Underplayed Gems

Armchair Commander (2023)

Armchair Commander cover
Developer
Zack Sima
Publisher
Indie War Games
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Strategy
Rating
4.5 of 5, 107 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A methodical turn-based wargame that feels like a historical simulation sandbox, where you study maps and command units at a deliberate pace.

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What players say

Players call this a bare-bones, simple war game that is fun for the price (free). Many praise its map and general editor and custom content, though some report the flag uploader is broken and has gone unfixed. Players are split: some find it too hard or impossible, while others sink dozens of hours into it.

Screenshots

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