Subterfuge

Name: Subterfuge
Rating: 4.7 (583 reviews)
Author: Secret Plan LLC

By: Secret Plan LLC App

Strategy

Overview

Version:

12027

Last updated: 2026-09-17

Ranking

#68,413 ▼ 81

Overall

Features & Capabilities

Subterfuge is a real-time, week-long multiplayer strategy game focused on intelligence, diplomacy, and tactical planning. Gather information, coordinate with other players, issue orders, form alliances, and influence the course of the game to secure victory.

Designed for both quick sessions and extended planning, Subterfuge lets you make progress in minutes or spend longer plotting complex maneuvers. The game was recognized as Multiplayer Game of the Year 2015 by Pocket Tactics and featured among the best mobile games of 2015 by CNET and Red Bull. Online multiplayer requires Level 2 Security Clearance via in-app purchase.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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By:

Secret Plan LLC

Rating:

4.70

(583)

Version:

12027 Last updated: 2026-09-17

Version code:

891464094

Creation date:

2015-10-15

Compatible devices:

Size:

47.37MB

URLs:

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Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-10-01

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Developed by:: Secret Plan 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.