The stealth tactics genre may not be huge, but it is also not dead. Every now and then, enough gems from this niche are still released, many even from Germany. The grandiose Desperados 3 is currently available for just 10 € on Steam.
What kind of game is Desperados 3? Desperados 3 belongs to the RTS genre. You must give your characters commands in real time to complete missions. The setting takes place in the Wild West, so the abilities, weapons, and characters are adapted to this.
Desperados 3 is special because you always have clear indicators of your actions. The enemy’s field of vision is displayed, providing you with as much information as possible to move your characters. The focus is on stealth and finding the best route and tactic to eliminate enemies.
I’m glad that the genre is getting decent new content again
What else does the game offer? Some features have been implemented to give the genre a modern touch.
- 5 characters that are distinct in gameplay and fit the setting
- High decision-making freedom
- Stealth is important, but there is also action in the form of shootings or explosions
- Diverse difficulty options
- In showdown mode, you can even pause if you want to plan better
- There is much to do outside of the story as well
The German studio Mimimi Games has successfully taken the RTS genre and modernized it well. East Asian tactics can also captivate. If you’re interested, check out Tactics Ogre: Reborn:
How is the game rated? On Steam, the game has 96% positive reviews from over 8000 ratings. Players particularly praise how well the genre is implemented.
- .dts:
Mimimi clearly gets a thumbs up. Super studio, super game! I’m glad that the genre is getting decent new content again!
- _A_pol_A_:
Desperados 3 is a brilliant game that excellently implements the foundation of the first Desperados.
- DaNi-San.<3:
I can only recommend this game to anyone who enjoys challenging games. Gameplay, graphics, and atmosphere are very coherent and fit perfectly with the game.
If you enjoy tactical games, then Desperados 3 is definitely worth checking out. If you liked it, Mimimi Games also offers Shadow Tactics: Blade of the Shogun or soon Shadows Gambit: The Cursed Crew.
The game The Last Spell could be for you if you like tactics with rogue-lite elements:
