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Lead a mercenary company across fantasy Caelum, balancing contracts and roster upkeep with turn-based tactical battles.
Released 02 Nov 2023
Command a Mercenary Company
Fight on Hex Grids
Build Class Skill Sets
Command, endure, and prosper in The Iron Oath, a turn-based tactical RPG where the fate of your mercenary company rests on your decisions. Customize your roster, build your renown, and discover the secrets that await in the medieval fantasy realm of Caelum.
Developed by Curious Panda Games · Published by Balor Games









You lead a mercenary company in Caelum, a medieval fantasy realm shaped by conflict between factions. Recruit soldiers-for-hire and take on contracts as the campaign unfolds across years of the realm's history.
Missions feature turn-based, grid-based battles where positioning and class abilities matter. Build a team from different classes, develop their attributes and skills, and choose which abilities to equip.
Between battles, travel the overworld, visit towns, explore dungeons, and manage the company's roster and finances. Contracts bring in wealth and renown, while decisions and changing faction relationships affect the company's opportunities and the wider world.
Players who enjoy the game often praise its tactical battles, distinct classes and character-building options, and pixel-art presentation. Some also appreciate managing a mercenary roster and company. Other reviews describe the missions and combat as repetitive, and criticize limited content or an unfinished feel; several also express disappointment about expected updates.


| Platforms | Windows, macOS |
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| Achievements | 33 |
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| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 1 listed on Steam |
| Website | Official website |