Pocket Epoch
A civ-light 4X played with board-game pieces on a globular hex map.

I took inspiration from early, simpler civ-like games and board games, and taking a more literal "board game" pieces approach and blending 2d and some minor 3d elements to give the game a unique feel.
Engine:
- GameMaker
Asset Credits:
- https://limofeus.itch.io/handdrawniconpack
- https://natetreme.itch.io/cartographykit
- https://store.kronnect.com/products/military-units-the-stylized-art-collection
- https://kenney.nl/assets/board-game-icons
- https://xdeviruchi.itch.io/8-bit-fantasy-adventure-music-pack
Soundtrack:
This game was created for the Conduit Retro Jam.
Feedback and balance suggestions are very welcome!
| Updated | 27 days ago |
| Status | Prototype |
| Platforms | HTML5, Windows |
| Rating | Rated 3.0 out of 5 stars (3 total ratings) |
| Author | codename_B |
| Genre | Strategy |
| Made with | GameMaker |
| Tags | 4X, Board Game, civilisation, hex, Hex Based, hex-grid, Minimalist, No AI, Retro, Turn-based Strategy |
| Content | No generative AI was used |
Download
Download
PocketEpochWindows.zip 32 MB
Development log
- Fully original sounds and soundtrack!27 days ago
- Room Codes and PvP Multiplayer!39 days ago
- Main Menu Overhaul41 days ago
- Added a Windows build42 days ago
- Chiptune is retro, right?43 days ago
- HTML5 fixes44 days ago
- Need help? Click here!44 days ago
- Unit UI Overhaul45 days ago



Comments
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Man i could play this for hours and hours. great work!