Experience A Turn-Based Version Of Viking Age Norway In ‘Norse’

Vikings have become more popular than ever lately, so why not mix them with something else that’s become increasingly more popular: tactical games? Arctic Hazard has announced they have a new tactical RPG on the way entitled Norse, which lets players create their own Norse settlement from nothing.

Since its a new announcement, there’s not much available outside of what’s up on their Steam overview page:

Step into the rugged, untamed beauty of ancient Norway in Norse, a Turn-Based Tactics game that plunges you into the heart of the Viking Age. Embark on an epic quest for vengeance as Gunnar, a young warrior whose destiny is forged in blood and betrayal. After the treacherous Steinarr Far-Spear murders his father, Jarl Gripr, and decimates his people, Gunnar’s path is clear: rebuild, ally, and rise to reclaim honour and justice.

Craft your own settlement from the ground up, gather allies from far and wide, and train a formidable warband to stand by your side. Every decision you make shapes the world around you, as you navigate a landscape teeming with both danger and opportunity. Face off against rival clans, forge unbreakable bonds, and outmanoeuvre your enemies in tactical, turn-based battles that test your strategic prowess.

The game needs more time in the oven, but so far it’s done a phenomenal job of looking good without looking like they had to spend a quarter of a billion dollars on it. If they can make the combat look more engaging, this might become a sleeper hit.

Norse is planned for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and Steam.