Underplayed Gems

Base Wars (2021)

Base Wars cover
Developer
Everlasting Games
Platforms
Windows, Linux
Genres
Casual, Strategy
Rating
4.6 of 5, 13 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 18 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

a deliberate slow burn where every move matters, blending big-picture planning with concentrated tactical skirmishes.

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What players say

Players see it as a turn-based version of classic RTS games like Starcraft and Age of Empires. They praise the core gameplay and map editor but note the game still needs a campaign, and that updates have stalled with a dead Discord.

Screenshots

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