Best Total War Games

245+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
16 free apps & games
Updated October 2026

Steel And Flesh 2 is the household name in total war games, but it's far from the only option. We track 245+ alternatives and competitors on iOS โ€” many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Compare top Total War Games (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Steel And Flesh 2: New LandsSteel And Flesh 2: New LandsFree4.5โ˜… (3.2K)YesYesOct 2026
2Shogun: War and EmpireShogun: War and EmpireFree4.7โ˜… (817)YesNoOct 2026
3ROME: Total WarROME: Total War$9.994.8โ˜… (19K)NoNoNov 2026
4Dawn of Ages: Medieval WarfareDawn of Ages: Medieval WarfareFree4.7โ˜… (4.7K)YesYesNov 2026
5Rise of Castles: Fire and WarRise of Castles: Fire and WarFree4.2โ˜… (20K)YesYesNov 2026
6Total War: MEDIEVAL IITotal War: MEDIEVAL II$14.994.9โ˜… (7.4K)NoYesNov 2026
7Grand War: Rome Strategy GamesGrand War: Rome Strategy GamesFree4.8โ˜… (3.6K)YesYesNov 2026
8Total Warโ„ข: EMPIRETotal Warโ„ข: EMPIRE$19.994.8โ˜… (3.3K)NoYesOct 2026

Top Picks for Total War Games

4.5๐Ÿ˜Š(3.2K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Experience medieval warfare and empire building in a vast 3D world. Lead armies, conquer territories, and manage your own kingdom. Engage in personal combat, from open-field battles to epic sieges.

What We Love

  • ๐Ÿš€ Great gameplay
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Detailed and historical
  • ๐Ÿš€ Addictive and fun
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Impressive for a mobile game
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Engaging and strategic

Room to Improve

  • ๐Ÿ› Glitchy combat and movement
  • ๐Ÿ› Aggressive AI and factions
  • ๐Ÿ”‹ Drains battery quickly
  • ๐Ÿ”’ In-app purchases are sketchy
  • ๐Ÿ› Buggy and crashes frequently
4.7๐Ÿ˜Š(817 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
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
#54in 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?
Steel And Flesh 2: New Lands tops our total war games ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.5-star average from 3.2K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes โ€” 16 of the top total war games we rank are free to download, including Steel And Flesh 2: New Lands and Shogun: War and Empire.
Steel And Flesh 2: New Lands shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 245+ total war games on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.