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ROME alternatives

Users often seek alternatives to ROME due to persistent bugs, difficult controls on mobile, and a lack of modern features like naval battles or mod support. While many appreciate its faithful PC port, performance issues and a frustrating user interface drive players to other strategy games.

Why users look for alternatives to ROME

The alternatives

DomiNations
4.5★ · 38,697 ratings · Free

DomiNations offers a city-building and progression experience where players advance through different ages, similar to the original Age of Empires, but with a focus on base management and attacking other players R52. While it has strategic elements, some users feel the game's balance is off due to overpowered commanders R52.

Better for: DomiNations is better for players who enjoy long-term base building and progression, don't mind significant time investments for upgrades, and are looking for a game that helps them relax . However, it might not suit those who dislike 'pay-to-win' mechanics or extremely long upgrade times R51R54.

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Supremacy
4.8★ · 29,201 ratings · Free

Supremacy is a strategy game with mechanics reminiscent of WW2, offering a phenomenal layout and a less 'pay-to-win' feel compared to similar titles like WW3 and 1914, especially with warbonds being separate from gold . It features long game durations, which some find prevents it from being too addictive .

Better for: Supremacy is better for players who enjoy WW2-themed strategy games, appreciate a slower pace of play, and prefer a game where in-game currency for boosts (warbonds) is distinct from premium currency (gold) . It might not be ideal for those sensitive to 'pay-to-win' aspects or who have experienced account issues and bans R65.

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Age of Empires Mobile
3.7★ · 17,338 ratings · Free

Age of Empires Mobile offers a strategy experience with enhanced graphics and gameplay, which some users find better than the original PC version R80. However, it deviates significantly from the classic 'build from scratch and fight' gameplay of the original, leaning more towards a role-playing game where progress can feel unaccomplished R79.

Better for: Age of Empires Mobile is better for players looking for a mobile strategy game with good graphics and gameplay enhancements, who are open to a different style of play than the traditional PC Age of Empires R80. It is less suitable for those expecting a faithful port of the original PC game's mechanics, or who dislike 'pay-to-win' elements and lag issues R79.

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Grow Empire
4.7★ · 13,506 ratings · Free

Grow Empire is a tower defense-style strategy game where players conquer provinces and upgrade troops, offering a fun experience for a while R94. However, recent updates have changed the game's art style, which many long-time players dislike, and the game is prone to crashing, especially during the tutorial or on newer devices R93R95R96.

Better for: Grow Empire is better for players who enjoy tower defense mechanics and want to conquer territories, especially if they are new to the game and don't have a preference for the older art style R94. It is not recommended for those who dislike significant 'pay-to-play' aspects for progression, or who are frustrated by frequent crashes and negative changes to gameplay balance R96.

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Total War
4.9★ · 7,162 ratings · $14.99

Total War offers large-scale battles and strategic gameplay with many factions to choose from, providing an amazing experience for fans of the series R108. It is considered a great port, but users frequently report crashes, especially during large battles like those against the Mongols, and desire features like mod support and controller compatibility R109R110R111R117.

Better for: Total War is better for players who prioritize massive battles and deep strategy, are willing to overlook frequent crashes in large engagements, and appreciate a mobile port that largely retains the PC game's core experience R108R109R117. It might not be suitable for those who expect a bug-free experience, dislike paying extra to unlock more content, or find the AI illogical in campaign mode R107.

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Stick with ROME if

You should stick with ROME if you are a long-time fan of the PC version and appreciate a mostly faithful port, are willing to tolerate its mobile control quirks and occasional bugs, and value the classic campaign and battle scale R11. Many users still find it a great game and worth the price despite its flaws R11R17.

