SGS Battle For: Fort Donelson (2024)

Developer: Strategy Game Studio, Vincent Bernard
Publisher: Avalon Digital
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Strategy
Rating: 4.3 of 5, 7 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 4.3 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

You methodically move regiment-scale units on a historical battlefield, making slow, deliberate tactical decisions in a turn-based simulation of Civil War combat.

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What players say

Players recommend it for its small-unit tactical Civil War battles, which can be finished in a day. The card system adds unpredictability, and gunboats are a highlight. However, the game has no tutorial, making it difficult for newcomers to the series.

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