: Total War$9.994.8โ˜… (19K)NoNoSep 2026
4Steel And Flesh 2: New LandsSteel And Flesh 2: New LandsFree4.5โ˜… (3.1K)YesYesSep 2026
5Total Warโ„ข: EMPIRETotal Warโ„ข: EMPIRE$19.994.8โ˜… (3.1K)NoYesSep 2026
6Top War: Battle GameTop War: Battle GameFree4.1โ˜… (103K)YesYesSep 2026
7Total War: MEDIEVAL IITotal War: MEDIEVAL II$11.99 was $14.994.9โ˜… (7.2K)NoYesSep 2026
8Dawn of Ages: Medieval WarfareDawn of Ages: Medieval WarfareFree4.7โ˜… (4.5K)YesYesSep 2026

Top Picks for Total War Games

Shogun: War and Empire#1

Shogun: War and Empire by Daniel Javurek

Editor's Choice
๐ŸŽฎ Games
4.7๐Ÿ˜Š(766 ratings)
FreeAds
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Lead armies and build an empire in a historically accurate strategy game set in feudal Japan. Experience real-time battles, customize units, and immerse yourself in rich story campaigns or a creative sandbox mode.

What We Love

  • ๐Ÿš€ Fun gameplay
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Ability to lead an army
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Great graphics
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Engaging strategy
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Free with minimal ads

Room to Improve

  • ๐Ÿ› Glitches and crashes
  • ๐Ÿ› Turning off during gameplay
  • ๐Ÿ› Losing progress on levels
Lines of Battle#2

Lines of Battle by Sophie Games Inc.

Competitive tactical battles!
Strong Contender
๐ŸŽฎ Games
4.0(45 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Experience Napoleonic warfare with a unique simultaneous turn-based strategy. Plan your moves at the same time as opponents and watch all actions resolve together for unpredictable, dynamic battles. Play on PC and mobile.

ROME: Total War#3

ROME: Total War by Feral Interactive Ltd

Epic tactics, massive battles
Worth Considering
๐ŸŽฎ Games
4.8๐Ÿ˜Š(19K ratings)
$9.99
#68in Games
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Lead antiquity's greatest empire in this classic strategy game. Build your civilization, command massive armies in real-time battles, and manage your economy and affairs on a turn-based campaign map. Experience epic historical warfare on your mobile device.

What We Love

  • ๐Ÿš€ Excellent port of classic PC game
  • ๐Ÿ•น๏ธ Intuitive touch controls
  • ๐Ÿ’Ž Immersive and deep gameplay
  • ๐Ÿ•ฐ๏ธ Endless replayability
  • ๐ŸŽฎ Faithful to original PC version

Room to Improve

  • ๐Ÿ”ง Clunky unit control and formation management
  • ๐Ÿ”‹ High battery consumption
  • ๐Ÿ› Crashes and bugs, especially in battles
  • ๐ŸŽจ Outdated unit visuals (e.g. Spartan hoplites)
  • ๐Ÿค– Unresponsive AI in battles

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FAQ about Total War Games

What are the best total war games for iPhone?
Shogun: War and Empire tops our total war games ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 766 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes โ€” 15 of the top total war games we rank are free to download, including Shogun: War and Empire and Lines of Battle.
Shogun: War and Empire shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 244+ total war games on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Shogun: War and Empire is an epic strategy game set in feudal Japan during the Sengoku period. Players assume the role of a daimyo, aiming to unite the land by building their empire, leading armies, and engaging in real-time combat.
Key features include historical accuracy with detailed maps of the Sengoku period, a sandbox mode for creative scenario building, an FPS mode for direct combat control, intense real-time battles with customizable units, rich story campaigns, stunning graphics, and unit development.