ROME: Total War in IOS

Epic tactics, massive battles

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Our Site Score

96/100

ROME: Total War on iOS is nothing short of a technical marvel. Feral Interactive has taken one of the most beloved and complex strategy games of all time and translated it to touchscreens without losing an ounce of its depth. The scale of the 3D battles, featuring thousands of individual units clashing in real-time, is breathtaking on a modern iPad or iPhone. The touch controls are surprisingly intuitive, allowing you to draw unit paths and manage complex formations with simple gestures.

The dual-layered gameplay—turn-based empire management on a grand campaign map and real-time tactical battles—remains as compelling as it was in 2004. Managing the economy, diplomacy, and religious affairs of your chosen faction (there are 19 playable ones!) requires a 'total' strategy. The 'Special Edition' enhancements, like high-resolution textures and a redesigned UI, make the game feel like it was built for mobile from the ground up. For any strategy fan, this is a mandatory purchase; it is the full, uncompromised PC experience in the palm of your hand.

Reviewed on: Tue Jan 14 2025
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Dinsun Review

Dinsun here. This is a real game. No energy bars, no loot boxes, no nonsense. It’s the full PC experience from 2004, and it plays surprisingly well on a touch screen. The scale of the battles is still impressive today. It demands your time and your brain. If you want a serious strategy game on your phone, this is it. Period.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

  • Full PC experience on mobile
  • Deep, complex strategy mechanics
  • Excellent touch-screen controls
  • Heavy battery drain
  • Complex UI can be cramped on smaller phones
  • High storage requirement

Technical Report

Performance: Rock solid, though it makes the phone quite warm during large battles.

Accessibility:
  • Scalable UI
  • Extensive tutorial system

Audience Fit

Buy if: You want a deep, serious strategy game and don't mind a steep learning curve.

Skip if: You are looking for a casual experience or have limited storage space.

Similar Games:
  • Medieval II: Total War
  • Civilization VI
  • Company of Heroes

Reviewer Context

  • Reviewer: Dinsun, 40-year-old conservative gamer
  • Hardware: iPad Pro (M2)
  • Playtime: 60 hours
  • Status: Conquered Rome with the Julii

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad

Version 2.0.1Thu Apr 10 2025

• Fixes a handful of issues relating to Unit Card Bar behaviour, including a crash when merging units.

• Fixes a number of minor issues.


READ BEFORE BUYING: Please expand this description and read the full list of supported devices below to confirm that your device is supported.

History’s greatest empire, now in your hands.

Experience the full glory of ROME: Total War on iOS! Build and rule antiquity’s greatest empire by fighting spectacular real-time battles in huge turn-based campaigns.

BUILT FOR iOS

Pick up and play the classic strategy game with new features and an interface designed for mobile play.

19 PLAYABLE FACTIONS

Relive the glory of the Roman Empire, or rewrite history as one of the ancient world’s great powers.

COMPLETE COMMAND

Direct your troops using intuitive touch controls, or play with any iPadOS-compatible mouse and keyboard.

ENORMOUS 3D BATTLES

Lead your armies and outwit your opponents in massive real-time clashes that shape history.

SOPHISTICATED EMPIRE MANAGEMENT

Direct your economic, civil and religious affairs from the Campaign Map.

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ROME: Total War requires iOS 16.1 or later. You need 4GB of free space on your device, though we recommend at least double this to avoid initial installation issues.

Supported iPhones:

• iPhone 8/8 Plus and later

• iPhone SE 2nd Generation (2020) and later

Supported iPads:

• iPad mini 5th Generation (2019) and later

• iPad Air 3rd Generation (2019) and later

• iPad 5th Generation (2017) and later

• Any iPad Pro

© 2002–2025 The Creative Assembly Limited. Originally developed by The Creative Assembly Limited. Originally published by SEGA. Creative Assembly, the Creative Assembly logo, Total War, ROME: Total War and the Total War logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of The Creative Assembly Limited. SEGA and the SEGA logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of SEGA Corporation. Developed for and published on iOS by Feral Interactive Limited. iOS, iPad and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Feral and the Feral logo are trademarks of Feral Interactive Ltd. All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.


Requires iOS 16.1 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

READ BEFORE BUYING: Please expand this description and read the full list of supported devices below to confirm that your device is supported.

History’s greatest empire, now in your hands.

Experience the full glory of ROME: Total War on iOS! Build and rule antiquity’s greatest empire by fighting spectacular real-time battles in huge turn-based campaigns.

BUILT FOR iOS

Pick up and play the classic strategy game with new features and an interface designed for mobile play.

19 PLAYABLE FACTIONS

Relive the glory of the Roman Empire, or rewrite history as one of the ancient world’s great powers.

COMPLETE COMMAND

Direct your troops using intuitive touch controls, or play with any iPadOS-compatible mouse and keyboard.

ENORMOUS 3D BATTLES

Lead your armies and outwit your opponents in massive real-time clashes that shape history.

SOPHISTICATED EMPIRE MANAGEMENT

Direct your economic, civil and religious affairs from the Campaign Map.

===

ROME: Total War requires iOS 16.1 or later. You need 4GB of free space on your device, though we recommend at least double this to avoid initial installation issues.

Supported iPhones:

• iPhone 8/8 Plus and later

• iPhone SE 2nd Generation (2020) and later

Supported iPads:

• iPad mini 5th Generation (2019) and later

• iPad Air 3rd Generation (2019) and later

• iPad 5th Generation (2017) and later

• Any iPad Pro

© 2002–2025 The Creative Assembly Limited. Originally developed by The Creative Assembly Limited. Originally published by SEGA. Creative Assembly, the Creative Assembly logo, Total War, ROME: Total War and the Total War logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of The Creative Assembly Limited. SEGA and the SEGA logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of SEGA Corporation. Developed for and published on iOS by Feral Interactive Limited. iOS, iPad and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Feral and the Feral logo are trademarks of Feral Interactive Ltd. All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.


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Screenshots

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ROME: Total War brings uncompromised grand strategy to your mobile device. Build and rule the ancient world's most powerful empire through a blend of sophisticated empire management and epic 3D battles. With 19 playable factions including Rome, Carthage, and Egypt, players must use diplomacy, trade, and military might to conquer the Campaign Map. Designed specifically for iOS, it features intuitive touch controls and desktop-class performance.

Features

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19 Playable Factions

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Massive 3D Real-Time Battles

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Sophisticated Empire Management

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Redesigned Touch Interface

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Full Desktop-to-Mobile Port

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Gameplays

Q&A

It requires iOS 16.1 or later and is supported on iPhone 8/SE 2 and later, and most iPads from 2017 onwards.

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