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Games like Rifles & Runes

Games like Rifles & Runes

Looking for games like Rifles & Runes? Here are top tactical real-time strategy recommendations with a medieval, historical and science fiction focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Victory Banner, Invaders or Castle of Smash.

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  1. Victory Banner is a fast-paced real-time strategy game featuring third-person direct control over any unit — from infantry to tanks. Experience the pivotal milestones of one of the most significant conflicts in human history, beginning with the events of 1941 on the Eastern Front. Add the game to your Wishlist and follow us for updates! Key Features: High-paced сombat: Experience fast and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Victory Banner.

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  2. Invaders is a modern RTS that combines tactical gameplay, stylized visuals, and an economic system. As a commander, you lead your nation to victory by researching technologies, building your base and waging war across a dynamic world map built from unique hexagonal tiles. Every move, every battle, and every research decision brings you closer to total domination. PLAN. DEPLOY. EXPAND. Plan your… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Invaders.

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  3. BUILD YOUR DECK. HOLD THE LANES. SURVIVE THE CLIMB. Castle of Smash is a single-player roguelike deckbuilder where every card becomes an order on a real-time battlefield. Choose a commander, assemble a deck of units and abilities, and defend your castle across five contested lanes. Deploy fighters, establish mana sources, unleash powerful skills, and reinforce your army before the enemy overwhel… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Castle of Smash.

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  4. Broken Crown is a fantasy real-time strategy game built for players who miss the depth, scale, and tactical control of classic RTS titles. Start with a small group of survivors and build a new settlement from the ruins of a broken world. Gather wood, stone and food, construct your base, manage your economy, recruit workers and soldiers, and expand your forces until your fragile camp becomes a tru… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Broken Crown.

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  5. Command the Operation, Not Just One SoldierHell Of War is a tactical FPS/RTS hybrid built around Real-Time Command Action (RTCA) - a gameplay structure that combines battlefield command, tactical decision-making, and direct unit control within one continuous real-time operation. Observe the battlefield through a command drone, locate enemy forces, issue orders to your units, and deploy combat sup… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hell Of War: Combined Arms.

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  6. Barracks Brawl is a fast-paced real-time strategy game built around one simple idea: your army never stops growing. Choose from five distinct playable races, continually reinforce your army, and spend the gold you earn to expand production, unlock specialized units, and strengthen your ranks. Command your growing forces across a four-corner battlefield and destroy every rival Keep before your ene… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Barracks Brawl.

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  7. About This Game Hannibal is a grand strategy and real-time tactics game where every decision on the campaign map can turn into a decisive battlefield clash. Build your power across regions, plan your invasions, manage your army, and when war begins, take direct control of your forces in real-time battles. In Hannibal, conquest is not only about having the largest army. Victory depends on timing,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hannibal.

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  8. Little Crimson Heroes is a cute 3D tower defense strategy game. The iron boots of the White Moon Federation have crossed the Hundred Flowers Field. Biochemical monsters, flesh machines, and mutated war vehicles are closing in on the Red Star Republic step by step. The homeland is in danger, and the flames of war have already been lit. Facing a powerful invader, the Red Star Republic has no path o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Little Crimson Heroes.

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  9. City And War is a single-player strategy game that combines city building, economic management, and real-time warfare. Your city is not merely a background for the battlefield. Every farm, factory, and resident affects the food, equipment, and supplies available to your army. At the same time, the outcome of each battle determines whether your city can continue to grow. [Build and Manage Your Ci… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to City and War.

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  10. Neon Frontline is a single-player roguelike deckbuilder built around tactical battles across three contested battlefields. The old civilization has collapsed, but its tactical terminals, corporate protocols, autonomous machines, and weapon systems are still running among the ruins. Choose a combat squad, cross increasingly unstable sectors, build your deck, and fight for control of three battlefi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neon Frontline.

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  11. The peaceful takeover protocol is now active. The official report calls this a low-risk operation. The core device is charging, counterattack forces are closing in from every entrance, and the budget office still wants to know why you need another turret. Loop Defense is a single-player sci-fi tower defense game. Choose operations across a star map, build a defense for each site, and keep the co… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Loop Defense: Acquisition Protocol.

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  12. Build your kingdom. Pick your battles. Start with a capital and room to grow. Build settlements, connect them with roads, and send troops across the border. In Palisade, you give orders directly on the map, without moving individual squads. The controls are simple; deciding where to spend your gold and when to attack takes practice. Make room to grow Click or drag to claim open land, attack a n… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Palisade.

