Underplayed Gems

Firefight (2016)

Firefight cover
Developer
Sean O'Connor
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Strategy
Rating
4.2 of 5, 354 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.6 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A deeply detailed WWII simulation where you watch bullets ricochet and tanks move with realistic physics, but with a casual and minimalist interface that makes the complexity feel approachable.

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What players say

The game offers a lot of content with many maps, units, and an active modding community, but players are split: some praise its replayability and simple wargame feel, while others criticize frustrating AI that ignores orders, especially with tanks not firing when they should. Multiplayer is dead, and the lack of a proper campaign bothers some.

Screenshots

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