Iron Tide Command

Iron Tide Command asks you to think like a quartermaster, not just a general. You place bases, route resources and defend chokepoints, all in real time. The pace is quick but never chaotic, and the pinch-to-zoom map reads well even on a smaller screen.

What sets it apart is the logistics layer. Winning a fight means nothing if your reinforcements can't reach the front, so you're constantly juggling reach and firepower. It scratched an itch I usually only get from desktop strategy.

Matches run twenty to thirty minutes, which is longer than most mobile fare but paced so you can pause and resume anytime.

What we liked

• Supply management done right
• Readable map on any screen
• Pause-friendly session length