Underplayed Gems

Clad in Iron: Gulf of Mexico 1864 (2017)

Clad in Iron: Gulf of Mexico 1864 cover
Developer
Totem Games
Publisher
Strategy First
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Simulation, Strategy
Rating
5.0 of 5, 17 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 8.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A deliberate blend of turn-based planning and real-time execution set against an alternate Civil War naval backdrop.

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What players say

This is a simulation-heavy game for hardcore naval history fans only, with no tutorial and a manual you must read. Players praise the AI and the ability to end battles at any time, but note the lack of ship construction, no multiplayer, and a very slow, meditative pace.

Screenshots

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