Underplayed Gems

Behold Battle (2024)

Behold Battle cover
Developer
Lasse Zacho Malver
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Casual, Simulation
Rating
4.1 of 5, 58 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

You watch procedurally generated armies clash and guess the winner, a light and low-stakes spectator experience.

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What players say

Players are split on Behold Battle. Some enjoy it as a passive, low-effort game for multitasking, while others see it as a shallow downgrade from the developer's earlier Mages and Monsters, missing interactive depth. The game's randomness frustrates attempts to master the hardest difficulty, and a lack of unlockable modes or progression limits long-term appeal.

Screenshots

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