Generals.io

Generals.io is a fast-paced multiplayer strategy game. Protect your general, command your army, take control of land, and capture other generals to win. A beloved classic of the IO strategy genre.

How to Play

You start with a general on a grid-based map. Each turn, armies appear in your territory. Move armies to conquer neutral cities and attack enemies. The goal: capture all enemy generals while keeping your own safe.

Controls

• Arrow keys — select adjacent tiles (army movement)
• Click — select a tile
• Space — center camera on your general
• Z — undo last move
• E — clear queue

Game Modes

• 1v1 — head-to-head duels
• 2v2 — team battles
• FFA — free-for-all (up to 8 players)
• Custom games

Features

• Real-time turn-based strategy hybrid
• Fog of war — enemies hidden until explored
• Cities and generals — different unit sources
• Leaderboards — ranked competitive play
• Replays — watch and learn

Tips

• Expand early, attack mid-game
• Keep your general in the back of your empire
• Capture neutral cities for army income
• Launch 50/50 splits, not full force
• Study replays of top players — the strategy is deep