Underplayed Gems

Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War (2018)

Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War cover
Developer
Proxy Studios
Publisher
Slitherine Ltd.
Platforms
Windows, Linux
Genres
Strategy
Rating
4.1 of 5, 18,324 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 25 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A methodical, tense 4X experience where every decision feels like a calculated move in a grim, unending war for survival.

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What players say

Players largely agree the core game is a solid 4X that cuts diplomacy to focus on tactical combat and faction flavor. However, nearly every review warns the base game feels like a demo and the 20+ DLCs make the full experience prohibitively expensive, leaving many unable to recommend it despite enjoying it.

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