Battle Worlds: Kronos

King Art Games

Rank: #5 / 7
Released: 2013
Studio: King Art Games
Genre: strategy video game

At a glance

Battle Worlds: Kronos is a turn-based strategy game from King Art Games. It offers two single-player campaigns, challenge maps, and multiplayer in both live and asynchronous forms. Live matches can be played online or by hot-seat; asynchronous matches store a round on a server for the opponent to take later. Cross-platform multiplayer is listed among its Steam features. The game includes an AI opponent and a map editor for creating maps and missions, though the editor is Windows-only. The included Trains DLC adds a campaign, units, and multiplayer maps. Steam features also list achievements, trading cards, and Family Sharing. The game is available on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Its modes include solo campaign play and multiplayer, while the asynchronous option lets players take time over their moves and continue a match later.

Who it is for

It suits strategy players who want turn-based campaigns, scenario challenges, or matches that can be played live or asynchronously.

What is good

Two single-player campaigns are included.
Live play supports online and hot-seat matches.
Asynchronous multiplayer stores turns for later.
Includes a map editor and Trains DLC.

What to know first

The map editor is Windows-only.
Asynchronous turns are stored on a server.

Verdict

Battle Worlds: Kronos supports both solo command and multiplayer, including matches that do not require both players to move at once. Its editor is limited to Windows.