Techwars Online

Techwars Online

Released Mar 2016

Immerse yourself in a world of old-school turn-based strategy with massive combat mechs. Real hardcore PvP: two factions, each with just one mech with 20 additional specializations and a pilot-neuroimplant system.

62% positive · 124 reviews
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Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence

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Evaluation

Techwars Online launched on March 17, 2016 and received a small feature patch on March 25, 2016. The developer's focus then shifted to a sequel, Techwars Online 2, which entered Early Access on March 26, 2017. The original game was temporarily removed from Steam and then restored on March 24, 2018 following negotiations with Valve — that restoration post is the last meaningful developer communication on record for this title. Since March 24, 2018, there have been no further news posts, patches, DLC announcements, or developer statements of any kind about this game. No DLC was ever released or announced. The developer has not communicated any plans for future content, and the absence of any update activity over the years since the sequel launched strongly indicates this game shipped as a complete, self-contained product with no ongoing development.
Evidence
Techwars Online 1 was restored to the Steam store following its removal and negotiations with Valve. This is the last developer communication on record for this title.
news post · Mar 24, 2018 source ambiguous
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Developer released Techwars Online 2 in Early Access, signaling the sequel had become the active development focus.
news post · Mar 26, 2017 source development ending
medium

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Details

Developer
Publisher
Argus Games
Achievements
48
Platform
Windows
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer

About this game

Techwars Online is a hardcore turn-based strategy game where each battle hinges on using every last ounce of tactical skill and planning out your moves several turns in advance. Choose a side, get a unique mech, use it as a basis to create a team of five combat mechs, and head into battle!
The events of the game take place in the world of Mikhail Vlad’s novel Techwars. The American corporation Kato is vying with the Russian company Dominion for control over the latest military technology. The primary tools they use to demonstrate their power are massive combat mechs, the most advanced weapons on Earth.
You choose one of these corporations and receive a unique mech. Eventually, once your base mech has been modified, your fleet of combat mechs can include up to five truly one-of-a-kind units.
Test your team’s mettle in one of four game modes:
  • Campaign – ten missions for each side that will help you choose the right corporation and hone your skills on the battlefield.
  • PvP – adrenaline-pounding, painstakingly balanced, head-to-head tactical action.
  • Battle – conflict over territories between players. This is where you can really strut your stuff as a strategist.
  • Tournaments – regularly occurring competitions between players where anyone can prove their superiority and become the champion.
Techwars Online was created especially for old-school gamers who love to dominate through intellect alone. Everything is designed around this style of gameplay:
  • A unique combined-damage system that harkens back to the best turn-based mech games.
  • Enormous potential to upgrade the mechs from each corporation and min-max your hand-picked team.
  • The ability to upgrade your pilot using multi-level neuroimplants.
  • Absolutely no RNG – only your experience and skill can give you an edge in battle.

Are You Ready to Put Your Wits to the Test?

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