Wars Across The World (2017)

Developer: Strategiae
Publisher: Plug In Digital, Avalon Digital
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Indie, Strategy
Rating: 4.1 of 5, 221 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 13 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A deliberate, simulation-heavy turn-based strategy game that feels like a detailed historical board game, with varied scenarios demanding careful planning.

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What players say

Players praise the card-driven system and the variety of historical conflicts, but many report bugs such as broken achievements and unresponsive AI. Some scenarios are considered unwinnable for one side, and the AI often makes mistakes, making the game easy even on higher difficulties.

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