Battle Brothers
News, coverage and analysis tracking Battle Brothers across the outlets.- On SaleThe Tacticon 2026 sale is currently live on Steam, offering significant discounts on several titles. Players can purchase The Hong Kong Massacre for 85% off, Planet Zoo for 95% off, and Battle Brothers for 70% off.
Hooded Horse brings world-class strategy and tactics games to the 2026 Steam Summer Sale!Hooded Horse is participating in the Steam Summer Sale, offering discounts of up to 80% on its portfolio of strategy and tactical games. The publisher also highlighted recent releases and milestones for titles like Xenonauts 2, Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era, and 9 Kings. Upcoming plans include the release of Fogpiercer and Sandustry, and a new game announcement at TactiCon.
Out of nowhere, excellent tactics game Battle Bros gets a pile of dreadful swords - its first proper patch in a yearThe tactics and management simulation game Battle Brothers has received its first significant update in a year from developers Overhype Studios. This patch introduces three new weapons: the Pollaxe, Executioner's Sword, and Estoc, along with new, more challenging bandit enemy types called Brigand Marauders and updated noble house troops. The update aims to improve enemy viability in the mid-game and add more variety to combat encounters.- Portside Game Assembly Sets Sail Again on June 26: Conference Program for Indie Game Studios AnnouncedThe Portside Game Assembly, an expert conference for indie game studios, will hold its second edition on June 25-26 in Hamburg. The event will feature talks from developers like Rebecca Lautner and Mark Cooke on topics such as game development, sequels, and community engagement. The B2B conference aims to foster exchange among studio heads and founders through short talks and roundtables, with participation from over 60 studios worldwide.
Griffin Gaming Partners launches new $100 million fund to champion world-class indie gamesGriffin Gaming Partners has launched a new $100 million Special Opportunities Fund (SOF) aimed at providing project-based revenue-sharing financing for indie games. This initiative offers an alternative to traditional equity investments, seeking to better support smaller studios. The fund has already invested in fifteen titles, including nine announced projects across various genres.- Bite Sized Reviews: VeterumVeterum is a dark fantasy tactical RPG that offers a more forgiving experience than Battle Brothers, despite its challenging turn-based combat. Currently in Early Access, the game features procedurally generated maps, quests, and battles, with a focus on sandbox gameplay and army management. The title also boasts impressive modding capabilities and environmental interactivity in its combat system.