Etherlords II (2014)

Developer: Nival
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, Indie, RPG, Strategy
Rating: 4.2 of 5, 496 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 16 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A methodical tactical card-battle game that blends exploration with deep turn-based combat.

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What players say

Players praise Etherlords II for its deckbuilding as a puzzle where each enemy demands a tailored deck, making card choices feel meaningful. There is near-unanimous desire for Etherlords 3 and a remaster, but many warn it runs poorly on modern PCs, requiring compatibility fixes.

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