Deadlock II: Shrine Wars (2014)

Developer: Cyberlore Studios, Inc., Accolade
Publisher: Atari, Nightdive Studios
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Strategy
Rating: 3.5 of 5, 79 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 5.5 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A methodical, turn-based strategy game where you carefully expand your empire and manage resources before engaging in competitive military conquest.

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What players say

Players love the old-school turn-based strategy and colony management with unique alien races, but the port is nearly unplayable on Windows 10 and Linux without a third-party fix. Reviews are split on whether it holds up, with some preferring the original game and others finding it still addictive despite its age.

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