Warhounds

Warhounds

Released Aug 2026

Warhounds is a turn-based tactical game about an elite mercenary squad with an old-school action movie vibe, inspired by XCOM and Jagged Alliance. Recruit unique fighters, upgrade your base, and fight for Africa’s future. Less fake RNG, more true ballistics and lethal tactics.

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Evaluation

Warhounds launched its 1.0 version on August 11, 2026 — just one day before today's assessment date. In the launch announcement, the developer explicitly stated "This is only the beginning. We'll keep working on Warhounds after release, fixing issues, improving the experience, and listening closely to your feedback." Beyond that commitment, a developer post from June 16, 2026 outlined a concrete roadmap of planned post-launch work: full controller support, confirmed Steam Deck readiness at launch, and console releases on Xbox and PS5 following platform certification. These are specific, named deliverables that the developer has publicly committed to. Additionally, the game's soundtrack DLC is listed on the Steam store but has not yet been released, providing direct evidence that at least one piece of content is still to come. Two other DLC items — a Digital Art Book and an Action Heroes Pack — both released on launch day, August 12, 2026.
Evidence
Launch announcement for Warhounds 1.0 explicitly states 'This is only the beginning. We'll keep working on Warhounds after release, fixing issues, improving the experience, and listening closely to your feedback.'
news post · Aug 11, 2026 source content planned
high
Developer roadmap confirms Steam Deck optimization at launch, full controller support coming post-launch, and console releases on Xbox and PS5 planned after platform certification.
news post · Jun 16, 2026 source content planned
high

Content

3 of 3 released · no outstanding content
Released
Sep 2026

Media

Details

Publisher
Brightika, Inc.
Achievements
37
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player

About this game

Warhounds is a turn-based tactical & strategy game, inspired by XCOM and Jagged Alliance, about a mercenary squad with an old-school action movie vibe. Command an elite team of bold, stylish operators, wage a campaign in an alternate-future Africa, and decide the war’s outcome mission by mission.

Be the commander.

Calculate lines of fire and flank angle, break cover, and seize the high ground. Every turn is decided more by your planning and tactics, less - by RNG.

Hire fighters with personality.

Combine classes: Assault, Specialist, Sniper, Machine Gunner, and Grenadier. Pick the right gear for the job, treat and extract, and protect key operatives. Take calculated risks. High combat lethality makes every decision count.

Run the base between missions.

Recruit, upgrade, purchase equipment, and handle logistics, finances, medical supplies, and downtime. Choose allied factions, build relationships, gather intel, and execute covert ops. Your choices have consequences: your decisions determine your access to missions, gear, and allies.

Use the tools of tomorrow.

Deploy drones, combat scanners, smoke, and optical camo. Upgrade and improve your kit to win under any conditions.

Set your own pace.

Knock out a mission in 25-40 minutes, or settle in for a long session. Customize the challenge: go for a brutal tactical hell or a light, relaxing run.

What you’ll get:

  • No point-blank misses - flank + close distance = 100% hit chance.

  • Real ballistics, destructible cover, vertical gameplay, and cone overwatch.

  • Mercenaries with character and mission-focused loadouts without any busywork.

  • Base management, contracts, budgets, allies, and consequences for your actions.

Assemble your squad. Take the contract. Decide Africa’s future beyond 2035.

Last evaluated Aug 12, 2026
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