Underplayed Gems

Warring States (2018)

Warring States cover
Developer
polynation games ltd
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Indie, Strategy
Rating
3.9 of 5, 105 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A slow, methodical hex-grid wargame where tactical positioning and resource management create tense, brain-burning standoffs on historically inspired battlefields.

tacticalturn-basedhistoricalhex-gridstrategiccompetitivemethodicalchallenging

What players say

Players praise its strategic depth, clean art, and satisfying combat. However, many report the game was abandoned after leaving early access, with no updates or balance patches. Some find bow units overpowered, and there is disagreement over difficulty and polish.

Screenshots

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