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Byte Lynx

Byte Lynx is a fast-paced RTS with no units. Build defenses, dismantle your enemy, and steal their buildings in this deeply tactical building combat-based strategy game. Expand your arsenal across a series of diverse levels!

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October 12, 2022
3 years and 294 days ago
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Very Positive89 reviews97.8%

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About the Game

Byte Lynx is a fast-paced RTS with no units! Build defenses, then dismantle your enemy and steal their buildings! Byte Lynx centers around tactical combat between networks as you battle across a mysterious mechanical planet.

Crush your enemies

Design massive war platforms to demolish entrenched enemies.

Build up your base or take theirs

Build a sprawling base that extends to dominate the local resources and crush your enemies, or find the flaws in your enemy's defenses and steal their hard work.

Face the unknown

Unlock powerful new constructions and upgrade existing ones. You'll need them to face what lies ahead. You and the aggressively helpful AI, Byte, will have to battle through all kinds of dangers and face enemies with strange powers if you want to find out what's happening on this mysterious planet and find a way back home.

Gameplay Features

  • 20 Mission campaign

  • 3 Campaign difficulty levels

  • Powerful Map Editor with Steam Workshop integration

  • 5 Custom Map Packs and many more on the workshop

About the developers

Artful Games is a two-person studio aiming to create innovative gameplay experiences. Byte Lynx, our first title, features unique construction-based combat.