Antihero is a breath of fresh, smog-filled air in the digital board game genre. It perfectly captures the cutthroat nature of a Victorian underworld, where you aren't just trying to win; you're trying to systematically dismantle your opponent's operations. The game loop of recruiting street urchins to occupy businesses while sending your Master Thief to infiltrate estates creates a fantastic tension between economic management and tactical board control.
The 'Slabbery and Skulduggery' isn't just flavor text—the ability to hire thugs to block paths or assassins to remove key enemy pieces adds a layer of aggression that most board games shy away from. The campaign mode is surprisingly well-written, but the real heart of the game is the asynchronous multiplayer. Being able to plot your next heist over the course of a day makes it the perfect mobile companion for strategy fans who don't have time for a single long sitting.
Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 1.0.26Fri Nov 15 2019
Ni hao, fellow thieves! This patch brings iPad Pro support, Chinese localization, and some bug fixes.
Become a feared and revered master thief in Antihero, a fast-paced digital board game. Use stealth, cunning, and the occasional assassination to build the most powerful thieves’ guild in this gas-lit Victorian underworld.
ONE GOAL. MANY FOES. Play through the story-driven campaign, skirmish against the AI, and jump online in casual and ranked PvP multiplayer.
CHALLENGE YOUR FRIENDS. Invite friends to play asynchronously or increase the pressure in a Live Match. Set up custom “House Rules” and tailor the game to your tastes!
TAKE OVER THE CITY. PROTECT WHAT’S YOURS. Infiltrate businesses, sneak into estates, set traps, and steal everything. The city’s riches are yours – if your opponent doesn’t take them first.
SNEAKERY, STABBERY & SKULDUGGERY! Upgrade your guild, recruit street urchins, hire thugs, start a gang… and bribe, blackmail and assassinate the opposition. There are many paths to the top.
MANAGE A HEALTHY ECONOMY. Spend your ill-gotten riches to hire new recruits, upgrade your thieving skills, and acquire deadly weapons. Gold is a thief’s best friend!
Requires iOS 9.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.Become a feared and revered master thief in Antihero, a fast-paced digital board game. Use stealth, cunning, and the occasional assassination to build the most powerful thieves’ guild in this gas-lit Victorian underworld.
ONE GOAL. MANY FOES. Play through the story-driven campaign, skirmish against the AI, and jump online in casual and ranked PvP multiplayer.
CHALLENGE YOUR FRIENDS. Invite friends to play asynchronously or increase the pressure in a Live Match. Set up custom “House Rules” and tailor the game to your tastes!
TAKE OVER THE CITY. PROTECT WHAT’S YOURS. Infiltrate businesses, sneak into estates, set traps, and steal everything. The city’s riches are yours – if your opponent doesn’t take them first.
SNEAKERY, STABBERY & SKULDUGGERY! Upgrade your guild, recruit street urchins, hire thugs, start a gang… and bribe, blackmail and assassinate the opposition. There are many paths to the top.
MANAGE A HEALTHY ECONOMY. Spend your ill-gotten riches to hire new recruits, upgrade your thieving skills, and acquire deadly weapons. Gold is a thief’s best friend!










In Antihero, you become a feared master thief in a gas-lit Victorian underworld. This fast-paced digital board game tasks you with running a thieves' guild, where you must infiltrate businesses, sneak into estates, and set traps to steal the city's riches. Recruit street urchins, hire thugs, and use bribery or assassination to overcome your rivals. Featuring a story-driven campaign and robust online multiplayer (both live and asynchronous), Antihero offers multiple paths to victory through a healthy mix of economy management and tactical 'skulduggery'.
Fast-paced turn-based strategy in a Victorian setting
Asynchronous and live PvP multiplayer modes
Story-driven single-player campaign
Custom 'House Rules' for tailored gameplay
Guild upgrades, recruitments, and weapon systems
Focus on infiltrating 'The Powder House' early to buff your saboteurs. Use your urchins to secure a steady flow of gold from local businesses, which allows you to upgrade your Master Thief's skills quickly. Don't forget to set traps in estates you've already scouted to catch your opponent off guard.
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Players take turns navigating a fog-of-war covered city. You must manage your actions points between scouting new buildings, stealing resources, and attacking enemy units. Victory is achieved by earning 'Victory Points' through bribes, assassinations, and fulfilling specific map objectives.
Yes, you can invite friends to play asynchronously or participate in Live Matches.