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A retro Real-Time Strategy game. With a colorful, blocky voxel art style, 8-Bit Armies is Petroglyph's most fast-paced, friendly, and accessible RTS game to date. Featuring a campaign of 25 single-player missions, 12 co-op missions, multiplayer and skirmish modes.
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8-Bit Armies FAQ


Can I play online with friends in 8-Bit Armies?
Yes, you can! 8-Bit Armies has both online multiplayer and online co-op modes.

Is 8-Bit Armies cross-platform? Does 8-Bit Armies support cross-play?
No, 8-Bit Armies does not support cross-platform play.

Are there vehicles in 8-Bit Armies?
Yes, there are drivable/pilotable vehicles in 8-Bit Armies.

developerPetroglyph Games
publisherPetroglyph Games
Soedesco

composerFrank Klepacki
release date
NAApril 22nd, 2016
Everyone 10+

StrategyVehiclesSingle PlayerSkill-basedShootingReal-Time StrategyBuildingFightingDecision-makingOnline MultiplayerRaidsVoxelLocal MultiplayerOnline Co-OpPixel Graphics
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addedby HeyItMeSam
on September 13th, 2018 last updatedby blustrkr
on December 14th, 2023

Developer Updates / Related News


9-Bit Armies in Full Release!
Exciting News: 9-Bit Armies: A Bit Too Far is Now Fully Released on PC! We are thrilled to announce the full release of 9-Bit Armies, now available on PC! Dive into a fast-paced, retro-style real-time strategy (RTS) game that brings pixel-perfect mayhem to your screen. In 9-Bit Armies, you’ll command an army of blocky units, building bases, gathering resources, and unleashing chaos on your opponents. Whether you’re new to the RTS genre or a veteran strategist, the accessible controls and streaml... Petroglyph Steam Summer Sale 2024
Lock and load in the Steam Summer Sale 2024! Looking for a slice of RTS action this summer? We are putting our first-party titles on sale for the holidays. From our newest title 9-Bit Armies, with the new Survival Mode game mode, to older titles like the previous 8-Bit games and Forged Battalion. We are also putting the soundtracks on sale, so if you've been wanting to add another Frank Klepacki album to your library now is a great time to do so! Check them out all the sales below. https://store... 9-Bit Armies: A Bit Too Far is now LIVE in EARLY ACCESS
Hello Commanders Get ready to build bases, blow up bridges and deliver blistering devastation to your foes in 9-Bit Armies: A Bit Too Far. The sequel is finally here as we release in early access. Do not be fooled though, there is a lot to do and destroy in the game already with a 12-mission campaign with multiple objectives and co-op mode out of the box. There are versus modes with an all-new AI, daily challenges and matchmaking multiplayer for our more competitive players. https://store.steamp... 8-Bit Armies Community Update - 14th November 2023
Kick the tires and light the fires! We are excited to announce a new set of updates for our 8-Bit series of RTS games (8-Bit Armies, 8-Bit Hordes, 8-Bit Invaders) out now. With feedback from the community we have hunted down bugs, tuned things up and even the virtuoso Frank Klepacki has provided three new music tracks which you can experience in-game as well as in the soundtrack DLC. Some of the standout changes we have made include fixing up the exploit that allowed players to see when a resour... ANNOUNCING: 9-Bit Armies: A Bit Too Far!
Commanders, the wait is over. Introducing 9-Bit Armies: A Bit Too Far - the thrilling sequel to the Real-Time Strategy game 8-Bit Armies! Venture into a world of pixelated warfare, expansive campaigns, engaging multiplayer, all in a fusion of battlefields. 🔹 Two Campaigns: Choose your side in a conflict spanning 30 missions. 🔹 Nautical Warfare: From stealthy submarines to adaptable amphibious units, rule the waves and control the map. 🔹 Play With Friends: Conquer the campaign in Co-Op or join ag...
 
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