This War of Mine — Is It Worth Playing?

In This War Of Mine you do not play as an elite soldier, rather a group of civilians trying to survive in a besieged city; struggling with lack of food, medicine and constant danger from snipers and hostile scavengers.

Nov 14, 2014Strategyby 11 bit studios$2.99
Quick verdict This War of Mine holds 94% positive across 81,382 Steam reviews. It's on our trending radar. If you enjoy Strategy games like Tempest Rising, Pixel Darts: From Pub to Glory, Landlord Simulator, it's an easy one to check out.

About This War of Mine

This War of Mine: Final Cut contains all the updates and free expansions released so far and introduces not only a new scenario but also expands all scenarios with the locations known from Stories DLCs - even if you don’t own those. In short words - that means you can now experience lots of never-seen-before playthroughs and struggle with new challenges. Main changes: Remastered versions of all the classic locations One new classic scenario and a brand-new character New quests and locations added to the original game Vanilla version of the game ABOUT THIS WAR OF MINE: In This War Of Mine you do not play as an elite soldier, rather a group of civilians trying to survive in a besieged city; struggling with lack of food, medicine and constant danger from snipers and hostile scavengers. The game provides an experience of war seen from an entirely new angle. The pace of This War of Mine is imposed by the day and night cycle. During the day snipers outside stop you from leaving your refuge, so you need to focus on maintaining your hideout: crafting, trading and taking care of your survivors. At night, take one of your civilians on a mission to scavenge through a set of unique locations for items that will help you stay alive. Make life-and-death decisions driven by your conscience. Try to protect everybody from your shelter or sacrifice some of them for longer-term survival. During war, there are no good or bad decisions; there is only survival. The sooner you realize that, the better. This War of Mine - main features: Inspired by real-life events Control your survivors and manage your shelter Craft weapons, alcohol, beds or stoves – anything that helps you survive Make decisions - an often unforgiving and emotionally difficult experience Randomized world and characters every time you start a new game Charcoal-stylized aesthetics to complement the game's theme The universe of This War of Mine has been expanded by following DLCs: The Little Ones - explores the hardships of wartime survival as seen from an entirely new perspective - that of a child. This War of Mine: Stories DLCs: Episode 1: The Father's Promise – a heartbreaking tale of loss and hope in a war-torn city Episode 2: The Last Broadcast – where, as a radio operator, you are going to face moral dilemmas and decide, whether there is a price too high for the truth Episode 3: Fading Embers – portrays a story of Anja living in a warzone and carrying a heavy burden as she has to answer to herself what is more important - survival of human legacy or the survival of a man

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Key Stats

24h peak players
1,052
Steam reviews
94% · 81,382
Genre
Strategy
Developer
11 bit studios
Release
Nov 14, 2014
Price
$2.99

Should You Play This War of Mine?

Who it's for: fans of Strategy games like Tempest Rising, Pixel Darts: From Pub to Glory, Landlord Simulator.

This War of Mine: Final Cut contains all the updates and free expansions released so far and introduces not only a new scenario but also expands all scenarios with the locations known from Stories DLCs - even if you don’t own those. In short words - that means you can now experience lots of never-seen-before playthroughs and struggle with new challenges. Main changes: Remastered versions of all the classic locations One new classic scenario and a brand-new character New quests and locations added to the original game Vanilla version of the game ABOUT THI…

This War of Mine is single-player on Steam and runs on Windows, Mac, Linux. It's on our trending radar right now.

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System Requirements & Platforms

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Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux

Minimum

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system · OS *: Windows 7/8/10 · Processor: 2.4 GHz Dual Core · Memory: 2 GB RAM · Graphics: GeForce GTX 260, Radeon HD 5770, 1024 MB, Shader Model 3.0 · Sound Card: DirectX compatible

Recommended

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system · OS *: Windows 7/8/10 · Processor: 2.5+ GHz Quad Core · Memory: 4 GB RAM · Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 660 or better, Radeon HD 7950 or better, Shader Model 3.0 · DirectX: Version 9.0c · Sound Card: DirectX compatible

This War of Mine — Frequently Asked Questions

When does This War of Mine release?
This War of Mine released on Nov 14, 2014 and is available now on Steam.
What kind of game is This War of Mine?
This War of Mine is a Strategy game. In This War Of Mine you do not play as an elite soldier, rather a group of civilians trying to survive in a besieged city; struggling with lack of food, medicine and constant danger from snipers and hostile scavengers.
Is This War of Mine multiplayer or co-op?
No — This War of Mine is listed as single-player only on Steam.
Is This War of Mine on Steam Deck or consoles?
This War of Mine runs on Windows, Mac, Linux via Steam; native Linux support makes it a strong Steam Deck candidate. No console release has been confirmed.
How much does This War of Mine cost?
This War of Mine is priced at $2.99 on Steam.
What are This War of Mine's system requirements?
The developer has not published detailed system requirements yet.
Is This War of Mine worth playing in 2026?
Yes — This War of Mine holds 94% positive across 81,382 Steam reviews, making it an easy recommendation in 2026.
Who made This War of Mine?
This War of Mine is developed by 11 bit studios.
What games is This War of Mine similar to?
This War of Mine sits alongside Strategy games such as Tempest Rising, Pixel Darts: From Pub to Glory, Landlord Simulator.
What platforms is This War of Mine on?
This War of Mine is available on Windows, Mac, Linux.

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