The Battle of Polytopia
Released 2/9/2016First seen 2mo agoLast fetched 5d ago
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4.59
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2.17.3
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“Pocket Gamer - Mobile game of the year” The Battle of Polytopia is an award winning and unique turn based strategy game about controlling the map, fighting enemy tribes, discovering new lands and mastering new technologies. You take on the role as the ruler of a tribe and attempt to build a civilization in a turn based competition with the other tribes. It can be played offline line. Perfect for traveling. AWARDS: "IMGA award for excellence in gameplay" “Gold Winner - Lovie Awards” MENTIONS: "If you ever wanted the feeling of a classic Civilization game on your iPhone, The Battle of Polytopia is a worthy contender" - PCMag.com “This brightly-colored turn based strategy game is difficult to put down” - Mac World With millions of players, this game has quickly become one of the most popular civilization style games for mobile and has been acclaimed for its sleek user interface and great depth in game play. FEATURES: * Free turn based civilization strategy game. * Single & multiplayer strategy. * Multiplayer matchmaking (Find players all over the world) * 4x (eXplore, eXpand, eXploit, and eXterminate) * Exploration, strategy, farming, building, warfare and technology research. * Three game modes – Perfection, Domination and Creative * Diplomacy - Make Peace treaties & Build Embassys * Invsible Cloaks and Daggers for Stealth attacks. * Mirror Matches (Meet opponents with the same tribe) * Configurable map types – Dryland, Lake, Continents, Archipelago and Water World * Wide range of different tribes with unique nature, culture and game experience. * Auto generated maps make each game a new experience. * Allow offline game play. * Gameplay in portrait and landscape mode. * Strategy multiplayer & Pass & Play. * Leader board with top scores for the best civilization builders. * Really Cute low poly graphics.
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UI bugfixes and some changes specifically for world championship (removed/limited score counting, +2 meeting stars for player 2 in 1v1 and faster explorers)
- Updated Unity version - Improved map zoom with + and - keys - Fixed disabling tribes in multiplayer
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I have been playing this game on and off for the past 10 years. I always come back every other month.
- Tomato ABC · v2.17.3
Another update, and now the AI is even more hyper aggressive. I’m guessing the AI has taken over and the Devs are on permanent leave, because humans couldn’t be as moronic as these updates are! Been playing this game for years and, I prefer to play solo against the AI. Unfortunately, each update unbalances the game further. After the last one, the AI is so hyper aggressive that tribes are being eliminated within 16 turns. This gives me no time to gather resources and defeat all 6 tribes for the maximum score. As the years have gone by, the developers have programmed the AI to cheat! Tribes spawn super units early in the game when they couldn’t possibly have the resources needed to do so. In one game I played today, a tribe spawned 2 super units in the first 10 moves without using up any of the resources around it. Truly unbelievable!! You can now take it for granted that the one unit needed to block your move or defeat you will be waiting hidden every single time. Underpowered AI units take out your full strength units regularly. It’s obvious the randomness of the game has been eliminated and that it’s clearly rigged against you. And, this is all in Normal mode!! I see no point in playing the game in Hard mode, given this level of imbalance. Shame on the developers for stooping so low and marring what used to be a wonderful game! Oh, in response to your lame reply from 3 years ago, which clearly is an attempt to deflect poor choices or incompetence on your part. The players that find it too easy can play in harder modes. That’s what they are there for, I assume. Everything I’ve written above is about Normal Mode. Thanks for the years of previous enjoyment but now, I’m out.
