Upcoming sci-fi title Menace could be a fun game to try out, especially if you love turn-based tactical battles.
Developed by Overhype Studios, Menace is made by the same folks who gave us Battle Brothers. This guide will help you keep track of the upcoming launch if you’re interested in trying the game out.
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Menace release countdown
Menace will go live worldwide on Thursday, Feb. 5. It’s exclusive to PC for now. The following countdown will expire once it goes live.
The countdown above is based on the following times.
- 6am PT
- 8am ET
- 9am CT
- 2pm UTC
- 3pm CET
The times mentioned here are based on the information available on SteamDB. Any change will be duly updated in this guide. As of writing, there’s no way to pre-order Menace, but you can wishlist it on Steam.
What to expect from Menace
Menace puts you in charge of a band of marines, mercenaries, and criminals in a distant system cut off from the core Worlds. Your ‘army’ will have to faceoff against warlords, corrupted organizations, and governments to gain the upper hand.
The core gameplay centers around a turn-based tactical system, which is pretty similar to Battle Brothers. However, the theme and change of environment will need you to adjust your tactics accordingly. While you won’t be fighting directly on the field, every decision depends on you. From choosing requests to sending dispatches to control what your army does on the field – everything depends on you.
It will be interesting to see whether Menace becomes one of the best tactical turn-based titles in 2026. It has been some time since we have had a big hit in this genre, and it looks like there’s potential here.
