Underplayed Gems

Squad 22: ZOV (2025)

Squad 22: ZOV cover
Developer
SPN Studio
Publisher
Zarobana Entertainment
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Strategy, Free To Play
Rating
3.0 of 5, 653 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 26 minutes
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

You command a squad in deliberate, top-down tactical combat, pausing to plan each move carefully.

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What players say

Players are deeply split on this game. Many call it Russian propaganda first and a game second, while others praise its tactical RTS gameplay and compare it to Door Kickers. A minority note that it is free with only one mission before requiring payment, and some players have very low playtime.

Screenshots

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