Underplayed Gems

Darkwind: War on Wheels (2014)

Darkwind: War on Wheels cover
Developer
Psychic Software
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Action, Free To Play, Indie, Massively Multiplayer, Racing, RPG
Rating
2.6 of 5, 478 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 6.9 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A slow, tense, and punishing tactical fight where every move and shot counts in a desolate wasteland.

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What players say

Players call Darkwind a one-of-a-kind turn-based vehicular combat game with permanent death for crew members that makes losses sting. It has a steep learning curve, a clunky interface split between a browser and a game client, and a very small player count. Fans of Car Wars and Mad Max find it compelling despite its age and rough edges.

Screenshots

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