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  13. Choose Your War.Step into a world of medieval (well, kinda) mayhem where your only army is both your greatest weapon and your greatest weakness. Roll for Action Points, sever rival supply lines and storm their capitals in fast, board-game-inspired wars where every move leaves something exposed. One Army. Too Many Fronts.Each player commands a single field army, the only force capable of carry… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Provinces.

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  14. KIT Three Kingdoms: Heroes at War KIT Three Kingdoms: Heroes at War is a solo-developed Three Kingdoms strategy game built around Realm-Unification Mode, connecting realm management on a grand map with streamlined real-time battles. Govern cities, raise armies and assign officers to key roles—but before a force marches, you must decide who will join it, where it will go and whether its food suppl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to KIT Three Kingdoms: Heroes at War.

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  15. THE CALL Civil war shattered the Empire. The Throne’s power diminished, and an empire that once spanned the galaxy became a shadow of its former self. Yesterday’s rebels are becoming rulers in their own right, while whole sectors bow to usurpers who have had years to turn rebellion into rule. In its darkest hour, the Throne recalls you: a commander forged in an older, harsher age, who still re… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Our Fleet Is In Orbit.

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  16. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    82% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    Build a flying fortress and defend it from every direction.HEXSTORM: Tears of Arcadia is a tactical tower defense with a roguelite structure where you command the flying fortress Arcadia and build a unified combat network of turrets, support modules, and resource collectors around it. This is not a tower defense about fixed paths and passive waiting. The battlefield evolves with you. Enemies atta… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HEXSTORM: Tears of Arcadia.

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  17. "Your Majesty, our castle lies in ruins, and our scattered forces are fleeing for their lives..." The Engine Behemoths and Magic Fire of the Deranged Legion have swept across every inch of the Empire, leaving only ashes in their wake. As the exiled King, you must evade the Legion's encirclement and lead your remnants to rebuild the economy, technology, and military amidst the ruins. Eve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Magine: War of Restoration.

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  18. Welcome to Blind Box Commander! Blind Box Commander is a toy-brick-inspired real-time strategy game that combines out-of-match deckbuilding, in-match blind box draws, and classic base-building tech tree progression. Build your base, expand your economy, unlock new technology, deploy your forces, and adapt on the fly as each match presents a different mix of possibilities. Victory belongs to the c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 盲盒指挥官.

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  19. Your army doesn't sleep. Neither do your enemies. You've staked a claim on a moon that everyone else wants too. Your outpost runs on autopilot, extracting what it needs to survive, but the real game is building an army, a war machine, and the intelligence to know exactly where to strike next. MoonScape is a persistent strategy game about raiding, defending, and escalating. Every rival corporat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MoonScape.

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  20. Grenadier Command is a turn-based hex-field tactics game set during World War II. Command your forces across tactical maps, use terrain to your advantage, coordinate attacks, and secure mission objectives under fire. Experience scenarios inspired by well-known World War II battlefields and operations, including Omaha Beach, the Bridge at Arnhem, Bastogne, Stalingrad, Kursk, and more. Each map pr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grenadier Command.

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  21. Are you ready to take command of a sector of the frontline?Tarnex Warfare is a real-time operational-tactical wargame set in a modern warfare setting. You command military units within a defined sector of the frontline, plan operations, coordinate different branches of the armed forces, and make decisions that directly shape the situation on the battlefield. You do not build bases or gather resou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tarnex Warfare.

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  22. Titan: The Ascension is a colony management and survival strategy game set on Saturn’s moon Titan. You take control of a corporation tasked with establishing humanity’s first large-scale off-world colony while Earth is collapsing due to extreme water shortages caused by climate change and global conflict. Your mission is not only survival on Titan, but also supporting Earth’s remaining population… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Titan: The Ascension.

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  23. Assignment: New Sector CommandThe Empire is advancing. For generations, it has continued to expand—rapidly and without pause. More ground secured. More resources claimed. More proof that this galaxy belongs to us. Commander, you’ve been assigned to a newly opened frontier sector. It’s rich in resources, and it’s not under control yet. That’s your job. First priority — secure extraction zones. Th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Outpost: Outer Frontier.

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  24. Codename: Operation Go is a turn-based tactical strategy game that blends the rules of Go, the combat of a tactical wargame, and the visual presentation of a tabletop strategy game. Unlike traditional tactical games, units do not need to spend their movement advancing from the rear to the front. As in Go, you can deploy units directly to any available position on the battlefield, send them into a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Codename: Operation Go.

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  25. About AnispoAnispo is a fast paced 2D real time strategy game set inside a hostile digital network. Command streams of combat units, capture network nodes, reinforce your defenses, and outmaneuver rival commanders across customizable cyber battlefields. Every match begins with a small group of controlled nodes and a limited number of units. Nodes generate additional units over time, giving you th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anispo.

