Underplayed Gems

Pavlov's House (2021)

Pavlov's House cover
Developer
Bookmark Games
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Strategy
Rating
4.7 of 5, 67 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 5.0 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

a tense, card-driven wargame of attrition where each turn feels like holding a thin red line against relentless German assaults

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What players say

Players praise this as a faithful digital port of a solid solitaire board wargame, with quick sessions and deep tactical choices. Many note the tutorial is poorly done, and a few wish for an undo feature.

Screenshots

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