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Lead a distinct tribe across a square world, exploring, growing cities, researching technologies, and fighting turn by turn.
Released 04 Aug 2020
Explore the Square
Grow Tribal Cities
Research New Technologies
Welcome to the unique, turn-based strategy game set in the strange, flat world of the Square. Lead one of 16 distinct civilizations to victory by expanding your empire, researching technologies, and ultimately become ruler of the world! Play in single-player or multiplayer mode for up to 16 players.
Developed by Midjiwan AB · Published by Midjiwan AB
You rule one of the tribes living on the Square, a flat world of tiled terrain. Explore the map to find villages and places to expand while competing with other tribes.
On each turn, develop your cities, use their resources to grow your economy, and research technologies that open up new options. Train units and position them to defend territory or fight rival tribes.
Tribes begin with different characteristics and specialties, shaping how a match develops. Play alone or against other players; some modes focus on reaching a high score within 30 turns, while others continue until one tribe remains.
Recurring praise in the supplied reviews centers on the game’s straightforward rules paired with strategic decisions about expansion, research, and combat. Players also enjoy its relatively compact matches, distinct tribes, and games with friends. Some reviewers criticize tribe balance, online matchmaking, or the cost of additional tribes, so experiences with those aspects vary.
Welcome, friends, to The Battle of Polytopia, a unique, turn-based strategy game involving strange lands and charismatic tribes, clever technologies, and captivating magic where the ultimate goal is to rule the world. Obvs!
Scene: Enter the Square, the bizarre home planet of the Polytopians, a flat, square-shaped landmass drifting in the space of an alternate dimension to ours. A relatively simple and curious folk that has a penchant for fighting, the Polytopians are 16 individual tribes spread out across the Square, each with their own characteristics, motivations, strengths, and weaknesses. As a player, you will take on the role of the ruler of one of these tribes as you attempt to build your civilization in competition with the other tribes.
Will you choose to be the leader of the Xin-Xi, reserved yet adventurous traditionalists who are wary of change or outsiders? Perhaps the Hoodrick, who love archery, nature, and mushrooms, and are famed for their baked goods! Or maybe the Bardur, where the local tavern is their favorite place and Ullefurgh their drink choice, a delightful concoction of pine needles, hot water, and rabbit fat. Deeeelicious!!
But beware of the Vengir, purple rhino-pig riding warriors who, in between bouts of pillaging, like to sharpen their swords and vacation at the misty Kithkga Boneyards. You really don’t want to get on their bad side!
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
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| Players | 1–16 |
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| Multiplayer | The game supports single-player and multiplayer. Store text states multiplayer supports up to 16 players. Listed Steam features confirm Online PvP, shared/split screen PvP, and cross-platform multiplayer. Reviews also describe pass-and-play, online matchmaking, turn timers, and asynchronous-style play. |
| Multiplayer & mods | No multiplayer mod support is described. One review explicitly says there are no mods. |
| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 12 listed on Steam |
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| Metacritic | 72/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |
