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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)
88/100
Player Score — % of positive reviews since launch · Steam history: 91 % · 1,719 reviews (« Very Positive »)
14,79€ 13,31€ -10%🛒 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.

In-game

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« 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
« The game: 🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿 The story: 🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿 The Game Developers: 🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿 »
👍 anonymous review · 11 h played
« very good game, the squad mechanics are really unique and the vehicle combat is also pretty interesting. My only complaint is the game is too short for me »
👍 anonymous review · 16 h played
« The game is great, but it lacks multiplayer mode. PLEASE ADD MULTIPLAYER )))) »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played
« Cats Who Play Looks inside propaganda game »
👍 anonymous review · 8 h played
« 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
« I thought I can play with the Ukrainians. No, not possible. Won't play with the war criminals. Going to refund. Slava Ukraini! »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« Didn't quite sign on for russian propaganda. Was hoping to play as Ukraine. Should have read more I guess. Nobody is remembering the Gostumel "heroes" lmao, they'll forever be synonymous with a fascist dictator. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« I like the game really, more personal approach, story is great, modern day warfare, units fell alive, mechanics are great. Hope devs are coocking something for the future, could be huge game. »
👍 anonymous review · 95 h played

In players' words

« Very historically accurate take on the Russo-Ukrainian War »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played
« 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
« As expected from Playing Cat's. Solid work. But last mission... you could at least provide me with ammunition! :) »
👍 anonymous review · 24 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
« The game: 🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿 The story: 🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿 The Game Developers: 🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿 »
👍 anonymous review · 11 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
« very good game, the squad mechanics are really unique and the vehicle combat is also pretty interesting. My only complaint is the game is too short for me »
👍 anonymous review · 16 h played
« I thought I can play with the Ukrainians. No, not possible. Won't play with the war criminals. Going to refund. Slava Ukraini! »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« The game is great, but it lacks multiplayer mode. PLEASE ADD MULTIPLAYER )))) »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played
« Didn't quite sign on for russian propaganda. Was hoping to play as Ukraine. Should have read more I guess. Nobody is remembering the Gostumel "heroes" lmao, they'll forever be synonymous with a fascist dictator. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« Cats Who Play Looks inside propaganda game »
👍 anonymous review · 8 h played
« I like the game really, more personal approach, story is great, modern day warfare, units fell alive, mechanics are great. Hope devs are coocking something for the future, could be huge game. »
👍 anonymous review · 95 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: 5.9 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
May 2026 : 88% positive88MayJun 2026 : 91% positive91JunJul 2026 : 83% positive83Jul

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

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)

This game on Twitch

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.

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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