Underplayed Gems

Vae Victis (2023)

Vae Victis cover
Developer
Nicholas Rizzo
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Casual, Indie, Strategy
Rating
3.1 of 5, 18 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A brisk, colorful tactical wargame where quick decisions in building and battling carry weight without overwhelming complexity.

minimalistturn-based strategycasualaccessiblecompetitivecolorfultacticaltense combat

What players say

Players are split on this minimalistic turn-based strategy. Some praise the simple low-poly visuals and say the puzzle-like combat rewards careful planning, but many others call it overly bare bones, with no tutorial, repetitive linear maps, confusing mechanics, and empty multiplayer.

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