Line War

Line War

Released May 2022

A new type of RTS with elements from 4X, Wargame, and Real-Time Tactics. Draw commands and execute a superior strategy to defeat your opponent, focusing on high-level decisions rather than constant micromanagement.

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Evaluation

Line War launched on May 5, 2022 and has received a steady stream of substantial content updates from Studio Centurion ever since. The developer has shipped four major named releases post-launch: Release 36 (Aircraft Carrier, March 8, 2023), the Single-Player & Co-op AI update (May 5, 2024), Release 39 - Technologies (December 19, 2024), and Release 40 - Locomotive, introducing a full railroad system (April 27, 2025). This establishes a consistent pattern of roughly one major release every 6–12 months. In December 2024, the developer published a forward-looking post explicitly listing planned features: Interactive Tutorials & Mini Campaigns, an improved Command System, a Map Editor, Campaign Editor, better AI scripting, WW2 Skins, and an Advanced Economy system. This makes clear that development is not winding down. Most recently, on June 25, 2026, the developer shipped a feature patch introducing a new "Producer Technologies" system, and the patch notes mention that another update introducing tiered Academy upgrades is already planned and partially in progress. This is the latest official communication, confirming the team remains actively engaged with the game and has additional content in the pipeline.
Evidence
Feature patch introducing Producer Technologies shipped. Patch notes explicitly mention that another update adding tiered Academy upgrades is already planned and partially prepared.
news post · Jun 25, 2026 source content planned
high
Release 40 - Locomotive shipped, adding a full railroad system including trains, bridges, train stations, and the Siege Train railgun.
news post · Apr 27, 2025 source content shipped
high

Media

Details

Publisher
Studio Centurion
Achievements
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Platform
Windows
Controller
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Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op · PvP

About this game

Inspired by classic RTS titles like Command & Conquer with a nod to famed board game Axis & Allies, Line War combines elements of 4X, wargame, and real-time tactics genres into a unique strategic experience for veterans and newcomers.

Line War’s versatile control system allows players to quickly and intuitively issue commands by drawing lines across the battlefield to move units, form defensive lines, engage enemies and conquer territories. Configure your command lines to filter out certain units to flank your enemies, dig-in or feed distant frontlines.

This game has a never-before-seen approach that lets you focus on drawing commands and executing a strategy rather than managing individual units. Chain commands and execute orchestrated operations for coordinated attacks against your opponent. This command system sets Line War apart from other strategy games.

Line War features a single traditional, recognizable army to ensure the game’s focus is on balance and strategy. Each unit plays a distinct and carefully balanced role.

Line War focuses on strategy. We've designed the game around the typical RTS problems to remove the steep learning curve and need for ultra-fast micro-management so you can focus on planning and executing a strategy.

  • Multiplayer. Play up to 8 players online in duel, team, ffa, and co-op modes. All multiplayer game modes and constellations support between 0 and 3 AI players.

  • Single-player. Play together with up to 3 AI opponents in duel, team or ffa modes.

  • Co-op. Team up and take on the AIs together.

  • Draw Commands. Create movement and attack commands by drawing directly onto the map, giving players flexible control over unit actions.

  • Replay Again & Again. Randomly generate asymmetrical worlds to ensure no match or strategy is ever the same.

  • Select Your Starting Location. Choose where to begin in each world in an innovative and fair "picking phase" to gain your initial territory.

  • Focus on Strategy. Plan and strategize to achieve success on the battlefield. Actions Per Minute (APM) aren't crucial for success in Line War - strategy and planning are.

  • Conquer Territory. Expand your influence and acquire resources through territory control. The more land you have, the more you’ll be able to build.

  • Manage Resources. Produce energy with refineries and power plants for sustained mobility of tanks, air force, and naval vessels.

  • Control One Army. Line War features a single traditional, recognizable army to ensure the game’s focus is on balance and strategy.

  • Build. Build. Build. From barracks to refineries, ports to power plants, choose from dozens of unique structures. Build towns, cities, industries, and trade routes to earn resources and expand your forces.

  • Handicap system. People with different skills can play against each other and asymmetric matches, like 2v1, are supported.

Last evaluated Aug 27, 2026
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