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The Dwarf Run

The Dwarf Run – despite its title – is no endless runner, but a throwback to classic turn-based RPGs, with humor and some creative puzzles to boot. Read the full review.


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Review: Telepath Tactics

Telepath Tactics, the latest strategy/RPG hybrid in Sinister Design’s Telepath series, makes up for a slight lack of polish with its uniquely realized world and deep turn-based combat. Read our full review…


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Review: Lux Delux

Lux Delux, from indie developer Sillysoft Games, reinvigorates the classic board game RISK with online play, customized and player-built maps and new ways to conquer the world. Read our full review…


A Druid's Duel, main playing screen

Review: A Druid's Duel

Transform your druids into wolves, bears, eagles and more in A Druid’s Duel from indie developer Thoughtshelter Games – a clever turn-based strategy game.


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Review: Agent Awesome

Agent Awesome is a whimsical isometric strategy game from Chaos Industries. Though we found some legitimate chuckles, the UI was a little less smile-inducing. Read the full review…


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Review: Reprisal Universe

Reviving many of the concepts which Populous brought to our screens back in the late 80s, Reprisal Universe from indie dev electrolyte puts you in the role of a deity, guiding a population in their struggle against rival factions. Read our full review…


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Review: CastleStorm by Zen Studios

From Zen Studios – the indie developers behind Pinball FX, comes a tower defense, physics-based mashup with eye-catching design and multi-platform support.


Review: Spice Road

Spice Road explores the establishment of European trade routes with the East during the 18th century. It’s an important period of human history, yet one that’s seen few portrayals in gaming. That’s a shame, because it’s a concept rife with strategic potential—exploration, resource management, construction and trade in foreign lands full of military threats, political intrigue and cultural clashes could keep strategy fans engrossed for countless hours.


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Review: Democracy 3

Democracy 3 from independent game developer Positech Games is an ambitious, custom-designed neural network is used to model individual voters. Read our review of the game, still under development