Wargroove 2

Wargroove 2 is, like its predecessor Wargroove, a turn-based tactics game in the style of Nintendo Wars. In each level, the player is presented with a 2D grid based map, on which they gather resources, use resources to recruit units, and use units to fight enemies. An important element of gameplay is the rock-paper-scissors nature of combat, where units are more effective against certain enemy units and can inflict critical hits if used in certain conditions. Gameplay is largely unchanged between the games, though new units and commanders have been added.

The game reintroduces the "groove" system from the first game, where commanders charge up for every action taken. When charged, they can activate a special ability. Compared to the first game, Wargroove 2 adds a second tier to the "grooves", where further charging them leads to a second, more powerful, tier of ability.

Wargroove 2 was developed by British studio Chucklefish, the developer of Wargroove, and Robotality, a German studio which had previously developed Pathway and Halfway. It was published by Chucklefish, and released for Windows and Nintendo Switch on 5 October 2023, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S on 19 September 2024, and for Android and iOS on 30 July 2025. Its soundtrack was produced by Dale North.

Comparing their work on the sequel to developing a new game, lead designer Stefan Bachmann commented that the studio tried to keep the essence of the first game, while making the sequel feel like a new game. Chucklefish and Robotality were in contact throughout the development process, allowing the developer to debate ideas with the studio behind the first game, and to eliminate new ideas that didn't work with the game. Bachmann commented that the partnership with an existing larger studio and game franchise gave Robotality an advantage in the competitive indie game development scene.

Wargroove 2 received "generally favorable" reviews according to review aggregator Metacritic.

Many reviewers found that the core gameplay was largely unchanged from Wargroove, but did not find this to be a flaw of the game. According to Touch Arcade, "that game was kind of amazing so I think that’s fine". The game contains much more content than its predecessor, with IGN describing it as "massive", and PC Gamer describing it as "a lot of game". The design of the campaigns was praised, with reviewers citing the freedom available to the player in completing missions, the variety in mission and map design, and the variety and replay value created by the objective system. Nintendo World Report found that the game was the best modern adaptation of the Advance Wars style of game.