This one caught me by surprise a bit, but there is a massive sale on slitherine/Matrix titles happening right now on Steam, and there are some great deals on great wargames that everyone should be checking out!
Discount Highlights
Battlestar Galactica Deadlock 80% off
Warhammer 40,000: Gladius 76% off
Fantasy General II 51% off
Combat Mission Shock Force 2 and Black Sea 30% off
Gary Grisby’s War in the East 70% off
Special bundles include:
Hardcore Wargames 66% off
Grand Strategy & 4X 69% off
Warhammer Strategy Bundle 78% off
Strategy Legacy 65% off
Some of my Personal Recommendations
Check out Fantasy General II. The latest DLC Evolution just dropped and I reviewed it a couple days ago. It’s fantastic, and so is the base game. If anyone needs to see what a modernized wargame can look like, look no further than Fantasy General II.
Shadow Empire is an excellent 4x game with deep RPG elements and an amazing world generation. Games are dramatically different depending on the type of world you build, but there is a consistent focus on logistics, tactics, and empire building that I adore. Definite one more turn vibes.
Strategic Command WWI is one of my favourite comfort games. The tactical gameplay is deep enough to keep you thinking, but the overall mechanical load is light enough that it’s very playable after a long day of hard work.
Warhammer 40k: Gladius managed to get away with something I didn’t think was possible. What if you got rid of diplomacy in Civilization? Guess what, it works. Each faction plays very differently, and the emphasis on combat highlights one of the best bits of the Civilization series with AI that can put up a competent defense.
The Sale lasts until Monday, so check it out before it’s too late!
-Joe
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