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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10/11 Processeur : Intel i5-9600 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600X Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : 8 GB VRAM, GeForce GTX 1070Ti / AMD RX 5700 DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 85 GB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10/11 Processeur : Intel i5-12600K / AMD Ryzen 7 5700X Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : 8 GB VRAM, NVIDIA RTX 3070 / AMD Radeon RX 6800 DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 85 GB d'espace disque disponible

Warhounds

Mixed reception
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Released August 11, 2026
sample: 401 reviews posted after launch (179 AI-classified)
67/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 72 % · 508 reviews (« Mostly Positive »)
➡️ Stable reception — recent reviews (30d): 71% positive vs 71% overall (653 recent reviews)
35,49€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Commanders willing to weather an initial storm of instability find themselves hooked for dozens of hours, pushing past the two-hour refund window where approval jumps from 30 percent to over 80. Across 508 total reviews, the game holds a 72 percent positive rating, though recent post-release scores sit at 70 percent positive out of 401 sampled evaluations.

What it's about: Warhounds est un jeu tactique au tour par tour sur une escouade de mercenaires d'élite dans une ambiance de film d'action classique et inspiré de XCOM et Jagged Alliance. Recrutez des soldats uniques, améliorez votre base et battez-vous pour l'avenir de l'Afrique.

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« C'est un Xcom -like qui brille par son excellence technique . Ici on a toutes les solutions à tous les problèmes. C'est un vrai bonheur d'y jouer . »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 8 h played11
« The first couple missions didn't impress me much. Then I started understanding the overwatch system. Then I started setting up crossfire. Then I started planning turns ahead. And that's when it clicked. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 53 h played111
« Decent game, will occupy my time until Zero Company comes out »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 4 h played21
« Story is pretty basic, but the core gameplay completely makes up for it. Definetly worth the money, just needs a few quick launch fixes. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 2 h played1
« it is 2026 and local terrorists still keep highly explosive red barrels right next to their covers ... truly a classic tactical experience. ps the game is totally fine so far »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 5 h played1
« it’s pretty good right now but after six months of patches it should be absolutely amazing »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 2 h played1
« AI disclosure on the character pack DLC but not the main game. Plenty of RNG. Apparently some weird Russian reskin? That's a no from me. »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 2 h played1
« Pretty much just copy pasted Xcom so if you liked Xcom youl like this,Tho it currently suffers from bad optimization and CPU spikes cant recommend just now »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 4 h played1
« Check out the trailer for Sparta2035 and you'll see why I don't recommend this game. »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 27 h played11
« I found the gameplay ok, but the amount of AI generated content quickly became distracting. I hope they update the art/graphics in future to correct this, but currently can't recommend. »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 2 h played1
« It's XCOM2 but ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ with a lot of AI slop »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 2 h played
« Très bon tactical tour par tour avec des inspirations à la xcom ou jagged alliance 3. Il faudrait étoffer un peu la personnalisation des personnages mais le jeu reste très bon et diablement efficace ! »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 9 h played

In players' words

« C'est un Xcom -like qui brille par son excellence technique . Ici on a toutes les solutions à tous les problèmes. C'est un vrai bonheur d'y jouer . »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 8 h played11
« AI disclosure on the character pack DLC but not the main game. Plenty of RNG. Apparently some weird Russian reskin? That's a no from me. »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 2 h played1
« The first couple missions didn't impress me much. Then I started understanding the overwatch system. Then I started setting up crossfire. Then I started planning turns ahead. And that's when it clicked. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 53 h played111
« Pretty much just copy pasted Xcom so if you liked Xcom youl like this,Tho it currently suffers from bad optimization and CPU spikes cant recommend just now »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 4 h played1
« Decent game, will occupy my time until Zero Company comes out »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 4 h played21
« Check out the trailer for Sparta2035 and you'll see why I don't recommend this game. »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 27 h played11
« Story is pretty basic, but the core gameplay completely makes up for it. Definetly worth the money, just needs a few quick launch fixes. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 2 h played1
« I found the gameplay ok, but the amount of AI generated content quickly became distracting. I hope they update the art/graphics in future to correct this, but currently can't recommend. »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 2 h played1
« it is 2026 and local terrorists still keep highly explosive red barrels right next to their covers ... truly a classic tactical experience. ps the game is totally fine so far »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 5 h played1
« It's XCOM2 but ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ with a lot of AI slop »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 2 h played
« it’s pretty good right now but after six months of patches it should be absolutely amazing »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 2 h played1
« Très bon tactical tour par tour avec des inspirations à la xcom ou jagged alliance 3. Il faudrait étoffer un peu la personnalisation des personnages mais le jeu reste très bon et diablement efficace ! »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 9 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
66 % pos · n=160
Stability / bugs
9 % pos · n=35
Graphics / art
32 % pos · n=31
Story / writing
44 % pos · n=27
Interface / UX
4 % pos · n=24
Performance
18 % pos · n=22
Content / longevity
55 % pos · n=20
Audio / music
38 % pos · n=13
Value for money
33 % pos · n=9
Multiplayer
25 % pos · n=4
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay160105946
Stability / bugs353923
Graphics / art3110417
Story / writing2712114
Interface / UX241023
Performance224018
Content / longevity201127
Audio / music13517
Value for money9315
Multiplayer4103

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 7.5 h on median; those who dislike it: 3.9 h.

<2h
30 % (n=56)
2-10h
71 % (n=204)
10-25h
86 % (n=73)
>25h
82 % (n=68)

💶 Price history

€28.39€30.60€32.82€35.04€37.26€30.16

Steam price tracked automatically since Aug 19, 2026 · All-time low: €30.16 (Aug 19, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

0,1 % Hardcore

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 37 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 1,3 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Tactical depth drives the engagement, securing 105 positive mentions out of 160 regarding core gameplay.
  • Campaign longevity rewards persistence, with players logging over 25 hours reporting 82 positive mentions out of 68 in that playtime bracket.
  • Strategic options satisfy veterans of the genre, backed by 11 positive mentions out of 20 concerning overall content.
  • Mid-to-late game progression clicks for dedicated tacticians, showing 86 percent approval among those playing between 10 and 25 hours.

Weaknesses

  • Interface design frustrates commanders heavily, accumulating 23 negative mentions out of 24 total UI discussions.
  • Technical stability falters under pressure, resulting in 23 negative mentions out of 35 regarding bugs.
  • Hardware performance struggles significantly, demonstrated by 18 negative mentions out of 22 concerning optimization.

Who is it for?

Hardcore tacticians and turn-based veterans who possess infinite patience for technical rough edges and UI friction will unearth a deeply rewarding strategic campaign.

Is Warhounds worth it in 2026?

Mostly yes, if its flaws don't put you off: 72% of 508 Steam reviews are positive (player score 67/100). Most-praised strength: Tactical depth drives the engagement, securing. Current price: 35,49€.

Verdict

Warhounds is a diamond in the rough that demands endurance from its players, particularly past the frustrating early hours and technical hiccups. Once past the initial crash-prone hurdles, the tactical combat delivers enough depth to satisfy demanding strategists.

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Warhounds: 67/100 by players — Gamer Reviews

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