# Subterfuge

> Strategy

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id702951905](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id702951905)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id702951905`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Secret Plan LLC
- **Category:** Strategy
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (582 ratings)
- **Version:** 11921
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-27
- **First published:** 2015-10-15
- **Size:** 47 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/subterfuge/id702951905)
- **Website:** [http://subterfuge-game.com/](http://subterfuge-game.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.gameshovel.com/privacy.html](https://www.gameshovel.com/privacy.html)

## Description

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.

## Rankings

- #68,171 — Overall

## Review summary

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.

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