Tactics of World War I (2025)

- Developer
- Headless Horseman Games
- Platforms
- Windows
- Genres
- Strategy
- Rating
- 2.9 of 5, 12 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 38 minutes
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
Feels like commanding troops in a slow, methodical chess match where planning and quick reactions are key to surviving intense historical battles.
tacticalstrategicrealistictensehistoricalatmosphericmethodicaldeliberate
What players say
Players praise the tactical depth and authentic World War I setting, but almost everyone reports serious technical problems. Crashes, black screens, broken pathfinding and AI voices are common complaints, and the campaign is described as short. The game needs more polish before it can be recommended broadly.
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