Hex of Steel

I have been gaming for almost 60 years. Since a map and counters game of the American Civil War came out in Life magazine in 1963. I still respect the Avalon Hill titles I played years ago and many of the strategy and war games from the 80s and 90s were gems. Grigsby, Sid Meir, Tolan, and the other giants made history immersive and interactive. I say this only to put in context my belief that this developer and game belong in a modern showcase of top tier achievement and continuing presence. The game is solid, mechanics through graphics. It says authenticity without descending into counting MREs in the truck. The improvements and refinements are consistent, apt and excellent. It's also the biggest bargain in its niche for at least 10 years.

Excellent game. Visually appealing and easy to learn. More scenarios than you can shake a stick. Campaigns too. I and still going strong. have 1000 hours in it

One of the best WW2 turn based game. But, be ready for a long grinding game where opposing units do not give up ground easily.

Hex of Steel is in a class of its own, in this genre of game. HOS is by far the best playing most balanced war game of this type that this ole grognard has ever played. HOS has that ONE MORE TURN feel i used to have for Civilization games. The units can rank up with exp making them more deadly an tougher than units with no combat exp. Game play happens as you think it should naturally. If that unit of anti tank catches a wounded tank on the battle field its bye bye tank, but if the un wounded tank catches them first in the open, they are gonna retreat an most likey be whipped out! With the way this game designer has made HOS, if a really tough unit at half its normal Hit points is attacked by a full strength medium unit its going to take more damage because of not being at full health. I love this mechanic as wounded units are advisable sent to a position behind the lines to heal an gas an ammo up! HOS is just a blast to play simple enough for a casual war gamer, complex enou...

Al principio parece muy complicado y difícil, pero a medida que juegas se hace muy entendible. El juego tiene un montón de campañas en diversos frentes de la Segunda Guerra Mundial, una partida en un mapa pequeño puede durar horas si eres de los que piensa cada paso dos veces. Cuenta con un montón de unidades y países, editor de mapas, editor de unidades y mods que pueden cambiar casi todo el juego. El arte y los escenarios son históricamente precisos y las mecánicas son adictivas. Que no te engañe su fachada de juego de móvil, tiene controles de PC y es igual o superior a muchos juegos que nacieron en PC.

great game! Many levels of complexity.

Hex of Steel is one of those games that seems so simple and that is true for the core of the game. I hopped into the D-Day campaign without reading the manual (my usual bad habit) and found the German counterattacks much tougher to contain than I expected. This game isn't bound by history but I still found myself fighting hex by hex always afraid that the enemy would break through my lines and disrupt supply. I have played Unity of Command2's version of this battle many times and while I like that game, I slowly realized this version is better. The bottom line is the game is fun and at no point did I feel like the game was cheating. As I learned the game's mechanics, I liked the as It felt like the game's developers put a lot of time into balance. For the price, you can't beat Hex of Steel. I've finished one scenario and plan to do anther soon. I suspect most wargaming fans will feel the same.

Like that it covers just about all theaters and battles of WWII

It's pretty good. There are some elements I have had trouble understanding; like manpower and how the command points work, but overall I am enjoying my play-through against AI on normal mode. The developer is diligent; updating and adding quality of life fixes frequently and regularly.

Hex of Steel is a deeply engaging turn-based strategy game that plunges players into the intense and gritty theater of World War II combat. Developed by Creoteam and published on Steam, the game invites enthusiasts of tactical wargames to experience large-scale battles across the Eastern Front with an emphasis on authenticity, strategic depth, and complex decision-making. From the moment you start, it’s clear that Hex of Steel isn’t about quick arcade action; it’s a detailed simulation demanding patience, careful planning, and a solid understanding of military tactics. The game’s core is a traditional hex-grid tactical map system, where players command infantry, armor, and artillery units, each with distinctive stats and roles. The scenarios focus heavily on historically inspired battles, capturing the brutal conditions and challenges of the Eastern Front. Players must maneuver their troops across varied terrain types, using cover, supply lines, and combined arms tactics to ou...