Westward

About

Westward tasks you with managing frontier towns in a strategy puzzle game. You’ll handle threats like bandits, plagues and disasters by hiring gunslingers, sheriffs and deputies. Each decision affects your town’s survival as you balance resources and defenses. The Old West setting is filled with humorous nods to pop culture through puns and character quirks. Real time strategy elements mix with puzzle like problem solving as you progress from Camp Chippewa to more challenging settlements. The game’s charm comes from its witty dialogue and varied challenges. Playing solo or with others in co op mode adds layers to managing each town’s needs. While not as intense as modern strategy games, Westward offers a relaxed yet thoughtful experience. Its blend of historical themes with accessible mechanics makes it a hidden gem for casual strategists.

Storyline

The story begins at Camp Chippewa, where new players are tutored. As the game progresses, the player must keep an eye out for bandits, plagues, and natural disasters. To fight bandits, the player must hire gunslingers from a saloon or a sheriff and deputies. The game contains many puns on Old West pop culture.