Last updated on November 28th, 2025 at 09:03 am
Dope Wars 1987 – Strategy Game Review
Dope Wars 1987 is a Strategy game from Sinister Deeds LLC, first launched in 2nd June 2025.
It’s rated 17+ and currently has 13+ ratings on the App Store.
What Makes Dope Wars 1987 Stand Out
Relive the 80s with this updated remake of the classic text-based economic strategy game. Navigate a treacherous urban landscape, buying and selling goods at fluctuating prices to maximize your profits. Outwit shady characters and corrupt officials as you scheme your way to the top. Do you have what it takes to survive in the gritty underworld of '87?
This Strategy game offers engaging gameplay and regular updates for mobile players.
Player Feedback
As a newer release, Dope Wars 1987 is building its player community. Early feedback suggests .
Recent Updates & Development
Latest Update: 3rd July 2025
Recent improvements include:
Layout tweaks.
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Download & Availability
Dope Wars 1987 is available through the official App Store for iOS devices.
Get Dope Wars 1987 on App Store
Requirements: Requires iPhone 5s / iPad Air / iPad Air (Cellular) / iPad Mini 2 (Retina) / iPad Mini 2 (Retina, Cellular) / iPhone 6 / iPhone 6 Plus / iPad Air 2 / iPad Air 2 (Cellular) / iPad Mini 3 or later.
Compatible with iPhone and iPad devices.
Player Experience Highlights
Community Insight:
How is it that you can pay the loan shark but if you were to get a second loan he comes for the money the next day instead of 10.
Has lots of potential Would love a system to check if what you buying is worth is kinda like drug lord 2, get the estimated prices and a stock type chart.
We play a lot of idle, simulator-like games such as this one and can say that this particular game is fun despite its super simple mechanics. It definitely has a lot of potential to grow into a more complex game assuming that is what the creator intended. Something we can say though is we wish there was a mechanic or indicator for chance of death when making certain deals: buying/selling instead of doing an action like fighting back and just dying; restating your progress. More locations and products would be immersive in our opinion, adding more to gameplay experience. All in all, 5/5 regardless of its early launch. Cant wait to see more in the future.
A good clone of a classic. Events happen to frequently and usually take everything you have stalling out the game. Wouldnt mind it every now and again but had 3 events back to back that took everything in a game. That is a bit much.
Very fun & cheeky game that doesnt harvest your data or have annoying ads. Great to play while on the bus/train/plane or in a waiting room. Love that all of the images were hand-drawn by the developer too. Currently trying to beat our high score every day.
User feedback from Apple App Store
App Details
- Version: 1.1.2
- Size: 62.69 MB
- iOS: 15.1 or later
- Languages: EN
- Content Advisory: Infrequent/Mild Realistic Violence, Frequent/Intense Mature/Suggestive Themes, Frequent/Intense Alcohol, Tobacco, or Drug Use or References, Infrequent/Mild Cartoon or Fantasy Violence
- Developer: Sinister Deeds LLC
Last updated: 3rd July 2025 | Genre: Strategy | Developer: Sinister Deeds LLC