Trenches II - Reloaded in IOS

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Our Site Score

84/100

Trenches II is a massive expansion over the original, moving the WWI-style combat to a larger European stage. It’s a side-scrolling strategy game where managing your units and their placement in the trenches is the difference between victory and defeat. The art style remains that iconic 'doodle' look, but the depth of the campaign is much improved.

You have to balance a variety of units—infantry, snipers, and tanks—against the enemy’s defenses. The tactical layering of the trenches adds a level of complexity that requires you to think ahead. While the difficulty can spike unexpectedly, the satisfaction of a well-executed push across 'No Man's Land' is unmatched in the genre.

Reviewed on: Fri Feb 27 2026
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Dinsun Review

I have a soft spot for historical strategy, and Trenches II does a decent job of making you feel the struggle of the Western Front. It’s slow, it’s muddy, and it’s punishing—all things I appreciate in a military game. The unit variety is good, and managing the line requires more thought than your average mobile strategy title.

However, the pathfinding is still a mess. I watched my soldiers walk into machine gun fire because they couldn't figure out how to stand behind a wall. It’s frustrating when your plan fails due to poor AI rather than poor strategy. Also, the transition to a more 'cartoony' art style from the first game feels like a step backward in terms of atmosphere. It’s a solid game, but it could have been great with more polish.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

  • Deep tactical gameplay
  • Strong atmosphere
  • Good amount of content
  • Poor unit pathfinding
  • Clashing art style
  • Occasional difficulty spikes

Technical Report

Performance: Occasional slowdown when too many units are on screen.

Accessibility:
  • Speed controls

Audience Fit

Buy if: You enjoy slow-burn strategy and historical themes.

Skip if: You get frustrated by AI pathfinding issues.

Similar Games:
  • Stratego
  • European War

Reviewer Context

  • Reviewer: Dinsun, 40-year-old conservative critic
  • Hardware: iPad Pro
  • Playtime: 12 hours
  • Status: Halfway through campaign

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

Version 2.0.4Fri Jan 09 2026

We are very excited to release Trenches II - Reloaded! This update is a complete re-write of Trenches II in a new game engine with improved graphics, new features, massively improved multiplayer and much more to come!

Version 2.0.4:

- Add victory music and vocals to battle summary for each army

- Fixed some audio effects ignoring mute sound effects option

- Italian localizations are now fixed and available

- Added in missing localizations for all supported languages


DIG FOR VICTORY! TRENCHES II wants you to join the fight! Wage a whole new war, as the Russians join the struggle. Fight an epic campaign through an expanded world map that now includes the entire Eastern Front. Engage the enemy in more realistic, treacherous battlefields with targeted artillery and troop orchestration.

The Great War has arrived and it’s time to take to the trenches again!

CHOOSE YOUR PATH TO VICTORY

Lead the troops through over 100 locations in a non-linear campaign - engaging in many of the most decisive and game-changing battles of the entire conflict. Customize your army with more than 20 different units. Win battles to earn Perk points and upgrade your offensive, defensive and support forces.

SURVIVE REALISTIC BATTLEFIELDS

Fight through the “Fog of War”, as you steer troops through trenches, wire, tank traps and landmines. Use the environment to flank the enemy – or take cover.

MORE NATIONS JOIN THE FIGHT

Choose your allegiance and play as the British, Germans, French – and now the Russians!

BRING IN THE CAVALRY!

Lead the charge with strategic placement of military units and weapons. Crush your enemies with flamethrowers, cluster bombs, rail guns, and the ultimate World War I vehicle – the tank.

BATTLE IN MULTIPLE GAME MODES

Dominate your opponents online in Deathmatch, King of the Trench and more – or go solo in a variety of Skirmish modes!

Fight the good fight! Enlist in TRENCHES II now!


Requires iOS 13.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

DIG FOR VICTORY! TRENCHES II wants you to join the fight! Wage a whole new war, as the Russians join the struggle. Fight an epic campaign through an expanded world map that now includes the entire Eastern Front. Engage the enemy in more realistic, treacherous battlefields with targeted artillery and troop orchestration.

The Great War has arrived and it’s time to take to the trenches again!

CHOOSE YOUR PATH TO VICTORY

Lead the troops through over 100 locations in a non-linear campaign - engaging in many of the most decisive and game-changing battles of the entire conflict. Customize your army with more than 20 different units. Win battles to earn Perk points and upgrade your offensive, defensive and support forces.

SURVIVE REALISTIC BATTLEFIELDS

Fight through the “Fog of War”, as you steer troops through trenches, wire, tank traps and landmines. Use the environment to flank the enemy – or take cover.

MORE NATIONS JOIN THE FIGHT

Choose your allegiance and play as the British, Germans, French – and now the Russians!

BRING IN THE CAVALRY!

Lead the charge with strategic placement of military units and weapons. Crush your enemies with flamethrowers, cluster bombs, rail guns, and the ultimate World War I vehicle – the tank.

BATTLE IN MULTIPLE GAME MODES

Dominate your opponents online in Deathmatch, King of the Trench and more – or go solo in a variety of Skirmish modes!

Fight the good fight! Enlist in TRENCHES II now!


Ratings & Reviews

4.7 out of 5 with 163 Counts
Age Rating 13+

Screenshots

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Trenches II takes the award-winning gameplay to a new level. Command your forces through a massive campaign map across 50 locations in Europe. With over 20 different units and the ability to upgrade your army, you must use superior strategy to navigate the perils of trench warfare and defeat the enemy.

Features

1

Massive 50-stage campaign

2

Over 20 unique unit types

3

Multiplayer via Game Center

4

Deep upgrade and perk system

5

Atmospheric WWI setting

Tips

Promotion Videos

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News on this game

Trenches 2 by Catapult Consulting, LLC

DIG FOR VICTORY! TRENCHES II wants you to join the fight! Wage a whole new war, as the Russians join the struggle.

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Gameplays

Q&A

Use specialized anti-tank units or artillery strikes to take out armored threats before they reach your front line.

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