Underplayed Gems

Ironclads 2: War of the Pacific (2016)

Ironclads 2: War of the Pacific cover
Developer
Totem Games
Publisher
Strategy First
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Simulation, Strategy
Rating
3.2 of 5, 40 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

This feels like commanding a slow, methodical naval campaign through historically grounded desert warfare, where every ship movement and resource decision carries weight.

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What players say

Players say Ironclads 2 is a niche, old-school naval sim for die-hard wargamers only. It has a strong AI and interesting historical setting, but no tutorial or multiplayer, and the turn-based strategic layer is quirky. Reviews split on whether the complex systems are rewarding or frustrating.

Screenshots

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