Underplayed Gems

Warhammer 40,000: Sanctus Reach (2017)

Warhammer 40,000: Sanctus Reach cover
Developer
Straylight Entertainment
Publisher
Slitherine Ltd.
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Strategy
Rating
4.2 of 5, 1,484 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 19 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

Feels like commanding a stubborn defensive stand in a grim war-torn galaxy, with deliberate turn-by-turn positioning and firefights.

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What players say

Players praise it as a faithful digital adaptation of the tabletop game, especially for its single-player campaign. Many note it was delisted from Steam, and a few call the game outdated with little soundtrack or unclear mission objectives.

Screenshots

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