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Skirmish Line

Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2019

Should you play it?

Experience the brutality and randomness of war as an Allied tactical commander in the Pacific Theater during World War 2. Train, equip, and command a squad of soldiers as you fight against the fanatical Imperial Japanese Empire.

What works
  • Challenging and addictive gameplay
  • Deep tactical and strategic options
  • Variety of units, upgrades, and game modes
  • Strong developer support and updates
  • Nostalgic appeal to mud and blood fans
Things to keep in mind
  • Steep difficulty curve and occasional frustration
  • Some ui and control clunkiness
  • Limited multiplayer or social features
  • Balance issues with enemy attacks and costs
  • Lack of extensive exploration or customization

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Diplomacy is Not an Option

  • Ultimate General: Civil War

  • Battlestations: Midway

  • After Long Night

  • No Plan B

  • Unity of Command II

  • Bastide

  • Strategic Mind: The Pacific

  • Ultimate Admiral: Age of Sail
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Bastide

  • Strategic Mind: The Pacific

  • Total Tank Generals
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Skirmish Line: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Violence, Survival, Fellowship, Intimacy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Leadership. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fantasy, Exploration.

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