Underplayed Gems

War Mines: WW1 (2021)

War Mines: WW1 cover
Developer
The 6-month initiative
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Casual, Indie, Strategy
Rating
4.6 of 5, 54 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 39 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A slow-paced, logic-driven puzzle game that uses minesweeper mechanics to progress through historical World War I scenarios with a calm, thoughtful feel.

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What players say

Players call it a polished Minesweeper variant with a World War 1 theme, short enough to finish in under an hour. The historical trivia and cinematics are a highlight, but some find it too brief for the price and wish for harder or randomized stages.

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