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Frequently asked

Is ROME Total War on mobile worth the price?
Many users believe ROME Total War is worth its price, with some calling it the best game they've bought and noting its enduring appeal after 20 years R11R17. However, others found it an expensive disappointment due to mobile playability issues R10.
Does ROME Total War Mobile have mod support?
ROME Total War Mobile currently lacks mod support on iOS, which users desire to enhance replayability and add features like those found on PC or Android versions R20R111R117.
Why does ROME Total War Mobile keep crashing?
ROME Total War Mobile frequently crashes for various reasons, including during campaigns, siege battles, when selecting building upgrades in towns, or after recent updates R16R30R34. Some users report it gets stuck on loading screens or becomes unresponsive R31.
Are there naval battles in ROME Total War Mobile?
No, ROME Total War Mobile does not currently feature playable naval battles, though many users express a strong desire for them, believing they would significantly enhance the game R14R17R33.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R2] ROME 5/5 · US It’s okay but needs a improvement: It’s fun I like it but it would be cool if there was better controls the game is very fun tho but controls are hard and not ez but cool!
  2. [R4] ROME 2/5 · US Please read: It’s so hard to get the controls down and it is so complicated to start a war. Also when u do start a war u can barely walk. Have to tap were u want to go and as e z as that sounds its not cause the way the u look around is so weird u have to like pinch ur fingers in a weird way. Any ways i DONT recommend this game.
  3. [R15] ROME 3/5 · US Good: Super awesome, just large battles are difficult to coordinate on a phone haha
  4. [R24] ROME 3/5 · US terrible but decent i guess: troops won’t move on command commonly issue that definitely needs to be fixed needs more troops and better physics too then it would be a hella decent game still good tho but a lil terrible
  5. [R16] ROME 2/5 · US Keeps crashing: Love the game . Had it on pc back in the day with all the disks and what not . However I’m in the middle of a campaign on my iPhone and each time I hit the same part the game crashes on me it’s happened 4 days in a row I can’t get past it . Could really used a solution, other then that’s its 5 stars
  6. [R30] ROME 3/5 · US Someone screwed up: This game has been a classic staple for years until the last update. Now it’s full of bugs anytime you’re fighting a siege battle. Please bring back the 5 star version.
  7. [R31] ROME 2/5 · US Why doesn’t it load me into the game: It got stuck in the loading files screen and I tried to delete and reinstall it over and over again a but it doesn’t fix it, please fix this 💔
  8. [R34] ROME 1/5 · US Annoyed with crashes: I don’t know what it is with this game but the further you get the more likely it is to crash. I’ll be selecting building upgrades on my forty towns and staffing the cities with peasants to stem uprisings and next the next thing I know the app crashes. I go back and re do everything I did (in a different order) that turn.. the app crashes again. Do i dare try a third time wit
  9. [R7] ROME 1/5 · US Trash: Unable to navigate past the main menu, absolute trash.
  10. [R10] ROME 1/5 · US Original awesome, this one not so much: This game is not manageable in a fun way: on a mobile sized screen, nor within the spans of attention that I as a mobile player can invest in a round of play. The original game was amazing, this was a relatively expensive disappointment.
  11. [R13] ROME 1/5 · US What a mess: The UI is abysmal, unit integration and behavior is broken. Game is barely playable
  12. [R21] ROME 3/5 · US The new update…: Idk why but the newest update has ruined the unit placing for me, it has bugged it and flips my soldiers for no reason
  13. [R12] ROME 3/5 · US Needs Rome Total Realism: It's hard to enjoy the game when half of the Roman army is composed of randomly organized crowds of Rottweilers and handlers dressed like Hollywood legionaries. The Game desperately needs the changes done by Rome Total Realism modification as an option.
  14. [R14] ROME 4/5 · US Battle: I would like sea battles
  15. [R17] ROME 5/5 · US Naval battles could be a great thing in this great game: This is a great game, and if you’re thinking of buying it, it’s worth the price, and there’s a reason why it’s still alive after 20 years. Now, for the reason that I wrote this review: naval battles. Actual naval battles where you can control the ships would make this game even greater. Because naval ships are a very important part of this
  16. [R18] ROME 3/5 · US grapick: Upgrade some graphics I think so Now every phone has the ability to play with higher graphics This is an easy mobile game to add One-on-one fighting Like the rome Total War 2020 and above That allows commanders to fight head-to-head In the offline section
  17. [R51] DomiNations 1/5 · US Time suck: Takes too long to advance. Plan on investing A LOT of time to this game. Click bate central....why can’t it be more like the original game ? Get ready to waste time....time you will never get back! Why 14 or 16 days to wait for n upgrade? Clean up click bait and make upgrades progress faster. Do better
