Underplayed Gems

Dieselpunk Wars (2021)

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Developer
Image Power S.A., Roasted Games
Publisher
Image Power S.A., PlayWay S.A., HeartBeat Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie, Simulation
Rating
3.1 of 5, 156 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 8.9 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

Building and testing custom vehicles with detailed physics, then watching them clash and shatter in combat.

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What players say

Players largely call it abandoned, with development stopped and the campaign unfinished. The core building and physics are praised in concept but described as janky, buggy, and prone to uncontrolled drifting. Comparisons to TerraTech and Sprocket are common, with many advising to play those instead. A few players enjoy the challenge and die-punk setting despite the flaws.

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