Evolution Board Game is a masterclass in how to port a complex tabletop experience to mobile. The transition from physical cards to a digital ecosystem is seamless, thanks to a beautiful interface and helpful animations that bring the species to life. The core gameplay—adapting your species with traits like 'Hard Shell' or 'Long Neck' to survive—remains as strategic and cutthroat as ever. The AI is surprisingly competent, providing a solid challenge even for veteran players of the physical game.
What sets this version apart is the 'Natural Selection in Action' feeling. The watering hole mechanics create a constant tension: do you evolve to be a predator and eat your friends, or focus on defense to survive the drought? The game’s tutorial is one of the best I’ve seen, led by a friendly professor who makes complex ecological concepts easy to grasp. Whether you're playing the single-player campaign or ranked multiplayer, Evolution is a deep, polished, and endlessly replayable strategy game.
Version 3.0.56Tue Jan 06 2026
Flight has landed! Soar away from Carnivores to a new food source.
Ultimate bundle added, get a sizeable discount on all the IAP for the game.
Multiplayer bug fix for when AI takes over for inactive players.
Requires iOS 13.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.Evolution continues to evolve! New changes mean faster, fluid games and more content to explore. Adapt, survive, and thrive in a changing world enhanced by incredible art and thoughtful, balanced mechanics. Inspired by the award-winning board game with more than 3 million players, Evolution has arrived on iOS.
"#1 Digital Board Game of the year" -Ars Technica
"Best Mobile Strategy Game of the year" -Pocket Gamer
NATURAL SELECTION IN ACTION
In the game Evolution, you adapt your species to survive and stay one step ahead of opponents.
-Watering hole running dry? Evolve a long neck to reach food in the trees.
-Staring down a Carnivore? Develop a hard shell to fend off an attack.
-Evolve up the food chain to become a the most successful species.
TRY BEFORE YOU BUY!
Unlike most board games, evolution lets you try the game for free first. Freeplay includes the tutorial, the easy and intermediate AI opponents, five campaign levels, and 1 multiplayer game a day. Pay a one-time cost to unlock unlimited functionality such as the Weekly Challenges, the Hard & Expert AI, Pass and Play, the full Campaign, Private Multiplayer Games and Asynchronous Games, and unlimited Matchmade Games.
CHALLENGING AND ADDICTIVE
Do you evolve protection from Carnivores, or find a way to eat if there is no Food in the Watering Hole? The ecosystem is constantly changing, and you’ve got to figure out what your opponents are up to.
INTERACTIVE TUTORIAL
Our friendly professor will guide you from one watering hole to the next on our learn-as-you-play tutorial, showing you how to survive in evolution before sending you off to make a name for yourself. Hone your skill as you progress from lowly Biology Intern to competing for the Nobel Prize!
EXPLORE THE CAMPAIGN
Explore the mysteries of Evolution Island and discover distinct Boss opponents. As you move through the campaign you’ll unlock new “Apex Species” that are masters of specific strategies; defeat them to add them to your menu of single-player opponents.
MATCH MADE MULTIPLAYER
One click and the game will match you with players of similar skill in a fast paced online game. Make friends in the game and set up custom games, or rank up in the ongoing seasonal tournaments and see how far you can go.
ENDLESS REPLAYS, ONE PRICE
This isn't a collectible card game, the full set of cards are included in the base game. Thousands of possible species combinations evolve from 17 unique trait cards, meaning no two games are ever the same.
PACE & POLISH
With a smooth user interface and fast, informative animations, Evolution was built to satisfy a quick fix of intense strategic battles. Easy to learn, almost impossible to master, one game and you’ll find yourself addicted. Evolution isn’t just a top tier strategy game – it’s a whole new animal.
"Best Digital Board Game of the year" -Vulture
"A powerhouse game poised to steal the thunder of some of the most popular games on the app store" -Touch Arcade




















Evolution is an award-winning strategy game where players adapt their species to survive in a dynamic ecosystem where food is scarce and predators lurk. With 17 unique trait cards, there are thousands of possible species combinations. This digital version features a full single-player campaign, skill-based matchmaking, and a comprehensive tutorial to guide you from biology intern to Nobel Prize winner.
If the watering hole is running dry, prioritize 'Long Neck' to reach food in the trees. If a predator is nearby, 'Hard Shell' or 'Warning Call' are essential for survival.
Each turn, you play trait cards to improve your species' ability to gather food or defend against carnivores. Balance your population growth with your food supply.
The game is 'try before you buy.' You can play the tutorial and basic campaign for free, with a one-time purchase to unlock full functionality.