Hedgewars
A turn-based strategy game where players control teams of hedgehogs using over 40 weapons to battle on destructible terrain.
What is Hedgewars?
Hedgewars is a free, open-source turn-based strategy game where players control teams of hedgehogs battling with over 40 weapons on destructible terrain. It combines tactical gameplay with humorous destruction, offering both singleplayer and multiplayer experiences across multiple platforms. The game solves the need for an accessible, community-driven alternative to commercial artillery combat games.
Gamers looking for a free, open-source alternative to Worms-style games, and developers interested in modding or contributing to game development through Lua scripting.
Developers choose Hedgewars because it's completely free and open-source with an extensive Lua API for customization, offers cross-platform compatibility, and has an active community for modding and contributions.
Overview
Official Hedgewars mirror for GitHub!
Use Cases
Best For
- Players seeking a free alternative to Worms-style artillery games
- Gamers who enjoy tactical turn-based combat with destructible environments
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