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real-time strategy
Northgard
By Shiro Games, released 1 Jan 2017
- Microsoft Windows
- Linux
- macOS
- 4X
What it is
Northgard is a real-time strategy game in which Viking clans settle a newly discovered continent and compete to survive and expand. Players assign Vikings to jobs, manage resources through harsh winters and choose strategic paths including conquest, fame, lore or trade. Clans have distinct attributes and bonuses that create different approaches to play.
The game includes a story mode, multiplayer and Conquest mode. Conquest offers solo or co-op challenges, while multiplayer supports play with or against friends in different modes, including ranked lobbies. Northgard is listed for Windows, macOS and Linux. Steam features include single-player, multiplayer, PvP, online PvP, co-op, online co-op, achievements, trading cards and Steam Workshop. The Steam release date is Mar 7, 2018.
What players like, and what they don't
- Clans have distinct bonuses and play styles.
- Conquest supports solo or co-op.
- Multiplayer includes online PvP and co-op.
- Available on Windows, macOS and Linux.
- Survival requires managing harsh winters.
- Resource management is central to play.
Who it suits
It suits players who enjoy managing a settlement, planning around resources and adapting to winter. Solo players and groups can choose story, Conquest or multiplayer modes.
Northgard combines clan strategy, settlement management and several paths to victory. Its solo, co-op and competitive modes give players different ways to approach the continent.
