A downloadable game for Windows

A Player-Driven Blockchain Strategy Game

Attention: The game is free to download, but it is a blockchain game; a Starter Pack is required. Get yours here for ~$45.

Why Barren?

Barren is an online game made by gamers for gamers. We were dissatisfied with the current state of the game industry, while still amazed by the classics we've played our whole lives. This, combined with our strong desire to build a player-driven universe where your choices truly impact how the game evolves, led us to create Barren.

Game Structure

Barren consists of 2 complementary parts:

  • A board strategy game (available now)
  • A city builder (in development)

You'll use your city to train units and then deploy these units to conquer the barren lands, find resources, and discover even stronger units.

Gameplay: Chess with a Twist

The first part of Barren is a chess-like strategy game with a key difference: instead of manually moving pieces around the board, your units move forward automatically. Your strategic decisions determine where each piece will go.

Like chess, each unit has a unique attack pattern. Unlike chess, each unit also has attack stats, HP, and unique skills, allowing us to create diverse and creative units.

The Block Mechanic

A unique feature is the Block action. When you block a unit, it gains:

  • 1 shield
  • Attack preference (blocked units attack first)
  • If a blocked unit kills its opponent, it takes no damage from the defeated unit

In all other cases, attacks occur simultaneously. This mechanic adds significant strategic depth to gameplay.

Current Units

Currently, we have 4 units:

  • Swordsman
  • Grenadier
  • Scorpion Tank
  • Guardian

More info about the units here.

Technical Requirements

Barren NFT Game is a blockchain game using:

  • Ethereum for lands
  • Polygon for all other game elements

You will need a wallet and a Starter Pack to play. Options to get started:

Development Status: Open Beta

Barren is currently in Open Beta v0.1.0. Many changes are expected, including:

  • UI improvements
  • Enhanced game mechanics
  • Introduction of new units

All development will be shaped by player decisions and feedback.

Join Our Universe

We are excited to share our universe with you. We've built the foundation, but you will ultimately decide how Barren evolves. Join us now and help shape the future of Barren.

Published 3 days ago
StatusIn development
PlatformsWindows
Rating
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
(1 total ratings)
AuthorCidatel Labs
GenreStrategy, Card Game
Tags2D, Atmospheric, Board Game, Multiplayer, No AI, Post-apocalyptic, PvP, Turn-based

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Barren_Installer.exe 77 MB