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title: "Arete: Battles of Alexander - Reviews, Revenue and Downloads in United States | Apple App Store"
description: "Conquer the World as Alexander the Great!  Step back into the ancient world and lead your Macedonian army to victory with Arete, the immersive hex-and-counter wargame that brings the legendary conques"
---

# Arete: Battles of Alexander — United States
> Epic hex-and-counter wargame

![Arete App Icon](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple211/v4/48/35/23/48352388-ab98-bd75-bc45-31a5dd9ad194/AppIcon-0-0-1x_U007epad-0-1-85-220.png/434x0w.png)

**Developer:** [Vasilios Kalpakoglou](https://apptail.io/developer/vasilios-kalpakoglou-hRqg)
**Category:** Games
**Rating:** 4.7/5 (25 ratings)
**Price:** $9.99
**Bundle ID:** com.molotovcockatiel.AreteST
**Store:** Apple App Store
**Country:** United States
**Version:** 1.2.10 (released 2026-07-28)
**Original Release:** 2024-06-20
**Languages:** English

**App Store Link:** [Download on Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/app/id6503917149)
**AppTail Page:** [https://apptail.io/app/arete-battles-of-alexander-QVsq/united-states](https://apptail.io/app/arete-battles-of-alexander-QVsq/united-states)

## Arete Description
Conquer the World as Alexander the Great!

Step back into the ancient world and lead your Macedonian army to victory with Arete, the immersive hex-and-counter wargame that brings the legendary conquests of Alexander the Great to life. Whether you’re a seasoned wargaming grognard or a newcomer to the battlefield, Arete offers a rich and engaging experience for all.

The game follows his military triumphs from fighting alongside his father, the trailblazing Philip II, to his clashes with the vast Persian army of King Darius III and finally to his invasion of India as he sought to reach the “end of the world” in the East. Arete (pronounced “ah-reh-TEE”) is a Greek word that means a combination of “excellence” and “virtue,” and in Ancient Greece it held particular significance as a concept of being in constant pursuit of the greater good through one’s heroic deeds.

Key Features:
• Solo Quick Game: Jump into the action and master the art of war. Challenge yourself against cunning computer opponents in meticulously crafted scenarios and relive the pivotal battles that shaped history.

• Solo Campaign: Embark on an epic journey through Alexander’s greatest battles. Progress through all eight scenarios and relive the legendary conquests. Check your grades to see how you stack up against the Macedonian king!

• Pass-and-Play: Enjoy the classic wargame experience with friends! Take turns commanding your troops in a local multiplayer mode that’s perfect for game nights. 

• Online Play: Compete against players worldwide. Test your strategic prowess and rise through the ranks to become the ultimate conqueror. 

• Tutorial: New to strategy games or need a refresher on ancient warfare? Arete’s tutorial will guide you through the basics to ensure you're battle-ready. Dig into the full rules if you want to review, gain a deeper understanding, or browse the combat tables.

• Challenging computer opponent with multiple programmed behaviors (attack, defend, march, etc.). Dice rolls are ALWAYS completely random. The challenge comes from the game's "brain."

• Rules and History: Dive deeper with the full rules of the game and delve into the rich history of Alexander the Great. Gain insights into his strategies and the historical context of each battle.

• Human-drawn Art: The game features eight exclusive, hand-drawn maps and dozens of hand-drawn counters. We will never use AI art in our games. 

THIRTEEN Epic Scenarios: Relive Alexander’s greatest battles with eight scenarios, each on its own unique map and offering a distinct challenge:

• Chaeronea, 338 BCE
• Haemus, 335 BCE (New!)
• Lyginus, 335 BCE (New!)
• Pelium, 335 BCE (New!)
• Granicus, 334 BCE
• Issus, 333 BCE
• Tyre, 332 BCE
• Gaugamela, 331 BCE
• Persian Gate, 330 BCE
• Jaxartes, 329 BCE
• Arigaeum, 327 BCE (New!)
• Hydaspes, 326 BCE
• PLUS Alexander vs. Alexander, a perfectly balanced 2-player scenario

Plan your moves, outsmart your opponents, and change the course of history with every decision you make.

Download Arete today and become a legendary conqueror!

Lead your empire, rewrite history, and achieve true greatness with Arete: The Battles of Alexander the Great.

