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2020PEGI 7PC, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified90 % positive12.49 €

A digital adaptation of the board game about asymmetric factions fighting over a woodland. Each side plays completely differently, so winning takes careful planning and reading your opponents. Its illustrated look and online matches make it a deep tactical strategy game.

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  • Competing against other players
  • Tactical depth
  • Turn-based combat
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The Battle of Polytopia

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2016PEGI 7PC, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified94 % positive12.49 €

Brings what grabs you about Root: turn-based combat, tactical depth and co-op or multiplayer.

A compact, quick-to-play turn-based 4X strategy game: pick a tribe, explore the map, grow cities, research technologies and conquer rivals. Its charming low-poly look and short matches make it very accessible.

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Deep systems to master

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A digital take on the Yu-Gi-Oh! trading card game with a huge pool of cards from over twenty years. You build combo-driven decks and duel players worldwide online in tactical card battles.

Armello

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Armello blends board game, card battles and RPG elements: as an animal hero you scheme, fight and roll dice to claim the throne of a decaying kingdom. Its storybook look and swingy turns keep every match tense.

Blood Bowl 2

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Competing against other players

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Your Only Move is Hustle

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A turn-based online fighting game where you plan moves frame by frame, predicting your opponent and chaining flashy combos like a superpowered fight scene. It blends fighting-game mind games with tactical foresight.

Pure Chess

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A handsomely presented chess simulation with realistic boards and pieces, offering classic chess against the AI or online opponents. Ideal for players who want pure, focused strategy without extras.

Khet 2.0

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A digital board game where you move Egyptian-themed mirror pieces and then fire a laser to hit your opponent's Pharaoh. The rules are quick to learn, but planning laser paths ahead gives real tactical depth.

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