1931-1945: Their Childhood - Tunnel Warfare/地道战
1931-1945,the chinese Tunnel Warfare. Customizable map WWII RTS simulation with player-designed tunnels, dynamic difficulty, and enemy AI. Base strategies and tech choices shape unique combat styles. Experience authentic WWII tactics, not fantasy.
Release Date:
Q3 2025
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Gameplay | 地道战demo8月1日版英文版
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Coming Soon To Early Access

The developers of this game intend to release as a work in progress, developing with the feedback of players.

Note: Games in Early Access are not complete and may or may not change further. If you are not excited to play this game in its current state, then you should wait to see if the game progresses further in development. Learn more

What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“To ensure balanced difficulty scaling, player-friendly controls, and optimal gameplay pacing, we'll launch in Early Access to collect feedback for refining the final version's details.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“This phase will last approximately 4 months, targeting completion by September 2025.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“Planned additions for the official version:​​
✓ More user-friendly player assistance features and interface
✓ A more precisely graded difficulty adjustment system
✓ Dynamic Enemy AI System: Each time a save file is reloaded, enemy forces will employ drastically different tactical actions, bidding farewell to structured attack patterns.
The above are plans only and may change based on player feedback and regional game censorship requirements. These are not final commitments”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“We have completed the development of the game's core mechanics. During the Early Access phase, players will be able to try out two modes: "Kill Enemy Mode" and "Base Defense Mode". Enemy forces will feature complete pathfinding and enemy patrol AI. Weapons will initially be limited to rifles, while traps available will include mines and spike traps. The underground B1 level will allow players to engage in resource-constrained DIY construction.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“We plan to gradually increase the price as new content and features are introduced.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“We encourage players to join community discussions, provide suggestions, and report bugs to steadily contribute toward our optimization goals.”
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Planned Release Date: Q3 2025

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Feature List

20250804 Current DEMO Version Feature Overview:​​

1、Allows players to freely configure pre-game settings: adjust game difficulty (max enemy squad size), number of player-controlled heroes (1-3), and total enemy count (1-100) to facilitate understanding of game mechanics.

2、Supports unlimited-resource DIY tunnel and trap construction for testing underground systems.

3、Players can equip weapons and ammunition in the warehouse.

4、Hotkeys: 1/2 switch primary/secondary weapons; 3activates Provocation skill to lure enemies.

5、Shelters are available for housing populations and food supplies—must protect them from enemy discovery/attacks during battles.

6、Victory: Eliminate all enemies. Defeat: All player units perish.

7、Discover more details through gameplay or refer to tutorial videos.

8、Welcome to playtest and share valuable feedback!

 

The planned release date for the next version is September, with the following planned new features:

 

1.Double-tap to sprint;

2.Sound range for actions (sprinting, shooting, grenade explosions);

3.Configurable auto-counterattack for heroes;

4.Underground functional buildings: shelter/medical room/armory/command center;

5.Mini-map improvements: camera functions, icon features, enemy count statistics, etc.;

6.Passive side missions during the strategy phase;

7.Ammo switching;

8.Hit rate pie chart;

9.More realistic grenade mechanics;

10.Tunnel entrance numbering;

11.New failure condition: complete destruction of the population in our shelter.

Demo20250707 version game function introduction:

1、Allows real-time DIY tunnels and traps during combat with no resource limits, enabling players to test the tunnel system freely.

2、Lets players freely set the number of hero characters (1-3) and enemy units (1-100) before battle, helping players experience the core combat mechanics.

3、Introduces hero luring skills, weapon noise attraction, enemy pursuit mechanics, and cone-shaped vision for players to explore key combat systems.

4、Simplified win/lose conditions: Victory by eliminating all enemies, defeat if all allies are wiped out.

5、Enemy auto-pathfinding AI.

About This Game

1931-1945: Their Childhood - Tunnel Warfare  

——Build Your Underground Great Wall in a Dynamic WWII Sandbox, Experience Historically Inspired Strategic Survival  

 

[V] Freely Construct Tunnel Networks  

[V] Realistic Enemy AI Launching Dynamic Raids  

[V] Village Management × Tech Tree Evolution  

[V] Data-Driven Combat Systems  

 

As an underground resistance commander, you'll defend against escalating enemy sweeps through tunnel engineering, resource allocation, and guerrilla tactics. Each assault dynamically adapts to your threat level - your tech choices unlock diverse combat styles from Trap Masters to Sniper Specialists. When invaders come, calmly direct your militia: split enemy forces using tunnel networks, protect civilians and food supplies, and repel brutal aggressors until final victory... Remember, every decision determines your village's survival!  

 

▌Core Experience  

• Infinite Tactical Combinations: Connect underground nodes to build unique defense systems  • Dynamic War Sandbox: Enemies adapt troop composition and strategy to your strength  

• Historical Immersion: Authentic 1940s Street fighting battleground  

• Multi-Dimensional Development: Train militia classes (Engineer/Sniper/Demolition Expert)  

• Endurance Challenge: Protect villagers and granaries through seasonal cycles until 1945  

 

"This is more than combat—it's the legacy of wisdom and perseverance. Can you keep the flame of hope alive through the raids?"  

 

Join us to build your own Underground Great Wall!  

Mature Content Description

The developers describe the content like this:

The game contains frequent depictions of:
Firearms combat with lethal outcomes
Explosive takedowns
Melee weapon eliminations
Additionally, protagonists regularly use improvised medical items for healing.

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS *: Windows 7 or later versions
    • Processor: 2.8GHz Intel dual-core processor or AMD processor
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: nVidia GeForce 8600/9600GT, ATI/AMD Radeon HD2600/3600
    • Storage: 10 GB available space
    Recommended:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
* Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.
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