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Wargame hidden gems on Steam
Every game here is tagged Wargame on Steam, sits between 1,000 and 5,000 reviews, is rated at least 80% positive, and carries a catch drawn from its own negative reviews. All 20 of them. How these pages are made.
This is a real-time strategy game where players design and command airships in tactical battles. It features detailed vehicle customization and destructible environments.
What players likedPlayers praise its very good gameplay and strategic building, comparing it to other crafting games.
The catchCampaign AI is poor, and harder difficulties just hand it unfair stat buffs.
Games like Airships: Conquer the Skies →
Creeper World 495% positive from 4,677 reviews202035% finish itDeck Playable
Creeper World 4 is a 3D real-time strategy game where players build bases and fight a fluid enemy. Its core loop involves managing resources and units against overwhelming Creeper waves on dynamic terrain.
What players likedPlayers praise Creeper World 4 as a solid 3D evolution of the series, with engaging strategy, resource management, and a vibrant modding community.
The catchIt is a downgrade from the third game in the series in almost every aspect.
Games like Creeper World 4 →
Real-time strategy game with air and ground combat. Players command large armies in large-scale battles.
The catchDefault brightness and gamma blow out the screen, leaving menus and text unreadable.
Games like Wargame: Airland Battle →
Real-time strategy game with persistent armies and tactical decision-making. It's a war against machines with consequences.
What players likedPlayers praise its tactical RTS gameplay, comparing it to Fallout Tactics and old DOS-era Terminator games, highlighting its fun combat, campaign choices, and permanent units.
The catchUnit pathfinding and AI are so poor that missions become a cycle of reloading saves.
Games like Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance →
Strategy simulation game with city development and tactical battles. Features 3D grand battles, duels, and extensive editing options.
The catchThis Steam release has no English translation and fan patches rarely work.
Games like Romance of the Three Kingdoms XI with Power Up Kit →
This is a VR tactical shooter focused on realistic CQB. Players coordinate assaults solo or co-op to complete diverse mission objectives.
What players likedPlayers praise its excellent gun handling and CQB gameplay, comparing it favorably to "Ready or Not" and "Onward" in VR.
The catchEnemy AI has omniscient tracking and pinpoint aim
Games like Tactical Assault VR →
A 2-player historical strategy game where players use event cards to gain influence and control on a world map. It simulates the Cold War's geopolitical struggle with a focus on historical events.
What players likedPlayers praise it as a faithful, visually appealing recreation of the board game, offering deep strategy and a fast-paced, accessible experience.
The catchDice rolls and card draws run heavily in the AI's favor in single player.
Games like Twilight Struggle →
Regiments88% positive from 2,894 reviews20220% finish itDeck Playable
Real-time tactics game where you command a regiment in a Cold War conflict. Features a Platoon Command system for strategic control and on-the-fly force building.
What players likedPlayers praise Regiments as an accessible, single-player "Cold War Gone Hot" RTS, balancing complexity between Wargame/SteelDivision and Company of Heroes.
The catchToo arcadey and shallow next to WARNO or Wargame, with little tactical depth.
Games like Regiments →
Turn-based strategy game where you command WWII armies through hundreds of scenarios, carrying core forces across diverse fronts. It offers deep tactical combat and extensive replayability with community content.
What players likedPlayers praise it as a soothing, long-standing strategy game, reminiscent of the original Panzer General series.
The catchCombat odds swing wildly against you, pushing players to save and reload every attack.
Games like Panzer Corps Gold →
A historical tactical battle simulator with complex morale and AI commanders. Players command armies in the Battle of Gettysburg, with decisions impacting the outcome.
The catchUnits ignore orders, and artillery often refuses to fire on targets in plain sight.
Games like Ultimate General: Gettysburg →
Tactical turn-based RPG with open-world exploration and a dark fantasy feel. Recruit followers, loot enemies for skills, and survive harsh combat.
What players likedPlayers praise Urtuk: The Desolation as an RPG chess-like game with unique art, diverse characters, and challenging, unforgiving AI.
The catchCombat turns repetitive fast, with randomised battles that all blur together.
Games like Urtuk: The Desolation →
Turn-based 4X wargame with procedural generation and RPG elements. Conquer a ruined planet through military, economic, and political management.
What players likedPlayers praise Shadow Empire as a uniquely complex 4X, blending Dwarf Fortress's depth with wargame logistics and Civ's strategic management.
The catchAI generated art was patched in later, and it looks worse than the old style.
Games like Shadow Empire →
Real-time strategy game about trench warfare. Manage troops and defenses to attack or survive enemy waves.
What players likedPlayers praise this stickman wargame for its engaging gameplay, developer interaction, and nostalgic feel reminiscent of childhood games.
The catchEnemy relentlessly overwhelms your offensives, stalling any progress
Games like Stickman Trenches →
This is a modern warfare simulation game where players command diverse military forces across a detailed globe. It focuses on strategic cross-domain operations with a refined simulation and customizable interface.
What players likedPlayers praise this complex military simulation as an in-depth, strategically challenging game akin to Sea Power, offering extensive unit control.
The catchThe learning curve is brutal and the outdated tutorials no longer match the menus.
Games like Command: Modern Operations →
Turn-based tactical wargame simulating ancient battles with detailed 3D units. Players command armies in historical or what-if scenarios against AI or humans.
What players likedPlayers praise its deep tactical gameplay, especially flanking and cavalry mechanics, making it a complex and replayable turn-based strategy game.
The catchBattles drag at a slow, clunky pace with drab presentation and no music.
Games like Field of Glory II →
Historical strategy simulation where you become a feudal lord to unite Japan. Features city building, diplomacy, and large-scale battles.
What players likedPlayers praise its historical depth and strategic complexity, akin to a detailed historical simulation.
The catchIt crashes often, including when saving and when creating custom officers.
Games like NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Souzou →
Turn-based strategy roguelite with fast combat. Build unique skills and awaken god blessings to defeat Roman invaders.
What players likedPlayers praise this tactical roguelike for its impactful upgrades and deep character progression, a clear improvement over its predecessor.
The catchProgress depends on grinding gear and a few overpowered picks rather than real strategy.
Games like Warriors of the Nile 2 →
Tactical battalion-level combat simulation with turn-based operational and real-time tactical modes. Features realistic WWII Eastern Front battles with detailed vehicles and landscapes.
What players likedPlayers praise its challenging, large-scale battles and historical depth, despite a steep learning curve.
The catchThe UI is obtuse and the tutorials barely teach anything, so learning it is brutal.
Games like Graviteam Tactics: Mius-Front →
Naval strategy simulation where you design, build, and command fleets from 1890-1970. Manage budgets, research tech, and fight tactical battles.
What players likedPlayers compare it to Ultimate Admiral Dreadnoughts, praising its enjoyable campaign, combat, and superior ship design freedom.
The catchThe battle generator throws you into lopsided fights with only a fraction of your fleet.
Games like Rule the Waves 3 →
This is a retro real-time strategy game with pixelated graphics. Players build bases, command armies across land, sea, and air, and engage in online co-op or competitive multiplayer.
What players likedPlayers praise its original and fun gameplay, especially the versus mode, and eagerly await more content.
The catchOnly two similar factions and thin unit variety make it repetitive fast.
Games like 9-Bit Armies: A Bit Too Far →