- Starman6 · v2.17.3
THIS GAME NEEDS MORE UPDATES I WANT NEW TRIBES AND SKINS DANG IT
- Lucabuca t · v2.17.3
I’ve played this game for years and had friends all group together to play together which is always so much fun but I wish there were a few more bare minimum mechanics it should have. I’m sure tons of people have gave their advice on this game and the devs are working on each of them but if I could recommend only 2 mechanics that would ascend this game to a whole different level it would simply be the ability to set the game clock timer per player less than 24 hours but more than the live timer mode. I’m talking 1 hour, 3 hour, 5 hour, literally any more freedom when it comes to player turn timers. The last thing I imagine would be a great addition would be the ability to send stars to other players under an alliance. It would give alliances a way bigger role in matches, allow players to help teammates who are across the map, and even give players the ability to aid allies in warfare without directly taking action. It would give the world economy and politics an entirely new definition, allowing players to pay for other players support, show loyalty through monetary terms, or bribing players from participating in actions. I get it’s not necessarily for everyone but it being an option before making a game would create a whole new experience and make games last and so much more fruitful. Please consider this devs it would mean the world for me, my friends, and I’m sure so many others to see small changes in the player turn timers and more benefits for being in alliances.
- ncdttzmhh · v2.17.2
The ceiling for this game is so high. Incredible strategy game. Imagine if you combined chess and AoE, that’s what you get with Polytopia. Need more investment into the multiplayer experience, fix a few bugs, and this could be a staple of multiplayer gaming.
- Safelander · v2.17.2
Perfect game for creativity or domination, and many unit decisions, skill tree decisions, and capital and city decisions that makes me addicted
- Too many ads and real boring · v2.17.2
The disable or enable isn’t appearing
- Austin maker · v2.17.2
谁得罪你们了
- visiri007 · v2.17.2
Why isn't there a big "Buy All" button on the tribe selection screen? Design 101: make it as easy as possible for your users to give you money
- Bob654397 · v2.17.2
I adore this game. I’ve played it for years, and it’s continued to get heartfelt updates and quality of life patches. Every time I come back to it, there’s something new and I greatly appreciate it. I’ve supported the game with various tribe and skin purchases just because it’s rare a game gets this much heart put into it. I hope that the devs keep putting heart into this, because it’s genuinely so fun. I especially love pass n play mode, where two people can enjoy a game on the same device. Kinda nice for road trips and introducing someone new to the game. Keep it up fellas! (Also keep up the additional tech stuff, it’s amazing seeing the slowly added complexity of the game!!!)
- Meat sac · v2.17.2
I really like this game because it’s a really immersive strategy game isn’t isn’t overcomplicated with what you see in usually the other strategy games that involved war. One thing I’d like to suggest though is a map creator., I think I’d be pretty fun to have your own immersive biome that you can make to your liking
- Verse/Talon · v2.17.2
To the creators, I love the game I do I’ve played it for years. The ai can be a bit easy sometimes in a full 15 creative crazy bots but that’s not your fault, I had an idea if the creators could comment about this. The idea, i know we have super units for every nation, the special nations get special ones. My idea would be that every nation had its own kind of super unit. For example, hoodrick would have a super archer, kickoo would have a pirate that shoots range attacks and melee for close up and can become a battleship in water. Ai mo can have a super healer doesn’t heal more per health but has a greater healing radius with more health. And so forth, variety to the nations.
- Please do this.1 · v2.17.2
I just adore this 4X strategy game with all of its unique tribes that change how you explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate in the beginning. Anyway this game is great and to anyone with Apple Arcade you can get Polytopia+ which comes with all the tribe without having to spend the extra money.
- poochyman2314 · v2.17.2
I pay for a game and then I have to buy tribes separately, no thank you
- CocoShashay · v2.17.2
I play polytopia from 2025 why online for arcade version not everyone have money…😭 I have idea! Make online battle 1 v 1 and ranks and 2 v 2 like 2 tribes versus 2 tribes it’s very good idea! GAME WILL BE BETter If U DO ThIs🙂 and make for free bro😭🥲
- Madar511 · v2.17.2
It’s fun
- Rob Ruhr · v2.17.2
I can zoom out but can’t zoom in. Too small to see on a phone
- Sophie26773389: · v2.17.2
I really hope this game will offer Chinese
- de头号玩家 · v2.17.2
My buddies and I literally play daily. It’s great. There’s eight of us who will play together. They’ve done a great job creating a simple but super fun game. It’s easy to learn, yet complex enough that it will take you time to master. I would love to see a true team version even if it doesn’t track your ELO. I would also love custom matches where we can edit some of the game options more. But overall great game. Seriously, awesome, awesome, game.
