King of Dragon Pass in IOS

Mythic storybook strategy

Walkthrough, Guilds, Tips on this special game

Our Expert Score

95/100

King of Dragon Pass is less of a game and more of a myth-making machine. It’s a unique blend of tribal management, RPG, and choose-your-own-adventure. You lead a clan in the magical world of Glorantha, and every choice—from how much grain to store to which god to sacrifice to—has long-reaching consequences.

The hand-drawn art is evocative, and the sheer depth of the lore is staggering. It requires patience and a willingness to fail, as the world is harsh and the gods are fickle. However, successfully navigating a Heroquest or uniting the tribes into a Kingdom is one of the most rewarding feelings in gaming. It is a narrative masterpiece that every fan of world-building must play.

Dinsun reviewed on: Fri Feb 27 2026

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

Version 2.4Thu Oct 18 2018

• Fixed tribe map in iOS 12

• Bug fixes

• Fixed scroll indicator animation

• Link to Six Ages: Ride Like the Wind, the spiritual successor to KoDP

• Icons for newer devices

• Now requires iOS 9


Create your own epic saga of conflict, mythology, and community! This acclaimed game of magical storytelling blends interactive stories and resource management. It’s set in Glorantha (the world of RuneQuest, HeroQuest, and 13th Age).

It’s immensely replayable, thanks to over 575 interactive scenes and two objectives. Short episodes and automatic saving mean you can play even when you only have a minute or two. The built-in saga writes down the story for you. And advisors with distinctive personalities help you track your cows.

The gorgeous hand-painted artwork won Best Visual Arts at the second Independent Games Festival.

• Everything in the game is utterly convincing and even years after release, the possibilities seem endless. (One of the 5 best strategy games ever made) [Rock, Paper, Shotgun]

• It's like they took the best parts of Civilization games and combined them with the best part of Choose Your Own Adventure style game books. … What I like most about King of Dragon Pass is the seemingly infinite possibilities that the game has. … I can't get enough of King of Dragon Pass. [Touch Arcade]

• A wholly unique adventure that has no equal on the iPhone. [Pocket Gamer]

• An interactive story with a level of complexity and brilliance that's rarely seen in video games. [Gamezebo]

Players say:

• I am really happy to have found this game. It scratches so many itches: simulator, rpg, adventure book...Great work! I find myself playing it on both my iPad and iPhone. Very addictive!

• I got this game at 6pm tonight. It's now 4am, and I've hardly scratched the surface of the depth of this game.

• I now have a fun, engaging, thought provoking RPG on my iPhone, an RPG that fits in my purse and that I can play any time I want, not having to have my computer or Xbox 360 near me to do so.

• If Bioware remade Civilization they'd be lucky to end up half as good as King of Dragon Pass.

• It's impossible to describe the emotional tug you feel when an old and trusted advisor, who you've watched grow from a young upstart, dies of old age. Or when an exploration team disappears into the wilds, never to be heard from again. Or when a cursed clansman, shunned by his peers, sacrifices himself to stop a raid. This game will never leave my iPhone. That's the only accolade possible.

The game is completely accessible via VoiceOver.

Be sure to check out Six Ages: Ride Like the Wind, the spiritual successor!


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

Create your own epic saga of conflict, mythology, and community! This acclaimed game of magical storytelling blends interactive stories and resource management. It’s set in Glorantha (the world of RuneQuest, HeroQuest, and 13th Age).

It’s immensely replayable, thanks to over 575 interactive scenes and two objectives. Short episodes and automatic saving mean you can play even when you only have a minute or two. The built-in saga writes down the story for you. And advisors with distinctive personalities help you track your cows.

The gorgeous hand-painted artwork won Best Visual Arts at the second Independent Games Festival.

• Everything in the game is utterly convincing and even years after release, the possibilities seem endless. (One of the 5 best strategy games ever made) [Rock, Paper, Shotgun]

• It's like they took the best parts of Civilization games and combined them with the best part of Choose Your Own Adventure style game books. … What I like most about King of Dragon Pass is the seemingly infinite possibilities that the game has. … I can't get enough of King of Dragon Pass. [Touch Arcade]

• A wholly unique adventure that has no equal on the iPhone. [Pocket Gamer]

• An interactive story with a level of complexity and brilliance that's rarely seen in video games. [Gamezebo]

Players say:

• I am really happy to have found this game. It scratches so many itches: simulator, rpg, adventure book...Great work! I find myself playing it on both my iPad and iPhone. Very addictive!

• I got this game at 6pm tonight. It's now 4am, and I've hardly scratched the surface of the depth of this game.

• I now have a fun, engaging, thought provoking RPG on my iPhone, an RPG that fits in my purse and that I can play any time I want, not having to have my computer or Xbox 360 near me to do so.

• If Bioware remade Civilization they'd be lucky to end up half as good as King of Dragon Pass.

• It's impossible to describe the emotional tug you feel when an old and trusted advisor, who you've watched grow from a young upstart, dies of old age. Or when an exploration team disappears into the wilds, never to be heard from again. Or when a cursed clansman, shunned by his peers, sacrifices himself to stop a raid. This game will never leave my iPhone. That's the only accolade possible.

The game is completely accessible via VoiceOver.

Be sure to check out Six Ages: Ride Like the Wind, the spiritual successor!


Ratings & Reviews

4.8 out of 5 with 209 Counts
Age Rating 13+

Screenshots

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King of Dragon Pass is a legendary cult classic that combines community management with a rich, branching narrative. You rule a small clan, making decisions on everything from diplomatic relations and trade to warfare and religious rituals. Every playthrough is unique, driven by hundreds of hand-painted illustrations and a complex simulation of a magical world. Your goal is to survive, prosper, and eventually become the King of Dragon Pass.

Features

1

600+ interactive scripted scenes

2

Rich mythological setting

3

Deep economic and social simulation

4

High replayability with branching paths

Tips

Gameplays

Q&A

It has a steep learning curve due to its unique mechanics, but the in-game tutorial and advisor system help guide new players.

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