Where Lords Mobile is the better-known name in mobile kingdom building, Rise of Castles takes a similar route with a medieval setting, dragons and a single shared world. It comes from Long Tech Network Limited, first appeared on July 31, 2018, and was last updated on November 4, 2026. Google Play lists over 10 million installs and a 4.4 rating from about 1.8 million ratings.
First steps after install: castle, troops and a free start
The game is free to download and play, and it runs on Android 7.0 or newer. You start as the leader of a small town wrecked by an invasion, so the first job is rebuilding the castle from ruins. Upgrade facilities, research technologies and train troops as you go.
In-app purchases of items and gifts exist, but they can be switched off in your device settings. Set that up before the first session if you want to avoid accidental spending. The game shows no ads.
Dragons, heroes and three unit types
Combat is real-time and the game stresses counters. Footmen, cavalry and archers each have a role, and no single unit set wins every fight. Dragons add another layer, each with its own shouts, and a large roster of heroes covers ranged fighting, close combat or base development.
Alliances carry the social side. Players team up for wars against other servers or to compete for the president title at home. Everyone plays on one world and one server, so nation-versus-nation conflict is the core of the game.
Who should look at Lords Mobile or Kingshot instead
Rise of Castles is a Teen-rated strategy game, and it asks for steady attention to building, research and alliance coordination. If you want a lighter pace, or a different setting, Lords Mobile and Kingshot sit in the same area of the catalog. Mob Control and Warline: Sniper Squad suit shorter sessions better than a persistent war world.
Rise of Castles pros and cons
Pros
- Free to download and play, with no ads
- Real-time wars on one shared world server
- Dragons, heroes and three unit types give tactical choice
- Alliance warfare across servers
- Rated 4.4 on Google Play by about 1.8 million people
Cons
- In-app purchases of items and gifts are available
- Requires Android 7.0 or newer
- Rated Teen, so it is not aimed at younger children
- Alliance play depends on finding reliable teammates
Is Rise of Castles safe?
Rise of Castles is distributed through Google Play under the package com.im30.ROE.gp, published by Long Tech Network Limited. Google Play shows over 10 million installs and a 4.4 rating. The game contains in-app purchases, which you can disable in device settings, and carries a Teen content rating.
How to install Rise of Castles
- Press the Google Play button on this page.
- Check the listing in the Play Store and press Install.
- Open Rise of Castles when the install finishes. Updates arrive through Google Play.
