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Back Wars

Travel back in time to rule the world 1,000 years in advance!

MDickie · air.BackWars

4.7 out of 5 (13 ratings) 5M+ downloads v1.150.64 146.8 MB Android 7.0+ PEGI 16 · Medium Maturity

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At a glance

Latest version
v1.150.64 (1150064)
Updated
Apr 2, 2026 (6 months ago)
APK size
146.8 MB
Requires
Android 7.0+ (API 24)
CPU support
x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category
Strategy (game)
Listed since
Dec 20, 2020 (at least)
Permissions
18 (2 sensitive)
Website
MDickie.com
Developer contact
[email protected]
Privacy
Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Back Wars is a game by MDickie in the Strategy category, listed since at least December 2020. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 1.14, the minimum Android version rose from 5.0 to 7.0. It asks for 18 permissions, 2 of them sensitive: read phone status and identity and modify shared storage. The game offers in-app purchases through Google Play and can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

Ratings

4.7out of 513 ratings
  • 5 ★85%
  • 4 ★0%
  • 3 ★15%
  • 2 ★0%
  • 1 ★0%

Ratings from users of the source store — not collected or verified by AAPKs.

What's new in v1.150.64

- Futureproof compatibility with the latest Android devices (which may exclude older devices below Android 7). - Improved advertising to keep the game free. - Enhanced controller detection for paying customers.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

When an army travels back in time to rule the world 1,000 years in advance, they get more than they bargained for from their primitive counterparts! Lead the resistance with hundreds of warriors from different cultures all over the world. Focus on one individual or step back to command an entire army at your fingertips. Combining world-dominating strategy with fully interactive battles, this game offers the best of both worlds! And just when you think it's over, history might just repeat itself... UPGRADES The game is mostly free to play, but you can upgrade to take control of your experience - choosing which side and how much territory to start with. You can also blow off steam with fantasy battles between any 2 cultures - and as many warriors as your device can handle! For what it's worth, you can also edit every character in the world - but please note that this game uses up to 1,000 of them that are regularly replaced. CONTROLS When controlling a specific character, this game offers either the "Classic" 1-handed control system or "Dual Wield" where each hand is controlled separately. If you are not already familiar with these from previous games in the series, you can pause the action at any time by hitting the dateline and then study the "Controls" guide. Also look out for in-game hints from scrolls or books that you can read. In this game, you can change which member of the team you are controlling at any time by either tapping the health meter or literally pointing to them on the battlefield. By tapping the arrows at the bottom of the screen, you can also activate "Commander" mode where you step back and direct any active member of your team by simply swiping from their location to another. Whether you intend them to relocate, fight an enemy, or pick up an object, they will try to make sense of your instructions. But please bear in mind that they can only do so at their convenience and may have other priorities! Whatever device or control method you are using, you can always zoom in or out by pinching at the centre of the screen. MAP The main "Campaign" game mode requires you to increase your territory by moving units from one area to any connected one. You can either "fortify" an existing territory or attempt to seize a rival territory. Note that only 50% of the units in a territory will be available to travel - which necessarily makes it harder to invade than it is to defend. The population of any inhabited territory may grow after each round, so it is important to control as many as possible. Notice that units will also gradually heal over time, so it is a good idea to work with different locations each turn. PERFORMANCE Please note that this is the largest scale game I have made yet, and may require a high-end device to run at 100%. Consider keeping the "Population" low to reduce the number of characters on screen, or tone down other features in the "Display" options. I regret there is more to this game than I could ever explain here, so I hope you enjoy figuring some things out for yourself!

Version history

2 versions are listed, going back to v1.14. Since v1.150.64 it requires Android 7.0+.

All 2 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Warning

Signing certificate

  • Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Apr 2, 2026.
  • Certificate issued to “MDickie” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.

Store checks and file details

  • Developer signature check failed Apr 2, 2026
  • Validated against Google Play Apr 2, 2026
  • Signed byCN=MDickie, OU=MDickie, O=MDickie, C=US
  • Signing certificate (SHA-1)DD:E0:FA:1B:0A:D5:7B:5E:E2:44:95:23:6D:E1:1D:3C:AE:2D:26:F7
  • File MD56fa60b12d10cc326a876b03a0fe42e44
  • Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (18)

Back Wars requests 18 permissions, 2 of them sensitive.

Required hardware & features

Back Wars APK: questions and answers

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is Back Wars free?

The APK is free to download, but the game offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Is the Back Wars APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store flagged this file with a security warning. Its signature matches the Google Play version. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 6fa60b12d10cc326a876b03a0fe42e44.

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