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War Pawns
Fast-paced WWII turn-based tactics with team-based multiplayer, objective-driven battles, and a built-in map editor to create and share custom battlefields.

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Languages:
Interface Full Audio Subtitles
English ✔ ✔ ✔
Ukrainian ✔ ✔ ✔
Simplified Chinese ✔ ✔ ✔
Content
Includes Interactive Elements

In-game chat, Online interactivity

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?

“War Pawns already has a playable core experience, including multiplayer battles, a tutorial, and a built-in map editor. We are using Early Access to improve that core with player feedback while continuing to expand the game.

Our main goals during Early Access are to refine balance, usability, interface clarity, and overall polish, while also growing the game with additional content over time. Community feedback will help us understand which parts of the experience are already working well, which systems need improvement, and where development should focus next.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“War Pawns is currently planned to remain in Early Access for around 6–12 months.

That timeline may change depending on development progress and community feedback, but the goal is to use this period to polish the core experience, improve overall usability, and expand the game with additional content.”

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

“The full version of War Pawns is planned to be a broader and more polished experience than the Early Access version.

Our current goals include improving balance, usability, interface clarity, and overall game feel, while expanding the game with more content such as additional single-player scenarios, possible cooperative scenario-based play, and new factions. We also expect to continue improving the map editor, adding quality-of-life features, and refining the overall tactical experience throughout development.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The Early Access version of War Pawns is already playable and includes the core gameplay systems of the game.

Players can play multiplayer battles, complete a tutorial covering the basic mechanics, use the built-in map editor to create custom maps, and play the current survival mode. The current version also includes two playable factions — Germany and the United States — and the core tactical systems and unit interactions are already implemented.

The game is still in active development, so some areas are incomplete or subject to change. Planned work during Early Access includes further polishing, balance improvements, interface and usability refinements, and additional content over time.”

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

“Yes. We expect the price of War Pawns to increase after Early Access as the game becomes more polished and includes more content.

Players who join during Early Access will get access to the game while development is ongoing, along with future updates released during that period.”

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

“Community feedback will be an important part of War Pawns during Early Access.

Players will be able to share feedback, report bugs, discuss balance, suggest improvements, and talk about custom maps through the Steam Community discussions page and our Discord server. Community input will help guide balancing, usability improvements, interface refinement, bug fixing, and overall development priorities throughout Early Access.”
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About This Game

WWII turn-based tactics built around fast, dynamic battles, team-based multiplayer, and player-created maps.

In War Pawns, you command forces across compact hex-based battlefields where positioning, timing, and coordination decide the outcome. Flank enemy lines, secure key objectives, and turn small tactical advantages into decisive victories.

Fight for Every Objective

Every match is built around tactical pressure and battlefield control. Capture strategic flags, defend critical positions, and push toward enemy headquarters in fast, dynamic battles where every move matters.

Team Up for Tactical Multiplayer

Play competitive matches from 1v1 to larger team-based battles, depending on the map. Work with allies, cover vulnerable lanes, support frontline pushes, and break entrenched defenses through coordinated play.

Build Your Own Battlefields

Create custom hex maps with the built-in map editor, then bring them straight into battle. Design new tactical scenarios, experiment with layouts, and share player-made battlefields for long-term replayability.

Command Diverse Forces

Take control of a growing roster of units, each with its own tactical role on the battlefield. Use positioning, terrain, and coordinated attacks to outmaneuver your opponents and adapt to changing combat situations.

A Growing Tactical Experience

Alongside multiplayer, War Pawns also includes additional ways to play, with survival-focused gameplay and more single-player scenario content planned during development.

AI Generated Content Disclosure

The developers describe how their game uses AI Generated Content like this:

Some visual assets in War Pawns were created with the assistance of generative AI tools during development. These images were reviewed, selected, and integrated by the developer as part of the game’s artwork. Generative AI was used only for pre-generated visual assets, and the game does not use AI to generate content during gameplay. All gameplay systems, design, and programming were created manually.

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
    • Processor: Intel Core i3-6100 or equivalent
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 520 or equivalent
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Network: Broadband Internet connection
    • Storage: 1 GB available space
    Recommended:
    • OS: Windows 10 / Windows 11 (64-bit)
    • Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 or equivalent
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1050 / AMD RX 560 or equivalent
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Network: Broadband Internet connection
    • Storage: 1 GB available space
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