Clatter (2018)

Clatter (2018) invites players to create and command their own customisable squads of fighting robots in a turn-based, arena tactics game. Commanders strategise by building teams from a variety of units like Grabbers, Flippers, and Mortars, each with unique strengths and synergies. While built for multiplayer, featuring an ever-changing roster of maps across deathmatch and control game modes with bronze, silver, and gold leagues, it also offers a comprehensive single-player career mode. Here, players act as managers, building and battling with their team across season-long leagues, buying and selling units, modding stats, and securing sponsorships to rise from chumps to champs. Daily challenges and extensive customisation options for both commanders and arenas further enhance the experience. Clatter earns its place among Facepunch Studios' best by exemplifying their commitment to deep systemic gameplay and player-driven experiences. Much like their other acclaimed titles, Clatter offers significant strategic depth through its intricate unit synergies and competitive league structures, fostering a vibrant online community. Its robust single-player career mode, which combines tactical combat with management simulation, showcases Facepunch's knack for creating compelling long-term engagement. The game demonstrates the studio's versatility, applying their signature design philosophy of emergent complexity and strong replayability to a turn-based tactics genre, delivering a polished and intensely strategic offering that stands out in their diverse portfolio.