Forge of Empires
Strategy In-app purchases Contains ads
Play strategy city simulation & build an empire through the ages of civilization
- Rating
- 4.2
- 1.1M ratings
- Downloads
- 45.9M+
- on Google Play
- Price
- Free
- In-app purchases
- Updated
- Sep 23
- 2026 · v1.344.14
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About Forge of Empires
Forge of Empires - Build a city!
Build an empire & travel through the ages! From ancient civilizations, through medieval kingdoms, and all the way to the future. Rise and rule your lands with pride!
Forge of Empires was originally released in 2012, becoming an award-winning strategy city-building browser game. This RTS MMO sim is live for 9 years now and is full of amazing content with a huge active player base from all over the world!
Features:
- Build your city, rule your empire and experience history! All while travelling through the eras of mankind.
- Evolve your village into a town and then forge it into a megapolis!
- Be smart and efficient in building houses & producing resources. Make the best of your land!
- Find your own building style! Choose from hundreds of different houses and castles!
- Like to compete? Win tactical pvp battles in the multiplayer mode and conquer their realms!
- Not in a mood to fight? Exchange your goods and trade with your neighbors!
- Discover new territories & develop new technologies!
- Enjoy real life events (Christmas, Easter, Halloween and many more) and win amazing rewards and prizes!
Forge of Empires is free to download and install. However, some game features can also be purchased for real money. If you don't want to use this feature, please disable inapp purchases in your device's settings. A network connection is also required.
General Terms and Conditions: https://legal.innogames.com/portal/en/agb
Imprint: https://legal.innogames.com/portal/us/imprint
Build an empire & travel through the ages! From ancient civilizations, through medieval kingdoms, and all the way to the future. Rise and rule your lands with pride!
Forge of Empires was originally released in 2012, becoming an award-winning strategy city-building browser game. This RTS MMO sim is live for 9 years now and is full of amazing content with a huge active player base from all over the world!
Features:
- Build your city, rule your empire and experience history! All while travelling through the eras of mankind.
- Evolve your village into a town and then forge it into a megapolis!
- Be smart and efficient in building houses & producing resources. Make the best of your land!
- Find your own building style! Choose from hundreds of different houses and castles!
- Like to compete? Win tactical pvp battles in the multiplayer mode and conquer their realms!
- Not in a mood to fight? Exchange your goods and trade with your neighbors!
- Discover new territories & develop new technologies!
- Enjoy real life events (Christmas, Easter, Halloween and many more) and win amazing rewards and prizes!
Forge of Empires is free to download and install. However, some game features can also be purchased for real money. If you don't want to use this feature, please disable inapp purchases in your device's settings. A network connection is also required.
General Terms and Conditions: https://legal.innogames.com/portal/en/agb
Imprint: https://legal.innogames.com/portal/us/imprint
What’s new
Version 1.344.14 · Updated September 23, 2026
Hello Forge Fans! We continue our preparation for future updates. Tidy up your City and stay tuned for future announcements! As always, this update includes different bug fixes and technical improvements. We hope you continue to enjoy Forge of Empires!
User reviews
Excellent game!
Great game!
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Great game. The only thing I would do to make it better is to get more gold coins for doing the things that you get coins.
So much fun ❤
This is an Awesome Game..!! However, it has Gotten VERY Carried Away with the whole "Games Within a Game" Idea...!! U'all were Pushing it the Last Time U Added a "Minigame".... Now, there are Just too Many to Play Casually. It has become VERY Competitive for Some People.. I have been Playing for 2 Years Now, Still L...
Frequently asked questions
What is Forge of Empires?
Forge of Empires is an award-winning strategy city-building browser game where players build and evolve their own city through different eras of mankind.
Is Forge of Empires a multiplayer game?
Yes, Forge of Empires has a multiplayer mode where players can compete in tactical PvP battles and trade goods with their neighbors.
Can players choose their own building style?
Yes, players can choose from hundreds of different houses and castles to find their own building style.
Are there real-life events in Forge of Empires?
Yes, Forge of Empires features real-life events such as Christmas, Easter, and Halloween, where players can win amazing rewards and prizes.
Is Forge of Empires free to play?
Yes, Forge of Empires is free to download and install, but some game features can be purchased for real money. Players can disable in-app purchases in their device's settings if they don't want to use this feature.
Is a network connection required to play Forge of Empires?
Yes, a network connection is required to play Forge of Empires.
How long has Forge of Empires been live?
Forge of Empires has been live for 9 years now and has a huge active player base from all over the world.
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| App | Rating | Price | Installs | Last updated | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forge of Empires | 4.2 / 5 | Free | 10,000,000+ | Sep 23, 2026 | |
| Rise of Cultures: Kingdom game | 4.2 / 5 | Free | 5,000,000+ | Sep 22, 2026 | Compare |
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| Empire: Age of Knights | 4.3 / 5 | Free | 500,000+ | Jun 25, 2020 | Compare |
| Rise of the Roman Empire | 4.3 / 5 | Free | 1,000,000+ | Apr 7, 2026 | Compare |
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