History in the details.
Research informs the setting and gives the campaign its character. The aim is a distinctive historical situation, with context that invites you to look further.
CAMPAIGN NO. 001 · WEST AFRICA
Dahomey
1892
A complex history.
A new field of strategy.
The first chapter of CAMPAIGNS. A historical 2D wargame in development for the screen in your hand.
Explore the campaignFIELD STUDY / 0016° N · 2° E
DAHOMEY · 1892ILLUSTRATIVE MAP CONCEPT
STATUS In development
GENREHistorical strategy
PLATFORMSiOS & Android — planned
RELEASETo be announced
THE SETTING
Beyond the lines
on the map.
West Africa, 1892. The Kingdom of Dahomey faces a French colonial expedition advancing inland toward Abomey.
The campaign sits within a wider history of colonial expansion and resistance. Dahomey 1892 takes this setting as the starting point for a strategy game that asks players to consider terrain, position, and the limits of command.
Historical sources need context. Our approach is to explore military decisions while recognising the people, perspectives, and consequences beyond the battlefield.
Historical background · Service historique de la Défense (opens in a new tab)ON THE DRAWING TABLE
The campaign, taking shape.
Gameplay concept
Work in progress
See the bigger picture.
A readable battlefield, clear unit counters, and the information you need to consider the next move. The map is the heart of the experience.
The landscape is part of the strategy.
A study in rivers, woodland, and open ground. We are exploring how terrain can shape movement and make every route a meaningful choice.
Clarity at your fingertips.
A focused unit panel brings the essentials closer. This interface study explores how to communicate strength and movement without hiding the battlefield.
These interface studies illustrate the intended visual direction. They are not screenshots of a released game. Features and presentation may change during development.
THE DESIGN DIRECTION
Thoughtful by design.
Decisions with weight.
Our direction is deliberate, turn-based play. Position, movement, and terrain should make a small number of choices worth thinking about.
Made for mobile.
Designed around touch from the beginning. A clear 2D map and focused controls should put the situation in your hand, without getting in its way.
A FEW FIELD NOTES
Before you
take the field.
When will Dahomey 1892 be released?
The game is in development and a release date has not been announced. Progress and future availability will be shared in the devlog.
Which platforms are planned?
CAMPAIGNS is being designed for smartphones, with iOS and Android as the planned platforms. Device requirements and store availability will be confirmed closer to release.
Are these final gameplay screenshots?
No. The images shown here are interface and map concepts that communicate the intended direction. They will be replaced with captured gameplay as development progresses.
How can I follow development?
Read the development journal for studio notes, design decisions, and map studies. You can also follow new posts through the RSS feed.