Master Strategy. Unleash Beasts.
Ancient Beast is a free turn-based strategy game featuring stunning fantasy creatures. Challenge your tactical skills in this online multiplayer game.
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Quick Controls
Mouse: Select units and abilities
Q, W, E, R: Use abilities
Space: Skip turn
Tab: Toggle unit stats
H: Show hotkeys
Esc: Game menu
About Ancient Beast
Game Features
- ✓ Turn-based tactical combat on a hex grid
- ✓ Stunning fantasy creatures with unique abilities
- ✓ Online multiplayer and local hotseat modes
- ✓ Free and open-source under AGPL-3.0 license
- ✓ Playable directly in your browser - no downloads
Game Overview
Ancient Beast is a turn-based strategy game that combines tactical gameplay with RPG elements. Command a team of fantasy creatures, each with unique abilities and strengths, to outmaneuver and defeat your opponents.
The game features a hex-based battlefield where positioning and timing are crucial. Plan your moves carefully, utilize the terrain, and unleash powerful abilities to claim victory. Play against friends online or challenge the AI in this free, browser-based strategy game.
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Featured Units

Magma Spawn
A fiery creature with powerful area damage abilities and high resistance to magic attacks.

Snow Bunny
A swift ice creature with high mobility and freezing abilities that can control the battlefield.

Swampler
A toxic creature that can poison enemies and create hazardous terrain with its abilities.

Nightmare
A shadowy creature that excels at stealth and can teleport across the battlefield to strike enemies.
Game Guide
Getting Started
- Click "Play Now" to launch the game
- Choose "Practice" for tutorial mode
- Select your team of units
- Deploy your units on the battlefield
- Take turns moving and using abilities
Basic Strategy
- • Position units to protect weaker allies
- • Use terrain for defensive advantages
- • Save energy for powerful abilities
- • Focus fire on dangerous enemy units
- • Plan moves several turns ahead
Advanced Tips
- • Combine unit abilities for powerful combos
- • Control the center of the map for better mobility
- • Use weaker units to bait enemy attacks
- • Learn each unit's strengths and weaknesses
- • Time your special abilities for maximum impact