Squad 22: ZOV

Squad 22: ZOV

Released May 2025

Single player tactical action real-time game with active pause to plan orders carefully. Based on real war-time experience of living Russian veterans of war in Ukraine. It's all about modern conflict small infantry groups with some armored vehicle and drone support as well as real events story

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Where to get it

Free on Steam

Evaluation

Squad 22: ZOV launched on Steam on May 28, 2025 as a free-to-play tactical strategy game. The store description explicitly describes it as a "constantly evolving experience" with ongoing updates planned for new weapon types, mods, and other content — language that signals the developer intends to keep adding to the game over time. Following launch, the developer shipped a bug fix on May 30, 2025 (resolving a critical campaign access issue) and then added an achievements system on June 8, 2025. Since then, there have been no further developer communications of any kind — no patch notes, announcements, or updates — as of September 17, 2026. That silence now spans over 15 months. The store description's promise of ongoing content additions has not been backed up by any visible post-June 2025 activity, and the developer has not announced that development is winding down either. With no major content updates ever having shipped and no developer communication since June 8, 2025, it is unclear whether the promised ongoing development is still happening.
Evidence
Achievements system delivered — last developer communication on record as of September 17, 2026.
news post · Jun 8, 2025 source development ongoing
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Store description promises a 'constantly evolving experience' with continuous updates featuring new weapon types, mods, and other content additions.
store metadata source content planned
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Details

Developer
Publisher
Zarobana Entertainment
Achievements
11
Platform
Windows
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player

About this game

Rather realistic tactics

Immerse yourself in realistic tactics and command your squad in Squad 22: ZOV, a gripping tactical strategy game. Utilizing a top-down view with an 'active pause' system, strategically plan every action. Exploit the unique personal skills and attributes of your squad members, deploy a diverse arsenal of weapons and equipment, and utilize drones and external support to dominate the battlefield.

Designed with insights from Russian veterans and active soldiers, Squad 22: ZOV delivers an authentic and intense infantry warfare experience.

Game is officially recommended by the Russian Military for use as a basic infantry tactic manual for cadet and Yunarmy training. 

Dynamic missions

Test your skills in a variety of dynamic missions, from defending open areas to storming buildings and executing forest night stealth operations. Rescue hostages, capture prisoners, and leverage ally armored vehicle support, long-range snipers, and artillery strikes. Be prepared to face the same tactics from the enemy as you navigate intense combat scenarios.

Encounter and interact with civilians, making choices that impact the unfolding events and the narrative's direction. Your decisions matter!

Progression and Content: A Constantly Evolving Experience

Progress through campaigns and master an ever-expanding collection of small arms, grenades, ammunition, and special items. We continuously enhance the game with updates featuring new weapon types and mods, armored vehicles, drones, equipment, characters, and locations, ensuring a rich and evolving player experience. Enjoy a continuous stream of content additions as the game grows.

Master Combat Micromanagement

Exercise complete control over your squad with detailed combat micromanagement. Monitor view angles, ensure squad coverage, carefully manage ammo load, and effectively utilize tactical medicine. As your squad progresses, unlock even more tactical options and strategic depth. Dive into in-depth squad management.

History as it is

Delve into the complexities of the 2014 and 2022-2024 events through compelling campaigns. Gain insight into the perspectives of those who lived through these periods, understanding how these events shaped their lives and opinions. Explore a narrative based on people's experience and opinions during specific historical conflicts.

Why Beta

The game is in Beta mode. While we consider it to be in a good state with many game mechanics and complete narrative scenario, there are still some more things we wish to add for it to become a truly modern infantry warfare! Also, we will track player experience and may tune balance.

We will keep deploying more content through 2025.

Last evaluated Sep 17, 2026
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