Metal Knights

Build, conquer and rule your empires with this online turn-based strategy game!

KnightSoft Technologies · com.KnightSoft.MetalKnights

Not rated yet 1K+ downloads v1.0 27.8 MB Android 7.1+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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Signature matches the Google Play version Details

At a glance

Latest version: v1.0 (200057)
Updated: Apr 6, 2026 (6 months ago)
APK size: 27.8 MB
Requires: Android 7.1+ (API 25)
CPU support: ARM 64-bit
Graphics: OpenGL ES 3.0+
Category: Strategy (game)
Listed since: Jun 10, 2023 (at least)
Permissions: 8
Website: metalknights.com
Developer contact: [email protected]

About this APK

Metal Knights is a game by KnightSoft Technologies in the Strategy category, listed since at least June 2023. It includes native code only for ARM 64-bit, so it won't install on phones that can only run 32-bit apps.

Since version 0.999, the APK grew from 16.5 MB to 27.8 MB and the minimum Android version rose from 4.4 to 7.1. It asks for 8 permissions, none of them sensitive. Compared with version 0.999, it adds 2 new permissions: “Run foreground services” and “Show notifications”. The game offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

What's new in v1.0

Adding support for Android 16

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

This is the Android version of this popular PC online strategy game first released in 1994. Join an alliance or fight on your own. Use your dreadful forces to capture cities, resources and ultimately your opponent's Medals. Metal Knights plays like an online board game : each player plays their turn (move units, collect resources, capture cities etc.) one at a time. A turn requires a few minutes from each player to complete. To win, one must capture the Base of all their opponents. A game lasts about 8-12 turns. This simple game requires high levels of tactics and strategies to win and is perfect for players with only a few minutes of play time. Players from all around the world have already contributed hundreds of battlefield to play on. Play the Tutorial and then train yourself against computer opponents. And finally come join the fun onli! Climb the Hall of Fame, let your name be feared, and only whispered on the lips of the other players... This version is fully compatible with the PC one: play online in the same games as the PC players!

Version history

2 versions are listed, going back to v0.999. Since v1.0 it requires Android 7.1+.

v1.0 LATEST Apr 6, 2026 27.8 MB TRUSTED v0.999 Jun 13, 2024 16.5 MB TRUSTED

All 2 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Apr 6, 2026.
Certificate issued to “KnightSoft Technologies” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the other version checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Apr 6, 2026
Validated against Google Play Apr 6, 2026
Signed byC=CAN, ST=Quebec, O=KnightSoft Technologies, CN=David Vincent
Signing certificate (SHA-1)3F:D8:36:28:4A:51:11:FD:74:E7:D0:C7:BE:D4:84:FA:B5:ED:BC:FB
File MD54937bab4d6b9eba06d33840a58dc93db
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (8)

Metal Knights requests 8 permissions, none of them sensitive.

Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.KnightSoft.MetalKnights.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Landscape screen android.hardware.screen.landscape

Metal Knights APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Metal Knights for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 7.1 or later. Version 0.999 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 4.4 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 0.999 · All versions

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 Metal Knights free?

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

Is the Metal Knights APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the other version checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 4937bab4d6b9eba06d33840a58dc93db.