Underplayed Gems

The Troop (2023)

The Troop cover
Developer
Giant Flame
Publisher
PLA Studios
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Action, Indie, Strategy
Rating
4.2 of 5, 821 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 30 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A methodical, historically-rooted wargame that feels like commanding a tabletop skirmish with careful tactical decisions on a hex grid.

tacticalturn-basedhistoricalmilitarydeliberatetensesimulatedvehicular combat

What players say

Players are split on The Troop. Many praise the tactical depth, sound design, and the "one more battle" pull, but a significant number argue the AI cheats by having perfect vision and unrealistic accuracy, with combat balance that defies common sense and makes the game frustrating.

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Screenshots

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