r/wargames

For example, (Maybe similar to Star Wars Armada) a space battle where you have an attacker trying to punch holes in the defense around a planet and escort some drop ships down to the surface with infantry and support. Then depending on that phases success or failure you proceed to the ground battle with large armies (or small hero type wargaming, bolt action, etc) where you battle with numbers and support depending on the previous stage. Maybe other phase/stages with small skirmishes and various objectives in the campaign (Operation Deadstick esque before D-day) that affects the battles.

TLDR - campaign wargames that blend/swap between mediums and rulesets

Hello everyone. I've been building a wargaming catalogue in my spare time and wanted to share it: https://www.wargamesdb.com/

Over the past year I kept noticing new skirmish and tabletop games every month, and I started wondering how many were actually out there. For something I used to think of as niche, there's a lot more than meets the eye 😅

There are currently 249 games in the catalogue (432 if you include editions and expansions). Scope is still evolving. Right now it covers solo skirmish through large-scale battles. I'm debating whether dungeon crawlers belong. Curious what you think?

I didn't want it to be just a 'simple' games catalogue. I structured it as Universe → Games → Factions → Warbands, so related games sit together and faction-level detail has a home. With better data, better features can be built. For example, reviews and personal game lists can tag the factions/warbands you actually play, not just the game itself.

This is a hobby side project and it's in Beta. New games keep appearing, so the plan has always been community contributions: you can suggest or edit entries, and everything goes through a human review before it's published. I've learned a lot digging into the hobby's history along the way. The obvious reason for the 'Beta' is that i fully acknowledge there are big data gaps, inconsistencies and even likely some errors. Also expect a bug or two :D I do however aim to keep working on this, it's been quite a lot of fun and a great learning experience.

I'd love feedback (sushi style cold & raw!): especially games missing, bad categorisation, feature request etc.. If you're interested in the project, please drop by Discord!

Thanks. Hope some of you find it useful.

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Ive been looking for a wargame or ruleset that can be played using regular maps of real world locations. Like states, cities or even topographical maps of national forests. Ive found a few that seem interesting, but im wondering what else might be out there.

I found one called Ranger that seems promising but im having a hard time finding out much about it on the internet. Theres only a handful of resources ive been able to find on it, but it does seem like it could be played on other maps. That is if I could find a copy.

Im not too picky about genre. Whether its 1700's, 1800's, WW1 or 2, Vietnam, Modern, Fantasy, Sci-fi or whatever else it might be. Ive just always thought it would be cool to be able to play a wargame on a map of a real location.

Hey Everyone! I have been having a lot of fun making these tactical breakdowns and got some feedback in my last video, to be more detailed.

Would love to hear the community feedback on my newest Episode

thank you!

Hey there! BIG warhammer and warhammer fantasy fan who has been in a very big lovecraftian binge recently. Im running Delta Green for some friends and just generally love lovecraftian tropes and themes. Coming from warhammer though- theres surprisingly little in the field of Lovecraft that fit into 40k. The best is the Genestealer Cults, but those embody more HR Giger than Lovecraft in alot of ways- while the basis of the cults themselves are somewhat similar to Innsmouth and the Deep Ones cult, it fails to hit some of the vibes im looking for. anyone got anything?

The Big Thing for me is active narrative and worldbuilding. its what makes 40k and WHF so appealing to me.

Hey everyone! 👋

I’m a huge fan of browser-based strategy games, and I’ve recently developed my own PBBG called Wurfare.

🚨 Right now, the game is in a Limited Beta phase and I am capping it at exactly 100 players. I want to keep the community small and focused initially so I can closely monitor the mechanics, balance the economy, and gather direct feedback before opening the floodgates.

The game is heavily focused on battles, diplomacy, and most importantly, politics. I wanted to create a game where player interaction drives the world, rather than just fighting NPCs.

Here are the core features of the game:

👑 Advanced Vassalage System: This is the feature I’m most proud of. You can conquer and vassalize other players, forcing them to pay you tribute. However, it’s not just a flat tax — vassals can secretly build up their forces and rebel against you. Even better, your vassals can have their own vassals, creating a complex, multi-layered hierarchy of power!

⚔️ Deep Politics & Alliances: You can’t survive alone. You’ll need to form strong alliances, negotiate with rivals, manage your subjects, or plot betrayals to reach the top.

🏰 6 Asymmetrical Medieval Races: You can choose from 6 different factions to build your empire. Each race has its own unique special unit and distinct economic bonuses, allowing for different playstyles (whether you want to focus on a booming economy or an aggressive military).

The game is completely browser-based and free to play. If you want to grab one of the 100 spots and help shape the future of the game, you can join here: www.wurfare.com

Since I'm an indie dev, community feedback means everything to me. I would absolutely love it if you guys could give it a try, let me know what you think of the vassal system, and what features you'd like to see next.

Let me know if you have any questions, I’ll be hanging around in the comments. Thanks for reading!