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Multiplayer games - hotseat iOS

In hot seat mode, as in shared or split-screen, the game is played locally on a single console or computer. Two or more players do not play at the same time, however, but in turns. This form of multiplayer is most common in turn-based strategy games (e.g. Worms, Heroes of Might and Magic), card games, board games, etc.

Heroes of Might & Magic III: HD Edition
Heroes of Might & Magic III: HD Edition

Strategy 29 January 2015

A remastered edition of one of the most well-received installments of the legendary Heroes of Might & Magic series, created for the 15th anniversary of the game's original release and the 20th anniversary of the franchise. It was commissioned by Ubisoft and developed by DotEmu, known e.g. from the remake of the cult platform game Another World. The contents of the HD edition are the same as the base game (no expansions included) and consist of 7 story campaigns (about 50 maps in total), a skirmish mode and a functional editor. Compared to the original, the key changes are the upgraded wide-screen-compatible HD visuals. The graphics are now sharper and more clear-cut, which is the result of reprogramming over 25,000 elements and models. The multiplayer mode has also been upgraded, both in the local “hotseat” mode and the online one. Also, for the first time ever, a version for mobile devices was created.

iOS

Age of History II
Age of History II

Strategy 27 May 2019

The second part of the series of turn-based strategy games, developed by the Polish developer Lukasz Jakowski. In Age of History II, the players take control of one of the eponymous civilizations and lead it to world domination.

iOS

Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes
Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes

Strategy 23 January 2013

A spin-off of the popular Might & Magic series by Capybara Games, originally released for Nintendo DS, and later also for PC and the eight generation consoles. It is a combination of logic puzzle games and turn-based strategies with significant plot, and visuals-wise it resembles a jRPG. The story was divided into 5 episodes, during which you have to complete quests, explore the world, talk to NPCs, and, of course, fight enemies. The game focuses strongly on creating and managing your team, consisting of e.g. knights, elves, wizards, necromancers, or tamed demons. It allows you to use various strategies and your troops' special abilities in battle. The single player mode is complemented by an online and a local multiplayer mode, in which your team competes against other players' teams.

iOS

Scythe: Digital Edition
Scythe: Digital Edition

Strategy TBA

Video game adaptation of a tabletop game set in the 1920+ Universe created by Jakub Rozalski. In this universe, the battlefields from the first half of the 20th century are filled not only with units one might know from history books but also mechs. In Scythe: Digital Edition the players become leaders of chosen factions with a mission to dominate Eastern Europe. The game features both single and multiplayer modes.

iOS

Five Tribes
Five Tribes

Strategy canceled

An electronic version of the popular card game in which we fight for influence in the fairytale Sultanate of Naquali. The digital edition of the game was developed by Asmodee Digital.

iOS

Axis & Allies 1942 Online
Axis & Allies 1942 Online

Strategy 11 August 2021

Axis & Allies Online is an adaptation of a popular board game. During the game, players control the countries participating in the Second World War and the game revolves around fighting territories. The production is focused on multiplayer battles, but also offers an option to play against artificial intelligence.

iOS

A Game of Thrones: The Board Game - Digital Edition
A Game of Thrones: The Board Game - Digital Edition

Strategy 08 April 2021

A Game of Thrones: The Board Game - Digital Edition is a digital adaptation of a strategic board game called The Game of Thrones, in which, representing one of the great families of Westeros, we strive for a military and economic victory, i.e. the acquisition of the Iron Throne.

iOS

1944 Burning Bridges
1944 Burning Bridges

Strategy 20 January 2016

A mobile turn-based strategy game developed by team at HandyGames studio, recreating major military operations of the World War II, like the allied landing in Normandy. We can play as either United Nations or Axis, with each faction having different units and equipment, not to mention missions and their objectives. Gameplay takes place on maps, covered in hexagon grids, based on historical battlefields, with turn-based battles resembling those from classics of the genre, e.g. the Panzer General series. 1944 Burning Bridges emphasizes tactical aspects and allows us to use various offensive tactics, including surprise attacks, surgical strikes at strategic points, seizing or destroying buildings and bridges, and setting blockades. Classic single player campaign is complemented by two multiplayer modes (online or in hotseat).

iOS

Order of Battle: World War II
Order of Battle: World War II

Strategy canceled

Order of Battle: World War II is a classic turn-based strategy set during WWII, and a debut game by a studio from Luxemburg, called The Aristocrats. The game was initially supposed to be released as a standalone title called Order of Battle: Pacific, but around a year into the production it was decided that it should become a free-to-play game – on the same occasion, the title has been changed. The title combines old-school mechanics, based on games such as Panzer General, with modern 3D graphics. The gameplay is conducted in a turn-based system on typical hexagons. The game, along with its expansions, provides hundreds of units with unique specialties, realistic yet approachable support system and a plethora of legendary commanders providing different bonuses for their armies. In the base version of the game, there is one training camp, serving as a tutorial, and one scenario from each available DLC.

