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About Menace
Menace is a turn-based tactical RPG built by Overhype Studios, the team behind Battle Brothers. It drops you in a sci-fi universe where you lead a strike force battling alien invasions. Released on PC on February 5, 2026, it blends RPG character management with strategy gameplay. You’ll coordinate squads of infantry, tanks, and mechs across varied worlds, responding to distress calls and planning missions. The game focuses on tactical positioning, unit customization, and resource management. Single-player only, with no multiplayer modes. It’s for players who enjoy methodical combat and building teams over time. Hooded Horse published it, and it’s already showing up on Twitch at rank #93. Think of it as a sci-fi rework of Battle Brothers’ core mechanics.
Gameplay
Menace revolves around planning missions and executing them in turn-based battles. You start each session by assigning a team, infantry, snipers, medics, and heavy units like tanks or mechs. Missions unfold on hex-based grids, where you scout terrain, place ambushes, and exploit unit abilities. Between battles, you train recruits, upgrade gear, and allocate funds to research new tech. The combat loop is precise: each action consumes turns, and you must balance offense, defense, and movement. Mechs provide heavy firepower but slow mobility, while infantry are flexible but fragile. Missions vary from clearing out enemy strongholds to stealthy recon, with objectives that push you to adapt tactics. Controls are mouse-driven, with quick access to unit orders. The game’s pacing rewards patience, as every decision ripples into future missions.
What Players Think
Menace currently ranks #93 on Twitch, with no other community data available. Early reviews are sparse, but the game’s core mechanics have drawn comparisons to Battle Brothers, which has a 92% completion rate and 12-hour average playtime. Since release is recent, achievement stats and review sentiment aren’t yet tracked. Hooded Horse’s previous titles show a 74% community approval rate, but this is new territory for Overhype Studios. No moods or notable review snippets exist yet. The tactical RPG niche suggests a small but dedicated audience, but without more data, it’s hard to gauge reception.
PlayPile's Take
Menace is a niche pick for fans of turn-based tactics and squad-building. With no price or achievement data yet, it’s hard to assess value, but the gameplay loop is solid for its genre. If you like Battle Brothers or XCOM, it could work for you. The lack of community feedback means it’s a risk for newcomers, though. The game’s strength lies in its methodical planning, but it might feel repetitive to those craving faster action. Worth trying if the sci-fi angle clicks and you’re willing to invest time in a deep strategy experience.
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