Powargrid

Powargrid is a turn-based strategy game with board-game-style battles and explosions. You balance attacks, defenses and economic growth as you destroy your opponent’s power plants and protect your own.

Battles and strategy

Use shockwave towers to blast opponents or strike from a distance with the lightning cannon. Build power plants to increase your power economy, then place substations to extend your reach. When a situation looks grim, you can overcharge your power plants for a last-ditch defense or a surprise attack. The game’s light-hearted setting features a diverse cast of gelatinous characters, while its turn-based battles call for careful tactical decisions and adapting to their outcomes.

Campaign

In the story-driven campaign, you join the Blue Blobbie army as a recruit and face rival factions. Commander Grak, your leader, shares his thoughts whether you listen or dismiss him. You face Hero Archeologist Ford of the Red Blobbies, the mad green Zealot Zomg and Chairman Swap of the Grand Yellow Blobbie Corporation.

Game modes

You can play the campaign, take on computer opponents in skirmish battles, or compete in multiplayer. Multiplayer supports online, hotseat and local play. Skirmish difficulty ranges from “fair” to a level described as so hard that even the game’s creators do not expect to win.

Tools and achievements

An API lets you program opponents for the AI. The game also includes a range of achievements, including some described as almost unachievable.