What's New

Fix: National flags not displaying some-times.
Fix: Update the display of the campaign names in the completed campaigns window.
Fix: Some sound effects not playing following the last update.
Remove: References to Persian cavalry with spears.

App Description

Ancient Battle: Alexander delivers a unique wargaming experience on iPhone and iPad. Use Macedonian Phalangites, Greek Hoplites, Indian Elephants, Scythed Chariots, Persian Cavalry, Catapults, Archers, Slingers, and many other unit types to engage in classic battles.

Based upon, and a major upgrade to, the game system developed for Ancient Battle: Rome. A game that was the No.1 strategy game on the App Store in 8 countries and reviews included:

"Delivers everything one can expect from a strategy title" - Arcade Sushi

"Smart, challenging, and surprisingly substantial strategy game" - Pocket Gamer

Included in this version are three campaigns that allow you to refight Alexander’s battles in and around Greece and Macedonia, including the battle of Chaeronea.

The second campaign follows his push to conquer the Achaemenid Persian Empire, while having to deal with rebellious Spartans in Greece. Finally Alexander’s campaign in India, ending in the epic battle of Hydaspes, with the Macedonian Pike Phalanx versus the masses of Indian Elephants.

Major game system improvements on Ancient Battle: Rome include improved A.I., improved combat analysis system, better flank attack logic, better line of sight logic, Elephant Generals, and Greek Hoplites.

Key Game Features:

• High Definition Ancient Era Graphics.
• 7 Mission Tutorial Campaign.
• 4 Mission Agnostos Thule campaign.
• 8 Mission Greece Campaign playable as the Macedonians or their opponents the Athenians, Thebans, Illyrians, Getae, Thracians and Triballians.
• 7 Mission Persia Campaign playable as the Macedonians or their opponents the Achaemenid Persians and Spartans.
• 5 Mission India Campaign playable as the Macedonians or their opponents the Classical Indians and Scythians.
• 48 Unique Ancient Units.
• Detailed Combat Analysis
• Flank Attacks
• Hours of Gameplay.
• Universal App (Works on iPhone & iPad)

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iPhone Screenshots

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iPad Screenshots

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App Changes

  • October 06, 2016 Initial release
  • November 25, 2016 Price decrease: $1.99 -> $0.99
  • November 29, 2016 Price increase: $0.99 -> $1.99
  • June 15, 2019 New version 2.4.1
  • June 15, 2019 Price increase: $1.99 -> $2.99
  • June 15, 2019 Price increase: $1.99 -> $2.99
  • June 16, 2019 Price increase: $1.99 -> $2.99
  • September 11, 2019 New version 2.5.0
  • September 24, 2019 New version 2.6.0
  • October 29, 2019 New version 2.7.0
  • December 10, 2019 New version 2.7.1
  • July 15, 2020 New version 2.7.6
  • October 28, 2020 New version 2.7.7
  • September 16, 2023 New version 3.0.5