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Skirmish Line

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Skirmish Line

Experience the brutality and randomness of war as an Allied tactical commander in the Pacific Theater during World War 2. Train, equip, and command a squad of soldiers as you fight against the fanatical Imperial Japanese Empire.

World War II Strategy Action Indie Violent
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As an Allied tactical commander in the Pacific Theater, you are in charge of fending off the fierce Imperial Japanese military whilst adapting to an ever changing environment. Build trenches, call in artillery, upgrade your squad, and lead them to victory.

Skirmish Line is a Mud-and-Blood-like game, taking core fundamentals such as as a bird's eye view camera, semi-autonomous units, and heavy randomization. Skirmish Line aims to deliver an updated playing experience, featuring new mechanics and content. Both fans of Mud and Blood and new players alike will find the game challenging as they face off against the fanatical Imperial Japanese army, featuring a host of exotic weapons, vehicles, and of course, the infamous Banzai charges.

Skirmish Line is a brutal and difficult endless defense game featuring three modes:

Defense in Depth
Defend three positions in succession against the relentless Imperial Japanese Army. If the enemy overruns, you will retreat to the next position. Should you find the enemy assaults too overwhelming, you may manually fallback to the next position. Do you retreat in order to preserve the lives of your men, or do you put up a determined defense in order to hold valuable ground?

Point Defense
For a more traditional experience, Point Defense is stylized after Mud and Blood 2. Advance forward to find favorable terrain or to gain valuable command points to spend on new soldiers, weapons, and defenses. But be careful, there is no retreat, no fallback positions in this mode!

Campaign Mode
Build and manage your own squad in a persistent campaign, spanning multiple missions. You will be pressured by the overzealous theater commander to succeed on your missions at all costs, pitting the lives of your men versus the mission's objective. As you progress, you will be sent on more dangerous missions. Use your renown as a field commander to purchase powerful upgrades in order to keep your squad alive and to complete the mission.

Ribbons, Medals, and Rank
Complete extraordinary feats to earn ribbons and medals. Each ribbon or medal offers benefits to your squad. Gain access to special weapons, soldiers, and new tactics as you rank up.



Official Disclaimer
Skirmish Line takes direct inspiration from Mud and Blood 2 but is not an official Mud and Blood game nor is it affiliated with that of its primary creator, Urbzz. For the official series, check out the Mud and Blood Network!

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System requirements Windows · macOS · Linux

Windows

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS *: Windows Vista or greater
  • Processor: Dual Core CPU @ 2.0GHz
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce 7800, AMD HD 4600, Intel HD Graphics 3000 or above
  • Storage: 500 MB available space

macOS

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS: OS X 10.10+
  • Processor: Dual Core CPU @ 2.0GHz
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce 7800, AMD HD 4600, Intel HD Graphics 3000 or above
  • Storage: 600 MB available space

Linux

Minimum

Minimum:
  • Processor: Dual Core CPU @ 2.0GHz
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce 7800, AMD HD 4600, Intel HD Graphics 3000 or above
  • Storage: 500 MB available space
Game details Languages, features & support
Publisher
The Snarktopus
Brazilian rating
14
Steam Germany rating
6
Content warning
Includes cartoon violence and optional mature language.
Achievements
39
Features
Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Trading Cards, Steam Cloud, Stats, Family Sharing
Languages
English*, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Spanish - Spain, Spanish - Latin America
*languages with full audio support
Compatibility & accessibility Steam Deck, controllers & access features

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playable
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Controller support: unknown
Structured language support (8)
LanguageInterfaceFull audioSubtitles
EnglishYesYesNo
RussianYesNoNo
JapaneseYesNoNo
KoreanYesNoNo
Simplified ChineseYesNoNo
Traditional ChineseYesNoNo
Spanish - SpainYesNoNo
Spanish - Latin AmericaYesNoNo
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Value Score

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Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 58th percentile. Priced as Market at $9.99.

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Value Ratio Top 42%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Skirmish Line worth buying right now?
Wait — $9.99. Wait for upcoming sale in ~12 days for potentially better pricing.
When does Skirmish Line go on sale?
Wait for upcoming sale in ~12 days for potentially better pricing.
Is Skirmish Line free to play?
Skirmish Line costs $9.99 on Steam.
What genre is Skirmish Line?
Skirmish Line is a Action, Casual, Indie, Simulation, Strategy game.
Who developed Skirmish Line?
Skirmish Line was developed by The Snarktopus and published by The Snarktopus.
What platforms does Skirmish Line support?
Available on Steam for Windows, macOS, Linux.

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