Pixelswar io is a turn-based strategy game with pixel graphics, tanks, infantry and tactical battles on small maps. It's pretty close to the old Advance Wars games, including the part where one bad move can cost you the match.

How to play

Your job is to command an army, capture buildings and take control of the battlefield. Cities bring money every turn, factories produce ground units, and airports let you build aircraft. Infantry is especially useful early on because it can capture buildings. Sending expensive tanks everywhere might seem easier, but without a working economy you'll soon run out of reinforcements.

Pixelswar io lets you move your units and attack during your turn. Different terrain affects movement and defense, so a narrow crossing can be worth protecting even if there's not much else around it. For something similar, try RedFront io or Conquesta io. Both are real-time strategies, though, so the pace is quite different.

Units

There are 14 unit types, including infantry, snipers, tanks, artillery, helicopters, planes and ships. Artillery can attack from a distance, while aircraft help reach places that ground troops struggle with. Hospitals can restore damaged units. You'll need several types working together rather than an army made entirely of tanks.

Game modes

• Single Player with four AI difficulty levels
• Local Multiplayer for two players on one device
• Online 1v1 with a friend through an invitation link
• Custom maps created in the battlefield editor

Tips

• Capture cities early to increase your income
• Use terrain to protect valuable units
• Keep damaged units near hospitals when possible