Wargroove

Turn-based fantasy tactics with commander powers and custom battlefields

Chucklefish · Released Feb 1, 2019

Reviews: Very Positive; 82% of 5,276
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Playing now: 10; right now
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update: 7 years ago; Aug 8, 2019

What is Wargroove?

This fantasy turn-based tactics game has you move units across battle maps and use commanders' special moves. Its campaign follows Queen Mercia as she flees her kingdom to seek allies. You can also play local or online skirmishes, or make and share maps and campaigns.

For you if...

+you like planning unit moves in turn-based battles
+you enjoy colorful pixel art and fantasy settings
+you want to create and share custom battle maps

Not for you if...

−you want a character-focused story over tactical battles
−you dislike campaign missions that teach mechanics gradually

What players say

82% of 5,276 reviews are positive

Players praise the pixel art, music, and turn-based combat. Common complaints include repetitive or lengthy campaign missions, factions whose units play alike, and dialogue some players find uninteresting.

Screenshots and trailer

Wargroove system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Windows 7
Processor: Core i3 or equivalent
Graphics: DirectX 11 and/or OpenGL 3.3 compatible video card
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Storage: 1 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 23
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards

Steam Deck: Playable

Display output has nonblocking issues
All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

Multiplayer and co-op

Languages

Full audio: English. Text only: French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean.