Underplayed Gems

Command: Northern Inferno (2015)

Command: Northern Inferno cover
Developer
WarfareSims
Publisher
Slitherine Ltd.
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Simulation, Strategy
Rating
3.8 of 5, 45 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 7.9 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A tense, methodical Cold War naval simulation where every tactical decision escalates toward nuclear brinksmanship.

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What players say

Players call this a solid cold war naval simulator and a good entry point to the Command series, but it is limited to 15 scenarios with no mission editor or community content. Some report bugs that break missions on Steam. The learning curve is steep for those unfamiliar with naval systems, though Harpoon veterans find it intuitive.

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