iOS

Colonial Conquest
Colonial Conquest

Strategy 18 February 2016

A turn-based strategy game developed by Argonauts Interactive, taking place between 19th and 20th century, in the age of conquest and warfare. During the game, we assume the role of one of the historic figures, such as Theodore Roosevelt, Queen Victoria, Emperor Meiji, Wilhelm II, Jules Ferry, or Alexander III, while our objective is to lead our empire to world domination. Colonial Conquest is a turn-based game, with each turn representing one season of the year, built from three basic phases: building phase (only during the spring), movement phase, and attack phase. The game comprises of 130 regions that are controlled by other countries, while the players can reach their goals through land and naval warfare. The game was created mainly with multiplayer matches in mind, with up to six players taking control of a different leader.

iOS

Pacific Fleet
Pacific Fleet

Strategy 20 September 2012

Pacific Fleet is a strategy game and a simple simulator developed by indie studio Killerfish Games. The game takes place on the Pacific Ocean, where US Navy faces Imperial Japanese Navy in a series of grand battles. There are seventeen types of ships and eight types of planes at our disposal. Combat is turn-based and has two phases: movement and attack. The key to success lies in choosing a proper tactic. While planning our strike, we have to take under consideration the randomness of the unit placement, the weather conditions, and the day-night cycle. Pacific Fleet features both single player campaign and "hot seats" multiplayer. The game stands out among other mobile games due to its high quality visuals.

iOS

Age of Conquest IV
Age of Conquest IV

Strategy 27 May 2016

A turn-based strategy game that combines the rules of Risk, a popular board game, with the gameplay solutions employed in the Total War series. Noble Master’s production is based on the free-to-play model and offers optional microtransactions; the free version includes one map, while the remaining ones need to be purchased. In Age of Conquest IV, the player becomes the head of one of the several available nations — ancient, medieval, or later ones — and their goal is to progressively conquer the territories controlled by other participants. Matches take place on different maps that can span across Europe, the colonial areas, Asian empires, North America, or even the entire globe. The decisions concerning economic development, military management, and waging war are taken in turns. Age of Conquest IV offers various solo and multiplayer game modes. The players can compete in the free-for-all mode or form teams with the users of other platforms. The title features simple and clear graphics as well as an intelligible map and scenario editor.

iOS

Battlefleet Gothic: Leviathan
Battlefleet Gothic: Leviathan

Strategy 07 July 2016

A mobile battle-strategy game set in the world of Warhammer 40,000. It is a virtual rendition of Battlefleet Gothic - a tabletop game published by Games Workshop. Battlefleet Gothic: Leviathan was developed by Grand Cauldron and offers an extensive campaign based on the stories from expansions, comic strips and novels belonging to the Shield of Baal series. Battlefleet Gothic: Leviathan follows the Tyranids' invasion of the Cryptus system, as a result of which humanity loses majority of their ships together with Admiral Julius van Avacor. The player assumes the role of his successor who tries to hold the system until backup arrives. The player participates in turn-based battles set in space and based on the rules of the original tabletop game. The pace of the gameplay here is slow, resembling sea battles. Taking into account both the advantages and disadvantages of different ships having their individual features and weaponry is the key to achieve success in battle. In the campaign, the player is free to pick a side, choosing either the Empire or the Tyranids. Subsequent races and missions are added over time in post-release updates.

iOS

Warbits
Warbits

Strategy 13 April 2016

A mobile strategy game featuring a turn-based combat system. It was developed by the Risky Lab studio. The action is set in the near future when humans agreed on wars being a method of solving disputes that is simply too expensive. As a result, all military conflicts were transferred into virtual reality in order for special war simulators to replace actual warfare. The game is based on mechanics of classic turn-based strategies, featuring a simple combat system which nonetheless, offers a large number of applicable tactics. The game features a relatively small number of units balanced following the rock-paper-scissors pattern. However, each of them is very different from the rest and irreplaceable in combat. Warbits offers both a single-player campaign and multiplayer competition online or in the so-called hot seat mode. The game stands out with simplistic, but also incredibly colorful cartoonish visuals.

iOS

Skulls of the Shogun: Bone-A-Fide Edition
Skulls of the Shogun: Bone-A-Fide Edition

