Bad North: Jotunn Edition

Minimalist Real-Time Tactics ⚔️

A lean tactical roguelite on tiny, gorgeous islands. Command squads, repel Viking raids, pause to plan, and make decisive moves in compact, stylish battles that reward smart positioning. ⚔️

Roguelite Campaign Depth ?

Run-based progression with procedural maps. Choices matter: saved houses grant coins, coins upgrade classes and items, fallen commanders are gone. Every route offers fresh challenges and rewards. ?

Elegant Islands, Brutal Stakes ??

Soft watercolor vibes meet sharp combat. Clean UI, snappy animations, and satisfying audio make each clash serene yet tense. Quick sessions, deep tactics, and memorable last stands. ??

Jotunn Edition Upgrades ?✨

Expanded content and refinements: new items, commanders, and quality-of-life tweaks. Smarter balance, better performance, and more strategic toys to explore across the campaign. ?✨

Step 1: A brisk real-time tactics journey. Guide squads across islands, upgrade commanders, and outmaneuver Viking invasions with terrain, timing, and smart unit synergies. Easy to start, hard to master. ⚔️?

Step 2: Pick a Route & Enter ⚓

Step 3: From the world map, select the next island along the path. Check spawn arrows and terrain, then deploy squads to key tiles before waves land. Early placement sets the tone. ?️

Step 4: Learn the Classes ?️??️

Step 5: Infantry hold lines and knock back; pikemen shred in narrow lanes; archers rain damage from height. Use elevation, choke points, and class upgrades to counter incoming boat types. ?

Step 6: Pause to Plan ⏸️

Step 7: Tap pause to queue orders calmly. Reposition for flanks, rotate squads to rest, and time abilities as boats approach. Pausing preserves control when chaos hits mid-wave. ⌛

Step 8: Protect Houses for Coins ??

Step 9: Keep raiders off homes. Intact houses award coins after each island; spend coins at camp to upgrade classes, items, and commander traits for stronger defenses next stops. ?

Step 10: Equip Items & Abilities ?

Step 11: Assign bombs, warhorns, or shields to commanders. Trigger abilities at pivotal moments, mindful of cooldowns. Save heavy tools for elite foes or multi-boat landings. ?

Step 12: Retreat When Needed ?

Step 13: Overwhelmed squads can evacuate via boats to avoid losses. Preserve commanders; permadeath ends runs fast. Strategic retreats keep momentum and open safer routes. ?