Shogun's Empire: Hex Commander

Shogun's Empire: Hex Commander is a turn-based strategy game set in Medieval Japan, where the Empire is divided by conflict between its provinces. Lead a clan, conquer territory and seek to become Shogun.

Campaigns and diplomacy

Choose from dozens of campaigns built around 15 historical clans. Conquering provinces gives you access to new types of units and helps strengthen your position in the region. You can form alliances, declare wars and maintain your honor level to earn better prices and the respect of neighboring clans.

Develop your economy, provide food for your troops and upgrade provinces to build a powerful army.

Lead your army

Recruit ashigaru, trained samurai and elite ninjas, then shape your army around your tactics. Units include melee soldiers with yari, sword-wielding troops, ranged fighters using different types of bows, riflemen and more. Cavalry can fight on open battlefields, while powerful cannons can dominate castle sieges.

Soldiers gain experience in battle and become more effective. Each army has a general who boosts morale and provides bonuses, including to army size and combat skills.

Medieval Japan

Japanese voice-overs accompany detailed units and landscapes that change with the seasons. The art style takes influence from historical paintings. A user-friendly interface with contextual tips and hints helps explain the rules.