Underplayed Gems

Holdfast: Nations At War (2020)

Holdfast: Nations At War cover
Developer
Anvil Game Studios
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Simulation, Strategy
Rating
4.5 of 5, 29,158 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 14 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A chaotic team-based shootout with large player counts, proximity chat, and a mix of serious tactical play and meme-fueled roleplay.

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What players say

Players describe a chaotic, comedy-driven multiplayer battle where proximity voice chat leads to music, speeches, and absurd roleplay. The melee combat is widely criticized as glitchy and inconsistent, and moderation practices are called dishonest for silently muting players without notice.

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