Bad North
2018 · Plausible Concept
Has it aged?Why ↓
Bad North is a charming but brutal real-time tactics roguelite. Defend your idyllic island kingdom against a horde of Viking invaders, as you lead the desperate exodus of your people. Command your loyal subjects to take full tactical advantage of the unique shape of each island.
The publisher’s description, from its Steam store page.
What it looks like
the trailer, then the store's own shots
Common questions
What everyone else said
we link, we don't reprintHas it aged?
How does it hold up today? Based on recent reviews, how opinions have changed since launch, player activity and updates.
4½ / 5
Recent reviews
93%positive (93% all-time)
798reviews in the last 6 months
% positive each month, last 4 years.
Reviews via Steam ↗Player activity
111playing at once, on average
+18%more than a year ago
Peak: 396 in Nov 2018.
Player counts via SteamCharts ↗Since launch
83%positive in its first year
93%positive in the last 6 months
Better liked than at launch.
Last updated
Feb 2023 last update from the developer
No update in the last year.