The Ants: Underground Kingdom is a masterclass in thematic strategy, successfully creating a deep '4X' empire-builder centered around the fascinating life of an ant colony. It moves beyond the generic fantasy tropes of the genre and delivers something that feels surprisingly fresh and grounded in nature. Managing your 'Ant Hill' feels less like base-building and more like tending to a living, breathing organism.
The detail in the ant species and their roles—from specialized workers to soldier ants and the Queen herself—is impressive. The game strikes a great balance between peaceful colony management and intense 'PVP' wars against other player hills. The graphics are high-fidelity, and seeing your colony expand through the dirt in real-time is genuinely satisfying. It is easily one of the most unique and polished strategy games on the market for fans of the 'National Geographic' style of world-building.
Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 3.86.0Wed Feb 04 2026
[Optimizations]
1. Optimized the network disconnection judgment logic for the Auto Hunt function: brief network disconnections and reconnections will not interrupt the auto hunt function.
2. Expanded the level cap for Buddy Gallery.
3. Optimized the "Replenish" logic for hatching Insects, upgrading Insects, etc.
4. Optimized the display of sources for certain skins.
5. Optimized the display effects of items in the Maze Store.
Check more details of the update in-game!
On a hopeful morning, a queen ant finally found a haven where she would build her anthill. Yet, in this survival-of-the-fittest world, dangers lurk everywhere. Dear Ruler! The queen sends out a distress signal to you! Help her build your own ant kingdom!
[Survival Above All]
As the crisis looms, the ant colony faces a survival crisis. We must ensure that we have enough resources to survive in this dangerous world. As the ruler, your primary duty is to build the anthill, protect the queen, and confront crises.
[Rebuild Our Anthill]
Surviving is just the first step; you must expand your anthill. Ant Tunnels are the most important links between anthills. Location planning is a crucial strategy for the development of the anthill—it's time to showcase your wisdom!
[Find Powerful Special Ants]
By hatching eggs, you can acquire powerful special ants to become your fighting force. Only by hatching more special ants can you gain more control in the ant kingdom and survive more securely.
[Tame Dangerous Insects]
Other dangerous but powerful insects exist in this land. Tame them, bring them into battle, and dominate the battlefield. You can also dispatch them to work diligently within the anthill, accelerating the development of the anthill.
[Build a Strong Alliance]
Don't let the ant colony face invaders alone. Create or join an alliance, help each other, support one another, dominate the battlefield together, and rule the ant kingdom!
[Conquer the Tree of Abundance, Conquer Enemies]
Fight alongside your alliance members, compete for squirters, and occupy the Tree of Abundance. After that, your alliance will dominate the entire kingdom. Reward your allies, punish your enemies, and spread the legend of your story throughout the ant kingdom.
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Subscription Agreement in Brief:
The Ants: Underground Kingdom provides subscription services. During the subscription, you can enjoy exclusive attribute bonuses and privileges.
1. Content: Multiple privilege can be experienced every day, as well as various continuing huge bonuses.
2. Subscription duration: 7 days
3. Payment: Via your iTunes account
4. If you are a subscriber, within 24 hours before your weekly subscription expires, the subscription will be automatically renewed UNLESS you manually cancel it before then.
5. To manage and cancel subscriptions, please head to Settings - iTunes Store & App Store - Check Apple ID - Account Settings - Subscription.
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The Ants: Underground Kingdom provides an instant online customer service, which will surely give you a better gaming experience. No matter what kind of questions you have, we are here to help as much as possible. You can contact us through the following channels:
◆Official LINE: @theantsgame (don't forget "@")
◆Official Discord: https://discord.gg/PazRBH8kCC
◆Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheAntsGame
◆Official Support E-mail: theants@staruniongame.com
◆Official TikTok: @theants_global
Attention!
The Ants: Underground Kingdom is free to download. However, some items in the game are not free. Players must be at least 3 years old to download it, as defined in the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Besides, devices should have access to network as this is an online game.
Requires iOS 12.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.On a hopeful morning, a queen ant finally found a haven where she would build her anthill. Yet, in this survival-of-the-fittest world, dangers lurk everywhere. Dear Ruler! The queen sends out a distress signal to you! Help her build your own ant kingdom!
[Survival Above All]
As the crisis looms, the ant colony faces a survival crisis. We must ensure that we have enough resources to survive in this dangerous world. As the ruler, your primary duty is to build the anthill, protect the queen, and confront crises.
[Rebuild Our Anthill]
Surviving is just the first step; you must expand your anthill. Ant Tunnels are the most important links between anthills. Location planning is a crucial strategy for the development of the anthill—it's time to showcase your wisdom!
[Find Powerful Special Ants]
By hatching eggs, you can acquire powerful special ants to become your fighting force. Only by hatching more special ants can you gain more control in the ant kingdom and survive more securely.
[Tame Dangerous Insects]
Other dangerous but powerful insects exist in this land. Tame them, bring them into battle, and dominate the battlefield. You can also dispatch them to work diligently within the anthill, accelerating the development of the anthill.
[Build a Strong Alliance]
Don't let the ant colony face invaders alone. Create or join an alliance, help each other, support one another, dominate the battlefield together, and rule the ant kingdom!
[Conquer the Tree of Abundance, Conquer Enemies]
Fight alongside your alliance members, compete for squirters, and occupy the Tree of Abundance. After that, your alliance will dominate the entire kingdom. Reward your allies, punish your enemies, and spread the legend of your story throughout the ant kingdom.
-------------------------------------------
Subscription Agreement in Brief:
The Ants: Underground Kingdom provides subscription services. During the subscription, you can enjoy exclusive attribute bonuses and privileges.
1. Content: Multiple privilege can be experienced every day, as well as various continuing huge bonuses.
2. Subscription duration: 7 days
3. Payment: Via your iTunes account
4. If you are a subscriber, within 24 hours before your weekly subscription expires, the subscription will be automatically renewed UNLESS you manually cancel it before then.
5. To manage and cancel subscriptions, please head to Settings - iTunes Store & App Store - Check Apple ID - Account Settings - Subscription.
Privacy Policy: http://static-sites.allstarunion.com/privacy.html
Terms of Service: http://static-sites.allstarunion.com/terms.html
The Ants: Underground Kingdom provides an instant online customer service, which will surely give you a better gaming experience. No matter what kind of questions you have, we are here to help as much as possible. You can contact us through the following channels:
◆Official LINE: @theantsgame (don't forget "@")
◆Official Discord: https://discord.gg/PazRBH8kCC
◆Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheAntsGame
◆Official Support E-mail: theants@staruniongame.com
◆Official TikTok: @theants_global
Attention!
The Ants: Underground Kingdom is free to download. However, some items in the game are not free. Players must be at least 3 years old to download it, as defined in the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Besides, devices should have access to network as this is an online game.










In The Ants: Underground Kingdom, you are the ultimate ruler of the colony. Lead your Queen to build your Ant Hill, grow the colony, and defend against enemies. To survive and reproduce, wars between animals are frequent in nature. In this strategy game, you must hatch various specialized ant species, build powerful alliances, and expand your territory in the vast underground world.
Hyper-realistic insect and nature graphics
Deep base-building and resource management
Massive variety of specialized ant species
Global multiplayer alliances and territorial wars
Your Queen is the heart of the colony. Prioritize upgrading her chambers above all else, as her level dictates the maximum tier of your specialized soldiers and the overall resource capacity of your hill.
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