Frequently asked questions
What is Varkan?
A player-vs-player strategy game for iPhone. You pick one of four nations, raise your fort, train soldiers, spies and sentries, and attack other players to take their gold. With your clan, you declare wars and play politics. It's designed to be played in three minutes a day.
When does it come out?
There's no date yet. If you sign up, we'll email you when testing opens, and every step is posted on the updates page.
What is early access? What do I get for signing up?
The first tests are a closed alpha for iPhone, through TestFlight, Apple's app for trying games before they launch. When spots open up, we'll email you the invitation. Spots are limited, so signing up doesn't guarantee you one, but it does make sure you hear about it in time.
What can I play it on? Is there an Android version?
For now it's being made for iPhone. If that changes, we'll say so in the updates.
Can I play in a browser or on PC?
No. Varkan is an iPhone app. This site is for signing up and following development.
How much does it cost? Is it free?
Yes: creating your account and playing are free. Later on there will be an era pass and cosmetic items for anyone who wants to support the game, but none of it gives you power. Nobody buys a win.
Is it pay to win?
No. Money will never raise a combat stat.
Is it like Kings of Chaos, Tribal Wars, OGame or Travian?
If you played any of them, you'll recognize a lot: attacking to steal gold, spies, sentries, clans and rankings. The difference is that it's built for your phone, and for three minutes a day.
What is an era?
A long match with a beginning and an end. Everyone starts from zero at the same time, and when it ends, the best keep their titles forever. Then a new one begins.
Are there clans?
Yes. The clan is the heart of the game: a shared treasury, declared wars between clans, and the politics that happen between people. A clan can hold players from any nation.
Can I play as the Varkani?
No. The Varkani are a rebellion run by the game itself. In this era, they are camps that players attack.
What languages is it in?
The game is being written in English and Spanish.
Who makes Varkan?
A solo independent developer, with help from AI tools for the code and the art. The rules, the balance and the decisions are one person's.
Is it related to the band Varkan?
No. Varkan is a game and has no connection to the band.
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