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Monster Tactic playtest
by KBZ Studio
Monster Tactic is a turn-based board game inspired by chess, combining the gameplay of tactical wargames and card games. In the game, you can battle against AI or compete with other players to earn points.
It's free to ask. The developer chooses who gets in.
- Access
- By request
- On playtest since
- May 8, 2026
- Planned release
- To be announced
- Developer
- KBZ Studio
- Platforms
- Windows
- Players
- LAN, Multiplayer, Online PvP, PvP, Split-screen PvP
- Languages
- English, Japanese, Russian, Simplified Chinese and 2 more
How to join the Monster Tactic playtest
- Open the game's Steam page with the Request access button. Sign in to Steam if it asks.
- Request access to the Monster Tactic playtest there. It's free and doesn't commit you to anything.
- The developer lets players in, often in batches, so it can take a while. Steam emails you when you're in, and the playtest appears in your library.
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How AI is used
Some of the text descriptions on the game’s store page, certain in-game localization texts, and some images used in the test version were generated with the help of AI technology.
The developer's own words, from Steam.
About Monster Tactic
This is a 1v1 turn-based tactical board game. In the game, players can choose different unit factions and summon monster units to compete against their opponent, with the goal of destroying the opponent's stronghold. During the game, players can control their monsters to attack, move, and use skills. They can also purchase items from the shop to use on their monsters. Use reasonable tactics to lead yourself to victory!
The game currently features Steam room mode, LAN mode, local versus, and vs AI mode. It includes over 30 units, over 50 skills, over 20 basic items, and over 10 crafted items.
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This game combines elements of chess, tactical board games, and card games, retaining the rigor of chess while adding the freedom of tactical games and the fun of card games. In this game, you can choose to duel against AI in vs AI mode, or create a room online to invite opponents to play against you. The current version has 4 factions to choose from. Each player's faction combination and playstyle are unique. You can choose the "Tech Park" faction, which is both aggressive and flexible, or the "Graveyard" faction, which excels at control and attrition, or the straightforward "Jungle" faction, or the "Treasure Vault" faction, which specializes in defensive tactics and coordination. Different units within each faction also have unique characteristics: "Gunner" excels at long-range attacks, "Headless Horseman" specializes in melee combat, "Wolf" has balanced stats, "Demonic Shield" is good at protecting allies, and so on. Different factions, combined with different stronghold skills and mercenaries, can create completely different playstyles.
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Game Features:
- No pay-to-win content. Players do not need to purchase card packs or units, nor do they need to pay to unlock content.
- Low randomness: The monsters in each faction are fixed. The effects of every attack and skill are deterministic with no randomness. Only the items in the shop are random. Players can see the opponent's faction, energy, cash, and items.
- Flexibility: Multiple factions are available, and a variety of mercenary units and stronghold skills can be freely combined with factions. The shop offers various items to purchase and use. Monsters can be fused, and items can be crafted. ———————————————————————————————————————————————
From the game's Steam page.