Strategy 27 November 2013

Extended version of the studio's debut production 17-Bit (formerly Haunted Temple Studios). The game belongs to the genre of turn-based strategies, and its action takes place in feudal Japan, captured by the spirits of fallen warriors, who are struggling with each other for the title Skulls of Shogun.

iOS

Sid Meier's Ace Patrol
Sid Meier's Ace Patrol

Strategy 09 May 2013

Sid Meier's Ace Patrol is a turn-based strategy game that allows you to play tactical air battles from the First World War. We can take command of the British, French, German or American squadrons, and each of these countries has received its own campaign.

iOS

DrawRace 2: Racing Evolved
DrawRace 2: Racing Evolved

Racing 01 September 2011

Continuation of the unusual racing game RedLynx studio from 2009. In the game, we don't participate directly in the racing competition, and our role is limited to drawing the optimal track with a finger on the screen - with the speed of drawing affecting the final speed of the car. During the race we act as observers, having only the option of using an afterburner.

iOS

Worms 4
Worms 4

Strategy 03 September 2015

A mobile installment of the popular Worms series – strategic turn-based games in which heavily armed worms fight against each other. As usually, the title is developed by Team 17. Worms 4 is based on the well-known set of rules - there are two or more teams of worms and players who interchangeably control individual “soldiers.” The game comes down to dealing as much damage to enemies as possible in a given time frame. Worms make use of a wide arsenal of crazy weapons and gadgets, but while using them, you need to remember about the influence of gravity and wind. Moreover, almost every environment element is destructible. In comparison to previous installments, Worms 4 introduces a few changes. As it is a mobile production, the scale of battles is reduced, the teams are smaller, and the time limit reduced. The title features new kinds of weapons and some diverse game modes, including an extensive single player campaign. Naturally, multiplayer is the backbone of the game.

iOS

Legions of Steel
Legions of Steel

Strategy 17 July 2015

A science-fiction tactical turn-based strategy game and a virtual adaptation of a board game. Legions of Steel is set in the far future, in which the allied forces of The League of Aliens and the United Nations of Earth face rebellious robots. Although the battles go on across almost all of the universe, the most important front is an underground tunnel network, where the enemy's machine-building conveyors are located. Legions of Steel features two independent story campaigns, which you can play in the single player mode or the multiplayer mode. Each of the sides in the war has different units, which in turn have unique characteristics, weapons, and combat abilities. The gameplay is turn-based and utilizes a classic bird's eye view, which gives it an oldschool feel. The visuals of Legions of Steel are based on the original board game art with 3D models. You can play the game on your own or with a fellow player in the hot-seat or asynchronous PBEM++ mode.

iOS

ZEN Pinball
ZEN Pinball

Arcade 07 July 2008

Virtual pinball by ZEN studio. The production offers four extensive tables, improved ball physics and a multiplayer option. In this version all available tables are available in 3D graphics.

iOS

Le Havre: The Inland Port
Le Havre: The Inland Port

Party 10 November 2015

A mobile adaptation of a popular board game by Uwe Rosenberg, developed by the German Digidiced. Similarly to the original, the gameplay boils down to a struggle between two persons competing for the title of the owner of the most profitable port in the eponymous French city. The game is turn-based and involves proper infrastructure management, buying and selling buildings, as well as trading supplies. Le Havre: The Inland Port allows you to play against the artificial intelligence or living opponents (in hot seat mode or via the Internet). The gameplay is asynchronous, so we can compete with several rivals at the same time. The title offers relatively simple graphics, inspired to a large extent by the board original.

iOS

Monopoly
Monopoly

Party 20 November 2009

Monopoly is a virtual adaptation of the most popular board game in the world. We are trying to achieve the title monopoly through successful investments.

iOS

Monopoly Millionaire
Monopoly Millionaire

Party 11 October 2012

Another variation on one of the most popular social games in history, developed in cooperation with Electronic Arts and Hasbro. The aim of the game is to multiply your fortune, and the player who first reaches the wealth limit wins. Special cards, which provide random bonuses to be used to the detriment of other players, add variety to the game.

iOS

Sid Meier's Ace Patrol: Pacific Skies
Sid Meier's Ace Patrol: Pacific Skies

Strategy 06 November 2013

Continuation of the Sid Meier's Ace Patrol turn-based aviation strategy issued in August 2013. The action of the game was set in the realities of World War II, and players have the opportunity to play the roles of American and Japanese pilots fighting for control of the skies over the Pacific. The title was produced by Firaxis Games development studio under the direction of Sid Meier, the creator of the Civilization series.

iOS