The gameplay is fun, fluid, and very enjoyable. Making the right decision, whether it’s creating the right unit or choosing which enemy to attack, feels rewarding, and even the most basic choices end up being crucial. It’s a simple system, but one that requires strategy and attention, which makes the experience even better for fans of the genre. Visually, the game also delivers. The design of the characters and units is very well done and fits perfectly with the game’s concept. The difficulty is right on point: challenging but fair. In addition, the option to choose the difficulty makes the game accessible both to casual players and to those who really enjoy a good challenge. Overall, it’s a great game that succeeds in what it sets out to do, offering a strategy experience that is both fun and challenging in just the right measure.
Warside
- Release Date:
- Apr 14, 2025
- Developer:
- LAVABIRD
- Publisher:
- First Break Labs
- Platforms:
- Windows Linux
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About This Game

Step into the battlefield with Warside, a modern iteration on the classic turn-based-tactics formula. Experience an epic story mode campaign. Choose between legendary Commanders, each with unique playstyles and devastating Battle Powers. Master the battlefield with a vast array of terrain and units. All brought to life with beautiful pixel art.
Choose your Commander, assemble your forces, and battle your way to victory.
Over 30 Unit Types
Storm the battlefield with tanks and artillery. Master the seas with submarines and warships. Conquer the skies with helicopters and jet aircraft.
Command a variety of specialist infantry, including snipers, medics, mortar teams, and saboteurs.
14 Playable Commanders
Choose from 14 Commanders, each with unique passive skills and game-changing Battle Powers.
Battle Powers can be devastating, but they need careful timing to have the most impact. Choose wisely for maximum effect.
Story Campaign
Test your skills in our epic single-player campaign with over 30 missions to master. Classic battles, plus escort, rescue, and covert missions with jaw-dropping story events.

Battle in beautifully drawn forest, desert, and ice environments, plus the toxic wastelands.
Multiplayer
Challenge friends and enemies to thrilling multiplayer battles in online play.

Highlights
Intuitive turn-based gameplay with a familiar feel for fans of the classics.
14 playable Commanders, each with unique passive skills and Battle Powers.
Control 30+ unit types. Simultaneously battle over land, air, and sea with ground forces, aircraft, and naval units.
Faction unique units with mechanics specific to each faction.
Single-player campaign with over 30 missions.
Forest, desert and snow environments, plus the toxic wastelands.
Challenge friends and foes with multiplayer battles. Local and internet play are supported.
Design your own maps with the built-in mission editor for both single and multiplayer.
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User Reviews
As a Fan of advance wars this was a very cool game to play. Sure its launch and the fact we had to wait for this game felt like quite a long time, but in its current 1.4 state I would recommend even if it still doesn't have Hot seat or Local (single system) play yet. So far my only dislike is that i cant play with my family on a single device which i hope comes in at a later date hopefully before it launches on consoles and I think that its a must have to at the very least have hot seat local play. Other then that the game is fantastic and i do know its still getting features add in to help make it a solid game. Again just hope that Hot seat or Local (single system) play will be a thing for this game as I think it needs it.
I have a lot to say, but if you're reading reviews right now, my shorthand is a 9/10, positive review. Warside as it currently exists in version 1.4 has delivered more hours of enjoyment for me than dollars in the price tag, and is overall an enjoyable title that I imagine pretty much all forms of Advance Wars fans would be interested in. Not perfect, but certainly a good game. I've played every Advance Wars game, Advance Wars by Web, nearly every Fire Emblem title, Triangle Strategy, Wargroove 1&2, and Athena Crisis. A decent resume of tactics games. I'm going to yap about lots of aspects of the game and my experience, so if you want to read up on Warside because you haven't bought it yet, I hope this review serves you well. It's probably way too long. But I love this genre, so buckle up! Warside finds itself at home within the tactics genre no problem. I began playing Warside just a week after version 1.4 was launched. I had heard of the bad reviews when this game launched, a...
Simple and fun gameplay with unique units, strategic choices, that make each mission fun.
I’ve played this game multiple times. It’s quick, it’s fun and the ui is really well designed.
I'm loving this game! Still has some stuff to fix, but they have already added a lot of things I wanted. Good work yall!
Strictly worse than any advance wars game. Just play a ROM of that. This game has the worst level balance I've ever seen in a video game of this price range.
dumb balanceing bruh
Nice simple game
Excellent jeux
System Requirements
Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 7 (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel i3 or equivalent (6th Gen)
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: OpenGL 3.3 compatible video card
- Storage: 1 GB available space
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel i5 or equivalent (9th Gen)
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: OpenGL 3.3 compatible video card
- Storage: 1 GB available space
FAQ
How much does Warside cost?
Warside costs $26.99.
What are the system requirements for Warside?
Minimum: Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows 7 (64-bit) Processor: Intel i3 or equivalent (6th Gen) Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: OpenGL 3.3 compatible video card Storage: 1 GB available space Recommended: Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 (64-bit) Processor: Intel i5 or equivalent (9th Gen) Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: OpenGL 3.3 compatible video card Storage: 1 GB available space
What platforms is Warside available on?
Warside is available on Windows PC, Linux.
Is Warside worth buying?
Warside has 69% positive reviews from 13 players.
When was Warside released?
Warside was released on Apr 14, 2025.
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