Best Games Like Age of Empires (Series) for iPadTop RTS Games & Historical Games like Age of Empires (Series)

Age of Empires is not available for iPad but there are some alternatives with similar functionality. The best iPad alternative is DomiNations, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Age of Empires and ten of them are available for iPad so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting iPad alternatives to Age of Empires are Forge of Empires, Age of Castles, Game of War and Land and Castles.

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  1. DomiNations icon
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    From legendary game designer Brian Reynolds (Civilization II, Rise of Nations), DomiNations is an epic new strategy game of exploration, advancement, and conquest. Lead your Nation to ultimate victory throughout all of human history – from the Stone Age to the Space Age!

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Android
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    • Android Tablet
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  2. Build your empire and journey through the ages: With Forge of Empires, we bring our award-winning strategy game to your iPad and iPhone. Build your city and develop it from the Stone Age to modern times (and beyond).

    10 Forge of Empires alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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    • Android Tablet
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    Comments about Forge of Empires as an Alternative to Age of Empires
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    Age of Empires is a real time strategy game with lots of customization including level editors and real multiplayer, while Forge of Empires is just yet another Clash of Clans clone riddled with microtransactions and idle timer bullshit (sorry for the word choice, but it's just the harsh truth)

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    It’s closer to a clash of clans clone

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Some users think Forge of Empires is a great Age of Empires alternative, some don't.

    • Forge of Empires is Freemium and ProprietaryAge of Empires is Paid and Proprietary
  3. War is upon us and only the mightiest kingdom will rule the realm. Build the ultimate kingdom, wage total war on your enemies, and conquer the realm!.

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
    • Steam
     
  4. Game of War icon
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    Game of War is an action packed online war game.

    • Join the ULTIMATE BATTLE for DOMINATION of the WORLD! PLAY FOR FREE in the most addicting & interactive MMO GAME!!

    • Join Millions of Online Players from around the World, BE PART OF ALLIANCE & Make FRIENDS. HELP, TRADE.

    25 Game of War alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
     
  5. Real time strategy game for iOS and Android.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  6. LandGrabbers icon
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    LandGrabbers, recognized as the Best Casual Game of the Year at the 2011 Russian Game Developers Conference (KRI 2011)!

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  7. Stephino RPG icon
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    This is a browser-based multi-player role-playing game you and your friends can enjoy anytime on your own server! The main goal is to expand your empire and complete research activities in order to uncover the history of your species.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Wordpress
     
  8. Game of Kings: The Blood Throne is a freemium mobile MMO strategy game. Gather resources, train armies, level up your hero, wage wars and take the throne!

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  9. Set off on a dangerous journey to save your father and the kingdom.

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Steam
    • SteamOS
    • GOG.com
     
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