Item: Gaia Project
Rating: 94
Author: Dinsun

Our Expert Score

94/100

Gaia Project on mobile is a monumental achievement in board game porting. This is arguably one of the most complex 'Euro-style' strategy games ever made, and the developers have managed to fit the entire experience into a mobile interface with incredible finesse. The asymmetric nature of the 14 different factions ensures that no two games ever play the same; you have to completely rethink your strategy every time you pick a new race.

The strategic depth is staggering. Every move is a trade-off between immediate resource gain and long-term technological advancement. What I find most impressive is the 'Action Board' UI, which manages to make the complex web of power cycles and building upgrades easy to read on a smaller screen. The AI is highly competent, providing a stiff challenge for solo players, but the real meat is in the asynchronous multiplayer. It is a deep, rewarding, and masterfully executed strategy masterpiece.

Dinsun reviewed on: Fri Feb 27 2026

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

1572302140

$9.99 4+★4 37 reviews

Author : DIGIDICED

Pubish Date : Mon Nov 15 2021

Last Update Date : Mon Jan 26 2026

Support Languages : English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish

Genres :

Version 2.7Mon Jan 26 2026

This version includes...
- additional time options for lobby games
- fixes for achievement triggering
- fixes for notifications
- new shuffle players option
In Gaia Project, each player controls one of 14 factions striving to peacefully colonize the Terra Mystica galaxy. Each faction has different environmental needs to survive on a planet. These needs have led the factions to master terraforming, enabling them to make different planet types habitable for themselves.
This is the official digital version of the board game Gaia Project by Feuerland Verlag.
Minimum RAM: 3 GB
Recommended RAM: 4 GB
Gaia Project is a graphics-heavy board game with advanced AI opponents. Your gameplay speed and AI strength may be limited with older devices.
Requires iOS 14.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
In Gaia Project, each player controls one of 14 factions striving to peacefully colonize the Terra Mystica galaxy. Each faction has different environmental needs to survive on a planet. These needs have led the factions to master terraforming, enabling them to make different planet types habitable for themselves.
This is the official digital version of the board game Gaia Project by Feuerland Verlag.
Minimum RAM: 3 GB
Recommended RAM: 4 GB
Gaia Project is a graphics-heavy board game with advanced AI opponents. Your gameplay speed and AI strength may be limited with older devices.

Ratings & Reviews

4 out of 5 with 37 Counts

★★★★★

Age Rating 4+

Gaia Project is the official digital adaptation of the critically acclaimed board game by Feuerland Spiele. 1-4 players compete to colonize a galaxy of diverse planets. Choose from 14 unique factions, each with its own special abilities and environmental requirements. Manage resources, upgrade your technology, and terraform worlds to expand your empire. Featuring solo play against AI and cross-platform online multiplayer, it is a game of deep strategy, asymmetric play, and near-infinite replayability.

Features

Official digital board game adaptation

14 unique asymmetric factions

Cross-platform online multiplayer

Challenging AI with multiple difficulty levels

Tips

Power Cycle Management

The core of Gaia Project is managing your three power bowls. Never let power 'sit' in bowl 3. Use it immediately to buy Q.I.C. or extra Ore; having power circulate back to bowl 1 is essential for maintaining your momentum in the mid-game.

Promotion Videos

Gaia Project - IOS/STEAM - (DIGIDICED) Game Preview - YouTube

News on this game

Digital version of Gaia Project board game releases to mixed reception

The digital version of the 2017 area control board game Gaia Project was released earlier this week to a mixed reception on Steam.

Dicebreaker - Tue Jun 29 2021

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Caverna: The Cave Farmers, the popular board game has been given a digital form. Caverna is the digital adaptation on Android.

Droid Gamers - Thu May 29 2025

Gameplays

Choosing Your Faction

For beginners, start with the 'Terrans' or 'Xenos.' Their abilities are straightforward and provide consistent resource bonuses. Avoid factions like the 'Itars' or 'Ivits' until you have a firm grasp on the secondary power-burn mechanics.