Frozen Synapse

In a near-future setting, you command a squad in tactical battles. The game also includes a single-player campaign with a narrative and varied mission objectives.

Give each unit detailed movement and combat orders, plan how your squad will respond to threats, and test your moves before committing. Both sides' turns then play out at the same time, making prediction and positioning central to each encounter.

Play through a 55-mission campaign, generate skirmishes, or compete in multiplayer modes, including Secure and Hostage Rescue. Maps combine generated layouts with handcrafted content, so battles can take place in different arrangements.

Players who enjoy Frozen Synapse often praise its demanding tactical planning and the tension of trying to anticipate an opponent's simultaneous moves. Reviews also point to the satisfaction of seeing a well-planned turn unfold, along with appreciation for the minimalist presentation and electronic soundtrack. Other players find the interface fiddly or report problems with online access and unit behavior, so the response is mixed.