Gruntz

Gruntz is a head-to-head tactical battle game for two players, built entirely on skill. Command infantry, tanks, and aircraft across a shared map, capturing control points and outmanoeuvring your opponent in a game where there are no dice rolls, no card draws, and no excuses. Every outcome is the result of a decision you made.

Units interact in a rock-paper-scissors-style hierarchy: Gruntz are slow but the only units that can capture control points; Aircraft wreak havoc across the battlefield but fold against well-placed Anti-Aircraft; tanks hit hard but can be countered with the right setup. The twist is in the vehicles — tanks and trucks are fitted with magnetic attachments that you choose before and during play. Snap on a cannon for firepower, an anti-air gun to control the skies, or a cargo transport to move troops across the map. Adapting your loadout to what your opponent is doing is where Gruntz really opens up.

Fast to learn and genuinely replayable, Gruntz rewards players who study their opponent, learn from losses, and refine their approach. Whether you favour aggressive infantry rushes, air superiority, or armoured dominance, the game gives you the tools to express a real playstyle — and punishes you when you stop thinking.

What's good?

• Magnetic vehicle attachments add a tactile, customisable layer that changes every game
• No dice, no luck — every result is earned or deserved
• Rock-paper-scissors unit relationships are easy to grasp but create genuine strategic depth
• Plays in 10–30 minutes — fast enough for multiple rounds in a sitting
• Strong skill expression — the better commander wins, consistently

Who is it for?

• ✔ Two players who want a sharp, competitive head-to-head game
• ✔ Fans of abstract strategy and pure skill games
• ✔ Players who enjoy tactical miniatures games but want something faster and lighter
• ✖ Groups of three or more — strictly two players
• ✖ Players who prefer co-operative or luck-driven games

Pair with: Browse our Abstract Strategy collection for more skill-driven two-player games with no luck involved.