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

Age of Empires is not available for iPhone but there are some alternatives with similar functionality. The best iPhone 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 nine of them are available for iPhone so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting iPhone alternatives to Age of Empires are Forge of Empires, Game of War, Age of Castles and Land and Castles.

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Age of Empires alternatives page was last updated May 13, 2025

DomiNations
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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 (Pay once)
Proprietary
Application type
Historical Game
Origin
United States
Platforms
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
+3
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Most users think DomiNations is a great Age of Empires alternative.
DomiNations is the most popular iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Age of Empires.
DomiNations is Freemium and ProprietaryAge of Empires is Paid and Proprietary
Forge of Empires
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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).
Cost / License
Freemium
Proprietary
Application type
RTS Game
Origin
Germany
EU
Platforms
Online
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
+3
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Comments about Forge of Empires as an Alternative to Age of Empires

Guest
Negative commentOct 28, 2019
11
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)
Review by a new / low-activity user.
Guest
Negative commentAug 29, 2022
0
It’s closer to a clash of clans clone
Review by a new / low-activity user.
Some users think Forge of Empires is a great Age of Empires alternative, some don't.
Forge of Empires is the most popular Web-based alternative to Age of Empires.
Forge of Empires is Freemium and ProprietaryAge of Empires is Paid and Proprietary
Game of War
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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.

Cost / License
Freemium
Proprietary
Application type
Role-playing Game
Origin
United States
Platforms
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
Kindle Fire
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Age of Castles
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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!.
Cost / License
Paid
Proprietary
Application types
Historical Game
City Building Game
Origin
United States
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
Kindle Fire
Steam
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Land and Castles
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Real time strategy game for iOS and Android.
Cost / License
Freemium (Pay once)
Proprietary
Application type
RTS Game
Platforms
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
+2
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Stephino RPG
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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 (Pay once)
Open Source
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
Chrome OS
Android Tablet
iPad
Self-Hosted
Wordpress
Is Stephino RPG a good alternative to Age of Empires?
Stephino RPG is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Age of Empires.
Stephino RPG is Freemium and Open SourceAge of Empires is Paid and Proprietary
Game of Kings: The Blood Throne
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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 (Pay once)
Proprietary
Origin
United Kingdom
Platforms
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
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TERRA NOVA : Strategy of Survival
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𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐑𝐀 𝐍𝐎𝐕𝐀 : 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥
Cost / License
Free
Proprietary
Application type
RTS Game
Origin
Romania
EU
Platforms
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
+6
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Hero of the Kingdom
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Set off on a dangerous journey to save your father and the kingdom.
Cost / License
Pay once
Proprietary
Platforms
Mac
iPhone
iPad
Android
Android Tablet
Windows
Linux
Steam
SteamOS
GOG.com
+9
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