Making History: The First World War (2021)

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Developer: Factus Games
Platforms: Windows, Linux
Genres: Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Rating: 3.3 of 5, 114 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 15 hours
Where to get it: Steam

How it feels

A contemplative grand-strategy simulation where you manage resources, research, and diplomacy across a turn-based world map, feeling the weight of historical decisions.

turn-based strategyhistoricalgrand strategyslow-pacedsystemicthoughtfulmethodicalinformative

What players say

Players are deeply split. Some call it a rewarding strategy game with better AI and more depth than its predecessor. Many more report game-breaking bugs: constant out-of-memory crashes after turn 150, save files that silently fail, and an economy that swings wildly for no explained reason. Long-time fans say these issues have persisted for years.

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