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About 256 vs. 256
256 vs. 256 is a real-time 3D battle simulator based on the classic games Go and chess. You command units in a limited space and time, trying to kill more of the opponent’s units than they kill of yours.
Command your units
You can command up to 256 units in total:
- 64 short-range attack units
- 64 short-range attack units with horses
- 64 long-range attack units
- 64 long-range attack units with horses
You can position the camera and spread your units out to avoid duplicate attacks. Combining short-range and long-range units lets you attack the enemy with both types.
Game modes
The game supports Battle Simulator mode and Player vs Player mode. Player vs AI mode is not supported. PvP matches use a shared server rather than a dedicated server, and completing a match consumes coins.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. 256 vs. 256 is free to play on Steam, so there is nothing to buy to start playing.
The minimum requirements for 256 vs. 256 are: Windows 10, GeForce GTX 1650, 4 GB RAM, 2 GB storage. It runs on Windows only. The recommended specs are in the System requirements section.
Yes. 256 vs. 256 has multiplayer and a single-player mode. It supports online PvP.
No. Valve rates 256 vs. 256 as Unsupported on the Steam Deck.
Yes. 256 vs. 256 is the full base game. You need nothing else to play it.













