Underplayed Gems

Ironclads 2: American Civil War (2015)

Ironclads 2: American Civil War cover
Developer
Totem Games
Publisher
Strategy First
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Simulation, Strategy
Rating
3.8 of 5, 57 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.6 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A meticulous, historically-grounded naval simulation where you methodically command ironclad warships in tense, tactical engagements.

historicaltacticaldeliberatemethodicalnaval simulationrealism-focusedslow-pacedstrategy

What players say

Players warn this is more a digital tabletop game than a conventional video game, with a steep learning curve and no tutorial to help newcomers. The battles are deliberately slow and methodical, and while fans of 19th-century naval warfare praise its historical detail, others find the interface quirky and the experience frustrating without a manual or forum help.

Screenshots

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