War from a new perspective: Survival game with 60K positive reviews drops to $3 on Steam
This War of Mine doesn’t focus on soldiers or heroes but on civilians struggling to survive in a besieged city. Players must keep their group alive while facing tough moral choices. Do you sacrifice some to give others a better chance or try to save everyone and risk even greater losses?
Survival is the core of This War of Mine. Food and medicine are scarce, forcing players to leave their shelter and face the dangers of war. The day-night cycle adds both challenges and opportunities. By day, snipers make the streets too dangerous, so survivors stay hidden, manage resources and improve their shelter. At night, they can scavenge for supplies – but risk deadly encounters with looters or soldiers.
Fighting should be avoided
The combat system in This War of Mine is intentionally chaotic and risky. While characters can use firearms and melee weapons, ammunition is scarce. Injuries are dangerous due to limited medicine and killing can take a toll on a survivor’s mental state. In most cases, avoiding conflict is the wiser choice.
Every decision in This War of Mine shapes the fate of the survivors, each with unique strengths, weaknesses and needs. The hand-drawn graphics and melancholic soundtrack craft a haunting atmosphere that has earned the game a dedicated fanbase.
94% positive reviews
Developed by 11 bit studios, This War of Mine was released on Steam in November 2014. Since then, it has garnered over 60,000 reviews, with 94% being positive. On Metacritic, the game holds a Metascore of 83 and a user score of 8.2. The gaming magazine Game Rant praised the atmospheric world and unique setting but criticized the limited character development and clunky combat system.
85% discount on Steam
This War of Mine is currently available on Steam at an 85% discount until March 23, reducing the price from $19 to around $3. For the full experience, the Complete Edition – including the base game and all released DLCs – is available for around $3.30 with an 82% discount.
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