# Hoplite

> Turn-based tactics

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id782438457](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id782438457)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id782438457`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Douglas Cowley
- **Category:** Strategy
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (788 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.8.65
- **Last updated:** 2025-10-22
- **First published:** 2013-12-21
- **Size:** 39 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-04
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hoplite/id782438457)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.magmafortress.com/p/privacy-policy.html](http://www.magmafortress.com/p/privacy-policy.html)

## Description

Hoplite is a turn-based strategy game focused on tactical movement around small maps. This game is designed to be hard, yet fair; every move counts and thoughtful planning pays off.

Quest Mode lets you upgrade abilities, earn achievements, and navigate procedurally generated levels, while a leaderboard tracks your rank. Challenge Mode drops you into randomized upgrades with daily tasks and two difficulty levels to test your skills.

## Rankings

- #60,178 — Overall

## Review summary

Players praise Hoplite for deep strategy, accessibility, and ongoing updates, with a polished look and rewarding upgrades. Recurring negatives center on post-update compatibility issues across devices, missing UI/features (zoom, landscape, sound), occasional upgrade bugs, and limited endgame content after level 16. Overall, it's highly regarded for its depth and updates, but users want better stability across devices and more long-term progression options.

### Pros

- Deep strategic depth and high replayability due to many upgrades and varied builds.
- Easy to learn with a quick, minimalist UI; strong mobile-focused feel.
- Ongoing updates and long-term developer support, with new content over the years.
- Polished visual style and cohesive look that players praise.
- Achievements and unlockable upgrades add extra depth and motivation.

### Cons

- Post-update compatibility issues that break play on certain devices or iOS versions.
- Missing accessibility/UX features like zoom, landscape mode on tablets, and game sound.
- Upgrade mechanics bugs and balance issues (e.g., agility upgrade not working; some upgrade rules not functioning with upgrades).
- Endgame content feels short after level 16 and lacks long-term progression/ability variety.

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