Hattu: Ancient War

About the Game

WILL YOU CARVE PEACE OR WAR? 

You are the ruler—your ambassador kneels before you, waiting to carry your clay-tablet message to a neighboring king. Whatever you command him to deliver may win peace, demand tribute, or ignite war across the ancient world.

Enemies care about pride, honor, and power—how you speak matters as much as what you say. Some rulers answer with loyalty, others with fear or anger, and many hide betrayal behind polite clay. You rule as the old kings did, carving tablets with threats, peace offers, alliances, warnings, prayers, or tribute demands.
Rivals read your words and choose their path: fear, respect… or quiet betrayal.

Your message begins every story.

CHOOSE YOU WORDS CAREFULLY! WHEN WORDS FAIL, ARMIES FIGHT! 

When diplomacy collapses, the clash of armies decides what words could not.
Your forces meet the enemy in fast, real-time Bronze Age battles, fighting with whatever strength your realm can muster.

Win, and your borders advance.

Fall, and rival kings press deeper into your lands.

A RULER MUST HONOR THE GODS BEFORE RAISING AN ARMY

Your king must take part in sacred rites, for these ceremonies shape the strength of your realm.
Honor the gods, and more folk will take up arms in your name; neglect them, and few will answer the call.

A single rite can grant the warriors you need to survive… or leave your kingdom too frail to resist the coming storm.

EVERY CAMPAIGN SHAPES A NEW DESTINY

No two kings answer alike. Some keep their oaths, some betray you the moment your back turns, some follow distant gods, and others hunger for land, gold, and glory. Your fate bends with every clay tablet you send, for each message can earn loyalty, provoke fear, or awaken ambition in the hearts of rival rulers.

AI-Assisted Dialogue

Every ruler’s answer is decided at runtime, shaped by their shifting motives. Your words trigger live changes across the world, ensuring no campaign follows a fixed path.

The game uses AI to help craft some of the clay-tablet messages you receive from rival rulers, making their words feel more natural and varied. All AI-assisted writing is reviewed to ensure it stays true to the ancient setting.