Underplayed Gems

The Seven Years War (1756-1763) (2015)

The Seven Years War (1756-1763) cover
Developer
Oliver Keppelmüller
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Strategy
Rating
3.2 of 5, 135 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 7.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A deliberate, large-scale strategy game that immerses you in the slow-burn tension of 18th-century global warfare and colonial competition.

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What players say

Players say the ambitious blend of real-time campaign and tactical battles is let down by a slow pace, a baffling economy, and frequent crashes. The battle component is often broken and the AI is weak, while the developer abandoned the game shortly after release.

Screenshots

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