Warhounds is a new turn-based tactics game created by longtime fans of Jagged Alliance and XCOM, built for players who value clarity, lethality, and meaningful tactical decisions.
Steam page:https://store.steampowered.com/app/3929470/Warhounds/
What is Warhounds?
Warhounds is a gritty, mercenary-focused turn-based tactics game from a small indie team of 20 developers - all lifelong fans of the genre. Our goal was to create a more grounded, lethal, and readable tactical experience, where outcomes are earned through positioning and planning, not hidden dice rolls.
Inspired by genre classics but built with a clear modern direction, Warhounds puts you in command of a tight-knit squad where every bullet, every move, and every mistake matters.
Key features
True Ballistics, No Close-Range RNG
Every bullet is simulated individually. No point-blank misses, no hidden percentages.
Cone-Based Overwatch
Control real cover zones instead of abstract tiles.
Cinematic, Mission-Driven Campaign
Each operation is a self-contained tactical thriller.
Mobile Base & Faction Management
Recruit mercs, manage diplomacy, and upgrade your ship-based headquarters.
Veterans & Custom Recruits
Fully voiced mercs with unique bios alongside customizable operators.
Tactical Progression
Gear upgrades, drones, contracts, exoskeleton armor, and more.
How it differs from XCOM and Jagged Alliance
Unlike XCOM, Warhounds removes combat RNG entirely. Success is determined by positioning, line of fire, and tactical choices - not probability rolls.
Compared to Jagged Alliance, Warhounds offers a more focused, structured experience. Instead of sprawling sandbox chaos, each mission is designed for fast, high-stakes decision-making. Think episodic tactical thriller rather than open-ended simulation.
Playtest results
94% of players rated the game positively
Average score: 8.6 / 10
95% want to keep playing and follow development
Tactical strategy fans have described Warhounds as “one of the most honest and challenging tactical experiences in years.”
Warhounds is coming Spring 2026 to PC (Steam) and consoles.
If you’re looking for a tactics game where clarity, responsibility, and lethal decision-making come first - this is the game we built for ourselves, and for players like you.