Strategy Games To Try At Steam Next Fest

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As a seasoned gamer with decades of experience under my belt, I must say that this Steam Next Fest has truly been a treasure trove for us old-timers! Here are five games that have caught my eye and tickled my nostalgia bone.

The Steam Next Fest continues to thrive, with just a few more days left for you to enjoy some fantastic demo games. Here’s a roundup of 5 titles that I recommend you try out over the weekend!

Commandos: Origins

I came out of Commandos: Origins demo weirdly optimistic, but I was expecting a bit more. The horrible track record of the remakes is still lingering in my mind, but this throat-slitting, body-carrying, bush-hiding-focused demo did a job good of piquing my interest, despite the showcased mission being too linear, and the poor graphical optimization. As to how much of that is due to my excitement about the Commandos franchise return, and how much is coming from the game being good by itself, we’ll have to wait and see.

Radio Commander: Pacific Campaign

For years, I’ve been persistently inquiring about the status of the Radio Commander: Pacific Campaign from the team. I even directly asked if it had been secretly canceled. They responded that no, it wasn’t, and exciting news was forthcoming. I suppose this is good news. The two-mission demo reveals a game true to its promise of commanding units remotely from the battlefront. You must maintain regular communication with each individual unit, manually update their location and status on the tactical map, and understand that as a commander, many factors are beyond your control. I was slightly disheartened that we didn’t get the chance to act as the “strategic commander of the entire Pacific theater of operations”.

Tlatoani: Aztec Cities

There’s something about the Impressions Game’s gameplay mechanics and art style that just makes me love those games. Maybe it’s because I have fondest memories of playing Emperor: Rise of the Middle Kingdom during my Saturday mornings as a kid. 20 years later, enter Tlatoani: Aztec Cities, a game that wouldn’t look out of place in 2002. Taking on the criminally under-explored setting of the Central American Empires, it’s a classic city-builder that’ll have you lead the Aztec Civilization from humble beginnings to the peak of their Empire.

The Stone of Madness

Among all the games showcased during Steam Next Fest, there’s one that stands out as a potential masterpiece in stealth strategy gaming: The Stone of Madness, from the creators of Blasphemous. If you remember Blasphemous, you know it’s a unique blend of action-platforming and macabre art, drawing heavily on the intricate religious art of Spain. This time around, the team has switched gears and is diving into stealth strategy with this game.

Burden of Command

More recently, I’ve shared my thoughts on Burden of Command, expressing my admiration for its portrayal of leadership in war, an aspect often overlooked by other games. Despite the emphasis on strategic turn-based battles, the game also shines with its rich text, vivid World War 2 illustrations, and compelling veteran video segments that seamlessly blend history into a captivating gaming experience, making it feel like stepping through the pages of a World War 2 history book.

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2024-10-19 18:42