Athena Crisis (2024)

Developer: Nakazawa Tech
Publisher: Null Games
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Indie, Strategy
Rating: 4.0 of 5, 148 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.2 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A modern retro turn-based strategy game that feels like a relaxing and atmospheric tactical puzzle, where you outthink opponents at a deliberate pace.

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What players say

Players say it is a fun Advance Wars successor but the always-online requirement locks out offline play, and the main menu is cluttered. Some note the factions feel less distinct than in Advance Wars.

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