Subterfuge

Name: Subterfuge
Rating: 4.7 (577 reviews)
Author: Game Shovel LLC

By: Game Shovel LLC

Strategy

Features & Capabilities

Subterfuge is a week-long, real-time multiplayer strategy game of diplomacy and conquest. Gather intelligence, coordinate with other players, issue orders, and influence how the game unfolds to outmaneuver rivals. The game has earned notable accolades, including Multiplayer Game of the Year 2015 from Pocket Tactics and features in CNET's Best Mobile Games of 2015 and Red Bull's 10 Best Mobile Games of 2015.

Advanced features unlock with Level 2 Security Clearance IAP: unlimited scheduled orders, private games, rated games, the ability to play multiple games at once, and tools to keep notes about other players. Subterfuge blends strategy and diplomacy into tense, satisfying play that rewards careful planning and social maneuvering.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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By:

Game Shovel LLC

Rating:

4.70

(577) 1 new ratings

Version:

10518 Last updated: 2026-03-24

Version code:

883670287

Creation date:

2015-10-15

Compatible devices:

Size:

109.40MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-12

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 73,545 ▲ 28

Other platforms

Subterfuge (v1.0)

452,307 4.43

(9,176)

For Developers

Monetize with App Pass Boost with Extension Booster

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Developed by:

Game Shovel LLC

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/subterfuge/id702951905

Website:

http://subterfuge-game.com/

User Reviews

Subterfuge is celebrated for deep diplomacy-driven strategy and long-form, multi-day matches that reward social maneuvering and alliance-building. It has a devoted community and strong replay value, but many reviews note the heavy time commitment and slow pace. Technical stability and device-specific UI issues appear across reviews, along with concerns about cheating and the perceived lack of ongoing development. Monetization also garners mentions. Overall, a niche, highly praised strategy experience held back by maintenance and accessibility issues.

Pros

Deep strategic depth and diplomacy at the core of gameplay.
Long-form matches spanning multiple days, offering persistent, evolving strategy.
Immersive social experience with alliances and betrayals and a dedicated community.
Accessible core mechanics with high replay value and varied strategies.
Considered by many fans as one of the best strategy games on iOS.

Cons

Very slow-paced matches requiring a large time commitment.
Stability and UI issues on some devices (crashes, touch misalignment, iPad layout problems).
Cheating and weak enforcement leading to balance concerns.
Lack of ongoing development / outdated feel and dwindling player base.
Monetization concerns, including a high price to unlock content and paid features for actions.

Recent reviews

This is just a really solid strategy game and doesn’t feed into a dopamine hole just to push ads on you. Enjoy and embrace this game and its community.

by lo*****, 2026-05-25

Truly one of the best games of all time

by Ja*****, 2026-03-01

It's an awesome strategy game. Definitely recommend a download its comparable to War* the board game but more indepth. the only but* is that its a slow game, its Not clash royal where its a 360sec quickie. 1 match takes place over 5 days. I'll play a game every month er so. Awesome game, give it a try.