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Gremlins, Inc.

Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2016

Should you play it?

This is an intense strategy board game in a steampunk world of corrupt capitalist gremlins who compete for money, political power and prestige. Save and invest, steal and extort, arrest and get arrested – in single-player and multiplayer, with ranks and ladders, team mode and spectator mode.

What works

  • Deep strategic gameplay
  • Unique steampunk theme and art style
  • Active multiplayer community and tournaments
  • Regular free content updates
  • Fair dlc policy with cosmetic items only

Things to keep in mind

  • Small player base limits matchmaking at times
  • Long match durations can be frustrating
  • Single player ai can be overly aggressive
  • Only one main map available
  • Limited social interaction due to no chat

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Touhou Ibunseki - Ayaria Dawn: ReCreation

  • Age of Wonders

  • Infinity Wars: Animated Trading Card Game

  • Journey of Greed

  • Legends of Callasia

  • Touhou Big Big Battle

Less dominating

Games that feels like Gremlins, Inc. but with less domination over others

  • Gordian Quest

  • Roguebook

  • Yao-Guai Hunter

  • Turnbound

  • Faeria

  • Across the Obelisk

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Gremlins, Inc.: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Status, Fellowship, Domination. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Domination. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Relaxation, Intimacy.

Last update: 21/08/2026