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  26. Humanity survived the collapse of Earth—but it did not survive united. Across the Broken Rift, rival descendants of the human diaspora struggle over isolated colonies, failing trade routes, and technology left behind by the mysterious Elders. As a frontier Captain of the Aurelian Directorate, restore your worlds, rebuild your fleets, and decide how far you will go to stop the Veyran Dominion from… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Broken Rift: Dominion.

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  27. OverviewOmen of the Godless is a first-person roguelike deckbuilder where every decision shapes your path—and every step makes the world more dangerous. Summoned into a land where the gods have turned against their followers, you must explore elemental dungeons, build your power, and defeat each god to unlock the path to the God King. ⚔️ About This GameExplore interconnected dungeon paths inspir… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Omen of the Godless.

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  28. JOIN US Roadmap About the Game DEPLOY. DESTROY. RECLAIM.Mayhem Fortress is a session-based, post-apocalyptic third-person shooter where you pilot heavily armed mechas to reclaim a world overrun by rogue AI and hostile creatures. Drop into dangerous zones, complete high-risk missions, and fight your way through relentless enemies to secure valuable resources and restore control. Prepa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mayhem Fortress.

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  29. ROME HAS COME TO BRITAIN. Invasion of Britannia is a third-person strategy RPG set during the Roman invasion of Britain in AD 43. Step into a living, historically grounded world where settlements grow, trade, starve, fight, and fall without waiting for the player to arrive. You begin as part of Rome's expeditionary force, learning to survive on the edge of the empire by gathering resources, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Invasion Of Britannia.

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  30. There is no perfect plan. Only one that might work.You send a patrol into the mist. Something is moving ahead. Are they refugees searching for shelter? Bandits waiting beside the road? Or Echoes already heading towards the nearest settlement? At first, you see only distant figures. As your squad approaches, they become UNKNOWN. Identification takes time, and the thicker the mist becomes, the lo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echoes: Unforgotten.

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  31. Astralis: Dawnblades is a heroic fantasy tactical RPG where you lead the Dawnblades, an independent mercenary company operating across a land of kingdoms, ancient magic and rising threats. Prepare your squads, choose your contracts, explore dungeons node by node, survive tactical battles, and bring enough resources home to make the next expedition possible. Every mission asks the same question: … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astralis : Dawnblades.

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  32. Ashfall Command is a real-time strategy game about building a fortified base, commanding specialized military forces, and launching coordinated attacks against an enemy doing the same to you. Build your base across an isometric battlefield and decide how to use limited space and resources. Position missile launchers, anti-air defenses, bunkers, and other military assets where they can protect one… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ashfall Command.

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  33. Human Protocol is a real-time strategy game set in a future where humanity is fighting for survival against a self-aware artificial intelligence. Humanity created AI to serve, learn, and solve problems. Over time, it evolved beyond its original purpose. After gaining self-awareness, the AI came to see humanity as the greatest threat to the planet. It chose not to destroy the world with nuclear we… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Human Protocol.

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  34. Three Kingdoms of Korea Classic Three Kingdoms, Twelve Turns to Decide Their Fate Enter the Korean unification wars of 660 and lead Goguryeo, Baekje, or Silla. Assign officers and troops from the royal court, govern strategic strongholds, and respond to a changing war every month. Tang and Wa also intervene according to their own interests. Even in the same historical crisis, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 삼국사기 클래식 (Three Kingdoms Classic: Korea).

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  35. Step into a world torn apart by ancient powers, fractured kingdoms, and rising factions of war.  Fabled Kingdoms is a turn-based fantasy strategy game where you command unique factions, build armies, and engage in tactical grid-based combat across a story-driven campaign. Every faction brings its own identity, mechanics, and playstyle—ranging from arcane spellcasters and undead legions to primal … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fabled Kingdoms.

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  36. Nexus Legacy is a persistent online space strategy game about rebuilding civilization after the fall of the Nexus. Start with a single planet, develop your economy, expand across the galaxy, research advanced technologies, build fleets, spy on rivals, raid vulnerable worlds, and fight for control of strategic regions. Every planet matters. Every fleet movement has a cost. Every mistake can become… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nexus Legacy.

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  37. Awaken as a fledgling mage in Elyndorh — a mystical land of magic and strategy, where survival depends on cunning, skill, and mastery of arcane forces. Alone at first, you must gather resources, unlock abilities, and command armies to thrive in a world full of danger, rival mages, and mythical creatures. Every choice matters — from which resources you harvest to how you deploy your units in battle… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Elyndorh.

