Underplayed Gems

Pawns of War (2025)

Pawns of War cover
Developer
FLARE
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie, Strategy, Free To Play
Rating
4.3 of 5, 570 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 5.7 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A tense, tactical struggle to manage a squad under siege in a war-torn landscape, where careful positioning and resourcefulness are key to survival.

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What players say

Players describe a free autobattler with heavy RNG in turn-based mode, grindy progression, and a UI that feels rough. The concept has potential, but execution is held back by randomness, repetitive gameplay, and complaints about AI-generated art.

Screenshots

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