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Rustbite — Free Turn-Based Hex Strategy Game

The sky rusted. The hexes remain. Claim them.

Rustbite is a free turn-based hex strategy game set in the Rust Age. The Scrap Horde, Iron Covenant, and Deeproot Guild fight the last hexes — rust them, wipe them, or grow them back. Hold gold, mana, and ground in pocket economies.

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Core Tactical Features

  • Decentralized Territories: Gold belongs to contiguous pockets. Cut an enemy bottleneck to split their treasury.
  • Upkeep and Starvation: Military forces require upkeep every turn. Units starve into wrecks when unpaid.
  • Asymmetric Factions: Three unique factions with custom unit costs, specials, and spellcraft.
  • Zero Install: Runs entirely in your desktop or mobile browser with local device saves.