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Bad North drops you onto a cluster of idyllic islands under Viking siege. As the newly crowned leader—your father slain and the people’s hope fading—you must marshal your troops, shore up defenses and carry out orderly retreats to save as many lives as possible. Every decision carries weight: lose a commander and they’re gone for good; lose all your forces and the campaign ends in defeat.

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Battles unfold in real time, but you’re free to focus on the big picture. You place your units, issue general orders and watch them navigate terrain, flank enemies or hold choke points all on their own. Each soldier type has its own strengths and counters, so choosing where and when to engage is crucial.

No two islands are alike. Procedural generation ensures each map has its own shape, forests, cliffs and beaches—every inlet and hill can be the key to victory or the path to ruin. You get one shot to defend each domain and shepherd civilians to safety before the tide of invaders crashes ashore.

Surviving grants you resources to improve your forces. Invest in new weapons, armor or tactics to transform a ragtag militia into a battle-hardened force. But upgrades alone won’t guarantee success—strategy and careful planning remain paramount.

Despite its charming low-poly visuals and adorable soldiers, Bad North is unflinchingly brutal. Blood stains the grass, and failure hits hard. Yet its simple controls belie a deep tactical engine that welcomes newcomers while still challenging seasoned commanders. In the harsh archipelago of Bad North, you fight not for glory but for the faint promise of peace.