Overview
War Footing is a turn-based strategy game that puts you in the role of Minister of Defense, not a battlefield commander. Instead of leading troops, you manage the entire military apparatus of a nation preparing for war.
The game presents 8 scenarios, each with distinct starting conditions, resource constraints, and enemy configurations. Your decisions on budget, procurement, and force structure determine whether your army is ready when the conflict begins.
Highlights
- Strategic Command Role: You control the budget, procurement contracts, political relationships, and force structure—every aspect of national defense.
- Weekly Turn Structure: Each turn represents a week, giving you a granular timeline to source equipment, train forces, and assign resources.
- Diverse Scenarios: 8 scenarios offer varied starting points, ensuring replayability and different strategic challenges.
Who It's For
War Footing is ideal for players who enjoy deep, text-based strategy games with a focus on logistics and preparation rather than tactical combat. If you like the idea of managing a nation's military from a high-level perspective—balancing budgets, foreign suppliers, and domestic industry—this game will appeal to you.
It's also suited for those who appreciate alternate history and Cold War themes, as the game features a fictional conflict between two countries with abstract, non-graphic violence.
Game Info
- Genre: Strategy, Wargame, Turn-Based Strategy, Text-Based
- Developer/Publisher: Strategist's Den Games
- Release Date: October 15, 2026
- Platform: PC (Steam)
- Features: Single-player, Steam Achievements, Playable at Your Own Pace, No Timed Input
- Language: English
- Content Note: Violence is abstract and not described in detail; the game features war between two fictional countries.
