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What it is
Ogre is a turn-based strategy game about mechanized warfare on irradiated battlefields in a near-future world war. Players command hovercraft, tanks, marines, infantry and Ogres: powerful AI-driven tanks described as equivalent to a battalion of conventional forces. It is the official digital adaptation of Steve Jackson Games’ tabletop wargame, with expanded G.E.V. rules included. The listed modes and features cover single-player, multiplayer, PvP, online PvP, shared or split-screen PvP, shared or split-screen play and cross-platform multiplayer. Steam Workshop, Achievements and Trading Cards are also listed. The game is available for Windows and macOS. Its focus is tactical decision-making and strategic thinking, with the original tabletop rules reworked for digital play. Ogre was released in 2017; its genres are listed as indie and strategy.
What players like, and what they don't
- Turn-based mechanized warfare.
- Includes expanded G.E.V. rules.
- Online PvP and shared-screen PvP are listed.
- Cross-platform multiplayer is listed.
- Steam Workshop is supported.
- No price is provided in the facts.
- No adjustable difficulty feature is listed.
- The available platforms are Windows and macOS.
Who it suits
It suits strategy players drawn to turn-based mechanized warfare and communities that want PvP options, including online and shared-screen play. Windows and macOS are the listed platforms.
Ogre adapts a tabletop wargame into turn-based digital battles, with a range of listed PvP options and expanded rules. Its focus is strategic command of mechanized forces rather than action combat.
