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This War of Mine

2 critics 5 lists ★ 4.1/5 RAWG AdventureSimulationIndie

A small town surrounded by war. The usual order is irrevocably violated, you have to survive, but you are not a soldier and certainly not a superhero. The player controls a group of two to four civilians selected from twelve characters. The goal is simple - to survive the war. Later, new people can join the group. Characters need food, can get sick, freeze, die from wounds. Can run away with all the food stock. The day is different from the night in everything. During the day we equip the shelter, repair and produce weapons and tools - from what can be found. In the afternoon we communicate with neighbours, sometimes with benefit. At night we go out for prey. The night harbours us but als

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The Generation GapWhat our critics say

The MechanicGen X

This isn't a power fantasy; it's a stark, brutal simulation of civilian survival during wartime. Resources are scarce, morale is fragile, and every decision, from scavenging to sharing food, carries immense moral weight. Losing a character to hunger, illness, or enemy fire is permanent and devastating, leaving a void in the group. The game strips away heroic tropes, focusing instead on the grim, unrespawnable reality of human cost.

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The Story DecoderMillennial

This War of Mine bravely explored the harrowing reality of civilian survival during wartime, forcing players to make impossible moral choices in a relentlessly bleak setting. It garnered widespread acclaim for its powerful message and unflinching honesty. Yet, some corners of the gaming sphere still argue that games *must* always be "fun" or pure escapism, dismissing anything challenging or emotionally taxing. This game proved that interactive media can be profound art, pushing boundaries that many are still uncomfortable acknowledging or embracing.

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