Turn-based grid tactics battlefield showing unit positions, combat action panels, and zone objectives.
The project
What it is
Gridbound Realms is a turn-based tactical strategy game built for players who love spatial puzzles and unit positioning. Command a squad across a terrain grid, carefully balancing movement range, action points, line of sight, and special abilities.
The game features a multi-map solo campaign alongside hotseat Local Co-op and Local Versus modes. Every decision is transparent: selected units display attack reach, defensive cover bonuses, and a chronological battle log recapping every engagement.
Inside the project
How it works
01
Readable Tactical Battlefield
Inspect friendly and enemy units on the grid to review health pools, attack values, defense modifiers, and movement radius.
02
Distinct Unit Action Economy
Move, Attack, Wait, and Special action menus organize each turn around clear tactical trade-offs.
03
Campaign & Hotseat Modes
Progress through zone campaigns or play alongside a friend on the same machine with hotseat co-op and versus rules.
04
In-Game State Persistence
Full battle log, turn history, and save-state capabilities allow pausing and resuming skirmishes seamlessly.
Behind the Scenes
Production architecture & pipeline specs
Lightweight Grid Engine
Built with modular ES6 classes managing pathfinding, tile occupancy, and turn queues with zero framework bloat.
A practical starting point
Get started
1
Select your battle mode
Start the Solo Campaign to learn mechanics or boot into Local Versus to test squad compositions.
2
Position your squad
Navigate high-ground terrain and obstacle choke-points to protect vulnerable support units.
3
Complete zone objectives
Eliminate enemy grunts or secure capture points before turn timers expire.
Current context
Project notes
The game is live at v0.0.3. New map zones, enemy archetypes, and tactical mechanics are added incrementally.
