Sparta!
[Kickstarter Link]

1-2 players, 2-3 hours.

Sparta is a thematic game on the Greek wars - you'll play as either Sparta or Athens and try to dominate Greece and coastal areas around the Mediterranean.

The game is card driven, but also has resource earning and spending, a simple battle system that quickly resolves conflict, and leaders who can level up and get better over the game.

Take a look at the designer blog.