S&T: Sandbox World War II TBS in IOS

Classic turn-based wargame

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Our Expert Score

79/100

Strategy & Tactics: Sandbox World War II is a dream for players who want a historical 'what-if' simulator. Unlike the more scripted entries in the series, Sandbox mode removes the historical constraints, allowing you to play as any of the 28 available countries. If you want to see how Switzerland would fare in a global conquest or lead the UK to dominate the entire European continent without the usual historical alliances, this is the game for you.

The UI is functional and works well on mobile, though the depth of the research and diplomacy trees might be overwhelming at first. The focus here is on troop movement, resource management, and strategic positioning on a massive map of Europe. It’s a slow-burn game that rewards patience and long-term planning. While the graphics are minimalist, the sheer scale of the tactical options makes it an incredibly rewarding Turn-Based Strategy (TBS) experience for history buffs.

Dinsun reviewed on: Thu Jan 09 2025

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

Version 1.0.17Tue Apr 28 2020

We've been hard at work making the "S&T: Sandbox World War II TBS" game better for you.

For this version, we've made several bug fixes and performance enhancements to make sure everything's running as smoothly as possible.


"WW2: Sandbox. Strategy & Tactics may be just the thing for you; especially if you are a fan of Hearts of Iron or Axis & Allies" - mobiletechreview.com

Sandbox is the unlimited sequel to our Strategy & Tactics: World War II. We've abandoned historical restrictions and turn limits making your task deceptively simple - take command of any European army and lead it to victory in World War 2.

You can recreate the actual politics of the era - or not. For instance, as Great Britain you could side with the USSR to crush Germany - or you could disable the historical alliances and lead America to conquer Europe...

Random events like guerrilla movements, landing operations, and voluntary recalls will ensure endless replayability and the uniqueness of each game session. You’ll be making your own history!

WW2: Sandbox. Strategy & Tactics – war is coming!

Game Features:

- Accurate maps of Europe and Asia with over 950 regions

- 4 types of ship: Battleship, Cruiser, Submarine, Destroyer

- 39 playable countries

- Will you use infantry, aircraft, artillery, and armored vehicles? You choose how to bring the enemy to their knees!

- You decide how to spend the resources from the conquered territories: will you grow your army or boost R&D?

***NOTE: Compatible with iPhone 5 and up, iPad 2 and up - may not work properly on earlier devices.***

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Requires iOS 10.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

NOTE: The game doesn't work on the following devices: iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone 12 / 12 Pro / 12 Pro Max, iPhone 13 / 13 Pro / 13 Pro Max / 13 Mini

"WW2: Sandbox. Strategy & Tactics may be just the thing for you; especially if you are a fan of Hearts of Iron or Axis & Allies" - mobiletechreview.com

Sandbox is the unlimited sequel to our Strategy & Tactics: World War II. We've abandoned historical restrictions and turn limits making your task deceptively simple - take command of any European army and lead it to victory in World War 2.

You can recreate the actual politics of the era - or not. For instance, as Great Britain you could side with the USSR to crush Germany - or you could disable the historical alliances and lead America to conquer Europe...

Random events like guerrilla movements, landing operations, and voluntary recalls will ensure endless replayability and the uniqueness of each game session. You’ll be making your own history!

WW2: Sandbox. Strategy & Tactics – war is coming!

Game Features:

- Accurate maps of Europe and Asia with over 950 regions

- 4 types of ship: Battleship, Cruiser, Submarine, Destroyer

- 39 playable countries

- Will you use infantry, aircraft, artillery, and armored vehicles? You choose how to bring the enemy to their knees!

- You decide how to spend the resources from the conquered territories: will you grow your army or boost R&D?

***NOTE: Compatible with iPhone 5 and up, iPad 2 and up - may not work properly on earlier devices.***

______________________________________ 

Keep track of HeroCraft game news and updates!

twitter.com/Herocraft

youtube.com/herocraft

facebook.com/herocraft.games


Ratings & Reviews

3.7 out of 5 with 99 Counts
Age Rating 13+

Screenshots

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Strategy & Tactics: Sandbox WW2 offers a pure tactical experience where history is in your hands. With no fixed scenarios, you choose your country and your path. Research new technologies, form alliances, and manage your army across a detailed map of Europe in this deep turn-based strategy simulator.

Features

1

Accurate map of Europe with over 500 regions

2

Play as 28 different historical nations

3

Deep research and technology trees

4

Complex diplomacy and alliance system

5

Pure turn-based strategy with no scripts

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Yes, the game supports local 'hot-seat' multiplayer where you can pass the device between players.

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