  18. [R52] DomiNations 4/5 · US Good game, fix commanders: The game used to be better and is still great, but now, it’s become less strategic due to commanders being overpowered. You could bring an entire anti-commander squad in and it would get wiped out in one hit. The only criticism I have is that commanders are to powerful. Still great in terms of city building and progression.
  19. [R53] DomiNations 3/5 · US Crash Crash Crash: If you can get yourself through an entire attack without the game crashing and disconnecting from the servers. Count your blessings. Because a miracle just happened. It’s a good game otherwise. Just be prepared to attack with your troops and then lose them when the game crashes and you have to recook them all and select new ones from reinforcements, because they’re gone into the
  20. [R54] DomiNations 1/5 · US Game has been Changing for the worse: Nothing gets fixed but they add money related items every update. I will be departing from this game soon unfortunately.
  21. [R65] Supremacy 1/5 · US Horrible experience: Both me and my brother live in the same household and play this game we were in and next thing I know my account is banned and I get an email saying I accounting which I was not, and this happened directly after I spend 300$ on an ingame purchase In my eyes in a way that is fraud, they make it virtually impossible to appeal or contact customer support
  22. [R66] Supremacy 5/5 · US Butter chicken sandwich and cheese sandwiches: Popp
  23. [R67] Supremacy 3/5 · US Unfair gameplay: Nothing ruins a good game like an unbalanced fight. Why am I seeing 48 stack of troops??? How is that even allowed. Nothing can kill it. Day 8 dealing with that. Not even fair. Add a stack limit or something
  24. [R68] Supremacy 2/5 · US L: Hay muchas cosas incorruptas en el juego
  25. [R79] Age of Empires Mobile 2/5 · US Nothing like the original, annoying ads claiming it is.: How did this take 7 years?
  26. [R80] Age of Empires Mobile 5/5 · US Good: It’s fun so far kind of reminds me of the PC version
  27. [R81] Age of Empires Mobile 3/5 · US Great game but: The App Store says it’s 9+ then when I sign in cause I’m 12 says you have to be 18 year older to play this game otherwise an amazing game. I played a long time ago when I was younger and my mom’s account but it’s just really sad.
  28. [R82] Age of Empires Mobile 1/5 · US Battlefield survivor.: I stated playing this game about a month or two ago and there was a really fun sub game called Battlefield survivor and it hasn’t been back after i thought was a temporary hiatus. I have been Informed by other in game players that it was a one off and that game mode isn’t coming back?! That sure would be a a shame if it doesn’t come back because I won’t have anymore reason
  29. [R93] Grow Empire 1/5 · US Used to be the best game: The old graphic were the best. Please bring them back I can’t play until then.
  30. [R94] Grow Empire 5/5 · US Great Game: Wish there were more provinces to conquer
  31. [R95] Grow Empire 3/5 · US Bad art: I stopped playing. Bring back the old game art from 2019.😡😡😡
  32. [R96] Grow Empire 1/5 · US Game doesn’t work.: I just got a iPhone 17e and now the game crashes instead of loading past the loading screen. It works when I have airplane mode on for some odd reason though.
  33. [R107] Total War 1/5 · US Sucks: This game sucks AND it runs horribly. I can’t stress enough how horribly the game truly runs
  34. [R108] Total War 5/5 · US Best game: An amazing game and won worthy of the title with seventeen and more factions two choose from it is an amazing game,e
  35. [R109] Total War 3/5 · US Big battles = crash: I loved this game back in the day, and was so excited to see it offered on a mobile platform. HOWEVER, don’t bother trying to fight the Mongols. Their armies are so huge, this app is almost guaranteed to crash. Beyond frustrating, especially after you’re already an hour or so invested in your carefully planned out and executed battle. Your options to reduce the graphics lo
  36. [R110] Total War 1/5 · US Crash: Crashes randomly all the time, latest iphone & ios
  37. [R11] ROME 5/5 · US Best game hands down: Hesitated before but 100% the best thing I ever bought. Well worth the money
  38. [R20] ROME 5/5 · US We need mods: Game great but it needs mod support like android I’m on iOS iPad
  39. [R111] Total War 5/5 · US please make it mod accessable: or have it like DOOM where they have pre installed mods built in. make it more replayable. even if you added 10 preinstalled mods we could use. it would still be amazing and add so much more replay value
  40. [R117] Total War 5/5 · US This game is awesome but will iOS support mod support like android: This port is probably the best one I have kingdoms as well but I’d say it lacks replay ability so can you please allow mobile mod support like on pc or androids I’m using iOS iPad and wanna play great mods like tsardoms Finale rating 5 stars
  41. [R33] ROME 3/5 · US Algunas cosas se pueden mejorar: Si pudieran mejorar un poquito lo que es las formaciones de cada facción sería una locura de experiencia y le agregaran lo que es las batallas Nava que uno pudiera luchar con sus barcos por lo demás todo súper bien y lo que más me desilusiona es que no todas las unidades romanas atan la formación tortuga y nada más la pueden hacer las elites pero está súper bien el

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store