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Shared: local-multiplayer, tier:sub-5

Scorched Earth with 400 weapons and a matchmaking lobby: chaotic, oddly tactical, and the best value you'll find for a group night that doesn't require everyone to own a gaming rig.

Shared: Historical Strategy

Rifles meet katanas in Meiji-era Japan. Fall of the Samurai is a standalone Total War expansion that outgrows its parent in almost every way that matters.

Shared: local-multiplayer

After two decades of franchise misfire, Unfrozen has done the unthinkable: built a worthy successor to Heroes III that actually respects what made the original great. Early Access, yes, but already dangerous to your sleep schedule.

Shared: Historical Strategy

The grand-strategy hybrid that Creative Assembly got exactly right: a turn-based campaign map of feudal Japan combined with real-time samurai battles, bundled with all clan, unit, and campaign DLC. Over 92% positive across 21,000+ Steam reviews, and the accolades still hold up.

Shared: Historical Strategy

Feudal Japan grand strategy with turn-based clan management and brutally tactical real-time battles. Metacritic 90 and still the benchmark for the Total War formula.