Item: Age of History II Europe
Rating: 81
Author: Dinsun

Our Site Score

81/100

Age of History II Europe is a meticulously detailed grand strategy game that manages to be deep without being overwhelming. It focuses specifically on the European theater, allowing for a much more granular look at historical borders and regional diplomacy than the world-scale version. The game spans the entire history of humanity, allowing you to take a tribe from the dawn of civilization into a future age. The 'simple to learn, hard to master' philosophy is evident in the interface, which uses map-based commands to manage complex systems like population diversity and terrain-based combat.

What makes this title stand out for history buffs is the Historical Grand Campaign. You can play as any civilization, from major empires to small obscure tribes, and rewrite history through military conquest or cunning diplomacy. The end-game timelapses are a particularly satisfying feature, letting you watch your empire's expansion over thousands of years. While it lacks the high-budget cinematics of some strategy titles, its mechanical depth and the ability to create your own world scenarios make it a premier choice for strategy enthusiasts on mobile.

Reviewed on: Mon Feb 02 2026

Dinsun Review

This is more my speed. Age of History II doesn't care about fancy animations or 3D models; it cares about maps and numbers. It’s a bit like a simplified Europa Universalis for your phone. The UI is a nightmare at first—cluttered and unintuitive—but once you get the hang of it, there’s a real sense of accomplishment in painting the map your color. It’s slow, methodical, and arguably a bit dry for most, but for a 40-year-old gamer who likes a good spreadsheet, it’s quite addictive. It’s rough around the edges, but it has heart.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

Deep strategy
Historical accuracy
No microtransactions

Ugly UI
Steep learning curve
Some AI quirks

Technical Report

Performance: Slows down slightly on very large maps with many civilizations.

Accessibility:

Audience Fit

Buy if: You love grand strategy and staring at maps for hours.

Skip if: You want action or modern, pretty graphics.

Similar Games:

Civilization VI
Polytopia

Reviewer Context

Reviewer: Dinsun
Hardware: iPad Air
Playtime: 30 hours
Status: Conquered Europe twice

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

1491768778

$3.99 4+★4.3 161 reviews

Author : Lukasz Jakowski Games

Pubish Date : Thu Dec 26 2019

Last Update Date : Sat Nov 07 2020

Support Languages : English

Genres :

Version 34Sat Nov 07 2020

Bug fixes
Age of History II Europe is a grand strategy wargame that is simple to learn yet hard to master.
Your objective is to use military tactics and cunning diplomacy to either unify the world, or conquer it.
Will the world bleed out or bow before you? The choice is yours..
Approach to the History
Age of History II goes through the whole history of humanity, Age by Age, beginning in the Age of Civilizations and leading into the far future
Historical Grand Campaign
Play as many Civilizations ranging from the largest empire to the smallest tribe, and lead your people to glory in a campaign spanning thousands of years from the dawn of civilization to the future of mankind
Main Features
Detailed map of the world with many historical borders
Deeper diplomatic system between Civilizations
Peace treaties
Revolutions
Create own History using in-game editors
Hotseat, play with as many players as Civilizations in scenario!
Terrain Types
More detailed diversity of Populations
End game timelapses
Create own world and play it!
Scenario Editor, create own historical or alternate history scenarios!
Civilization Creator
Flag maker
Wasteland Editor
Requires iOS 7.1.2 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Age of History II goes through the whole history of humanity, Age by Age, beginning in the Age of Civilizations and leading into the far future
Age of History II Europe is a grand strategy wargame that is simple to learn yet hard to master.
Your objective is to use military tactics and cunning diplomacy to either unify the world, or conquer it.
Will the world bleed out or bow before you? The choice is yours..
Approach to the History
Age of History II goes through the whole history of humanity, Age by Age, beginning in the Age of Civilizations and leading into the far future
Historical Grand Campaign
Play as many Civilizations ranging from the largest empire to the smallest tribe, and lead your people to glory in a campaign spanning thousands of years from the dawn of civilization to the future of mankind
Main Features
Detailed map of the world with many historical borders
Deeper diplomatic system between Civilizations
Peace treaties
Revolutions
Create own History using in-game editors
Hotseat, play with as many players as Civilizations in scenario!
Terrain Types
More detailed diversity of Populations
End game timelapses
Create own world and play it!
Scenario Editor, create own historical or alternate history scenarios!
Civilization Creator
Flag maker
Wasteland Editor

Ratings & Reviews

4.3 out of 5 with 161 Counts

★★★★★

Age Rating 4+

Age of History II Europe is a grand strategy game that takes you through the entire history of humanity, age by age. Starting from the Age of Civilizations and reaching into the far future, your objective is to use military tactics and cunning diplomacy to either unify the world or conquer it. Featuring detailed maps with historical borders, deep terrain types, and a complex population system, it offers a grand campaign that spans thousands of years.

Features

Historical Grand Campaign spanning thousands of years

Detailed map of Europe with historical borders

Deeper Terrain Types affecting military movement

Create your own world and custom scenarios

End-game timelapses to review your empire's history

Tips

Early Game Expansion

Note that you cannot declare war in the first four turns. Use this time to build your economy and stabilize your borders. Once the grace period ends, click on a neighboring country to declare war and begin your conquest.

Promotion Videos

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Gameplays

Diplomacy and Unification

War isn't the only way. Use the diplomacy menu to form alliances, sign non-aggression pacts, or peacefully unify with other civilizations to create a massive European empire.