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Lock 'n Load Tactical Digital: Core Game

Turn-based squad combat with board-game rules and alternating actions

Lock 'n Load Publishing · Released Apr 2, 2020 · Early Access

IndieSimulationStrategy

As of Oct 28, 2026: Early Access, no updates for over a year

Reviews
Very Positive
82% of 585
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
0
daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
2 years ago
Dec 5, 2023
Minimum PC
2GB Memory - 1024 x 768
4 GB RAM · 3 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Lock 'n Load Tactical Digital: Core Game?

This Early Access, hex-grid wargame adapts a squad-level tactical board game. You maneuver infantry and direct attacks in four core scenarios: two in World War II Normandy and two in Vietnam.

For you if...

  • +you prefer small-unit decisions over managing whole armies
  • +you want solo play and local or online multiplayer

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer real-time action to turn-based tactical planning
  • −you dislike dice rolls influencing combat outcomes

What players say

82% of 585 reviews are positive

Players praise the approachable rules and tactical depth. Common complaints concern the limited core content and reliance on paid expansions. Recent reviewers also report a long absence of updates and question whether development and support continue.

Screenshots and trailer

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Lock 'n Load Tactical Digital: Core Game system requirements

Minimum: 2GB Memory - 1024 x 768, 4 GB RAM, 3 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 8 / 10 / 11 (game runs on Windows 7 but no support will be provided)
Processor
1.5 GHz Processor or Equivalent (Running the game in higher resolution requires more processing power.)
Graphics
2GB Video Memory - 1024 x 768 or higher resolution
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
3 GB available space
DirectX
Version 9.0c
Notes
Input via Keyboard and Mouse

Recommended

OS
Windows 10 / 11
Processor
2.6GHz
Graphics
4GB Video Memory - 1920 x 1080 or higher resolution
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
10 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11
Notes
Input via Keyboard and Mouse

Does Lock 'n Load Tactical Digital: Core Game have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: PvP online and split-screen and LAN. It also has a single-player mode. Crossplay with other platforms is declared.

Does Lock 'n Load Tactical Digital: Core Game run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

  • Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
  • Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
  • Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Achievements
140
Steam features
Workshop, Family Sharing
Languages
Text only: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Finnish, Japanese, Norwegian, Polish, Russian, Simplified Chinese.

Does Lock 'n Load Tactical Digital: Core Game use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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Recent updates

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