Scythe: Digital Edition is a masterclass in how to port a complex board game to mobile. The 1920s Europa setting is beautifully rendered, maintaining the 'dieselpunk' aesthetic of Jakub Rozalski's art perfectly. On a tablet, the interface is incredibly intuitive, managing the deep layers of economic management and territorial control without feeling cluttered.
What makes Scythe stand out is that combat is rare and costly; it’s a game of brinkmanship and cold war posturing. The AI is challenging, but the real meat is in the cross-platform multiplayer. The developers have captured the 'weight' of the physical game while automating the fiddly resource tracking, making it the definitive way to play this modern classic on the go. It is a deep, strategic experience that rewards planning several turns ahead.
Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 2.1.10Wed Dec 03 2025
Hello from The Factory!
The mill has been repaired, the Mechs have been polished.
Patchnote:
Fixed issues with crashes.
Scythe: Digital Edition is a mobile version of an awarded strategy board game with multiplayer for 1-5 players (with DLC for up to 7 players!). Divide and rule in an alternate reality in 1920s Europe, filled with mechs. Become the commander of a selected faction and lead it to victory in this 4X tabletop game!
Choose your faction
Each nation in Scythe: Digital Edition provides completely different possibilities. Be the hero of one of the seven factions: Saxony Empire, Crimean Khanate, Rusviet Union, Polania Republic, Nordic Kingdom, Clan Albion or Togawa Shogunate*. For the unique gameplay, pick a speciality: agriculturalist, industrialist, engineer, patriot or mechanic.
Embrace the 4X mechanics
Explore the land surrounding the Factory and be aware of the dangers waiting there. Expand your faction by claiming new territories. Exploit and gather resources to upgrade your buildings. Exterminate opposing enemies or dominate the game economically.
Engage asymmetric gameplay
From the very beginning, players start the game with different resources, a different starting location and a secret objective. It reflects the unpredictability of the board game and encourages experimentation. Move around the board, recruit units and fight your way to the top in a turn-based style!
Play with other players
Fight on your own terms, adjusting the mats to your preferences. Take three levels of AI to fine-tune your strategy, then challenge other players. In Scythe: Digital Edition, you can play with your friends in a hot-seat or try your best in online multiplayer with up to 7 players. Europe is waiting!
*You can buy Clan Albion and Togawa Shogunate in DLC Invaders from Afar via the in-game store as additional factions.
Requires iOS 15.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.Take up the command of one of 7 factions, and set out to conquer Europe. Lead your mechs to war and your people to victory!
Scythe: Digital Edition is a mobile version of an awarded strategy board game with multiplayer for 1-5 players (with DLC for up to 7 players!). Divide and rule in an alternate reality in 1920s Europe, filled with mechs. Become the commander of a selected faction and lead it to victory in this 4X tabletop game!
Choose your faction
Each nation in Scythe: Digital Edition provides completely different possibilities. Be the hero of one of the seven factions: Saxony Empire, Crimean Khanate, Rusviet Union, Polania Republic, Nordic Kingdom, Clan Albion or Togawa Shogunate*. For the unique gameplay, pick a speciality: agriculturalist, industrialist, engineer, patriot or mechanic.
Embrace the 4X mechanics
Explore the land surrounding the Factory and be aware of the dangers waiting there. Expand your faction by claiming new territories. Exploit and gather resources to upgrade your buildings. Exterminate opposing enemies or dominate the game economically.
Engage asymmetric gameplay
From the very beginning, players start the game with different resources, a different starting location and a secret objective. It reflects the unpredictability of the board game and encourages experimentation. Move around the board, recruit units and fight your way to the top in a turn-based style!
Play with other players
Fight on your own terms, adjusting the mats to your preferences. Take three levels of AI to fine-tune your strategy, then challenge other players. In Scythe: Digital Edition, you can play with your friends in a hot-seat or try your best in online multiplayer with up to 7 players. Europe is waiting!
*You can buy Clan Albion and Togawa Shogunate in DLC Invaders from Afar via the in-game store as additional factions.












In an alternate reality 1920s Europa, the 'Great War' has ended, but the mysterious 'Factory' still attracts the interest of powerful factions. Scythe: Digital Edition is an engine-building strategy game where players represent heroes of five factions. Build mechs, deploy workers, and conquer territory to secure your legacy. Featuring solo play against AI and cross-platform multiplayer, it's the ultimate digital version of the world-renowned board game.
Stunning 3D graphics based on original artwork
Cross-platform online multiplayer
Asymmetric factions with unique abilities
Deep economic and military strategy
Focus on your 'Bottom Row' actions early. Upgrading and deploying mechs provides long-term benefits that make your basic 'Top Row' actions (like move and produce) much more efficient as the game progresses.
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Choose your first mech based on mobility. The 'Riverwalk' ability is usually essential for crossing the starting borders and claiming the high-value encounters in the center of the map.
The base game is included, and 'Invaders from Afar' is available as an in-app purchase to add more factions.