Underplayed Gems

Command: Chains of War (2017)

Command: Chains of War cover
Developer
WarfareSims
Publisher
Slitherine Ltd.
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Simulation, Strategy
Rating
4.8 of 5, 27 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 7.7 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A meticulous and tense strategy simulation that feels like running a modern naval command center under the constant pressure of world-altering stakes.

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What players say

Players describe this as a hardcore military simulator that sits between a game and professional software. It has an extremely steep learning curve and demands heavy micromanagement, with a common complaint about poor optimization and high CPU usage. The near-future campaign and added weapons like lasers and railguns are praised, though some note the marketing overpromises.

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Screenshots

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