"Bring order to the chaos of the Wayback system—or die trying."
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About
MENACE is a brutal turn-based tactical RPG that casts you as the commander of a strike force in a lawless sci-fi frontier. Leading marines, mercenaries, and criminals aboard the TCRN Impetus, you must deploy infantry, tanks, and mechs to answer distress calls and survive a terrifying new alien threat.
Story
Set in the isolated Wayback system, cut off from the Core Worlds, you are tasked with a pacification mission amidst warring pirates, corporations, and planetary governments. However, what begins as a police action quickly escalates when an unknown alien horror emerges, threatening to consume the entire system and your crew.
Gameplay
Experience a punishment-heavy tactical loop where combined arms warfare is essential. You must seamlessly coordinate flanking maneuvers with infantry, suppressive fire from heavy weapons, and the crushing firepower of tanks and mechs. The game features a strategic layer for operations and a tactical layer where every decision matters and death is permanent.
Key Features
- 1Combined Arms Combat (Infantry, Tanks, Mechs)
- 2Procedurally Generated Operations
- 3Deep Squad Management & Customization
- 4Permadeath Mechanics
- 5Dynamic Environmental Hazards
- 6Suppressive Fire & Flanking Systems
- 7Strategic Base of Operations (TCRN Impetus)
Highlights
Pros & Cons
Pros
- +Incredible tactical depth and challenge
- +Seamless blend of vehicle and infantry combat
- +High replay value due to procedural maps
- +Atmospheric and tense setting
Cons
- -Unforgiving difficulty curve
- -Permadeath can be frustrating for casual players
- -Steep learning curve for genre newcomers
Game Ratings
Complex flanking, suppression, and cover systems
Punishing AI and permadeath mechanics
Infinite procedural missions and maps
Grim, industrial sci-fi frontier setting
Detailed isometric environments and units
Who Will Enjoy This?
Fans of XCOM and Jagged Alliance seeking challenge
Players who love equipping squads and managing resources
Lovers of gritty, 'The Expanse'-style settings
Similar To
Core Systems
Battle Brothers
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Combat Loop
XCOM 2
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Mech Warfare
Battletech
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💡 Did You Know?
Developed by Overhype Studios, a German indie team famous for their 'brutal' game design philosophy.
The game marks a shift from the low-fantasy medieval setting of Battle Brothers to hard sci-fi.
Vehicles are not just support; tanks and mechs have fully distinct movement and damage mechanics compared to infantry.
Released on February 5, 2026, exclusively for PC platforms.
Latest Updates & Events
MENACE - 25% OFF on Steam
MENACE is currently featured on the Steam store!
“A tactical RPG from the developers of Battle Brothers that brings the brutality to deep space.”— Game Overview
“The Wayback system is not for the faint of heart; expect high risks and permanent losses.”— Developer Diary
Game Ratings
Complex flanking, suppression, and cover systems
Punishing AI and permadeath mechanics
Infinite procedural missions and maps
Grim, industrial sci-fi frontier setting
Detailed isometric environments and units
Who Will Enjoy This?
Fans of XCOM and Jagged Alliance seeking challenge
Players who love equipping squads and managing resources
Lovers of gritty, 'The Expanse'-style settings
Similar To
💡 Did You Know?
Developed by Overhype Studios, a German indie team famous for their 'brutal' game design philosophy.
The game marks a shift from the low-fantasy medieval setting of Battle Brothers to hard sci-fi.
Vehicles are not just support; tanks and mechs have fully distinct movement and damage mechanics compared to infantry.
Released on February 5, 2026, exclusively for PC platforms.
Latest Updates & Events
MENACE - 25% OFF on Steam
MENACE is currently featured on the Steam store!
Launch Timeline
Game Details
- Developer
- Overhype Studios
- Publisher
- Hooded Horse
- Platforms
- PC
- Genres
- RPG, Turn-Based Tactics +1
- Atmosphere
- intense