Underplayed Gems

Tactical Battle Chronicles: Prelude to a War (2021)

Tactical Battle Chronicles: Prelude to a War cover
Developer
Andrew Gardner
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Indie, RPG, Strategy
Rating
5.0 of 5, 1 player ratings
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A methodical turn-based tactical RPG where careful positioning and recruitment of allies are key to overcoming bandit forces despite numerical disadvantages.

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Screenshots

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