Underplayed Gems

Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive (2013)

Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive cover
Developer
Spellbound
Publisher
THQ Nordic
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Action, Strategy
Rating
4.4 of 5, 2,420 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 36 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A tense, methodical tactical stealth game where planning and precise execution are key to surviving the Old West.

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What players say

Players praise the game as a classic tactical RTS with a western setting, but they split on whether the aging controls and design are tolerable or frustrating. Frequent saving and trial-and-error are expected, and some note glitches on modern systems.

Screenshots

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