# Northgard

> Settle. Survive. Conquer.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.playdigious.northgard](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.playdigious.northgard)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.playdigious.northgard`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Playdigious
- **Category:** GAME\_STRATEGY
- **Downloads:** 542,427
- **Rating:** 4.37 / 5 (13,455 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.2.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-02-26
- **First published:** 2021-08-23
- **Publisher country:** FR
- **Size:** 901 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.playdigious.northgard)
- **Website:** [https://playdigious.helpshift.com/hc/en/4-northgard/](https://playdigious.helpshift.com/hc/en/4-northgard/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://playdigious.com/privacy-policy/](https://playdigious.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

**Northgard** is a strategy game rooted in Norse mythology where you lead a Viking Clan to explore, settle, and conquer a mysterious newfound continent. Players must manage resources, assign jobs to their Vikings such as Farmer, Warrior, and Loremaster, and survive harsh winters while facing threats like Wolves and Undead Warriors.

The game offers a rich story mode, "Rig’s Saga," revolving around the assassination of the Viking High King and a deep political intrigue. It supports multiplayer battles with up to 6 players across modes including Duel, Free for All, and Teamplay. Choose from diverse clans each with unique abilities and strategies, and unlock additional clans via DLCs or bundles. Northgard is optimized for mobile with a revamped interface, achievements, and cloud save support for seamless gameplay across devices.

## Rankings

- #95,814 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.playdigious.northgard.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Northgard on Android offers a rich RTS experience with deep strategy and a solid mobile port, plus ongoing updates. However, stability issues and a cramped mobile UI hamper play. Missing PC features/DLC and infrequent patches are also recurring complaints. Overall, it’s an engaging and rewarding game when it runs smoothly, but performance and feature gaps keep it from being flawless on mobile.

### Pros

- Deep strategic RTS gameplay with tense, satisfying decisions and a strong atmosphere.
- Solid mobile port with easy-to-learn controls.
- Active development and ongoing updates keep the mobile version supported.
- Enjoyable base-building mechanics and high replay value.

### Cons

- Frequent crashes and stability issues on Android, including midgame crashes and launcher problems.
- Mobile UI/controls feel cramped: very small touch targets, limited zoom, and lack of queue/spawn controls.
- Missing PC features and DLC on mobile; not yet a full PC experience.
- Updates can be infrequent and some bugs take longer to address.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.playdigious.northgard)