Ruthless Conquest (2019)

Developer: Candy Rufus Games
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Strategy
Rating: 4.3 of 5, 100 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 4.4 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

a tense galactic expansion where every move balances risk and reward against increasingly clever opponents

strategictensechallengingfreerisk-rewardmethodicalcompetitive

What players say

Players enjoy the free strategy game for its competitive community and fast-paced skill-based matches, but they are clear about problems: endless stalemates on single-path maps, cheating, and a need for game enders and better matchmaking.

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