End State
Early access since Dec 2022
End State is a turn-based tactics game where you manage a mercenary company tracking down a terrorists in a war-torn country. Hire, gear up and gain experience for your mercenaries. Take on rebels and criminal gangs, do side contracts and explore Brekovia.
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Steam $19.99
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Evaluation
End State is a turn-based tactics game that has been in Steam Early Access since December 1, 2022. The developer, Finger Squad, has maintained an active and transparent development history across this period.
In October 2025, the developer directly addressed a prior quiet period, stating: "I assure you it's not [abandoned]... I feel we have now regained momentum and we will be seeing the game to completion." This explicit commitment to finishing the game remains the clearest statement of intent on record.
Since then, development has accelerated noticeably. Four significant updates shipped between October 2025 and October 2026: version 0.8 (October 15, 2025), version 0.8.5 (November 14, 2025), version 0.9.0 (December 18, 2025) — which added the final two campaign regions — and version 0.9.3 (March 6, 2026), which overhauled economy, weapons, and physics.
The most recent update, version 0.9.6 released on October 2, 2026, is described by the developer as "one of the biggest updates we have done so far," with sweeping changes to tactical combat (shooting, armor, wounds, AI, explosives), strategic map gameplay, and the campaign narrative. However, the developer explicitly notes that "there are still many things that are work in progress and need to be balanced," making clear the game has not yet reached its finished state.
The game is on a clear trajectory toward a 1.0 release, with the developer actively working through the final stages of Early Access development. No 1.0 release date has been announced.
Evidence
Version 0.9.6 ships as 'one of the biggest updates so far,' with major overhauls to combat, AI, strategic map, and campaign. Developer notes 'there are still many things that are work in progress and need to be balanced,' confirming the game is not yet complete.
Version 0.9.0 introduces the final two campaign regions, described as bringing the campaign 'theoretically near completion,' but acknowledges 'still a lot of work to do especially with progression, balance and polish.'
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Finger Squad
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Platform
Windows
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Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player
About this game
EARLY ACCESS NOTIFICATION
This game is still highly in development, if you want to have the full experience it's better to wait until full release. We hope you will give us feedback during development to help us improve the game.You can also join us at Discord for feedback at
In END STATE you manage an international mercenary company hired to track down a network of terrorists in a war-torn country where warring rebel groups, criminal organizations and private security forces fight for power.
HIGHLIGHTS
- REACTION SYSTEM
Opportunity Fire triggers a reaction test when an enemy walks in to view. All participants in these situations can choose to shoot which often to intense firefights. - BALLISTICS SIMULATION
Each bullet is traced through the scene and react with the environment according to its penetration value and the resistances of walls and objects.
DESCRIPTION
The game features a strategic satellite map where you manage your organization, hire operatives, buy gear and find missions. Explore the Eastern European themed Brekovia, encounter enemy patrols, engage road blocks and make contact with the different factions operating within the country.
When you enter a mission on the map, the game switches to tactical scenario where you control each of your soldiers in turn based tactical battle. There are many viable tactics to each scenario, ranging from stealthy take-downs, coordinated assaults, strategically positioned snipers to explosive entry using C-4. Choose the best approach for each mission.
FEATURES
- Turn-based tactical combat, with action points and interruptions.
- Strategic layer where you manage your operatives, skills, equipment, leads and missions.
- Interactive levels with different types of cover, peeking around corners, climbing through windows.
- Destructible environments.
- Bullet penetration, different materials
- 10+ weapons. Lots of armor, helmets, grenades and other equipment.
- Character appearance customization.
- Skills and experience.
- Stealth with advanced visibility and hearing systems.
Are these done yet?
Last evaluated Oct 2, 2026
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