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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Win10/Win11 Processeur : Intel Core i5 or equivalent Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Geforce GTX 1060 DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 25 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : DirectX Compatible Sound Card

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Win10/Win11 Processeur : Intel Core i5-13600 or Ryzen 7 7700 Mémoire vive : 32 GB de mémoire Graphiques : GeForce RTX 4070 DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 25 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : DirectX Compatible Sound Card

Ukrainian Warfare: Gostomel Heroes

Niche cult favorite
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Released March 31, 2026
sample: 407 reviews posted after launch (63 AI-classified)
87/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 91 % · 1,719 reviews (« Very Positive »)
➡️ Stable reception — recent reviews (30d): 87% positive vs 91% overall (151 recent reviews)
14,79€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

More than one player in three has spent over ten hours plotting advances and retreats. The deeper the campaign, the louder the cheers—98% of these veterans still rate the experience highly after 25 hours.

What it's about: Ukrainian Warfare: Gostomel Heroes – is a real-time strategy game with a high degree of realism. Relive the Battle of Kiev (2022), a turning point in the Ukrainian conflict. Witness the Untold Story of 2022 Through the Eyes of Those Who Fought.

In-game

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« There's a bit of game in your Russian propaganda, very fun tho »
👍 anonymous review · 13 h played632
« the game is good but this is Russian propaganda. should have added a Ukraine campaign would have felt more balanced. »
👍 anonymous review · 3 h played8431
« Good game overall, unique RTT experience Russian Propaganda tho, but who would downrate COD:MW or BF series for being propaganda »
👍 anonymous review · 11 h played11
« It is quite clearly a Russian propaganda piece, but it plays like Syrian Warfare, following a single characters "story". I have enjoyed it. Its pretty good for what it is and its price point. »
👍 anonymous review · 3 h played
« Very historically accurate take on the Russo-Ukrainian War »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played
« As expected from Playing Cat's. Solid work. But last mission... you could at least provide me with ammunition! :) »
👍 anonymous review · 24 h played
« Uninstalled after realising it is a Russian propaganda piece. You cannot play the Ukrainian side. Would be nice to get a refund. I will hide the game from my library. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played81454418
« >no executing civilians >no torturing pows >soldiers can't pay you to avoid combat I thought this ♥♥♥♥ was supposed to be realistic man »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played382164
« Trying to keep suicidal commander unit alive in the second mission of the game was enough for me. Ridiculous game design on top of cheap propaganda. Not worth the money. »
👎 anonymous review · 5 h played
« “War is where the young and stupid are tricked by the old and bitter into killing each other.” — Niko Bellic »
👎 anonymous review · 4 h played
« as much as i would like to play this game/sim, it crashes every time after i select the difficulty, may be because im on Linux, but i do not want to refund unless the devs wont fix it? as it seems like a worth while game »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« The game: 🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿 The story: 🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿 The Game Developers: 🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿 »
👍 anonymous review · 11 h played

In players' words

« There's a bit of game in your Russian propaganda, very fun tho »
👍 anonymous review · 13 h played632
« Uninstalled after realising it is a Russian propaganda piece. You cannot play the Ukrainian side. Would be nice to get a refund. I will hide the game from my library. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played81454418
« the game is good but this is Russian propaganda. should have added a Ukraine campaign would have felt more balanced. »
👍 anonymous review · 3 h played8431
« >no executing civilians >no torturing pows >soldiers can't pay you to avoid combat I thought this ♥♥♥♥ was supposed to be realistic man »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played382164
« Good game overall, unique RTT experience Russian Propaganda tho, but who would downrate COD:MW or BF series for being propaganda »
👍 anonymous review · 11 h played11
« Trying to keep suicidal commander unit alive in the second mission of the game was enough for me. Ridiculous game design on top of cheap propaganda. Not worth the money. »
👎 anonymous review · 5 h played
« It is quite clearly a Russian propaganda piece, but it plays like Syrian Warfare, following a single characters "story". I have enjoyed it. Its pretty good for what it is and its price point. »
👍 anonymous review · 3 h played
« “War is where the young and stupid are tricked by the old and bitter into killing each other.” — Niko Bellic »
👎 anonymous review · 4 h played
« Very historically accurate take on the Russo-Ukrainian War »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played
« as much as i would like to play this game/sim, it crashes every time after i select the difficulty, may be because im on Linux, but i do not want to refund unless the devs wont fix it? as it seems like a worth while game »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« As expected from Playing Cat's. Solid work. But last mission... you could at least provide me with ammunition! :) »
👍 anonymous review · 24 h played
« The game: 🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿 The story: 🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿 The Game Developers: 🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿 »
👍 anonymous review · 11 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
82 % pos · n=40
Story / writing
46 % pos · n=24
Content / longevity
17 % pos · n=12
Graphics / art
89 % pos · n=9
Performance
20 % pos · n=5
Audio / music
33 % pos · n=3
Value for money
50 % pos · n=2
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=2
Interface / UX
100 % pos · n=1
Multiplayer
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay403316
Story / writing2411310
Content / longevity122010
Graphics / art9810
Performance5104
Audio / music3111
Value for money2101
Stability / bugs2002
Interface / UX1100
Multiplayer1001

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 17 h on median; those who dislike it: 5.2 h.

<2h
48 % (n=29)
2-10h
82 % (n=74)
10-25h
91 % (n=195)
>25h
98 % (n=109)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Apr 2026 : 89% positive89AprMay 2026 : 88% positive88MayJun 2026 : 91% positive91JunJul 2026 : 84% positive84Jul

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

💶 Price history

€12.58€13.31€14.05€14.78€15.52€13.31

Steam price tracked automatically since Mar 31, 2026 · All-time low: €13.31 (May 11, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

1,8 % Demanding

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 24 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 29,6 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • A tactical backbone that earns 33 positive mentions out of 40: depth of maneuver and decision-making drive the praise.
  • Visuals that draw 8 positive mentions out of 9—clean interfaces and period-accurate assets heighten immersion.
  • Content surprises veterans: 109 long-haul players average 98% approval, suggesting replay value grows with mastery.

Weaknesses

  • Performance stumbles dominate early sessions: 4 negative mentions out of 5 highlight stuttering and framerate drops.
  • Campaign narrative divides the room: 11 positive versus 10 negative mentions expose uneven storytelling delivery.
  • Base content disappoints critics: 10 out of 12 reviews flag the initial offering as thin.

Who is it for?

Hardcore strategy fans who savor layered RTS mechanics will relish the long-term challenge. Those seeking polished, cinematic campaigns may want to wait for later patches.

Is Ukrainian Warfare: Gostomel Heroes worth it in 2026?

Yes, without reservation for most players: 91% of 1,719 Steam reviews are positive (player score 87/100). Most-praised strength: A tactical backbone that earns. Current price: 14,79€.

Verdict

Ukrainian Warfare: Gostomel Heroes plants a flag for gritty, historically grounded tactics with a near-universal thumbs-up from marathoners. Fix the engine stutter, expand the story, and it could leap from Very Positive to universally acclaimed.

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