Release Date: 2026
A science-fiction RTS inspired by series such as Command & Conquer, Supreme Commander and KKND. Fractured Alliance allows us to command one of three factions, either playing alone or in online multiplayer. The game was created in a way so that not only genre veterans can have fun with it.
Fractured Alliance is a science fiction RTS, drawing heavily from the achievements of genre giants, led by the KKND series. The game was developed by the independent Danish studio Tense Games, which has a space strategy game titled Stellar Warfare in its portfolio.
In Fractured Alliance the action is viewed in an isometric view.
The game transports us to a universe where the Cold War never ended, and the world has been torn apart by the conflict of three factions. They are differentiated in of their technological advancement and available units, and consequently - the tactics they use on the battlefield.
While the United Federation is the most advanced side of the conflict, utilizing the latest inventions, the Easter Alliance relies on cheaply produced makeshift units filled with explosives, whereas The Collective is the most automated faction, mainly using adaptive drones.
The last of the mentioned factions was created so that players with no experience with RTS games will feel comfortable. The whole game was prepared in such a way that not only veterans could have a good time with it. The game relies on a proven gameplay scheme, based on resource gathering and base expansion and fortification, as well as on recruiting units and sending them into battle.
Although it is not overwhelming in its complexity, a tactical sense comes in handy on the battlefield. In order to increase our chances of victory, we can try to pin down enemy forces in narrow ages or otherwise take advantage of the superiority provided to us by the terrain's topography.
Apart from infantry, ground vehicles and flying machines, we can use more sophisticated units like mechs on the battlefield. Additionally, we have at our disposal nuclear bombs, technology for controlling the weather, swarms of drones, and even asteroids.
We can play Fractured Alliance alone or in multiplayer mode over the Internet. The game allows for competition or cooperation with other players.
Platforms:
PC Windows
Developer: Tense Games
Publisher: Tense Games
Age restrictions: 12+
This looks like a love letter to good old real-strategy games I’ve been waiting for. Indie devs are working on rich campaigns and exciting multiplayer with a modern touch.
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Olga Racinowska
March 13, 2025