- JayJayMcJ · v2.17.2
5 stars game, 1 stars graphics. There are a lot of ways this game could become bigger and better. But please Fix the colors - they are awful.
- Jovialcity · v2.17.2
I’ve had Polytopia for years, and it’s one of the few mobile games I never uninstall. I’m not even a huge strategy game player, but there’s something about this game that keeps pulling me back. I’ll recommend it to friends whenever I can, and even when nobody wants to play, I still have plenty of ways to enjoy it. Playing against AI, trying different tribes, or just building a beautiful empire is enough to keep me entertained. The art style is easily one of my favorite parts. I recently played a game that lasted 99 turns, and I realized I was spending more time admiring the world I’d built than trying to win. I’d love to see more ways to appreciate the maps we create. Maybe a free camera, photo mode, or cinematic view would be amazing. I’d also love to see more tribes, skins, or cosmetic customization in the future. The gameplay already has so much replay value, and those additions would make every civilization feel even more unique. Thank you for making a game I’ve genuinely enjoyed for years. It’s one of those rare mobile games that always earns its way back onto my screen.
- DuneDoddah · v2.17.2
I’ve been playing this game for way over 3 years, and I’ve downloaded it on multiple devices. It’s so fun, and I love the creative mode they added. Every time they drop a new tribe I get so excited to explore it. ❤️❤️❤️
- KimchiBucket · v2.17.2
If only the modern industry used the same kind of consideration these devs do. I love that there is no ads, Micro transactions, Pay walls, and other things that make modern mobile games an atrocious experience. Great fun gameplay. Skill matters RNG matters. It’s very fun to play with friends.
- Cebastian Layne · v2.17.2
It’s frustrating that the game keeps releasing skins for existing tribes instead of actual new content. Add new tribes, mechanics, or game modes not just more cosmetics.
- Algrindo · v2.17.2
I love strategy games and this one takes the cake! So addictive and not having any ads puts this game above almost every other game. Ad’s are literally everywhere and I can’t thank the creators enough for not including ads in this super fun game.
- TristanSmith445 · v2.17.2
I absolutely adore this game! I play it all the time. I would like to suggest a change though. Can we create a “simple” setting that strips down some of the visual artifacts? Sometimes, the screen can look really busy and make things difficult to see. This is especially noticeable with tribes like Oumaji and Polaris. I’m not sure if it’s contrast or what, but its very difficult to see
- devonm36 · v2.17.2
One wish that I have is that the other better teams take forever to buy so I want them To be free too
- Theo wintergrm · v2.17.2
I’ve been playing Polytopia for a long time, and it’s easily one of the best strategy games on mobile. The gameplay is simple to learn but has incredible depth, every tribe feels unique, and it’s one of those rare games that keeps you coming back. One feature I think would take the game to another level is allowing expired Weekly Challenges to remain playable indefinitely. It wouldn’t affect league placement or rankings, just let players keep replaying them after the event ends. This would add so much to the game. Players could continue trying to beat their own high scores, challenge friends to see who can score higher on the exact same map, and create an entirely new layer of competition. It would also encourage community engagement, with people sharing strategies, posting scoreboards, and organizing friendly competitions long after the official challenge has ended. Right now, once a Weekly Challenge expires, that content is essentially gone forever, even though it’s some of the most fun and replayable content in the game. Keeping old Weekly Challenges available would dramatically increase replay value without affecting the integrity of the weekly leaderboard or rewards. I genuinely think this would become one of the most popular features in the game. It would strengthen the community, reward players who enjoy mastering maps, and give competitive players another reason to keep coming back. Polytopia is already an outstanding game, this one change could make it even better, and would warrant the ultimate compliment, a 5 star review.
- Polytopiaaaa · v2.17.2
This is an incredible game with lots of great factions. It’d be cool to see an update adding a European medieval tribe.
- n0rth3rncrxs8r · v2.17.1
i play with Turn end confirm on and i accidently hit the Finish game button early and it ruined my weekly game ranked game score. please fix it so the the Turn End Conformation window still appears when its the last turn.
