TechWars Online

TechWars Online is a turn-based tactics game built around head-to-head mech combat. Before a match begins, each player assembles a squad of up to five machines, adjusts their loadouts, and then attempts to outmaneuver the opponent on a hex-grid battlefield until all enemy mechs are taken out.

Developer: Argus Games
Playerbase: Very Small
Type: Turn-based Strategy
Release Date: March 17th, 2016
Pros: +Deep mech and pilot customization. +Good variety of maps and battlefields. +No RNG, outcomes are skill-driven.
Cons: -Controls can feel awkward. -Noticeable bugs and rough edges. -Tournament mode lacks polish and clarity.
  

Overview

TechWars Online Overview

TechWars Online is a hex-based, turn-driven strategy title set in the universe of Mikhail Vlad’s Techwars novel. It starts with a 10-mission campaign designed as a structured tutorial, introducing the core systems while also presenting the corporations you can side with later. Once those missions are complete, the focus shifts toward assembling a competitive lineup of up to five mechs, each tailored with equipment selections—such as armor and weaponry—to support a specific approach.

Mechs aren’t merely empty frames; they’re controlled by pilots who can be strengthened over time through neuroimplants, adding another layer of squad planning beyond the machines themselves. After both players finalize their squads, battles revolve around smart positioning and careful turn order management until one side has no functioning mechs left.

In addition to standard matches, there are modes centered on territorial competition and organized events (battle mode and tournament mode). One of the game’s standout choices is its fully deterministic combat model—no crits, no lucky dodges, and no random swings. As a result, preparation, adaptation, and matchup knowledge tend to decide who wins.

TechWars Online Key Features:

  • Build a Distinct Five-Mech Roster – outfit each unit with your preferred armor packages and weapon sets.
  • Fully Deterministic Combat – victories are earned through decisions, not dice rolls or sudden crit streaks.
  • Positioning-Centric Tactics – facing direction, cover, and the specific hex you occupy all influence the flow of a fight.
  • PvP First – the game is primarily built around competitive play where different mech builds can succeed.
  • Pilot Progression – use neuroimplants to enhance pilots and shape your squad around preferred advantages.

TechWars Online Screenshots

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Full Review

TechWars Online Review

Review content will be added here in the future.

System Requirements

TechWars Online Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

Operating System: Windows 7
CPU: Intel i3-xxx, AMD FX-4300
Video Card: any graphics card (integrated works well, too)
RAM: 3 GB
Hard Disk Space: 200 MB available space

Argus Games has not published official PC specs for TechWars Online yet. The figures listed here are based on our hands-on experience, and we’ll revise them once the developer releases confirmed requirements.

Music

TechWars Online Music & Soundtrack

Soundtrack details will be posted at a later date.

Additional Info

TechWars Online Additional Information

Developer(s): Argus Games
Publisher(s): Argus Games

Release Date: March 17th, 2016

Development History / Background: 

TechWars Online is made by Argus Games, a Russia-based studio. The project appeared on Steam Greenlight on December 30th, 2016, and later launched officially on March 17th, 2016.