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strategy video game
Ironclad Tactics
By Zachtronics, released 1 Jan 2013
- Linux
- Microsoft Windows
- macOS
What it is
Ironclad Tactics is a card-based strategy game from Zachtronics, set in an alternate-history Civil War with steam-powered military robots. Its rapid simultaneous turns mix tactical positioning with card play and fast strategy. Cards are earned by playing rather than through microtransactions, and players build decks as they progress through the campaign. The story is told as an illustrated, character-driven graphic novel. Play options include single-player, a co-op story campaign, skirmish and nemesis modes, and online quick skirmishes. The game includes the Rise of Dmitry and Blood and Ironclads add-on campaigns. Its listed Steam features include achievements, trading cards, Steam Cloud, and Family Sharing. It is available on Windows, macOS, and Linux. The game was released in 2013, with a Steam release date of September 18, 2013.
What players like, and what they don't
- Rapid simultaneous turns
- Cards unlocked through play
- Co-op story campaign
- Skirmish, nemesis, and online quick-skirmish modes
- Windows, macOS, and Linux support
- No microtransactions are listed as a limitation
- No controller support is listed
Who it suits
It suits players interested in card tactics, alternate-history battles, and a campaign story. The co-op campaign and competitive modes also give friends ways to play together or against each other.
Ironclad Tactics pairs deck building with fast tactical turns and a graphic-novel campaign. Its mix of solo, co-op, and competitive modes supports several ways to play.
