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Bad North: Jotunn Edition

PlayStation 4, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch • 2018

Should you play it?

Bad North is a charming but brutal real-time tactics roguelite. Defend your idyllic island kingdom against a horde of Viking invaders, as you lead the desperate exodus of your people. Command your loyal subjects to take full tactical advantage of the unique shape of each island.

What works

  • Simple yet deep tactical gameplay
  • Beautiful minimalist art and sound design
  • Accessible for newcomers with challenging higher difficulties
  • Procedurally generated islands increase variety
  • Good value especially on sale

Things to keep in mind

  • Limited content and replayability after multiple runs
  • No multiplayer or social features
  • Some players find late game difficulty spike harsh
  • Minimal character customization and narrative depth
  • Lack of quality of life features like better ui info

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • pyramida

  • Commander Quest

  • Iron Marines

  • Masters of Anima

  • Adore

  • Risen Kingdom

More expressive

Games that feels like Bad North: Jotunn Edition but with more self-expression and customization

  • Doomsday Hunters

  • Bad 2 Bad: Apocalypse

  • Metal Slug Tactics

  • Becastled

  • Warriors of the Nile 2

  • Rogue Command

Less leadership-focused

Games that feels like Bad North: Jotunn Edition but with less leadership over others

  • Little Big Adventure

  • Tower Factory

  • Under The Island

  • Enter the Chronosphere

  • Moonlighter

  • Above Snakes

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How to read the map This is a polar difference map: direction = which motivation differs, and distance = how much (same units as the sidebar deltas).

Bad North: Jotunn Edition: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Strategy, Survival.

Last update: 03/08/2026