Underplayed Gems

Warpaint (2017)

Warpaint cover
Developer
Adam Thompson
Publisher
LADDER
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Casual, Indie, Strategy
Rating
3.4 of 5, 31 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.3 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A lighthearted tabletop war game that feels like painting tiny dwarves and then playing a quick, playful siege with chess-like moves.

casualtacticaltabletopwhimsicalcreativestrategicrelaxingcompetitive

What players say

Players describe it as a fun, lighthearted strategy game reminiscent of tabletop board games like chess, with a physics-based catapult mechanic and deep miniature painting. However, complaints are common about the lack of a single-player campaign, limited unit types, and often empty online lobbies.

Screenshots

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