Underplayed Gems

Syrian Warfare (2017)

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Developer
Cats Who Play
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie, Strategy
Rating
4.3 of 5, 5,543 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 13 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A sober, atmospheric real-time tactics game that recreates the gravity of modern urban warfare with deliberate pacing and a focus on realistic military simulation.

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What players say

Players praise its detailed vehicle damage system and atmospheric music, while noting it is openly Russian propaganda about the Syrian civil war. Some call it better than Company of Heroes, others highlight a clunky interface and AI problems with armored units.

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