ROME: Total War - Alexander for iPhone

A classic strategy title lands on phones and tablets

ROME: Total War – Alexander, originally released for Windows in 2006 as one of the game's two expansions (the other being Barbarian Invasion), has been ported to mobile devices. After the earlier mobile release of the base ROME: Total War, this expansion is now available for iOS and Android, bringing the Alexander-focused campaign to handheld screens.

What stays true — and what’s been adapted

This mobile edition preserves the core mechanics, visuals, and audio of the desktop original, delivering an authentic Total War experience. The main changes are cosmetic and ergonomic: the user interface has been redesigned to suit touchscreens and smaller displays, and the game has been tuned for smoother performance on modern mobile hardware.

The campaign: follow Alexander’s rise

Instead of the later-era Roman campaigns, this expansion centers on Alexander the Great and his drive to conquer the Persian Empire. Success depends on both battlefield command and diplomatic acumen—unit maneuvering and political choices both matter as you unite Greek city-states and press eastward.

Key historical engagements you can replay:

• Battle of Gaugamela — Alexander’s decisive victory that reshaped the ancient world
• Battle of the Granicus — the river fight that opened Persia’s western frontier
• Battle of Chaeronea — an earlier clash that helped establish Macedonian dominance

Who will enjoy this port

If you enjoyed the original ROME: Total War series, this mobile release should feel comfortably familiar; it’s faithful to the source material. Players less impressed by the franchise previously are unlikely to be converted, but anyone interested in historical strategy or large-scale tactical battles will find it worthwhile.

Platforms and a suggested alternative

Available platforms:

• Android devices
• iOS devices
• Microsoft Windows (original release)

Recommended alternate title:

• Hello Neighbor: Hide & Seek — free-to-play option for fans of stealth and story-driven gameplay