Best Strategy Games for Android and iPhone
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Quick Answer
The best strategy games on Android and iPhone include Bloons TD 6, Total War: MEDIEVAL II and Stick War: Legacy, based on user ratings. They represent a variety of subgenres such as tower defense, historical warfare, army management, base building, time management and survival city building. All are free to download from the respective official app stores.
Top Strategy Games at a Glance
| Game | Platform | Price | Rating | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloons TD 6 | Android & iOS | Free | 4.8 | 4+ |
| Total War: MEDIEVAL II | Android & iOS | Free | 4.7 | 4+ |
| Stick War: Legacy | Android & iOS | Free | 4.7 | 4+ |
| Cooking Frenzy | Android & iOS | Free | 4.7 | 4+ |
| Age of Apes | Android & iOS | Free | 4.6 | 4+ |
| Boom Beach | Android & iOS | Free | 4.5 | 10+ |
| Whiteout Survival | Android & iOS | Free | 4.5 | 10+ |
| Mafia City | Android & iOS | Free | 4.5 | 17+ |
8 Best Strategy Games You Can Install Right Now
You can find everything from tower defense and historical warfare through to city building and time-management strategy. Choose from the best tower defense games or grand-strategy games based on whether you prefer fast tactical decision-making or long-term base management.
How We Picked These Strategy Games
The rankings are based on the official rating and install count published by each game's Google Play or App Store listing, as seen across PogooGames' catalog.
We are relying on store data rather than presenting first-hand gameplay impressions.
Things to Check Before You Install
- Age rating: Boom Beach and Whiteout Survival are rated 10+ and Mafia City is rated 17+, which is higher than most other titles on this list.
- Time commitment: Base-building strategy games such as Age of Apes, Whiteout Survival and Boom Beach generally have longer progression than round-based games such as Cooking Frenzy.
- Platform: Confirm Android and iOS availability on the store listing if you have plans to switch devices.
- Official source: Install through the official store link and avoid third-party files.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the highest-rated strategy game on PogooGames?
Bloons TD 6 has the highest user rating among strategy games listed on PogooGames, at 4.8 on its official store listing.
Is Mafia City appropriate for teenagers?
No. Mafia City has a 17+ age rating on its official store listing, so it is intended for adult players rather than teenagers.
Which strategy game has the most installs?
Mafia City has the largest install base among the strategy games on this list, with over 122 million installs according to its official Google Play listing.
Is Total War: MEDIEVAL II free on mobile?
Yes. Total War: MEDIEVAL II is listed as free to download on its official Google Play and App Store pages according to its store pricing information.