CLAWS is a real-time battle simulator that puts you in control of large-scale combat—whether you want to command from above or jump directly into the fight.
Rendered entirely in a retro command-line style, CLAWS delivers fast, chaotic, and surprisingly cinematic battles where every moment is driven by your decisions.
TAKE CONTROL OF THE CHAOS
Command units, shift the tide of battle, and unleash powerful abilities in real time.
You can play strategically from a distance—or take direct control of a fighter and fight on the front lines.
LEGENDARY CHARACTERS
Battle alongside iconic figures inspired by the public domain—each equipped with their own signature abilities, strengths, and playstyles.
WEAPONS AND POWER SYSTEMS
Access dozens of weapons and advanced systems, including:
Turrets, missile strikes, EMP blasts, and more
Devastating abilities that can instantly reshape the battlefield
High-impact tools designed for pure spectacle and control
MASTERY SYSTEM
The more you use weapons and abilities, the more powerful they become.
Increase effectiveness, speed, and impact over time
Develop your own playstyle through repeated use
Turn your favorite tools into battlefield-dominating forces
WATCH MODE (GOD-LEVEL CONTROL)
Sit back and observe—or intervene at will.
Watch Mode gives you access to powerful battlefield interventions:
Deploy drones, airstrikes, and heavy weapons systems
Influence the fight in real time
Create cinematic moments of destruction and control
BUILT-IN UNITS AND MAPS
Jump straight into action with:
A wide variety of pre-built units and battle configurations
Multiple battle maps designed for different strategies and scenarios
Carefully curated encounters that showcase the full range of gameplay
BUILT FOR THE TERMINAL
CLAWS doesn’t just look retro—it actually runs in a real command line window.
Every battle is rendered live using text and color, turning your terminal into a dynamic battlefield filled with motion, effects, and large-scale combat.
Runs directly in a console window—no traditional graphics engine
Real-time action rendered entirely with characters and color
Optimized for speed, scale, and clarity in a text-based environment
For those who appreciate it: this is a true command-line experience—pushing the limits of what a terminal can do.
