# Crush the Castle

> Legendary physics destruction

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id318639200](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id318639200)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id318639200`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Armor Games Studios Inc
- **Category:** Adventure
- **Rating:** 3.70 / 5 (177 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.7.2
- **Last updated:** 2017-07-31
- **First published:** 2009-09-18
- **Size:** 43 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-21
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/crush-the-castle/id318639200)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://armorgamesstudios.com/privacy](https://armorgamesstudios.com/privacy)

## Description

Crush the Castle delivers legendary physics destruction on your screen. Tap to launch a projectile from a mighty trebuchet and aim for toppled towers, shattered ramparts, and defeated armies. The goal is simple: master trajectories, time the launches, and revel in impressive castle-crashing mayhem.

With 100+ levels and a level editor, you can build and conquer endless sieges. Unlock skins, earn ranks, and experiment with ammo—from a humble boulder to devastating special effects like the black hole. Fast, satisfying, and endlessly replayable.

## Rankings

- #119,064 — Overall

## Review summary

Crush the Castle on iPhone is a nostalgic, addictive physics-based siege game that fans can enjoy portably. Reviewers praise its simple, engaging gameplay and the lack of microtransactions, but lament its short length, missing audio controls, and the PC-era gaps in content. The mobile version can feel limited by aiming precision and occasional unreachable levels, though the core concept remains compelling.

### Pros

- Nostalgia and enduring appeal; the game remains a beloved, classic physics-based siege game that many players remember fondly.
- Engaging, easy-to-learn projectile-based gameplay that stays addictive.
- Mobile port brings the classic experience to iPhone, making it easy to play on modern devices.
- Fair, affordable one-time purchase with no obvious pay-to-win mechanics.

### Cons

- The game is quite short, finishing the whole thing in just a few hours, with little long-term content.
- No volume or mute options, making it hard to listen to music or podcasts while playing.
- Not as good as the PC original; the port lacks some levels/items and feels downgraded compared to memory.
- Frustrating aiming due to lack of zoom and precision; some shots require precision beyond what the firing mechanic allows.
- Some levels are effectively unreachable/overly difficult due to projectile range, making progression frustrating.

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