Arete: Battles of Alexander

Vasilios Kalpakoglou

About this game

Conquer the World as Alexander the Great!

Step back into the ancient world and lead your Macedonian army to victory with Arete, the immersive hex-and-counter wargame that brings the legendary conquests of Alexander the Great to life. Whether you’re a seasoned wargaming grognard or a newcomer to the battlefield, Arete offers a rich and engaging experience for all.

The game follows his military triumphs from fighting alongside his father, the trailblazing Philip II, to his clashes with the vast Persian army of King Darius III and finally to his invasion of India as he sought to reach the “end of the world” in the East. Arete (pronounced “ah-reh-TEE”) is a Greek word that means a combination of “excellence” and “virtue,” and in Ancient Greece it held particular significance as a concept of being in constant pursuit of the greater good through one’s heroic deeds.

Key Features:
• Solo Quick Game: Jump into the action and master the art of war. Challenge yourself against cunning computer opponents in meticulously crafted scenarios and relive the pivotal battles that shaped history.

• Solo Campaign: Embark on an epic journey through Alexander’s greatest battles. Progress through all eight scenarios and relive the legendary conquests. Check your grades to see how you stack up against the Macedonian king!

• Pass-and-Play: Enjoy the classic wargame experience with friends! Take turns commanding your troops in a local multiplayer mode that’s perfect for game nights.

• Online Play: Compete against players worldwide. Test your strategic prowess and rise through the ranks to become the ultimate conqueror.

• Tutorial: New to strategy games or need a refresher on ancient warfare? Arete’s tutorial will guide you through the basics to ensure you're battle-ready. Dig into the full rules if you want to review, gain a deeper understanding, or browse the combat tables.

• Challenging computer opponent with multiple programmed behaviors (attack, defend, march, etc.). Dice rolls are ALWAYS completely random. The challenge comes from the game's "brain."

• Rules and History: Dive deeper with the full rules of the game and delve into the rich history of Alexander the Great. Gain insights into his strategies and the historical context of each battle.

• Human-drawn Art: The game features eight exclusive, hand-drawn maps and dozens of hand-drawn counters. We will never use AI art in our games.

EIGHT Epic Scenarios: Relive Alexander’s greatest battles with eight scenarios, each on its own unique map and offering a distinct challenge:

• Chaeronea, 338 BC
• Granicus, 334 BC
• Issus, 333 BC
• Tyre, 332 BC
• Gaugamela, 331 BC
• Persian Gate, 330 BC
• Jaxartes, 329 BC
• Hydaspes, 326 BC

Plan your moves, outsmart your opponents, and change the course of history with every decision you make.

Download Arete today and become a legendary conqueror!

Lead your empire, rewrite history, and achieve true greatness with Arete: The Battles of Alexander the Great.

Ratings and reviews

What an awesome idea for an android game! Absolutely love the interface. Top notch. Hope to see more games like this but covering different eras. As an aside, the games from before should be fun to port as android devices get more powerful (can we port steel panthers and TacOps?). Sorry. I digress. This game was built from the foundation up for mobile and it shows. Great interface, lots of fun! Thank you for doing this project! Keep up the great work.

This is a game I have been hoping to see on Android for long time. I love hex and counter war games (Squad Leader, Band of Brothers) and this game scratches that itch. I was a little worried it would be hard to play on my S20+, my eyes are not what they were when I was younger. I had zero issues playing the game or reading the text. The UI is outstanding and makes the play seamless. The game itself is a lot of fun and mirrors tradition H&C board games. Best $10 I have spent in a long time.

Great game so far. UI is the best I've experienced for a mobile hex and counter. Easy to learn and good graphics. I do experience a bit of lag on my pixel 6a but that's probably the phone. Maybe some options to lower the graphics/animations to get rid of lag would be nice? I'm sure a tablet would be best. Looking forward to other games from this designer!