Battle Isle 2220: Shadow of the Emperor vs Battle Worlds: Kronos

Set 20 years after Battle Isle 2200, Battle Isle 2220: Shadow of the Emperor puts you in command of Caro, leader of the Kais, fighting a civil war against the Drulls on the planet Chromos. The game blends classic turn‑based tactics with a rich sci‑fi storyline, offering a 20‑mission single‑player campaign and multiplayer skirmishes.

Battle Worlds: Kronos revives the golden age of turn‑based strategy games like Battle Isle and Panzer General, delivering deep tactical combat with high‑tech and guerrilla factions. The game offers extensive single‑player campaigns, challenge maps, and both live and asynchronous multiplayer modes for up to eight players.

• Deep hex‑grid tactical combat
• Rich sci‑fi narrative with 20 missions
• Unique ancient unit system
• Both single‑player and multiplayer modes

• Deep tactical gameplay for strategy veterans
• Robust single‑player and multiplayer options
• No DRM or microtransactions
• Cross‑platform availability

• Graphics are dated by modern standards
• Limited UI customization
• Runs best on legacy Windows environments

• Map editor limited to Windows
• Graphics may feel dated compared to newer titles
• Community size smaller than mainstream RTS franchises