Hnefatafl (2020)
- Developer
- Philippe Schober
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Genres
- Indie, Strategy
- Rating
- 5.0 of 5, 53 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 4.2 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
Playing feels like a thoughtful, turn-based board game where two differently sized armies pursue a clear goal of capturing or protecting the king.
turn-basedstrategichistoricalabstractcompetitivemoderateasymmetricmultiplayer
What players say
Players praise it as the definitive digital version of Hnefatafl, noting the active online community and cross-platform play with the mobile app. The game offers many variants and custom rules, but the AI is tough, and one reviewer says online games are dead. The developer is described as responsive to feedback.
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