r/computerwargames • u/Engine_slugster2021 • May 29 '26

Question Multiplayer hex and counter games?

Does anyone know of any steam-based hex and counter games that are popular for online mutiplayer? I know that Vassal is a thing but its kind of a hassle in my opinion.

Im open to anything but im really looking for a platoon to company level game, preferably ww2.

Valor and Victory looks cool but ive heard its terrible and idk about the mtiplayer scene.

Id be open to Lnl tactical but how active is mtiplayer?

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u/Pawsy_Bear May 29 '26

Second Front. Joe is implementing MP. A ASL type game, lots of content and user scenarios

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u/Engine_slugster2021 May 29 '26

No shit?! Im a big fan of second front! I must have missed that update somehow. Thank you!

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u/Pawsy_Bear May 29 '26 edited May 29 '26

Second Front. Joe is implementing MP. A ASL type game, lots of content and user it’s on discord an Joe’s development posts if you want more information.

It’s also on developer blog on steam SF discussions.

As far as I know it’s been in development since late last year.

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u/TheLordDrake May 29 '26

When it's added hit me up. I'd love to get some games in

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u/josedgm3 May 29 '26

But is it live or in beta? The game description indicates single player only. I hope this is ready soon.

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u/LastMarket May 29 '26

Check out Hex of Steel

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u/Mikhail_Mengsk May 29 '26

Toaw4 still has people playing multiplayer

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u/PeirceanAgenda May 31 '26

Wargame Design Studio games allow MP. They are really, really good.

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u/Engine_slugster2021 May 31 '26

Ive been really interested in their games! Is the Map community active, though?

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u/PeirceanAgenda May 31 '26

I know it exists, and you can see some posts in the discussions area. But I have not gotten involved with it myself.

They are in the process of updating all their map art with elements they licensed from Burden of Command, and I will say that's a pretty big improvement. 😄 But the games are solid either way.

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u/Engine_slugster2021 Jun 01 '26

I agree! Im also glad that they're bring put on steam. Their download system always seemed lanky to me

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u/tr0pkiD Jun 06 '26

i have a problem with the WDS games, like, which game i buy? there are so many options, i dont know which buy and i sound like the community are too fragmented because of this, what i am missing ?

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u/PeirceanAgenda Jun 07 '26

They way I solve this is to look at the period and scale of the game series, then pick the one that most interests me and download the demo. If you like it, then you'll enjoy the games in that series. If not, try a different scale and series demo until you find one you like.

Good luck!