Underplayed Gems

Mini War - Three Kingdoms (2020)

Mini War - Three Kingdoms cover
Developer
YangZeyu
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Casual, Indie, Strategy
Rating
4.6 of 5, 23 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.3 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

The feel is of a stripped-down strategy puzzle where you pause to plan a single hero's path against formations, then watch the execution like a small automated battle.

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What players say

Players describe it as a chess-like puzzle game where you solve enemy formations with limited steps. It is hard, especially for the three-star challenges, and some find it exhausting after 30-40 levels. The battle replay is a highlight. A common complaint is the lack of windowed mode or resolution options.

Screenshots

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