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Heroes and Castles

By Foursaken Media · iPhone · iPad

4.8 (1.4K)12+FreeAvailable now

The Undead Horde and their Orc and Goblin allies are at your castle gates, the King is on the brink of death, and only you stand between the enemy and complete annihilation! Choose one of many powerful heroes, summon an army to fight beside you, and defend your castle in Heroes & Castles, a seamless blend of 3rd person Action-RPG, Strategy, and Cas

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TAKE A LOOK AROUND

Inside the game.

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FIND YOUR KIND OF PLAY

Before you play.

Game style
Action · Strategy
Platforms
iPhone · iPad
Languages
EN
Download size
545 MB (store snapshot)

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ANSWERS FOR YOUR FIRST SESSION

Heroes and Castles gameplay guide and player questions

App Store edition · Researched Oct 31, 2026 · Guide updated Oct 31, 2026.

Source facts

What is the primary objective during a match in Heroes and Castles?

Your main goal is to defend your castle from incoming waves of enemies, including the Undead, Orcs, and Goblins. You must actively participate in the battlefield to prevent the total destruction of your kingdom.

Based on source 1.

Our guidance

How should I approach managing my forces during the first session?

You might consider summoning various units like Archers, Pikemen, or Giants to fight alongside your hero. Building and upgrading defensive structures like towers and walls is also essential to support your army's efforts.

Based on source 1.

Source facts

What gameplay modes are available for players?

The game features a single-player experience where you control your hero and army, as well as a 2-player cooperative multiplayer mode where you can team up with a friend or a random ally.

Based on source 1.

Sources & scope

  1. Publisher description on the US App Store ↗Checked Oct 31, 2026

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FIND YOUR FIT

Is this your kind of game?

  • Explore action / strategy gameplay

Based on listed game features. This is not a firsthand review. Check the publisher’s listing ↗

Before your first session

  • Check that your Apple device runs iOS 8.0 or later.

What’s new in 2.1.

• 64 bit support

Release notes supplied by the developer through the App Store.

About Heroes and Castles

Developer description, as provided in the original store listing.

The Undead Horde and their Orc and Goblin allies are at your castle gates, the King is on the brink of death, and only you stand between the enemy and complete annihilation! Choose one of many powerful heroes, summon an army to fight beside you, and defend your castle in Heroes & Castles, a seamless blend of 3rd person Action-RPG, Strategy, and Castle Defense elements!

-----FEATURES-----

CASTLE DEFENSE, STRATEGY, AND ACTION-RPG GAMEPLAY!
Take to the battlefield in an immersive 3rd person perspective, summon entire armies to fight beside you, and defend your castle to the death! Fight in the middle of a huge battle that you control!

UNIQUE, POWERFUL HEROES!
Level up, learn new skills and abilities, find randomized Runes and loot, and destroy your enemies with one of many unique heroes!

SUMMON HUGE ARMIES TO FIGHT BESIDE YOU!
Summon Dwarves, Archers, Pikemen, Giants, Catapults, Mages and much more to aid you in your defense! Watch them battle the enemy right beside you!

BUILD AND UPGRADE YOUR CASTLE!
Build Towers, upgrade your castle walls, and build buildings to upgrade your units!

2 PLAYER COOPERATIVE MULTIPLAYER!
Team up with a random ally or one of your friends and compete in the GameCenter leader boards!

TONS OF ENEMIES TO BATTLE!
Fight against dozens of enemies on screen at once, from hordes of the Undead, to Orcs, Goblins, Ghouls, Siege Wagons, Trolls, Catapults, Mummies, and more!

Good to know.

Developer
Foursaken Media
Release date
Apr 2, 2013
Latest version
2.1
Requires
iOS 8.0 or later
Price snapshot
Free USD
Source checked
Oct 31, 2026

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A few quick answers.

Is Heroes and Castles available on iPhone?

Heroes and Castles is listed on the US App Store. Availability varies by region and compatible device.

Is Heroes and Castles free?

The recorded download price is free. In-app purchases, subscriptions, or additional content may cost extra. Source checked Oct 31, 2026.

How is the game’s social activity measured?

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