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Subterfuge


* Multiplayer Game of the Year 2015 by Pocket Tactics *
* Best Mobile Games of 2015 by CNET *
* 10 Best Mobile Games of 2015 by Red Bull *
Subterfuge is a week-long multiplayer game of strategy and diplomacy that plays out in real time. Gather intelligence, coordinate with other players, issue orders, and influence how the game unfolds. Master both strategy and diplomacy to come out on top.

"One of the best strategy games I've played all year. And it's on my phone, of all places."
- Polygon

"A diplomacy system more dynamic and tense than a Middle East peace talk" ~ Gamespresso

"Subterfuge is the perfect mobile game for someone looking for an in-depth strategy game you can play for 5 minutes at a time or stare at your phone for 45 minutes plotting schemes and executing flawlessly timed maneuvers" ~ TouchArcade

"In a world of single-serving distractions, Subterfuge is a remarkable standout, a booming four-course meal of strategy, diplomacy, and damn fine gameplay." ~ The Daily Dot

“The designers, to their credit, have created a truly bottomless puzzle. This app is hypnotizing”
- Quintin Smith, Cool Ghosts

Features unlocked by buying Level 2 Security Clearance IAP:
* Unlimited scheduled orders
* Create private games
* Play in rated games
* Play multiple games simultaneously
* Keep notes about other players

Category : Strategy

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Reviews (27)

Jam. U. Mar 1, 2022     

Amazing strategy game, there is real depth to the game play, very little random chance involved, FTP, and the week-long timing makes it a perfect mix of the turn based and real time genres. There are only two possible problems, the developers do not update the game any more (Though check the subreddit, there is interesting news on that) and you might find yourself checking your device even more than you would for, say Twitter. You don't need to be on it at all times, but it can feel like that.

Dev. P. May 4, 2020     

It's a very good game! The private messages for secret treaties and alliances is superb, the gameplay is slow and a wee bit tense, amazing all around! Just one issue: when I try to boot up and play it, it doesn't load. It just sits there, nothing happening, with a black screen. Still, I think it's just a personal error. Very fun, 4/5.

Zie. H. Oct 8, 2020     

Amazing game. Strategy and diplomacy go so well together with random human chaos. It's unfortunate that the developer's have stopped working on this game. It could be so much better, also a lot of small inconvenient bugs would be fixed. Still, the game as it stands carries a lot of fun and intrigue if you're interested in competitive tactical adventures against (or with) other players.

The. L. Aug 17, 2020     

Best strategy game for mobile I've ever played. Simple, easy-to-understand mechanics produce countless tactical options. That's not even including the game's emphasis on diplomacy. This is a real strategy game, nothing contrived or pointless about it, it hits straight at the heart of what serious strategy players are looking for in a game. Further expansion is unneccessary for this well thought out game, but it would only improve as long as what it already is stays intact.

Gab. D. Jan 25, 2020     

This is one of the best strategy games you can get for mobile. The graphics are simple, but the game's mechanics allow for infinite variations of strategy. The biggest part of this game is the diplomacy aspect, which is expertly executed. You have a chat button to talk to other players, and this is how you make alliances. However, there is no in-game mechanic keeping you from breaking whatever agreement you made. You must trust your allies, or betray them to win. Excellent game!

Edm. V. Apr 13, 2021     

This game is one of the most intense games I've ever played. It is forced diplomacy which is extremely rare. It is life consuming though. So unless you have a lot of free time and sleep sporadically the game may be too much to handle. If you pay however the game is perfect. But without paying the multi boxers will make the experience unworthy. There are a lot of cheaters and trolls so the best thing is to pay and control the hosting then they can be avoided.

sha. c. Apr 11, 2022     

Very fun I had a grand time playing. It's really strategic and definitely worthy of its inspiration, diplomacy. One of the things I love about it is how due to the 3 medal system, people are less likely to backstab.

Osc. M. Jun 4, 2021     

Amazing game, honestly loved the gameplay. But they have no support and the interface is poorly designed. I accidentally hit the "delete account button" and it even didnt ask me to confirm the choice. I had an L2 aswell. Then i relade the account under the same name and it says i have an L2 account because it wont let me purchase it again, but i dont have any of the perks. I guess i wish they had better customer support.

Ale. C. Oct 14, 2020     

Love it. Completely new style of game akin to chess but more. Slow paced and games can last weeks but moves are in real time. Strategy comes not just from what moves you make but how you interact with other players. I do lose sleep though because i have to keep checking my opponents moves but it just adds to the excitement.

S. S. Jul 4, 2021     

Love the aesthetics, love the effort they took to come up with the rules. But no matter how much I try, I struggle to finish the tactical puzzles. Maybe I'm not smart enough or they haven't explained the rules properly, either way the game's not for me. Still worth 4 stars though.

She. B. Nov 13, 2020     

Advanced Chess. Traditional games average 7 days. Premium is price of full game. You can play without it and have the same abilities as premium players as timed rewards for watching ad.(1 ad per planning session is all that is needed) Premium is well worth it for such a low 1-time fee. Ive been playing since 2016 and don't plan on stopping unless they shut the servers.

