# Warhounds

> Warhounds is a turn-based tactics game about an elite mercenary squad with an old-school action movie vibe, inspired by XCOM and Jagged Alliance. Recruit unique fighters, upgrade your base, and fight for Africa’s future. No fake RNG - only true ballistics and lethal tactics.

## Game facts

- Developer: Everplay DMCC
- Publisher: Brightika, Inc.
- Release status: Released
- Release date: Aug 11, 2026
- Platforms: PC
- Genres: Action, RPG, Strategy, Turn-BasedTactics, Party-BasedRPG, TacticalRPG, Turn-BasedStrategy, Management
- Steam Deck: Playable (Steam, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3929470/)
- Playtime: Main story 15 hr, Main + some extras 20 hr, 100% completion 25 hr (IGDB, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://www.igdb.com/games/warhounds)
- Languages: Interface: American English, French (France), German (Germany), European Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, European Portuguese, Chinese (China), Italian (Italy), Arabic, Czech (Czechia), Danish (Denmark), Dutch (Netherlands), Finnish (Finland), Hungarian (Hungary), Japanese (Japan), Korean (South Korea), Norwegian Bokmål (Norway), Polish (Poland), Russian (Russia), Swedish (Sweden), Thai (Thailand), Chinese (Taiwan), Turkish (Türkiye), Ukrainian (Ukraine), Vietnamese (Vietnam), Hebrew (Israel); Subtitles: American English, French (France), German (Germany), European Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, European Portuguese, Chinese (China), Italian (Italy), Arabic, Czech (Czechia), Danish (Denmark), Dutch (Netherlands), Finnish (Finland), Hungarian (Hungary), Japanese (Japan), Korean (South Korea), Norwegian Bokmål (Norway), Polish (Poland), Russian (Russia), Swedish (Sweden), Thai (Thailand), Chinese (Taiwan), Turkish (Türkiye), Ukrainian (Ukraine), Vietnamese (Vietnam); Audio: American English (IGDB, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://www.igdb.com/games/warhounds)

## AI Review Analysis

Analyzed Sep 1, 2026

### Strengths

- The AP economy, directional Overwatch, cover damage, and line-of-sight systems provide a tactical rhythm distinct from existing XCOM-like games.
- High tension and injury management create strong immersion that encourages players to play ‘just one more mission.’
- Difficulty options can be finely adjusted, allowing players to set their preferred level of challenge.

### Weaknesses

- The AI is criticized for serious errors, such as making unrealistic shots or ignoring line of sight and walls.
- Mission structures and objectives repeat, making the content feel insufficiently varied during extended play.
- Character and overall graphical quality are at an indie-game level, with visual polish considered the weakest area.

## Links

- [Warhounds on WAME](https://www.wame.is/game/4370)
- [Player reviews](https://www.wame.is/game/4370/reviews)

Updated: 2026-11-09T19:34:32.761Z