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A minimalist real-time tactics game where you defend small islands against Viking raids with a few squads. Charming low-poly visuals and simple controls meet surprisingly deep combat and roguelite runs.

What defines Bad North:

  • Tactical depth
  • A party of several characters
  • Distinctive, stylised art style
  • Challenging difficulty

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