A whimsical medieval strategy title
Inkulinati is a strategy game with a playful take on illuminated manuscripts. The full version lets players use Living Ink to sketch and command an array of oddball creatures, and it’s available for Mac.
How the game operates
Players draft and deploy inked beings on a grid-style battlefield, needing careful positioning and timing to win. Combat blends tactical choices with the unpredictable personalities of your creations, so thinking ahead and adapting on the fly are both rewarded.
Creatures and customization
- Assemble a personalized compendium of monsters, each with distinct strengths and quirks.
- Create bizarre units — for example, a rabbit whose hindquarters serve as an unexpectedly potent weapon.
- Mix and match abilities to develop synergies that suit your playstyle.
Progression and power-ups
As you advance you’ll unlock perks that broaden strategic options and reveal secret effects. These upgrades let you refine tactics and surprise opponents with new combos and tricks.
Visual identity and tone
The game stands out for its offbeat humor and a hand-drawn aesthetic inspired by medieval art, giving battles a charmingly eccentric flair that complements the mechanics.
Recommended similar pick
- Plants vs. Zombies — trial available for players looking for a light, tower-defense style alternative.
Technical
- Mac
- Full