Thorough Strife

Thorough Strife(Early Playtest Build)

Thorough Strife is a 2D real-time tactics game inspired by Total War, focused on formation warfare, positioning, and large-scale pixel battles. This itch.io release is an early playable build intended for testing, feedback, and iteration.

You command regiments of soldiers rather than individual units. Victory depends on how you position formations, manage timing, and respond to enemy maneuvers on the battlefield.

Current Focus (Early Build)

This build showcases the core combat foundation of the game:

Real-Time Tactical Battles

Control infantry, archers, cavalry, and other unit types in formation-based combat. Flanking, spacing, and engagement angles matter.

Formation System

Deploy and maneuver regiments in formations such as line, wedge, and circle. Formation choice directly impacts combat effectiveness and survivability.

Large-Scale Pixel Battles

Hundreds of pixel soldiers fight simultaneously on screen, combining classic pixel-art visuals with tactical depth.

Battle Simulator / Skirmish Mode

Jump directly into battles to experiment with formations, unit compositions, and tactics.

Important Notes

• This is an early development build, not a finished product.

• Expect missing features, rough edges, balance issues, and placeholder content.

• Your feedback is extremely valuable and will directly influence development.

If you enjoy formation-based tactics, large-scale battles, and classic strategy games reimagined in 2D, your input will help shape Thorough Strife into its final form.