Underplayed Gems

Battle Academy 2: Eastern Front (2014)

Battle Academy 2: Eastern Front cover
Developer
Slitherine Ltd.
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Strategy
Rating
4.6 of 5, 240 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 29 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A slow, tactical wargame where you carefully maneuver authentic World War II units across harsh, snow-dusted steppes, with each turn demanding patient planning and measured moves.

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What players say

Players call this a simple, accessible turn-based WW2 squad-level wargame that rewards good planning and punishes mistakes. Many compare it to tabletop wargaming or the original Battle Academy, and long-time players wish there were more campaigns available.

Screenshots

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