The Cyclist: Tactics

The Cyclist: Tactics

Camshaft Software · 2021

Every race is a tactical puzzle

96WhatsNext
How you play it

Online co-op

Online co-op

The WhatsNext verdict

For Cycling enthusiasts and turn-based strategy fans looking for a fresh, brainy simulation of peloton tactics and squad management.: It ingeniously converts road cycling into a turn-based tactical puzzle, making drafting, stamina conservation, terrain specialization, and breakaway timing intensely rewarding to plan and execute across multi-stage tours. Tradeoff: A steep initial learning curve and functional, low-budget presentation mean you must be patient with its dense rules and unglamorous interface to find the tactical brilliance underneath.

What it does best

  • Every race is a tactical puzzle

  • A remarkably deep cycling simulation

  • A genuinely original cycling strategy game

  • A career built for long-term obsession

What might put you off

  • Steep learning curve and uneven onboarding

  • Modest presentation and management detail

The setup

What you are walking into

A pro cycling turn-based tactics and strategy game. Create your own rider and manage your team throughout career mode, or compete in customizable single races and tours. Manage your resources wisely and outsmart the competition to ride to the top.

Where it lives

PC (Microsoft Windows)

Genre

RacingSportStrategyTurn-based strategy (TBS)TacticalIndieCard & Board Game

Vibe

Business
More games like The Cyclist: Tactics

Up next

If you like The Cyclist: Tactics