Northgard: Garm, Clan of the Hounds

Northgard Expansion Pack

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Release Date: May 30, 2024

Strategy, Economic, RTS, Norse Mythology, Indie Games, Co-op, The Vikings, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Internet

The thirteenth non-standalone expansion for the strategy game Northgard. Garm, Clan of the Hounds introduces the titular group of fighters. They have unique abilities which allow them to become berserkers and to transform into various animal forms.

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Northgard: Garm, Clan of the Hounds is an expansion to the 2018 strategy game set in the fantastic world of Norse mythology, titled Northgard. Like in the previous expansions, the creators added a new faction. The titular Clan of the Hounds expands the experience by offering a group of warriors with new abilities and fresh mechanics. The expansion was developed by the authors of the original game, namely Shiro Games studio.

Gameplay

The faction from this expansion is not led by any leader, unlike the other ones. The members of the clan are troublemakers who, while hunting wild animals, learned to harness their power. This allows them to transform into their animal form, making them berserkers.

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The Clan of the Hounds is smaller, but this emphasizes the importance of each member. To recruit one troublemaker, it is required to assign two warriors to the Arena. The group relies solely on its units, and the only way to develop is through combat.

The berserkers, as followers of the guardian of the gates of the underworld - Garm, are able to collect the souls of the fallen during combat. This allows them to strengthen and further transform for yet another battle. Additionally, each warrior gains unique abilities and upgrades during skirmishes thanks to the experience gained, which leads to greater coordination between them.

The ability to transform into wild animals allows fighters to hide from enemies and have an advantage over them. Other warriors can be attacked by surprise.

Platforms:

PC Windows

Developer: Shiro Games

Publisher: Shiro Games

Age restrictions: 12+

Similar Games:

Northgard

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Frozenheim

Game Series

Base Game for Northgard: Garm, Clan of the Hounds

Northgard

System Requirements

System Requirements for Northgard: Garm, Clan of the Hounds Video Game:

PC / Windows

Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz, 1 GB RAM, graphic card 1 GB GeForce GTS 450 or better, 1 GB HDD, Windows Vista 64-bit.

Recommended System Requirements:
Intel Core i5 3.1 GHz, 2 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 660 or better, 1 GB HDD, Windows 7/8/10 64-bit.

Ratings

Game Ratings for Northgard: Garm, Clan of the Hounds Video Game.

45%

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All Reviews: Mixed (238)

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User Reviews Summary generated by AI

The main pros of the game

Interesting Concept: Many players appreciate the unique mechanics of the clan, particularly the Berserker system and the idea of sacrificing villagers for military units.
Satisfying Gameplay: Some users enjoy the leveling up of Berserkers and the aggressive playstyle that the clan promotes, likening it to commanding a D&D party.
Potential for Strong Military: When fully developed, players note that the clan can have one of the strongest military forces in the game, particularly in the mid-to-late game.

The main cons of the game

Weak Early Game: The clan struggles significantly in the early game, with many players finding it difficult to gather resources and build a viable army before being overwhelmed by opponents.
High Micro Management Required: Players report that the clan requires excessive micro-management, making it less enjoyable and more tedious to play.
Poor Balance and Economy: Users frequently mention that the economy is poorly designed, leading to resource shortages and making it challenging to progress against other clans.
Nerfs and Gameplay Changes: Many reviews indicate that the clan has been heavily nerfed since its release, rendering it much weaker compared to other clans.

The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users

Improved Economy: Players call for a rework of the clan's economy to make it more competitive with other clans.
Better Military Unit Management: Users suggest that the ability to recruit more than one military unit per camp at a time would enhance gameplay.
Balancing Adjustments: There are requests for adjustments to the clan's overall strength and balance, especially in the early game, to make it more viable against other factions.
Quality of Life Improvements: Several reviews mention bugs and issues with the game's AI, suggesting that these need to be addressed for a better user experience.

Summary

Overall, while the Garm clan has a unique and interesting concept, user feedback indicates that significant improvements are needed in balance, economy, and overall gameplay experience to make it a more enjoyable addition to Northgard.

Summary generated on: October 30, 2025

Northgard: Garm, Clan of the Hounds

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Northgard

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