Hex of Steel
Hex of Steel is a refreshing WWII wargame covering all fronts featuring a certain amount of original mechanics. Fight in solo against finally a decent AI throughout Europe, Africa or the Pacific, or against a friend in the cross-platform PBEM or real time multiplayer. Coop is also an option!
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Command the war, forge history...
Immerse yourself in Hex of Steel, a fresh and innovative WWII wargame that spans all major fronts. Command your forces across Europe, Africa, and the Pacific in a game that marries deep strategic gameplay with cutting-edge mechanics.
Born from passion.
What started as a Kickstarter dream with just €53 has evolved into a deeply engaging strategy game, a testament to the determination and passion of its creators. Hex of Steel is more than just another war game—it's a labor of love crafted with the input of a dedicated community.
Why Hex of Steel Stands Out?
Constant Evolution: Over 400 updates and counting. Hex of Steel is continuously refined and improved, ensuring a fresh and balanced experience with every playthrough.
Dynamic AI: Engage with an AI that reacts to your every move, providing a challenging and fair experience without ever resorting to cheats.
Expansive Scenarios: Command your units across massive, meticulously crafted maps that cover Europe, North Africa, the Pacific, and beyond.
Playthrough Customization: Tailor your strategy with over 50 policies and doctrines, from military tactics to occupation strategies. Toggle optional settings like zone of control, realistic supplies, and fog of war to suit your style.
Epic Campaigns: Lead your core units through branching, dynamic campaigns that allow you to rewrite military history.
Cross-Platform Play: Seamlessly battle friends across PC and mobile platforms with cross-platform multiplayer (Yes! The game also is available on iOS and Android).
Limitless Creativity: Design your own scenarios, units, and maps using a suite of editors, or dive into infinite replayability with the random scenario generator.
Strategic Depth: Employ diplomacy, forge alliances, declare wars, and negotiate truces. Your strategic choices will shape the course of the game.
Vast Replayability: With 45 playable nations—from Germany to Mongolia to Iraq—Hex of Steel offers an unprecedented variety of strategies and challenges.
Dynamic Environment: Experience dynamic weather and seasonal transitions, complete with realistic visual and sound effects that bring the battlefield to life.
No Hidden Costs: Enjoy the full game with no in-game purchases or paid content—what you see is what you get.
Join a Thriving Community
With an active and growing Discord community of 2000+ members, you'll find plenty of support, tips, and camaraderie as you dive into the rich world of Hex of Steel. The server also is a place where you can get in touch with the devs directly.
Whether you're a seasoned strategist or new to the genre, Hex of Steel offers a deeply immersive and customizable wargaming experience that will challenge your strategic prowess.
The battlefield awaits—are you ready to command?
