Underplayed Gems

Forward Line (2018)

Forward Line cover
Developer
Dreamreason
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Strategy
Rating
5.0 of 5, 14 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A deliberate, chess-like struggle of positioning and resource management where every move counts and there is no luck involved.

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What players say

Players praise the depth and elegance of its logistics-focused turn-based combat, often comparing it to chess, Hive, or Advance Wars. The AI is widely considered the weakest part, fine for beginners but quickly outmatched, and the game shines most in multiplayer.

Screenshots

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