Underplayed Gems

Ancient Battle: Successors (2019)

Ancient Battle: Successors cover
Developer
HexWar Games
Publisher
Hunted Cow Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Strategy
Rating
3.6 of 5, 7 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.0 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

Feels like playing a slow, methodical board game of ancient conquest, where careful planning and deliberate moves decide the fate of warring factions.

strategichistoricalmethodicaldeliberatetacticalchallengingdrymoderate pacing

What players say

Players call it a light, quick wargame focused on Diadochi battles with decent AI. Some find it too basic, criticizing unit positioning and turn-based combat, while others appreciate the easy rules and replayability.

Screenshots

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