Underplayed Gems

Chariots of War (2022)

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Developer
Slitherine Ltd.
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Strategy
Rating
3.7 of 5, 19 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 7.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

Managing ancient empires on a vast historical map feels methodical and strategic, balancing city development with military campaigns across the Fertile Crescent.

real-timeoperationalhistoricalgrand-scaleempire-buildingresource managementmethodical

What players say

Players praise the unique dynamic economy tied to world events and the easy-to-learn grand strategy. However, many warn that the game repeatedly crashes when moving troops, and combat feels vague. Some find it overpriced and dated compared to modern strategy games.

Screenshots

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