Home Before Winter (HBW) (2026)

Developer: Core Reaction Studios
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Indie, Strategy, Early Access
Rating: 4.4 of 5, 9 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 13 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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The catalog in 3D

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How it feels

A methodical turn-based wargame where you carefully plan troop movements and capture territory, punctuated by tense trench combat minigames.

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What players say

Players recommend this Risk-like strategy game for its fun multiplayer and satisfying mini battles between rounds, though it lacks a tutorial and some find the interface broken.

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