The. Apr 7, 2019     

It is a very fun strategy game that makes you think as well as learn that diplomacy may be more important than brute force. It also helps us think more smartly and accurately plan things such that we can catch our opponents off guard. I can also connect and form aquaintances online through games

Jos. C. Apr 23, 2020     

Serious fun! Don't get upset when you lose... it's only a game!!! I'd love to see more games like this, honestly, it is a refreshing twist on a board game like strategy game that favors long-term play rather than short term. It's feature locked, don't expect any new updates, but it works as intended!

Cla. S. Feb 2, 2019     

The game greatly reminds me of Risk, with the specialists acting as deep influences on your strategies and can really turn the tide of battle. The marine asthetic is very nice and all around a great game. Yes the devs have stopped updating the game but it was left so well balanced that the real reason you ever lose is your own fault.

Gri. f. May 9, 2021     

A long term war game done properly. No PtW, no ads, no pointlessly slow and elaborate upgrades. It is kinda slow though, I think it could run at double speed with no problems, even overnight with it's nice "time machine" preplanning system.

Dra. D. Oct 11, 2018     

A pretty good concept for a phone game and can be enjoyable at times but overall fails to become an actually good game due to several majorly flawed design choices. The game itself is based entirely around the whims of the players on the other end so no matter what you do or say. No matter what strategy you have, no matter how nice you are to people, how trusting, or how much you prove yourself to try to gain alliances to allow you and others to gain the top 3 spots that allow you to get medals all of it can and will fail simply because someone messaged another person telling them something different and they decided to go with that. Without an actual diplomacy system and a much needed system to prevent people from simply abandoning the game as soon as the match starts this game falls flat and effectively just becomes a game of risk with 3x the map size, 5x the players, and all the rules removed. There is no sportsmanship in this game, no honour, no rules, no strategy, and no one cares.

The. R. Aug 19, 2021     

Great game, with many difficult challenges, just wish there was a mode where you got to play against and ai, you have full control and no goals or a sandbox mode. In summary great game and with the extra mode(s) it would get 5 stars

Pet. F. Aug 26, 2019     

Tried if after seeing the Cool Ghosts Subterfuge Diaries series. Very stressful and you can lose on a key ally surrendering and letting 2nd player eat up his/her territory (since you probably don't have enough force on your mutual boarders to do so yourself). It was better than Neptune's Pride, but i will never play this after just two games. It keeps eating away at your attention during the 7-10 days you play it, which is something i don't want in my life.

Ale. H. Aug 10, 2020     

Nice game. One game is played for days! but there must be brake for night... otherwise enemies just watching when you possible sleeping, so need to woke up at night sometimes.... thats not cool. Or at least to make option to choose time period when when nobody cant make any actions.

Ray. J. May 26, 2020     

This is a basically a 6-12 day boardgame. Most of the strategy involves diplomacy. Communicating with others in the game is key. It is in real time however movement takes hours and hours to move. I will warn you this game can very consuming. It's an awesome strategy game with an incredible implementation of timing. It's time wheel is phenomenal..

jos. n. Apr 20, 2020     

Gameplay is incredibly slow. Several bugs in game. Also developers dont seem to care as there hasn't been an update in three years. The tutorial is extremely complicated and teaches you nothing. Even after playing my second game I still cant figure out what some of the tutorials want you to do. Probably going to delete it.

And. R. Mar 30, 2020     

Super not recommended if you're easily stressed out by games. The tension in the game ratchets up over the course of a week and allows you to check in and make decisions at any time. Better not take it too seriously if you don't want to be waking up in cold sweats to see if anyone responded to your sub launch last night.

Mar. Nov 9, 2018     

A well polished game. It takes place over days and even weeks, a true strategy game. You create alliances, work with other people to eliminate your targets. You often have to make moves in advance as each action takes hours to complete. Absoultely no ads, and only 1 in app purchase.

Ste. H. Aug 19, 2019     

i like the game and it's great. i just have the problem when the inactivity warning comes up i choose keep playing but it keeps popping up, preventing me from playing. i have triee closimg the app and opening it again.

Ron. May 31, 2020     

Usually get bored in a few days and end up uninstalling other games, but this one I suppose Ive stuck with for a month now. Will continue to do so.... It's an amazing realtime strategy game, which I feel needs to be advertised to masses.

Jer. P. Jul 15, 2021     

Don't let the learning curve scare you away. This game is really fun, especially if you like strategy games. The game is really long so sometimes it's easy to forget when your playing. One of the few games where I've actually spent money on extra features.

A. G. u. Feb 3, 2019     

This is a great game with a creative idea. It's fun to play, but I would like to point out a glitch-like thing. Whenever I try to type in chat, I can't see what I'm typing, making it difficult to write in proper grammar quickly. Please please please fix this because it will make the game more enjoyable. Also, I think there should be a friend option. Great game in general.