Strategy and Wargaming

Since launching into Early Access, Scramble: Battle of Britain has grown into something special. It blends turn-based strategy with realistic flight mechanics to create a fresh kind of air combat game, one where every decision in the sky matters.

Today, we’re not only celebrating Slitherine’s anniversary but we’re also taking a moment to remember the start of the Battle of Britain, which began 85 years ago on this day.

To mark the occasion, we’re offering Scramble: Battle of Britain at 15% off as part of our Publisher Sale, starting today from 7:00 PM CEST. Don’t miss it: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1530450/Scramble_Battle_of_Britain/

Marking a Meaningful Day

During yesterday’s Slitherine Next Showcase – our 25th Anniversary opening event, we looked back at the journey so far and shared a first look at the updated roadmap. You can watch the Scramble: Battle of Britain – Roadmap and development Trailer HERE.

Looking Back to Look Ahead

If you want to learn more about the real events that inspired the game, stay tuned for the next episode of A Lens On: Battle of Britain, arriving July 15th. Watch the previous episodes of the series HERE.

For more information about Scramble: Battle of Britain, visit the games official webpage or on the games Steam page.

To celebrate the 25 years of Slitherine, Headquarters: World War II receives a special update!

Customize your army like never before with new insignia, unit colors, and camouflage options — all inspired by a quarter-century of strategy gaming excellence.

Anniversary Update v1.04.03

• New insignia, colors & camoflauge added for unit customisation, celebrating 25 years of Slitherine Games

AI Improvements:

• AI just got smarter: it now utilizes transport units to move infantry more efficiently across the battlefield.

• Several improvements to the PBEM mode — the AI now responds more intelligently to player actions and actively captures control points.

Fixes:

• Multiplayer just got more stable — fixed several issues that were causing crashes to ensure a smoother experience.

• Fixed an issue that caused the game to crash on first launch, ensuring a smoother start for new players.

You can download the update HERE.

Find out more about Headquarters: World War II at the games official website or via Steam.

Slitherine Software today announced their latest RTS game “Battleplan“. Battleplan is not just another World War II strategy game. It’s a real-time strategy experience at army level that brings together everything we love about historical depth, tactical planning, and immersive gameplay. It’s ambitious, it’s innovative, and it’s designed to give you the tools to think and act like a real commander-in-chief.

What Makes Battleplan Different?

Set on the Western Front, Battleplan puts you in charge of massive divisions, giving you full operational control across a vast real-world-based maps. You’ll literally draw your strategies, lines for defensive fronts, arrows for flanking attacks and watch them unfold as your officers and units execute complex plans autonomously.

Watch the Battleplan Reveal Trailer HERE.

More game information can be found on the games official webpage.

With the release of Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition almost upon us, Firefly Studios has saved the best for last, with today’s video update revealing their full post-launch release plan! In addition to the usual fixes, improvements and balancing expected of an expanded RTS remaster like Crusader, Firefly is also planning two major updates coming later this year.

Following the positive reception of their two public demos, the first released on January 20th alongside the game’s reveal and a second in June’s Steam Next Fest, the ‘castle sim’ developer can now commit to two major content updates. As a result the aforementioned Autumn and Winter Updates will both be released this year, alongside two separate paid DLCs.

Alongside community driven features coming at launch, which include new buildings and increased unit caps, Firefly’s post-release plan supplements those already confirmed. With 93% of players expressing an interest in Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition DLC, it was clear to the developer that post-launch content was something their community wanted, not exactly a surprise for their favourite game!

The free Autumn Update will feature a series-first economic campaign as well as a brand new CPU commander. Five missions will challenge players to complete a series of economic objectives, leaning heavily into the city builder gameplay mechanics of the castle builder series. The new computer-controlled commander can meanwhile be played as friend or foe, selectable in the game’s offline skirmish and online multiplayer modes as an opponent or ally. Last but not least, three new maps will also be added, one for skirmish, another in Free Build mode and a balanced multiplayer battlefield.

Following this content drop, the game’s free Winter Update will add perhaps the greatest player request so far… The ability to customise CPU opponents, castles and campaigns! Players will be able to create the rivals or allies of their dreams (or nightmares), design their defences and then place all of this into custom mission scenarios created by the community. If that wasn’t enough, the Winter Update continues this community-first trend with the addition of a second co-op campaign of missions. Was the 10 missions found in the first co-op trail not enough for you? Well, dare to brave the challenges of this new trail and you might just come out victorious. Once again a new map pack of three maps will be added to the overall pool, keeping things fresh for players after launch.

