War of Dots

Minimalist real-time strategy where capturing cities keeps your armies supplied

TeaAndPython · Released Jan 16, 2026

Reviews: Very Positive; 80% of 7,906
Recent reviews: Very Positive; 86% of 315 in 30 days
Players: 163; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Unsupported
Last update on Steam: 3 weeks ago; Oct 2, 2026
Minimum PC: GeForce GTX 650; 4 GB RAM · 1 GB disk; Full requirements

What is War of Dots?

A free-to-play, top-down wargame fought on abstract maps. You command inexpensive light units and slower, tougher heavy units, using terrain to determine where to attack and defend. Play alone or fight online in solo and team matches.

For you if...

+you prefer short matches to lengthy strategy sessions
+you want ranked competition and replays to study afterward

Not for you if...

−you prefer turn-based planning over issuing orders in real time
−you want complex economies and many specialized unit types

What players say

80% of 7,906 reviews are positive · 86% of 315 in the last 30 days

Players praise how easy the rules are to understand. Earlier reviews criticize awkward unit selection and menus, along with troops getting stuck near mountains.

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War of Dots system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX 650, 4 GB RAM, 1 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10 or later
Processor: Intel Core i3 or equivalent
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 / AMD Radeon HD 7750 / Integrated equivalent
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 1 GB available space
Notes: Runs on most modern low-end hardware

Does War of Dots have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op online; PvP online. It also has a single-player mode.

Does War of Dots run on Steam Deck?

Unsupported No: Valve rates it Unsupported on Steam Deck.

Not supported on SteamOS

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Portuguese - Portugal, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America, Turkish, Ukrainian.

Does War of Dots 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