Underplayed Gems

Original War (2014)

Original War cover
Developer
Altar Games
Publisher
Bohemia Interactive
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie, Strategy
Rating
4.8 of 5, 2,162 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 5.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A tense, thoughtful strategy game where time travel and resource scarcity shape every decision.

atmosphericstory richdifficultreal-time with pausesingleplayermultiplayermoddablestrategic

What players say

Players praise Original War for its unique story and the way companions matter, comparing it favorably to SpellForce. The game has two campaigns and two nations, with tactical team selection and narrative choices affecting the story. Long-time fans note the community keeps the game alive with mods like Sand of Siberia.

Screenshots

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