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Bad North

A real-time tactics game where you defend small islands against Viking raiders. You direct squads of soldiers, hold chokepoints and decide when to retreat. It uses simple controls with a minimalist look, and each run is a roguelite campaign. It is played alone, and a full run takes around nine hours across several attempts. Is it your kind of game?

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71%

81 ratings

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93%

12,358 reviews

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you want short, simple tactical battles with a roguelite loop.

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you want a detailed strategy game or a long story.

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Platforms: PlayStation · PC · Xbox · Switch
Release date: August 20, 2018
Length: About 9 hours
Difficulty: 3/5 (estimated)
Genres: Puzzle · Real Time Strategy (RTS) · Simulator · Strategy · Adventure · Indie
Themes: Action · Historical · Warfare
Perspective: Bird view / Isometric
Modes: Solo only
Languages: 3 languages
Text in your language: Yes
Steam Deck: Verified
Microtransactions: None

Frequently asked questions

How long is Bad North?: About 9 hours to finish the main story.
Which platforms is Bad North on?: Bad North is available on PlayStation · PC · Xbox · Switch.
Does Bad North have co-op?: No, Bad North is single-player only.
Does Bad North run on Steam Deck?: Verified
What does Bad North cost?: $14.99 on Steam.