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What it is
8-Bit Hordes is a real-time strategy game from Petroglyph Games, released for Windows in 2016. You gather resources, build and defend a base, then lead an army of orcs or humans against opponents. Its two factions are the Dark Orcs and their undead allies, and the Lightbringers, made up of humans, dwarves and elves. The game includes 24 offline campaign missions, 12 co-op missions and AI skirmishes with multiple difficulty options. Multiplayer and skirmish play use 10 maps, with online matches supporting up to eight players. Maps feature destructible environments, and base-building is central to preparing attacks. The game supports single-player, PvP and co-op, including online modes, as well as shared or split-screen PvP. It also supports shared or split-screen play, Steam Workshop, achievements and trading cards. Its factions and maps can interoperate with 8-Bit Armies, enabling crossover matches.
What players like, and what they don't
- 24 offline campaign missions
- 12 co-op missions
- Online matches support up to eight players
- Destructible environments and classic base-building
- Interoperable factions and maps with 8-Bit Armies
- Listed platform is Windows only
- Online maps are limited to 10
Who it suits
It suits players looking for fantasy base-building strategy, with offline missions, co-op and online PvP. Communities that want crossover play can use its interoperability with 8-Bit Armies factions and maps.
8-Bit Hordes combines base-building with campaigns, co-op, AI skirmishes and online multiplayer. Its two factions and crossover compatibility with 8-Bit Armies add variety for players who want to play across both games.