- jjdude2378 · v2.17.1
This is the pure essence of 4x strategy distilled into a package that works beautifully on the smallest phone or the largest tablet. This is my must have game. Others come and go. This one remains.
- eleaze48 · v2.17.1
Special tribes are fun on their own, but including them as side AIs in a multiplayer game completely imbalances it. I don’t know why they changed it so special tribes couldn’t be excluded anymore.
- Bdiah · v2.17.1
So as of the past couple months or so, the game is incredibly slow. I thought it was my phone, because I had a iPhone 12 mini. I just upgraded to a 17 and nothing changed. My only real gameplay complaint is how when playing against AI they will all focus you at their detriment.
- lichen61 · v2.17.1
The app just stopped working. It loads, but none of the touch buttons work.
- Quoter gal · v2.17.1
I’ve been playing this game daily for over a year now and i absolutely love it. I have noticed during my time playing that there are some bugs around the daily tournament option. After trying to load the new tournament today it was unable to open so i exited out of the app and reopened it only to see i cannot play the tournament any longer because it says i’ve already started it which doesn’t make sense to me. With some minor improvements this game could easily be the most addictive game on the app store. More options for ranked tournaments instead of live ones would really elevate the game experience.
- aylakambr · v2.17.1
On iOS it becomes more of a photo than a game.
- QWERTY6265 · v2.17.0
wow
- nonoppera · v2.17.0
The game is highly playable, and I plan to play it long‑term. As I usually use Simplified Chinese, I hope the developers can add a Simplified‑Chinese language option in future updates. Many thanks to the development team.
- 跟上穷查理 · v2.17.0
Yup
- Hectix-420 · v2.16.8
Great game when it came out. I’ve been a loyal player since many years. I spent money purchasing every tribe on my Android and guess what - I lost all of those purchases after switching to iOS. Also, this new business model of selling skins is just shoddy work. I would think they would get a different game play, new tribes etc. Guess the developer now is just chasing quick $$.
- RudraROC · v2.16.8
When I first downloaded this game years ago, I thought it would be a historical/civilization game. It’s similar but honestly better than I expected. It would mean alot to bring back a “navelion” type unit Elyron had access to before whaling was reworked!
- Desmondjones06 · v2.16.8
没有简体中文，差评
- 赫胥玄炁 · v2.16.8
This game is awesome. Super fun to play. The only thing its missing: more content! More maps, more creative mode settings, more skill trees, more unit types, etc. I understand that adding more means it’s trickier to balance. To the developer - can we expect consistent updates with new content?
- TheJIggler462 · v2.16.8
I know I’m beating a dead horse here, but I am just so turned off from the game purely because of the sheer advantage that Cymanti has over every other tribe. I’ve played the game for years, even before any of the tribe expansions and Cymanti has been the reason I quit over and over again. No matter how many changes or reworks done, they always come out on top and that is represented by the matches you get that are Cymanti 80% of the time. No matter what tribe you chose, no matter how perfect you play, it always comes down to map luck when facing Cymanti. If you can’t win by like turn 7, the game is over. Would it be so hard to add a matchmaking option to where you can “avoid” playing other tribes? The game is a blast while playing any other tribe and takes tons of predictions and strategy. Against Cymanti, they just have to drop a beetle on your face and there isn’t much you can do about it. I gave the game another chance today after months like I always do and what do ya know, Cymanti is my first opponent. I instantly remembered why I quit last time. Just please change something to where I don’t have to play them anymore. Maybe the playerbase will come back.
- corn_nugget · v2.16.8
I used to play on android and had bought all tribes and most skins. Now I have a iPhone and cannot access anything, including multiplayer mode.
- Zemopher · v2.16.8
It’s too addictive but it’s such a good game
- I know a11 · v2.16.8
Game is pay to win
- C0mmunist · v2.16.8
Watched a bot non veteran knight unit with 1 heart kill two veteran catapults that were full health. Game cheats to keep the bots alive. I’m out.
- MP10ARG · v2.16.8
Best game ever made. New boards please.
- JayRayPilot · v2.16.8
horrible pay to win game
- hfjdjsika · v2.16.7
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