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Battle Brothers meets Chronicles of the Black Company
Gal'azu. A new, unexplored world.
A fresh start. And a last chance.
Lothar 'Stiff' Sauer is a mercenary captain. Unfortunately, he has no mercenaries left. He never caught a break in the old world. Maybe in Gal'azu, he'll finally achieve the success he craves.
But he soon finds out things aren't going to be easy. Starting at the bottom rung, he can only recruit the mercenaries no one else wants. The feckless; criminals, and noobs; the unhinged. Can Lothar build his squad into something to be proud of? Or will this be yet another, and final, failure?
Incorporating elements from tactical RPGs like mercenary management, squad tactics & turn-based combat, this series will appeal to LitRPG readers who appreciate strategic decision making with a grimdark style tone and setting.
Reviews from Royal Road:
★★★★★ "The plot unfolds episodically, with each mission adding more to the overarching themes of survival, honor, and betrayal in a world controlled by powerful factions. I appreciated the focus on loyalty, ambition, and moral ambiguity, which are key themes as the characters navigate the harsh realities of mercenary life."★★★★★ "Squad Games is a tactical LitRPG novel that combines strategy, mercenary management and military narrative with a dark and detailed fantasy setting. The story follows Lothar 'Stiff' Sauer, a mercenary captain seeking to rebuild his company in a new and hostile world full of opportunities. With a focus on tactical combat, mission planning and character development, the novel offers an immersive experience for fans of the genre."
★★★★★ "I've never read a book that reminded me so much of my favorite game."
★��★★★ "[Squad Games] is a story of building up a mercenary company, starting from scratch doing minor jobs with mediocre resources and poorly skilled assets. Plenty of characters come and go throughout the story, giving it a bit of an XCOM or Wartales vibe."
Genre: Thriller