Everybody wants to rule the world – or at least a corner of it! In these games, you can ascend the throne and take control of your very own castle, kingdom or civilisation.

Enjoy a delicious taste of royal power as you issue orders to loyal subjects, command armies to expand your lands and ensure your palace stands the test of time. Will you be fit to wear the crown?

It’s ruler versus ruler in this highly competitive strategy game. Drag cards from your deck to the field to send your troops towards your opponent while defending your towers against their incoming attacks. Knock down a rival’s Crown Tower and you’ll be awarded a crown to mark your victory; demolish their King Tower and you’ll win the match.

With giants, goblins, musketeers, knights and more to command, Clash Royale puts you in charge of your very own army. Make sure to customise your deck and upgrade your troops to ensure your tower is left standing!

Renovating a castle in real life may be out of the realm of possibility for most of us – but in Royal Match, you can do it virtually, one puzzle level at a time!

Finish a level of match-3 puzzles and you’ll earn stars you can spend on fixing up and unlocking new areas of King Robert’s castle. With plenty of power-ups to help you clear each board and a variety of level layouts to master, you’ll feel royally satisfied as you watch your regal residence take shape.

This spin-off from epic RPG series The Elder Scrolls swaps the four corners of a vast fantasy land for the four walls of a castle – but it’s no less grand or engrossing. As the ruler of your castle, you’ll need to invest in building new rooms, filling them with utilities and assigning workers to efficiently produce resources.

Keep tabs on your food and oil levels, which need topping up to avoid the castle’s inhabitants from going hungry or being unable to work. Careful management will help you fulfil tasks, keep your subjects happy and extend your reign.

The beloved strategy series – on mobile! Lead your civilisation from basic gathering and settlement to more advanced medieval technology and resource production as you expand your territory and strengthen your military might.

Age of Empires Mobile gives you the chance to direct historical leaders in real-time sieges alongside other players, and adjust your battle plans to suit the evolving weather and terrain. It keeps the series’ classic strategy at its heart while updating it for a modern world.

Confident you can lead a civilisation to greatness? Prove it in Rise of Kingdoms! Starting out with a modest city, you must gather resources, construct buildings, train troops and explore the land to keep both roaming barbarians and other rival players in check.

The ability to issue orders to your units in real time means you’ll be able to scout and plan your next conquest while reacting to threats from enemy empires. The game’s vast shared world makes for epic exploration and the chance to ally or oppose other players, depending on how you choose to rule.