Underplayed Gems

Small War (2024)

Small War cover
Developer
ABCD
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie, Strategy, Early Access
Rating
5.0 of 5, 28 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A methodical turn-based war game with strategic depth on a hex grid, using pixel art visuals.

turn-basedtacticalstrategicpixel artmilitaryminimalistcompetitive

What players say

Players describe it as a turn-based version of Red Alert or StarCraft, praising its broad roster of land, sea, and air units. Many note the simplistic visuals and lack of in-game guidance, and split on whether the content is currently too thin for the price.

Screenshots

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