A multiplayer turn-based strategy game inspired by Into The Breach, set on a 9x9 board, where you control characters and protect bases. Create a unique deck of ability cards and characters. Eliminate the opponent while fending off a zombie horde. Become a savior of The South Pole!
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Very Positive (14) - 85% of the 14 user reviews in the last 30 days are positive.
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Positive (31) - 90% of the 31 user reviews for this game are positive.
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Aug 15, 2024
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Why Early Access?

“Our mission is to develop games that players can keep enjoying over time. To meet this goal, we're working on a range of gaming experiences, with PvP mode being the first major feature we want to highlight. Since PvP evolves with player engagement, we're including it in the Early Access version. Throughout this phase, we'll be actively engaging with our players to refine and enhance the game based on their feedback.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“Early Access will run until the third quarter of 2025, and throughout this time, we plan to regularly share updates and new developments with the community.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“In the official release, we aim to include additional game modes. During Early Access, our focus will be on refining the core gameplay mechanics and the multiplayer PvP experience. We're also planning to introduce a seasonal league mode, a tournament mode, and a ladder mode. Furthermore, we have a single-player roguelike mode in the works, which we've been designing since the early stages of development. We'll keep the community informed about our plans for these new modes and collaborate with players to bring the official version to fruition.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“We’ve launched the PvP and Player vs. AI Bot modes, featuring six playable characters and a card deck system.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“The PvP mode will stay free for an extended period, and we have no plans to include any pay-to-win elements in it.

While the game does offer optional purchases, these are designed to provide more challenging tasks and exclusive artwork for those who choose to buy them.

For significant updates, like new modes or story expansions that aren’t related to PvP, some content may be available for purchase. However, this content will be meaningful and will deliver fresh and enjoyable experiences for our dedicated players.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“Since releasing the first demo, we’ve attended numerous offline events such as GDC, gamescom, and G-Star to gather player feedback and refine the game. These events have also helped us grow our Discord community, where we’ll be engaging more actively and hosting events after the Early Access launch. We truly enjoy interacting with our players and find it rewarding to showcase updated builds that incorporate their feedback.”
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About This Game


A turn-based multiplayer strategy game inspired by Into The Breach. Take down your opponent’s bases or characters to win. Strategize, position your squad, and battle both rivals and zombies. Customize your deck to boost your bases and characters. Pick 3 unique heroes, each with special skills, and show off your strategic skills to become the top zombie hunter in The South Pole!

Multiplayer (Player VS Player)

The multiplayer mode is tailored for 2 players. You can be matched with random players of similar skill or invite a friend to join your lobby using a lobby code.

Player VS AI Bot

Compete against a powerful AI Bot. The AI Bot adjusts to your skill level, encouraging you to develop new and sophisticated strategies.



Create two unique decks of characters and ability cards before your game. The deck collects information about your win rate with a particular character and card setup. Evaluate your decks and opt for the most potent one. Experiment with different card and character combinations to craft the optimal strategy. Be mindful of your deck selection as it decides the outcome of your game.

Character deck

Choose 3 characters from a selection of unlockable characters, each boasting distinct abilities. These characters are divided into three classes: melee, artillery, and ranged. Regardless of your preference for a specific class or attacking style, you have the freedom to mix and match characters to suit your strategic preferences, whether that means engaging enemies up close or from a distance.

Card deck

Equip up to 15 ability cards into your deck. Use these cards to boost your characters or bases with special powers, like healing or fortifying. Collect cores by battling zombies or opponents to earn more cards. Spend your cores wisely, as they are key to your strategy.




Introducing a PvPvE (Player vs Player (or AI Bot) vs Environment) battle. In this setup, both players (or a Player and AI Bot) confront each other as well as the challenging game Environment, symbolized by zombies. Zombies serve as a mutual adversary for both players, neutral and hostile to all parties involved.

Zombies

Zombies act each round, attacking bases or characters of either player. While both players can fight zombies, they’re tough and keep spawning. The more you fight them, the more they target you. Master the zombies and use your deck to shift their focus to your opponent.

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • OS: Windows 10
    • Processor: 1.7+ GHz
    • Memory: 1 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Must support OpenGL 2.1 or higher. Intel HD 3000 or better.
    • Storage: 500 MB available space
    Recommended:
    • OS: Windows 10
    • Processor: 2+ GHz or better
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Must support OpenGL 2.1 or higher. Intel HD 3000 or better.
    • Storage: 500 MB available space

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