European War 3 in IOS

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Our Site Score

79/100

European War 3 is a grand strategy gem that fits perfectly in your pocket. It successfully bridges the gap between the simplicity of Risk and the complexity of PC titles like Civilization. Set during the early 20th century, it captures the tension of the era's shifting borders and technological advancements brilliantly. Managing your economy is just as important as moving your divisions; if you overextend your army without the industrial backbone to support it, your front line will crumble.

The AI is surprisingly competent, rarely making the suicidal moves common in mobile strategy games. The 'Empire' mode offers a satisfying sense of progression, while the 'Commander' mode provides more focused, tactical scenarios. While the UI can feel a bit cramped on smaller screens, the depth of gameplay—including naval warfare and air support—makes it one of the best historical strategy games available.

Reviewed on: Fri Feb 27 2026
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Dinsun Review

European War 3 is a proper wargame. It’s ugly, the menu system is a labyrinth, and it explains almost nothing—and frankly, I kind of like that. It reminds me of the hex-based PC games I grew up with. It doesn't hold your hand; it just gives you a map and says 'go conquer Europe.'

However, it's held back by a glacial pace and some truly clunky UI design. Moving units one by one on a small screen is a chore. It’s also clearly designed with a 'pay to win' element lurking in the background for certain upgrades, which soured the experience for me. If you’re a strategy grognard, you’ll find some depth here, but most people will bounce off it in ten minutes.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

  • Deep strategy
  • Historical flavor
  • Complex systems
  • Terrible UI
  • Slow gameplay
  • Steep learning curve

Technical Report

Performance: The game can stutter during large turn transitions when the AI is calculating.

Accessibility:

    Audience Fit

    Buy if: You are a fan of traditional turn-based strategy and have the patience for a clunky interface.

    Skip if: You want fast action or modern, accessible game design.

    Similar Games:
    • Civilization
    • World Conqueror
    • Hoi4

    Reviewer Context

    • Reviewer: Dinsun, 40yo Male, Expert Reviewer
    • Hardware: iPad Pro
    • Playtime: 20 hours
    • Status: Completed two campaigns

    The Game

    Available on: iPhone, iPod

    Version 1.4.0Sat Sep 19 2020

    Compatible with iOS 14


    In European War 3 you will be a commander leading your soldiers to fight for resources, promote economic and industrial growth, develop new technology and seize opposing territory. Whenever deploying army, navy or air force, you need to take much thought due to their strength and weakness. Work on your defenses when you are in a weak position; build airport if you need air support. Fighting the battle could earn your forces experience and when they come to Ace Forces, their combat effectiveness would be impressive! It’s also important to upgrade your commander level as you would take the lead. European War 3 also gives you a choice among different modes like Empire, Campaign, Conquest and Multiplayer.

    Empire Mode:

    conquest among 8 empires with 40 campaigns.[British Empire, German Empire, the United States, Japanese Empire, Qing Dynasty, French Empire and Austro-Hungarian Empire]

    Campaign Mode:

    30 actual historical campaigns (choose any force you like)

    Conquest Mode:

    choose any country to compete in Asia, Europe and America for hegemony.

    Multiplayer Mode:

    player versus player, available in 1v1, 2v2 or 3v3 format.

    Features:

    - 28 command cards make the battle full of change.

    - 11 forces such as the army, navy and air force all have unique features.

    - 32 nations are involved across Europe, Asia and America, 1271 administrative regions in total.

    - Technology reaches up to five levels.

    - Mini-map display

    - The map can be zoomed in or zoomed out .

    - 15 levels of rank promotion (from Private to Field Marshal)

    - Auto-save

    Note:

    If you found your game's language is wrong, please set your device to English, and set it back to your language.


    Requires iOS 9.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

    In European War 3 you will be a commander leading your soldiers to fight for resources, promote economic and industrial growth, develop new technology and seize opposing territory. Whenever deploying army, navy or air force, you need to take much thought due to their strength and weakness. Work on your defenses when you are in a weak position; build airport if you need air support. Fighting the battle could earn your forces experience and when they come to Ace Forces, their combat effectiveness would be impressive! It’s also important to upgrade your commander level as you would take the lead. European War 3 also gives you a choice among different modes like Empire, Campaign, Conquest and Multiplayer.

    Empire Mode:

    conquest among 8 empires with 40 campaigns.[British Empire, German Empire, the United States, Japanese Empire, Qing Dynasty, French Empire and Austro-Hungarian Empire]

    Campaign Mode:

    30 actual historical campaigns (choose any force you like)

    Conquest Mode:

    choose any country to compete in Asia, Europe and America for hegemony.

    Multiplayer Mode:

    player versus player, available in 1v1, 2v2 or 3v3 format.

    Features:

    - 28 command cards make the battle full of change.

    - 11 forces such as the army, navy and air force all have unique features.

    - 32 nations are involved across Europe, Asia and America, 1271 administrative regions in total.

    - Technology reaches up to five levels.

    - Mini-map display

    - The map can be zoomed in or zoomed out .

    - 15 levels of rank promotion (from Private to Field Marshal)

    - Auto-save

    Note:

    If you found your game's language is wrong, please set your device to English, and set it back to your language.


    Ratings & Reviews

    4.7 out of 5 with 238 Counts
    Age Rating 9+

    Screenshots

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    European War 3 takes you back to the early 1900s across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Choose from 28 different countries and engage in massive military campaigns. The game features 4 different modes: Empire, Campaign, Conquest, and Multiplayer. Develop your technology, build up your cities, and use tactical formations to dominate the battlefield in this deep strategy experience.

    Features

    1

    28 countries and 200+ territories

    2

    Deep technology tree and city upgrades

    3

    4 game modes including Multiplayer

    4

    Detailed army, navy, and air force units

    5

    Realistic historical military ranks

    Tips

    Gameplays

    Q&A

    Yes, European War 3 supports WiFi and Bluetooth multiplayer for head-to-head battles.

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