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Antihero

Jan 01, 2018 9 years ago
Type Base game 2017 Genres IndieStrategyTurn-based strategy (TBS) Companies Versus Evil · Publisher · Tim Conkling · Developer Follow Log in to follow

Run a thieves’ guild in a gas-lit underworld. Antihero is a fast-paced strategy game with an (Oliver) Twist. Recruit urchins, hire thugs, kit out your master thief, upgrade your guild… and bribe, blackmail, and assassinate your opposition. A turn-based multiplayer strategy game about running a thieves' guild. Antihero is all about short play sessions with super-interesting decisions. Recruit street urchins, hire gangs, steal everything - and bribe, blackmail, and assassinate your way to victory. Hone your skills against the AI, play online with the Antihero community, or share a PC with a friend in the offline hotseat multiplayer mode.

What it’s like

Antihero delivers a brisk, tactical experience set in a stylized gas-lit underworld, functioning much like a high-stakes board game. You manage a thieves' guild by recruiting street urchins and thugs to execute heists against rival factions. The core loop is defined by elegant simplicity: move units, steal goods, and use bribery or assassination to eliminate opposition. While the narrative framework provides flavor, the true depth lies in its strategic systems, which reward clever planning over brute force. The game excels in pacing, offering short, intense sessions that feel complete yet leave you wanting another turn. Its isometric visuals create a charming, Dickensian atmosphere that complements the darkly humorous premise of outsmarting opponents through cunning rather than combat prowess.

Strong in Co-op / MultiplayerGameplay / MechanicsPacingAtmosphere / MoodPolish / PerformanceProgression / ReplayabilitySystems Depth / Build VarietyVisuals / Art

Keep in mind The narrative is thin and serves primarily as flavor for the mechanics; do not expect deep character arcs or complex storytelling. · Players seeking long-form campaigns or realistic combat simulations may find the scope too narrow and arcade-like.

AI-generated from catalog data, informed by reviews from pcgamer.com, metacritic.com, gameskinny.com, antihero-game.com, mygamer.com.

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Releases

PlatformRegionTypeDate
Mac Worldwide Full release Jul 10, 20179 years ago
PC (Microsoft Windows) Worldwide Full release Jul 10, 20179 years ago
Android Worldwide Full release Jan 01, 20189 years ago
iOS Worldwide Full release Jan 01, 20189 years ago

Reviews

79Critics · 4 59Players · 5

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