War Theatre (2019)

Developer: Arcade Distillery
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: RPG, Strategy
Rating: 3.3 of 5, 15 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.6 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

Methodical turn-based battles with RPG character progression feel deliberate and customizable, but the tone remains neutral and grounded in strategic decision-making.

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What players say

Players are split on War Theatre. Many praise the unique art style and find the rock-paper-scissors combat simple but fun, while others criticize one-hit kills that reduce strategy to unitspamming and blobbing. The lack of a tutorial and clunky, laggy performance are common complaints.

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