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Epic Battle Simulator 2 is a sandbox where you drop hundreds of units onto a map, set their formation, and watch the fight play out. No complex rules, no resource systems — just unit placement and composition. The tactical learning here is informal: you notice that archers melt cavalry from the flank, or that shielded infantry need to be flanked themselves, and then you test it. The free version includes the full unit roster and doesn't wall off core functionality. The honest limitation is that none of this holds up against a human opponent — there's no real competitive multiplayer, and AI battles get predictable after a few hours. Best for players who enjoy sandbox experimentation or want a low-stakes way to think about unit counters.