TurnBasedLovers has released another article and accompanying video called “Top Best NEW Upcoming Turn-Based RPGs And Strategy Games of October 2023”,
It seems indeed that October is quite a month for strategy enthusiasts. dotAGE has been released already, Total War: Pharaoh just came out today, Hexarchy should be of special interest to Civ fans, and the new GalCiv4 addon will for sure also find some fans. Interested in more games this month? Check out this article.
New indie game release: dotAGE
A new indie game has been released, which has gotten a bit of traction on Steam and on the gaming media, and is also interesting for us. This game is a turn-based city builder, where you’re fighting for your survival against an upcoming apocalpyse. There is a prophecy which predicts doom on your tribe, and you must build a city strong enough to withstand smaller and bigger catastrophes. Failure is therefor guaranteed most times, but you might survive.
In this city builder you have more than 200 buildings and 70 resources, you need to herd animals, farm crops, build houses, and all of that turn-based. So probably of interest for us here.
The game is currently discounted by 15% down to 14.86, and there is also a free demo available. Get it here on Steam.
PCGamer has also covered this game in an article here, and you obviously can also discuss this game with us here.
Civilization II: Heroes of Might and Magic 2 Scenario Mod
Our moderator blake has for a long time worked on a passion project, the conversion of Civ2 into Heroes Of Might And Magic 2. His mod is now available, and is probably the most extensive Civ2 mod out there. Obviously all units, techs and buildings change, but he also modified the interface, the leaders, the city screen, and more. If you’re craving some Civ2, and fantasy too, then check this mod out. You can find the thread here.
Play the new Civ3 “Game Of The Month” #165 and #192
After all the other GOTMs, we this time also got again the 2 GOTMs for Civ3!
For the addon “Play The World” you get GOTM 192, you will be playing as the Iroquis on a normal size pangaea map on Deity. You get roaming barbarians as a challenge, but a special starting unit too, to even out the handicap. You have until December 31 to rule the great plains! For all the information please see this thread.
For the addon “Conquests” you get GOTM 165, in which you play as Carthago on a standard size achipelago map with 80% water on regent level. You get some health bonuses, but you don’t know if the barbarians will be coming strongly at you or not. Also for this GOTM you have time to rule the seas and everything else until December 31. For all information please see this thread.
Hooded Horse publisher sale – 25% off on Old World, 25% off on Xenonauts 2, and more
Hooded Horse is a small indie publisher, and a rather new one in the field. The are the publisher of Old World, which probably many people in this community know.
But despite the newness, they have their first sale on Steam, which is for us here quite interesting, as it includes many strategy games, including some turnbased ones!
On sale are:
- As mentioned, Old World, a 4X game set in ancient times, is 25% off, for 29.99
- Against The Storm, a dark fantasy city builder, 35% off, for 19.49
- Clanfolk, a city builder in the Scottish highlands, is 25% off, for 14.99
- Xenonauts 2, a turn-based tactics game in the style of XCOm, is 25%, for 29.99
- Terra Invicta, a 4X game where you need to defend earth against an alien invasion, is 30% off, for 27.99
For all the Hooded Horse sales please see here, and discuss this sale with us here.
New challenges for the Civ5 “Hall Of Fame”
Do you want to see your name in the everlasting Civ5 “Hall Of Fame”? Then join the competition now, with two new games, for which we’re looking for aspiring players to bet the current record holders!
G-Major CXXXVII
For this game, you need to play on Emperor level on a small pangaea map on quick speed, achiving a diplomacy victory. Most other settings are your own choice. For all the information please see this thread.
G-Minor CCX
For this game, you need to play as Shaka of the Zulus on a standard size great plains map on Prince level, and you need to win a domination victory. For the other settings please see this thread.
Old World – Pharaohs of the Nile DLC now available
As mentioned on Twitter by Hooded Horse, and Mohawk Games, the new Old World DLC “Pharaohs of the Nile” is now availabe.
This DLC comes with 6 historical scenarios, as well as with a new civilization, the Kingdom of Kush.
There is currently also a 10% discount on the DLC, so you can get it for 8.99 instead of 9.99.
Buy the new DLC:
Play the new Civ6 “Game Of The Month” #168
For this Civ6 GOTM we will be thinking about that OTHER Roman empire: This month you are playing Theodora of the Byzantine Empire on a large true starting location mediterranean map on Emperor level (how very well fitting!). You need to go for a domination victory, and prevent all other civs from achieving any type of victory. You have until November 1 to show that Constantinople cannot be conquered.
For all information please check this thread.