# This War of Mine

> Simulation

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id982175678](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id982175678)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id982175678`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** 11 bit studios s.a.
- **Category:** Simulation
- **Rating:** 4.40 / 5 (2,177 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.8.1
- **Last updated:** 2025-12-18
- **First published:** 2015-07-15
- **Size:** 439 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-19
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/this-war-of-mine/id982175678)
- **Website:** [http://thiswarofmine.com](http://thiswarofmine.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.11bitstudios.com/11bitfiles/privacy\_policy.pdf](http://www.11bitstudios.com/11bitfiles/privacy_policy.pdf)

## Description

This War of Mine casts you as civilians in a besieged city, managing a shelter, scavenging at night, and making life-or-death decisions as scarcity and danger mount. The game emphasizes moral complexity, resource management, and emotional storytelling through a day-night cycle that drives your priorities and risks.

The Anniversary Edition adds new characters, locations, and endings, expanding the experience, while The Little Ones DLC follows adults and children through wartime challenges. Expect randomized layouts, crafting, and tough choices that test your humanity in a grim, realistic portrait of survival.

## Rankings

- #39,894 — Overall
- #14 — Survive and Thrive
- #27 — Explore Fantastic Worlds

## Review summary

Reviewers praise This War of Mine for its strong concept, atmosphere, and core gameplay, but cite persistent iOS port issues: touch misalignment/pink bars on iPhone screens, stability crashes, and lack of customization and PC-like features. Readability problems and short play length due to preset scenarios further affect the mobile experience. Fans still see value and would recommend it to players without PC access if the iOS parity and stability are improved.

### Pros

- Engaging concept, strong atmosphere, and solid core gameplay.
- The game is highly loved by players and often recommended for those who can’t access the PC version.
- Overall mobile experience is still enjoyable for fans despite the noted drawbacks.

### Cons

- Severe UI/touch calibration issues on newer iPhone models (pink bars and taps registering off-screen) causing unusable controls.
- Frequent crashes and stability problems (crashes when crafting, random freezes, or being kicked out).
- Lack of iOS-specific content/features (no custom stories or customizable characters; limited preset days).
- Small font size and overall UI readability issues on iOS devices (hard to see status text).
- Limited play length due to preset scenarios and absence of customization options.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id982175678)