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Lead a fantasy army through a branching roguelike campaign, recruiting units and commanding real-time tabletop battles.
Released 11 Jun 2026
Mix Factions Mid-Run
Break Cavalry Charges
Protect Your Archers
Tabletop Tavern is a roguelike RTS where you build an army from scratch and command them across a brutal campaign. Recruit diverse units, create devastating synergies, and make tactical choices that shape the fate of every run.
Developed by TJ · Published by Frostbloom, Gamirror Games
You lead a faction through a fantasy campaign presented as a route across a map of encounters. Choose where to go, then build an army from units recruited along the way.
Battles play out in real time on tabletop-style fields. Position troops, use terrain, and match units against enemy strengths; formations and flanking can shape the fight.
Between battles, manage your roster, visit shops or settlements, and make choices that affect your run. Random encounters, gear, upgrades, faction leaders, and unlockable options give you different tools across campaigns.
Players who enjoy Tabletop Tavern often praise its blend of real-time army battles and roguelike campaign decisions, especially the chance to recruit and improve a force between quick fights. Some also appreciate its tabletop presentation and range of factions and leaders. Other reviews find the battles or campaign runs repetitive, and opinions differ on the depth and variety of the systems.
Lead your troops in intense real-time battles where positioning, timing, and synergy determine victory. Form disciplined spear walls to counter cavalry, protect your archers from flanking maneuvers, and use the terrain to gain the upper hand. From small skirmishes to massive clashes with hundreds of units on screen, every encounter challenges your strategic instincts.
Each run through Tabletop Tavern’s roguelike campaign is a new adventure, challenging you to adapt and evolve. Recruit new units, discover rare gear, and unlock upgrades that permanently alter your strategy. With scaling difficulty, random encounters, and dozens of heroes and factions to unlock, no two campaigns play the same.Command unique factions, each boasting distinct playstyles. Lead the elite infantry of the Vikings, the monstrous trolls and giants of the Orcs, agile and flashy Elves, stalwart Humans, resilient Dwarves, and so much more! Each faction comes with abilities that change how you craft your army and utilize them in battle. Master your faction’s identity and forge synergies that fit your preferred style of conquest.
Battles unfold on a tabletop battlefield where every clash feels like a miniature wargame brought to life in real time. Between skirmishes, you’ll manage your roster, face difficult choices, and make strategic decisions that shape your campaign. If you're the kind of player who finishes a roguelike run and immediately starts the next one, this one's for you.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 25 |
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| Controller required | No |
| Demo | View demo on Steam |
