Norse

Release Date: 2026

Strategy, turn-based, the middle ages, tactics, RPG elements, indie games, the Vikings, singleplayer

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A tactical turn-based strategy with RPG elements, in which we take control of a group of Viking warriors. In Norse we play as Gunnar. Our job is to build a thriving settlement and to lead our men into combat, with revenge on Steinarr Far-Spear in mind.

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Norse is a turn-based strategy with RPG elements that allows us to lead a Viking community. The game was developed by the independent Norwegian studio Arctic Hazard, which has been in existence since 2010.

Plot

The script for the game Norse was signed by the esteemed English writer and singer - Giles Kristian - whose portfolio includes a number of thematically related novels.

The game takes us to Europe during the times when bands of Vikings were rampant on the continent (especially in the north), specifically - to Norway torn apart by conflicts fought by rival clans. When Steinarr Far-Spear murders his father, Jarl Gripr, and decimates his subjects, the main character of the game - Gunnar - decides to take revenge on him for his heinous actions. The protagonist must first ensure the survival of himself and the band of warriors he will have to lead.

Gameplay

Gameplay in Norse is based on two main pillars, the first of which is the construction of the settlement. By gathering resources and erecting new buildings, we watch as our village grows before our eyes, attracting increasingly specialized settlers. The headquarters provide Gunnar and his gang with shelter, as well give him access to advanced equipment and various upgrades.

These latter ones come in handy primarily when the second pillar of the game comes into play, which is turn-based skirmishes with enemy forces. By viewing battlefields from a bird's eye view, we must make tactical decisions by properly positioning individual units and skillfully using their strengths.

Our subordinates represent classes differentiated in terms of preferred weapons and fighting style. While Drengr is a warrior fighting on the front line, Berserkr attacks in a wild and unpredictable way, Hersir commands and encourages allies, while instilling fear in adversaries, Bogmathr kills their targets with a bow, and Rekkr makes excellent use of his axe, with which he launches area attacks and destroys armors.