Chess-like tactics
Turn-based positioning and timing matter. Every move is deliberate — no fog of chaos, no random “gotcha” swings.
In development
Async tactics. Sharp decisions. Lasting rivalries.
Crucible Wars is a charming, chess-like competitive strategy game — turn-based battles with a shared Energy economy, deterministic combat, and one clear goal: destroy the enemy base.
How it plays
Think ahead. Spend Energy wisely. Crack the base.
Built for players who like clean rules, readable boards, and matches that fit real life — not endless twitch sessions.
Shared Energy
A shared Energy economy forces hard choices: push the front, reinforce, or save for the decisive strike.
Destroy the base
One clear objective. Outmaneuver your rival, open a path, and end the match by taking down their base.
Async multiplayer
Play on your schedule. Take a turn, step away, come back when you’re ready — built for mobile life.
Seven Virtue Orders
Stewardship after the War of Closed Roads
Not cartoon villains — rival Orders contending to restore and steward a fractured world. The in-game Field Guide explores each Order and its Anointed; here is a first look.
Diligence
The Swarm
Anointed: Queen Bee
Busy, coordinated, relentless — strength through tireless work and hive-minded focus.
Temperance
Sunstalkers
Anointed: Spike
Measured hunters of the open light — power held in check until the perfect moment.
Charity
Coastguard
Anointed: Puffer
Also called the Sunken — keepers of shore and tide, lifting others when the waters rise.
Patience
The Verdants
Anointed: Chomp
Roots deep, growth slow — they win by enduring, outlasting, and blooming at the right season.
Prudence
The Nightwatch
Anointed: Serum
Eyes open in the dark — careful planning, quiet vigilance, and foresight over flash.
Humility
Carthusians
Anointed: Warden
Steadfast and unshowy — strength that serves, not that seeks the spotlight.
Courage
Mythos
Anointed: Hammer
Bold legends in the making — they step forward when the path is hardest.
Platforms
Mobile first — honestly in development
We’re building Crucible Wars for phones and tablets: async matches you can play between real-life turns. Tone is charming and non-gory — friendly for kids and adults.
Apple / iOS — coming
Android — in progress / TBD
No App Store or Play Store links yet. When builds are ready, they’ll appear here first.
Built for real life
Readable strategy, friendly competition
Every rule should be easy to understand and every strong move should feel earned. We’re shaping a welcoming game where clever planning matters more than reflexes.
- Short, thoughtful turns
- Clear information and deterministic combat
- Charming worlds for kids and adults
News
Development updates
No public patch notes yet — we’re still forging the first playable builds.
Want early word when something ships? Email hey@cruciblewars.com.