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Ancient Moves: Hnefatafl (Viking Chess)

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Store status
Coming soon
Scheduled release
23 November 2026
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Release date
23 November 2026
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Release date23 November 2026Scheduled by Steam
Store statusComing soonSteam store listing
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Game information

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App ID
5507320
App type
Game
Developer
Reckless Software, EmGooser ↗
Supported systems
Windows
Genres
Casual, Indie, Strategy
Release date
23 November 2026
Last player update
Awaiting first sample
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System requirements

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Windows

Minimum
Requirement
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS
Windows 10, 64-bit
Processor
Intel Core i3-4130 or equivalent
Memory
4 GB RAM
Graphics
Intel HD 4400 or equivalent, with OpenGL 3.3 drivers
Storage
500 MB available space
Recommended
Requirement
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS
Windows 11, 64-bit
Processor
Intel Core i5-6500 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200 or better
Memory
8 GB RAM
Graphics
Intel UHD 620 / AMD Radeon Vega integrated graphics or better
Storage
500 MB available space

macOS

Minimum
OS
macOS 13 Ventura
Processor
Intel Core i5, 7th generation, or Apple M1
Memory
8 GB RAM
Graphics
Intel Iris Plus 640 or Apple M1 integrated graphics
Storage
500 MB available space
Recommended
OS
macOS 14 Sonoma or later
Processor
Apple M1 or better
Memory
8 GB RAM
Graphics
Apple M1 integrated graphics or better
Storage
500 MB available space

Linux

Minimum
OS
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS, 64-bit
Processor
Intel Core i3-4130 or equivalent, with SSE4.2
Memory
4 GB RAM
Graphics
Intel HD 4400 or equivalent, OpenGL 3.3 with working drivers
Storage
500 MB available space
Recommended
OS
Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, 64-bit
Processor
Intel Core i5-6500 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200 or better
Memory
8 GB RAM
Graphics
Intel UHD 620 / AMD Radeon Vega integrated graphics or better
Storage
500 MB available space
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About this game

Description

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One king. Two armies. A path to freedom.

Command the siege or lead a royal escape in Ancient Moves: Hnefatafl , a Viking strategy game where two unequal armies face a very different challenge.

The attackers surround the board with superior numbers. The defenders hold the center, protecting a king who must reach one of the four corners. Every move can open an escape route—or close a trap.

Choose your side

Lead 24 attackers to capture the king, or command 12 defenders and their king to break through the siege. Learn to use each army’s strengths and see the battlefield from both sides.

Simple moves. Difficult decisions.

Pieces move in straight lines across an 11×11 board. Capture enemy soldiers by trapping them between your pieces, build shieldwalls along the edges, and turn the throne and corners into tactical advantages.

This corner-escape ruleset , derived from Copenhagen Hnefatafl, rewards careful positioning, patient defense, and well-timed sacrifices.

Play your way

Solo play: Command either army against four computer difficulty levels.

Shared-screen rivalry: Challenge a friend on the same device.

Learn as you play: Follow an illustrated tutorial, display legal moves, request hints, and undo moves in offline games.

Follow the battle: Review the move journal and compare both armies’ end-game statistics.

Make it your own: Choose from five board palettes and adjust movement animations and sound.

Build your saga: Unlock 39 achievements.

Choose your language: Play in English or 29 additional languages.

Set against a Norse-inspired fjord, Ancient Moves: Hnefatafl brings a distinctive contest of siege and escape to your screen.

Will you close the ring—or find the way out?

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