## Arete Screenshots
- [Screenshot 1](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource211/v4/6a/df/49/6adf4984-1627-768a-d0ab-484b9f594c4a/37302863-1aba-432c-9067-521b8169be17_iphone65_01.png/2778x1284.png)
- [Screenshot 2](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource211/v4/c6/a2/89/c6a289e3-72b3-e120-b06c-ea9d7e0356d6/iphone65_02.png/2778x1284.png)
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- [Screenshot 5](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource211/v4/64/f1/47/64f14796-7484-db8c-d471-64f58b7feaa3/9653bc03-6da8-4529-9458-6b361ef779fc_iphone65_05.png/2778x1284.png)
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- [Screenshot 7](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource221/v4/33/76/db/3376db25-2464-ab9b-e5f2-a35c6de9f4df/85ff6fa5-e05f-47bf-bb49-80f6c1092798_iphone65_07.png/2778x1284.png)
- [Screenshot 8](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource221/v4/2c/24/64/2c2464cb-642d-85c3-b436-8ac47fac0154/594b6374-7bb5-4bec-be26-adb30a1d94a8_iphone65_08.png/2778x1284.png)
- [Screenshot 9](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource211/v4/0d/25/e6/0d25e691-d1e4-7605-14a2-83d46675ec13/9fa536ad-9bb2-4a23-9aaf-84187a891adb_iphone65_09.png/2778x1284.png)
- [Screenshot 10](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource211/v4/90/7d/7b/907d7b1c-08f1-c616-cba0-4df544c1e5bb/iphone65_11.png/2778x1284.png)

## Arete Rating Breakdown in United States
- 5 stars: 21 (84%)
- 4 stars: 2 (8%)
- 3 stars: 1 (4%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 stars: 1 (4%)

## Arete Reviews in United States

### ***** "Great game!"
This is pretty much an old-fashioned turn-based war game, and anyone who’s played one will get into it instantly. If you haven’t played one before, the advantage of playing on an app is it takes care of all of the fiddly bits for you, it’s all very intuitive. Newbies just want to be sure to check the modifiers that make you stronger or weaker in combat. Leaders are also important in keeping your units strong. Rules and tutorial are very clear and helpful.

Very good system, I hope it is used for more games in the future. The only additions I can think of are maybe some sort of positive modifier for heavy cavalry charges, and also maybe a movement penalty for units that are not in command. 

This compares favorably to the HexWar game on Alexander simply because it has online play against human opponents, which is always more fun.
-- TheDudeAbided, 2024-12-26

### ***** "Old School Wargame, Great new game"
I’m an old hex and counter wargamer, and this definitely sits in a slightly above low complexity game, on the order of Command and Colors Ancients, without the frustration that I hear so often from C&C players about “not being able to order all their troops because of not having the right cards”. There are definite command limitations, units in command get bonuses for attack and defense, but you can order everything every turn. There is chaos in that initiative is dice driven, so you could go last one turn and first the next, but that’s the fall of the dice. The mechanics are clear, the TEC available for view anytime, and it plays fast. The community is growing, and whether you play a computer or human, you will have fun. I’m on as “Wargamermike”, so hit me up for a game!
-- Wargamermike, 2024-11-12

### ***** "High Production Value"
Just finished my first battle and was compelled to write a review. This is a game I have been wanting on iOS for a long time. I love hex and counter war games (Squad Leader, Band of Brothers) and this game scratches that itch. I was a little worried it would be hard to play on my iPhone, my eyes are not what they were when I was younger. I had zero issues playing the game or reading the text. The UI is outstanding and makes the play seamless. The game itself is a lot of fun and mirrors tradition H&C board games. Definitely the best $10 I have spent in a long time. Congrats to the developer for such a well made game. He will be getting my money for any future games he develops.
-- GrumpyAPMech, 2024-11-10

### ***** "Excellent"
Very good classical wargame, with muances such as command, cohesion etc that make it much more interesting than other similar games one the App Store (eg Ancient Battle series).
-- PatSagor, 2024-08-16

### ***** "Great game!"
This one harkens back to the day of the old analogs and they did a great job. I would love to see more of these please!
-- Lotekdog, 2024-08-05

### ***** "Terrific Game!"
I played through the campaign twice, and I had fun every minute. I appreciate that games like this exist. It captures what I love about analog hex and counter wargaming but in digital form. It’s also has a great solo system. I really wish there were more games like this in the App Store.
-- HenriWhitehead, 2024-07-22

### ***** "The hex and counter experience we’ve been waiting for on iOS"
Great graphics, an intuitive interface, easy to pick up for a newbie but with enough tactical depth for an experienced tabletop grognard.
-- Taglioduro, 2024-07-14

### ***** "Fun and Easy"
Easy to get into and definitely fun to play. A must try!
-- GreekTvDiva, 2024-07-05

### ***** "Excellent game!"
Great to get hex and counter gaming on my phone and this game delivers. The tutorial makes it easy to learn and start playing quickly. Good variety in the scenarios and the AI is always challenging. I just went through the campaign for the first time and can’t wait to do it again to try to improve my grades. More of these games please!
-- Marathon Mel, 2024-07-04

### ****- "Fun beer and pretzels Ancients"
Lighter Ancients hex and counter game. Easy to pick up and get rolling right into the game
-- nogardtla, 2024-06-22

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## Arete Discovered Keywords
- arete
- battles of alexander


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