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Pawns of War

by FLARE

2025
86% positive
71
Free
Steam

About This Game

Searching for a ray of salvation inside this nightmare.

The year is 2044. There is a war going on in the world between two superpowers. On neutral territory, you will have to guard the base as usual, but suddenly the war catches up with you here.

You will have to assemble a squad of different characters, equip them, give them weapons and join the battle.

The battle scene is presented in the form of 3x3 cells. Place the units correctly on it, choose the battlefield and win against a randomly generated enemy units.

Upgrade your characters, buy weapons in the store for in-game currency, and perform daily boss battles.

Experience fear and anxiety when faced with unknown nightmares, manage your resources carefully.

An atmospheric action autobattler and a short-story about personality, memory, as well as the horrors of the unknown and unknowable awaits you.

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Overall86% positive

Game Details

Release Date: 3/10/2025
Developer: FLARE
Publisher: FLARE
Price: Free

Platform Support

Windows

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