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  38. Last 4 Days is a turn-based tactics game about the desperate battle for survival against a rogue AI army. Five squads. Four days. One last chance for humanity. In one last desperate attempt to defeat the killing machines, the old nuclear warheads have become humanity’s last hope. Central Command has deployed the remaining special forces to five key locations, each one a vital step in Project … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last 4 Days.

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  39. An endless tower defense where you build the path, shape your defenses, and break the game with powerful synergies. Astro Company is an endless low-poly tower defense roguelike where you defend a central Core against relentless waves of asteroids, ships, and bosses. But the enemies don't come with a predefined route. Before the battle begins, you create their path to the Core yourself. Make… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astro Company.

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  40. Orc Incursion is a real-time strategy game that has both Player vs. Environment (PvE) and Player vs. Player (PvP) modes. Whether defending your base from relentless waves of orcs or waging war against other players, every decision matters in this high-stakes battle for supremacy. In Survival Mode, players must strategically defend their base against increasingly powerful waves of enemy orcs while… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Orc Incursion.

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  41. Lead a civilization from a lone settler to a global power in this turn-based 4X strategy game. Explore handcrafted hex maps, found cities, build roads, research technologies, manage strategic resources, trade, wage war, and play solo or multiplayer. Build a civilization, one turn at a timeYour people begin with a lone settler, an unexplored hex map, and a world full of opportunities and threats… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Age of New Worlds.

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  42. ✅ NGC-404 is for you if you: Enjoy space strategy games with economy, fleets, colonies, and faction conflict Like games where logistics, fuel and supplies matter Want real-time 2D space battles with ship fitting and weapon control Enjoy sandbox campaigns Like managing a small fleet instead of controlling hundreds of units directly Want to explore unknown systems, survey planets, and reco… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NGC-404: Fractured Sector.

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  43. Angry Fans Storm the Pitch. Defend Your Stadium, Command Your Own Security Team!Take control of characters from different professions, position them strategically, and grow stronger with each wave as you hold off endless hordes of furious fans. Make the right choices in a chaotic football roguelike experience — build your defenses and drive the stands back! Strategic Placement: Deploy your heroe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Football Survivors.

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  44. Deepvein is a single-player, combat-free extraction mining game about descending into a persistent mine, gathering valuable materials, and returning safely with enough resources to expand your operation. Every expedition is a balance between ambition and preparation. Valuable ores wait deeper underground, but harder rock consumes more of your pickaxe's limited durability. Your backpack space, equ… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deepvein.

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  45. Build the base. Protect the economy. Commit the army. Teryon Crisis is a single-player real-time strategy game about turning a vulnerable foothold into a combined-arms war machine. Harvest ore, keep your power grid running and choose when to invest in technology—and when to strike.Two factions. Different tools of war.Command the armored Crimson Directorate or the mobile Azure Coalition. Coordinat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Teryon Crisis.

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  46. DARK CASTLE  A mysterious Entity awakens in the depths of Hell with no memory of how it got there. Bound to an ancient Castle, it must fight alongside its forces and battle through relentless waves of demons. Take control of the catapult, unleash powerful abilities, and strengthen your Castle and troops as you push deeper into Hell. Fight your way forward, reach the Last Gate, and escape.  … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Castle.

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  47. Sarmatian Heroes is a turn-based strategy RPG where you explore a vast world, command armies, develop heroes, build fortified cities, and fight tactical battles on hex-based battlefields. Inspired by classic strategy games, Sarmatian Heroes combines world exploration, army management and character progression with a deeper city-building system. Your settlements are not just menus - you build them… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sarmatian Heroes.

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  48. Recruit the heroes of Liangshan and build your own stronghold! In this 3D strategy game 'Water Margin Heroes,' which combines RTS real-time strategy, base building, and hero development, gather resources, expand your power, rescue heroes, train your troops, and fend off wave after wave of enemies to write your own Liangshan legend. Rally the Fallen Heroes, Rise Liangshan Again After a setback … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Water Margin Heroes.

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  49. Who moves next—friend or foe?Read the shared action order displayed on screen and move one unit at a time. Your next move may belong to an ally, an enemy, or the unit you were counting on to hold the line. A safe-looking advance can open a path for an opposing attack; waiting can give another unit the position it needs. Each choice is a question of timing, distance, and what the battlefield will l… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Marginalia.

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  50. Conquer the Woodland. Outsmart Your Rivals.Command adorable woodland factions in a strategic battle for territory where every decision matters — because everyone moves at once. Fight for control across a charming grid-based world of forests, rivers, and contested lands populated by animal warriors. Expand your territory, predict enemy plans, and let fate decide the battlefield through simulated d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slammo.

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