Shattered Throne (2016)

Developer: Checkmark Games
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Indie, Strategy
Rating: 3.9 of 5, 42 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 5.6 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A tense, methodical turn-based strategy game where you carefully command fantasy armies in tactical battles.

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What players say

Players compare it to Advance Wars but note it has its own mechanics like unit leveling and hero powers. The campaign is seen as unbalanced, with some missions frustratingly hard with no difficulty settings. The game supports async multiplayer and has a map editor, though reviews are split on whether the difficulty is fair or punishing.

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