TFC: The Fertile Crescent
Release date: Jun 13, 2024
Developers: Wield Interactive
Publishers: MicroProse Software
Genres: Strategy
Categories: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Co-op, Online Co-op, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Steam Achievements, Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, Adjustable Difficulty, Playable without Timed Input, Save Anytime, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing
Supported languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Simplified Chinese, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian

Inspired by the real history of the Bronze Age Near East, TFC: The Fertile Crescent blends classic base-building RTS gameplay with a fresh, strategic twist. Establish your village near fertile land and carefully balance your food surplus against your growing population and army. In TFC, food isn’t just for survival; it fuels growth and technological advancement. A strong surplus accelerates your population growth and earns you Knowledge Points, unlocking new strategic options. But if your farms are raided or your food runs low, even the most powerful economy can collapse. Manage your hard-earned Knowledge Points wisely. Choose Village Improvements that counter your opponent’s strategy, strengthen your defenses, or push you closer to victory—whether through military conquest or building a Wonder. Consequential Soil Fertility Mechanic Food is the foundation of every successful village. Locate fertile ground and build your settlement around it to sustain your growing population. Balancing your food surplus against your villagers and expanding military is crucial, and protecting your farms is key to survival. Conversely, raiding enemy farms is a powerful way to cripple their economy and demoralize their people. Strategic Options From The Beginning Inspired by the giants of the genre, TFC expands on classic RTS mechanics in innovative ways, offering multiple strategies to explore from the start of each match. With several paths to victory, you can swiftly adapt your strategy in response to enemy actions. Your ability to leverage this freedom will determine whether you face crushing defeat or achieve glorious victory. Authentic Near East Bronze Age Setting Begin settling a small village, where every player starts on equal footing. As your village grows, a pivotal choice awaits: ascend into the Bronze Age and lead one of three legendary civilizations, each with unique strengths. Advance Your Village Strengthen your village by unlocking powerful Village Improvements. Spend Knowledge Points to react quickly to enemy tactics, boost your economy, or seize the initiative in battle. Whether you're fortifying your defenses or accelerating your growth, your strategic options are always impactful and easy to execute. Features Campaign with 10 missions Skirmish to battle it out against the AI with 4 difficulty levels Hordes to survive the waves of mountain nomads invasions Sandbox  to explore the game leisurely without the pressure of mission objectives or enemies Multiplayer for up to 4 players to challenge other players online on dedicated servers with host migration Play co-op by adding bots to online games, or invite a friend to play Hordes Modern QoL like grouping units and customisable hotkeys Full save and load support for all single player modes Spectate games in multiplayer Save, share and load replays to interactively study matches to learn from the best players, or from your own mistakes 

Press reviews: “A bite-sized chunk of phenomenal RTS design” Rock Paper Shotgun “We strongly recommend this small independent title. Very fun and with excellent replayability: a great discovery.” 8.5/10 – m2gaming