Releasing alongside these updates will be a pair of paid DLCs, which in Stronghold tradition will each introduce two new CPU opponents and a series of challenging missions known to fans as a ‘skirmish trail’. More will be revealed about these characters in due course, however today’s video may contain some clues for eagle eyed viewers. Either way you can expect a proper challenge, with some formidable new opponents mixing things up for series veterans.

Wishlist Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition now on Steam.

A new update for Armored Brigade II is out now, packed with fixes, quality-of-life improvements, and a host of new database additions. The dev team has been working tirelessly to polish and expand the experience, and we’re incredibly excited to showcase something new this September. It’s shaping up to be a great winter for all Armored Brigade II fans.

Download the update HERE. You can view the changelog HERE.

Armored Brigade II revolutionizes real-time tactical warfare in 3D, focusing on the intense combined arms combat of the Cold War era, from 1965 to 1991. Boasting a meticulously researched database and huge real-world terrain maps, this game offers an unparalleled combat simulation experience.

The wait is over. WEGO World War II: Stalingrad has officially launched on Steam with a special launch discount. Step into one of the most pivotal battles of WWII with turn-based tactics, dynamic fronts, and gritty realism.

WEGO World War II: Stalingrad 1942 comes with three campaigns. Each campaign consists of three to six linked scenarios. The game uses stylized maps of the Russian steppes over which a hexagonal grid system has been superimposed. This grid is employed to help regulate land unit placement, movement, and combat. Air, Naval, and Ground Assets are off-map capabilities that can be brought into play when the owning player sees fit.

Ground units range in size from company to regiment/brigade level and are represented on the game map using counters with stylized or NATO icons to display unit types.

MicroProse is proud to announce the release of the most significant update yet for its WWII tactical strategy game, Forgotten But Unbroken. This major patch introduces a wide array of gameplay improvements, new content, and expanded systems, enhancing both tactical depth and player immersion.

The update marks a turning point in the game lifecycle, making it the ideal time for both new players and returning fans to explore the evolving vision of Forgotten But Unbroken.

Watch the Forgotten But Unbroken – Major Patch 1.2.0 Trailer HERE.

What’s New in the Major Update?

• Revamped Healing System – Wounds now matter more, with multi-phase injuries and slower recovery pushing players to rethink long-term strategy.
• Expanded Stealth Gameplay – Maps and enemy patrols have been completely reworked to support infiltration tactics, thanks to the introduction of new stealth weapons like the Welrod pistol and De Lisle carbine. It’s now possible to finish more missions without ever raising an alarm.
• New Story Mission: “Airdrop” – A fresh, high-stakes scenario introduces players to new tools of the trade and elite enemy threats.
• Basecamp Reimagined – A living, breathing camp full of animations and new systems:

The Canteen lets you manage food portions.

Assign new Lumberjack jobs to manage wood production.

Blizzard events now halt productivity and test your winter prep.

• New Morale System – Soldiers now gain and lose morale more dynamically. Hope, exhaustion, uniform condition, hunger, and warmth all shape how your troops feel and fight.
• Enhanced Visual Feedback & UI – Uniforms now visibly degrade, the interface offers deeper insight into morale, healing, and unit status—bringing clarity to the chaos of war.

A New Stage for the Resistance Campaign

Set in occupied Central Europe, Forgotten But Unbroken offers a unique resistance-focused perspective on WWII. The game combines historical narrative with tactical combat, base-building, diplomacy, and soldier management, featuring real-world protagonists and events integrated into the campaign structure.

This update significantly expands the scope of strategic decision-making and narrative depth, bringing the game closer to its intended final vision.

