Underplayed Gems

RBM Studio's Gettysburg (2023)

RBM Studio's Gettysburg cover
Developer
Hexes of War, C3i
Publisher
Hexes of War
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Strategy
Rating
4.7 of 5, 37 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A deliberate, historically grounded wargame where you methodically maneuver units on a hex grid, feeling the weight of tactical decisions and historical stakes.

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What players say

Players praise this as a faithful digital adaptation of Mark Herman's board game, simple enough for wargame newcomers but with enough depth for veterans. They consistently mention fast 30-40 minute sessions, a surprisingly competent AI, and smooth Steam Deck performance, and many eagerly await the promised Waterloo follow-up. A few note luck from dice rolls can be frustrating.

Screenshots

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