Mordheim: City of the Damned cover art

Mordheim: City of the Damned

2015Rogue FactorPlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One

Mordheim: City of the Damned is the first video game adaptation of Games Workshop's cult classic tabletop game Mordheim. Set in the Warhammer World's decimated Empire city, Mordheim: City of the Damned is a turn-based tactical game where you lead warbands into bloody and lethal skirmishes. The game blends RPG elements, fast-paced tactical combat and intricate unit customization in a time wrought by chaos and rivalry where only the strongest survive.

What it feels like

A harsh, brutal atmosphere of decimation and bloodshed refuses to soften the brutality of warband warfare.

Grim72%

What it's about

Set in a decimated Warhammer Empire city wrought by chaos, evoking a grim, decayed fantasy world. Emphasis on lethal combat and a harsh environment where only the strongest survive drives the tone. Permadeath and the loss of beloved warband members underscore the human toll of constant skirmishes.

Dark Fantasy78%
Survival Against Nature60%
War & Its Cost55%
Western25%

How it plays

Turn-based tactical combat on a grid is the core loop, defining how warbands engage in bloody skirmishes. Combat is explicitly turn-based, foundational to the tactical gameplay and Mordheim's tabletop heritage. Permadeath is a core mechanic highlighted in user tags, making warband losses permanent and raising stakes.

Grid Tactics Combat95%
Turn-Based Combat92%
Permadeath78%
Character Builds72%
Party Management70%
Grid-Based Movement68%
Loot & Drops50%
Gear Upgrades48%
Reputation & Factions40%

How it's structured

Players lead warbands through a campaign of sequential missions in a decimated city setting with progression. Online PvP and multiplayer modes pit warbands directly against other players in combat. Permadeath and procedural variation across campaigns encourage repeat playthroughs with fresh warbands.

Campaign80%
Competitive PvP65%
High Replayability55%
Procedural Levels42%

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