Leylines

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In Leylines you control a growing nation as a wizard seeking global dominance. Manage seven distinct factions like shape-shifting tribes or spider-riding clans while exploring a fantasy map. Expand through city-building battle rival mages in turn-based combat and use elemental spells to reshape the battlefield. Each decision balances resource management military strategy and magical experimentation across 150 unit types and 80 spells. The game stands out for its deep customization letting you tweak heroes and maps with a built-in editor. Multiplayer and co-op modes add competitive layers to the 4X formula. Though released in 2017 its tactical depth and branching strategies keep it fresh for strategy fans. Crystal Shard’s focus on wizard politics and terrain manipulation creates a distinct take on turn-based conquest.