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Exiled after his father’s murder, Gunnar rebuilds a settlement and leads a warband through tactical battles for vengeance.
Released 17 Feb 2026
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Build a Viking Settlement
A Turn-Based Tactics game set in Viking-Age Norway. Build a settlement, forge alliances, and fight strategic battles. Manage a community of craftspeople, farmers, and warriors, as you grow strong on your path to vengeance in this story-rich saga.
Developed by Arctic Hazard · Published by Tripwire Presents
You play Gunnar, a young warrior driven from home after his father is killed. Guide him and his scattered people as he rebuilds a settlement, forms alliances, and pursues the man responsible.
Lead a warband in turn-based battles where positioning, elevation, flanking, and terrain hazards shape your tactics. Warriors have distinct skills; recruit and train fighters, develop their abilities, and equip them for missions.
Between battles, manage your settlement by assigning villagers to roles, gathering and trading resources, and upgrading buildings. Improvements unlock equipment and units, while crafting lets you make weapons and armor for your warband.
Players who enjoy the game often point to its revenge story, memorable characters, dialogue, and voice acting, along with tactical battles and a Viking atmosphere supported by the music and presentation. Some also like the combination of settlement management and squad combat. The supplied reviews are mixed: many describe bugs and performance problems, while others report a compelling story and enjoyable core gameplay.
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Take on the role of Gunnar, a young warrior forced into exile after his father, Jarl Gripr, is killed by the ruthless Steinarr Far-Spear.
With his home destroyed and his people scattered, you’ll guide Gunnar as he rebuilds his settlement, forms strategic alliances, and leads his warband in a relentless pursuit of vengeance.
Engage in turn-based battles where positioning, unit synergy, and terrain matter.
Use elevation, flanking, and environmental hazards to your advantage.
Each warrior has a unique skillset. Deploy them strategically to control the field and outsmart your enemies.
Recruit and train a variety of fighters, each with customizable gear and upgradeable abilities that shape your tactical options.
Oversee your Viking village as it grows from a small camp into a thriving stronghold.
Assign villagers to roles, manage resources, and upgrade buildings to unlock new units and equipment.
Scavenge the wilds, trade with allies, and gather key resources to craft authentic weapons and armor.
Upgrade your smithy, armory, and workshops to gain access to advanced equipment that directly impacts your combat effectiveness and village resilience.
Will you be able to lead Gunnar to triumph and restore his father’s legacy, or will the treachery of Steinarr Far-Spear be the end of your saga? The fate of your people lies in your hands.
Written by bestselling author Giles Kristian, NORSE: Oath of Blood delivers an unforgettable, immersive saga where your decisions will determine the fate of a people.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 20 |
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| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 1 listed on Steam |
| Website | Official website |
