TREBUCHET

[h1] Another game that tries to beat the classics and I guess it's a lot more fun to play "real version" with friend or something. Your goal is to destroy opponent's pieces by stacking 2 or 3 of your balls (pun) in line. It's not a bad board game because rules are clear and involve strategy thinking however it just doesn't seem to get much interest. Thanks, but I'll pass. [/h1]

I got mixed feelings about this one. It is not badly done but their store page is full of lies. [quote]Cross Platform Multiplayer support - To Come![/quote] [quote]Cross Platform Local Network and WIFI Play - To Come![/quote] [quote] New, exciting boards, sets and other features - To Come![/quote] [quote]Game features and updates driven by your feedback![/quote] [quote]Frequent updates - driven by your feedback.[/quote] [quote]Lots more NEW - FREE updates and in-game additions to come![/quote] The game hasn't been updated since 2015 and I don't think it ever will be again. Works without any issues on Linux with Proton (4.11-12)

TREBUCHET is a mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as a lazy cash grab. It's a boardgame type mobile app where you play the game of Trebuchet, which is a game where you move blocks around and you can also "tilt" the board to make the balls roll around. A bit like checkers meets one of those steel ball maze toys, but in crappy mobile app form. This is a sloppy, lazy mobile port, they didn't even bother with a working fullscreen mode. Resolution is locked and the game assets are simple and lazy, to be expected from a mobile app. As gamers, we don't spend thousands on gaming rigs to pretend they're iPhones. In line with cash grabs, this mobile app was dumped on Steam and dumped very quickly into shovelware bundles. Once more we see greedy mobile devs trying to scam PC gamers. On Steam, this mobile app is a whopping $6 USD, on app stores, it's just $2. Mobile devs must learn PC gamers are not here to be gouged or scammed, and can't be expected to pay a premium for a free mobile game just because it's been lazily dumped on Steam. This is unacceptable disrespect for PC gamers.

TREBUCHET, developed and published by iconical Ltd., is a digital strategy game that takes inspiration from physical tabletop design and transforms it into a thoughtful, physics-driven experience. Rather than relying on fast reactions or complex control schemes, it builds its identity around spatial reasoning, momentum, and calculated positioning. The result is a game that feels more like manipulating a real object than issuing commands in a typical strategy title, giving it a distinct identity that sets it apart from more conventional digital board games. At its core, the gameplay revolves around guiding spherical pieces across a board by tilting the playfield, creating movement through gravity and momentum rather than direct input. The objective is twofold: eliminate the opposing king piece by knocking it off the board or maneuver your own king into a designated goal area. This dual win condition introduces an immediate layer of tension, as players must constantly decide whether to play aggressively or focus on careful positioning. Each move carries weight, and even small adjustments can have significant consequences depending on how the pieces interact. What makes TREBUCHET pa…

Fun, challenging game. I find myself thinking about it every so often, and have to play it to get my fix. It gets addictive.

I can't believe I'm just discovering this game. I never even heard of this Abstract Game before. Makes me want to do some research.