Northern Ireland '74 (2025)

Developer: Every Single Soldier
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Indie, Strategy, Early Access
Rating: 3.6 of 5, 7 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 40 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A turn-based strategy game that simulates the tense, low-level conflict of the Troubles with a top-down hex grid, emphasizing careful management and consequential choices.

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What players say

Players praise the rare counter-insurgency subject but are split on execution. Many find the game impenetrably complex without a tutorial, and some accuse the developer of reusing assets from other games. A few applaud the depth despite rough graphics.

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