Key Features of Forgotten But Unbroken

• Dynamic Turn-Based Combat: Experience varied mission objectives, from desperate defenses to stealthy ambushes, ensuring that each battle remains fresh and challenging.
• Immersive Historical Narrative: Encounter real WWII figures and events that shape the war’s outcome and your personal journey. Your choices will determine the fate of the resistance.
• Lead a Customizable Squad: Command six soldier classes, each with unique abilities, customizable load-outs, and special perks. Every soldier is distinct—shape them as the conflict unfolds.
• Base Building & Morale Management: Create a haven for your fighters in a hidden resistance camp. Manage resources, upgrade facilities, and keep morale high amidst the pressures of war.
• Diplomacy and Alliances: Build relationships with key Allied figures through successful missions, gaining access to support, special equipment, and elite units. Every mission can sway the tides of war.
• Elite Enemies & Psychological Warfare: Face unique enemy units like the dreaded SS who use fear to weaken your troops’ morale. Outwit and outmaneuver them in a game where every decision matters.

Join the Resistance. Make Every Choice Count.

Forgotten But Unbroken is available now on Steam.

Publisher Slitherine and Developer Steel Balalaika are proud to announce that players can now conduct their army to victory: the most wishlisted RTS is deploying today on Steam.

Watch the Broken Arrow Release Trailer HERE.

The success of Broken Arrow precedes its release, with highly successful pre-launch beta tests and over half a million players already registered and ready for battle. The game has accumulated more than 380,000 hours watched on Twitch, 7,000 hours streamed, one million wishlists, and has held a long-standing spot in Steam’s Top 30 Most Wishlisted games. It also recently entered the Top 50 Global Best-Selling games on Steam — all before its official launch.

To add to the excitement, the Vanguard Edition launched on June 16th and has sold over 150K units so far, and has over 1M wishlists.

That’s because Broken Arrow plays by different rules.

In fact, in many real-time strategy games, victory often comes down to brute force. Players typically focus on mass-producing units, launching quick assaults, and hoping to overpower the enemy, with little room for genuine tactics or thoughtful planning. It’s all about speed and sheer numbers.

In Broken Arrow, victory isn’t about mindless mass production. It’s about strategy, timing, and precision. Players must read the battlefield, identify the best routes to outflank enemy positions, probe for weaknesses, and craft a winning plan tailored to the moment.

Every unit plays its part. Every move echoes with intent. Only those who can command the tempo of real-time warfare will lead their forces to victory.

Like maestros guiding a grand orchestra, players must harmonize the battlefield’s many voices: the thundering artillery as pounding percussion, armored divisions roaring like trumpets and horns, elite scouts moving as silently as flutes.

With 10 distinct military specializations and over 300 units to choose from, each battle becomes a performance: from the 19-mission single-player campaign to the competitive, high-stakes 5v5 online clashes.

In Broken Arrow, you’re not just leading units en masse in real time — you’re directing a symphony of sharp tactics and precision strategy.

For more information, Broken Arrow is out now on Steam, and here is the F.A.Q. Discussion.

Peacetime is drawing to a close. Tension is rising, planes are scrambling in the air and elite military units begin their offensives in the dark, while millions around the world are buzzing with anticipation, holding their breath. Broken Arrow is almost here.

Vanguard Edition supporters, get ready! You’re the first assault wave, the vanguard commanders who will spearhead the first military operations of the war.

We’re starting today with the much anticipated launch of the Advanced Access for owners of the Vanguard Edition.

There’s not much else to say: get in there, enjoy the game, have fun and let us know what you think. Broken Arrow is a game built for and around its community, with the idea that you will help us shape the future of the game. Your feedback will be essential in ensuring that the game keeps growing and improving.

For more game information please visit the games website or its official Steam page.

Firefly Studios today revealed the new co-op trailer for Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition, showcasing the return of its iconic desert warfare—now playable with a friend or computer ally.

A faithful remaster of the beloved RTS, Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition includes new visuals, upgraded audio, and expanded gameplay with new units, AI lords, campaigns, and quality-of-life improvements. For the first time ever, players can tackle an all-new co-op skirmish trail, team up in multiplayer, or take on 20 rival lords solo in the largest version of Crusader yet.

Players can jump in to try the new, single player Steam Next Fest demo right now to check out some of the new features coming to the game before launch on July 15, 2025.

Watch the Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition Live Action Coop Trailer HERE.

Key Definitive Edition Features:

Relive the epic struggle between Richard the Lionheart and Sultan Saladin, rebuilt with modern polish and classic depth. Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition brings the series’ legacy to life for a new generation.

Wishlist Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition now on Steam.