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Pawns of War

FLARE · Published by FLARE

Content notice: This Game may contain content not appropriate for all ages, or may not be appropriate for viewing at work: Frequent Violence or Gore, General Mature Content.

Very Positive — 84% positive (740 reviews) · 50 achievements

Last updated 4 Oct 2026

Dark parallel world in which humanity has destroyed itself. And only small colonies have survived the last centuries holding on to power at the expense of the totalitarian regime of government. You were thrown here after your death, is this how you were given a second chance?

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Action, Adventure, Indie, Free To Play, Strategy · 2025 · More free games

Navigate the ruins of humanity’s failed colonies as you strategize and fight your way through in Pawns of War. Experience FLARE’s unique blend of action and indie gameplay set in a dark parallel world where every move could be your last.

About this game

Searching for a ray of salvation inside this nightmare.

The year is 2044. There is a war going on in the world between two superpowers. On neutral territory, you will have to guard the base as usual, but suddenly the war catches up with you here.

You will have to assemble a squad of different characters, equip them, give them weapons and join the battle.

The battle scene is presented in the form of 3x3 cells. Place the units correctly on it, choose the battlefield and win against a randomly generated enemy units.

Upgrade your characters, buy weapons in the store for in-game currency, and perform daily boss battles.

Experience fear and anxiety when faced with unknown nightmares, manage your resources carefully.

An atmospheric action autobattler and a short-story about personality, memory, as well as the horrors of the unknown and unknowable awaits you.

System Requirements

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Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-2300 or AMD FX-4350
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450 (1GB) or AMD Radeon HD 6570 (1GB)
  • DirectX: Version 9.0
  • Storage: 600 MB available space

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 11
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-3470 or AMD FX-6300
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 (2GB) or AMD Radeon HD 7870 (2GB)
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 600 MB available space

Supported Languages

English, Simplified Chinese, Russian, Korean

Latest news

  • Patch NotesOfficial

    ⚙️ Hotfix 1.0.3.7

    Added:Added dual knives "HVC".Added a new Pawn — LAZURE.Added a Licenses section with links to the original characters Avee and Kathi.Added a defensive animation for the katana.Fixed:Fixed the "Level Up" label remaining displayed after leveling up a Pawn or Weapon.Changed the receiver set for AK rifles. The Tabuk receiver has been replaced with the AK-74 receiver set.Optics can now be installed on the DMR version of the Tabuk. The automatic version of the Tabuk can no longer equip optics.Fixed an issue with players retaining currency above the limit from previous game versions.All M16A1 rifles in the LOCATOR campaign have been replaced with more powerful variants.Adjusted the position of the vertical grip on the AK "ArmaCon HRT" handguard.The underbarrel slot has been restored for the Colt 723 Sally, allowing flashlights and bayonets to be installed.Updated the names of the TGP-A and PBS-1 suppressors.Various minor fixes have been made to localization texts.
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  • Patch NotesOfficial

    ⚙️ Hotfix 1.0.3.6

    Added:Added the ability to refresh the shop inventory.Added a hotkey for using the underbarrel grenade launcher.Added the AK-74M "VOIN".Fixed:M4 CCO has been moved to the PDW class.Removed the ability to install tactical modules on the M4 Custom I and Custom II.Bipod compatibility has been restored for the PU-21.Changed the stats of the M4 optic rail module.Updated the images of SAG stock mounts.Changed the colors of the SAG handguard and stock for the AK (they are now green!).M16A2 "16" magazine capacity has been increased to 30 rounds.TORCH's HP has been reduced by 20.Fixed item drops from the module loot box.Ammunition types now affect the damage multiplier against targets.Fixed the firing animation of the PU-21 "FURY".Fixed the Prologue campaign description in the English localization.Fixed clothing icons for several characters.Fixed the ability to install optics on the Tabuk.The name of PHILLN0PE has been changed to FIXER, and a unique animation has been added. Added 1 hidden pawn Fixed the sniper's ability, now he can't insta-kill vehicles, only people
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  • Patch NotesOfficial

    ⚙️ Hotfix 1.0.3.5

    Fixed:Fixed the names of the KATHI and TORCH Pawns.Fixed the position of text in the mission menu.Fixed the M4 rail and handguard modules.Fixed duplicate items appearing in the shop.New promo code! "HF1035" — receive 50 key cards for the event loot box, as well as EXP promo codes for Pawns and Weapons.Fixed the loot box system. The chances of obtaining unique weapons have been increased.
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  • Patch NotesOfficial

    ⚙️ Hotfix 1.0.3.4

    Added:Added a new filter for the Pawn and Weapon inventory. The selected filter is now saved even after exiting the game.Weapons and Pawns now display "Level Up" in the inventory when the required unlock level is reached.Added a new Pawn class — CREW. Currently, this class is only available for SARLINE.Abilities can now be used with hotkeys during Auto-Battle on PC.Resources can now be clicked to view additional information about them.Added a new weapon class — PDW (Personal Defense Weapon). This class is available to a larger number of Pawns. XM8 PDW and Colt 753 have been moved to this class.Added a new weapon class — LMG (Light Machine Gun). XM8 LMG has been moved to this class.White Pawns in LOCATOR now use Night Desert Camo.Added a new Pawn TORCH — EIT machine gunner.Added 4 new weapons. One of them is SALLY's signature weapon, which has also been added to the LOCATOR campaign.Fixed:Numerous minor changes and fixes have been made to the VICTORY DAY campaign.The ability to install bipods on the AK-74 has been removed. Already installed bipods will remain.Fixed the localization of mission names.Grenadiers can now perform an "HE" shot only with weapons of the GL class.M24 bipods have been given a purple rarity and added to the loot box.PMM magazine capacity has been increased to 12 rounds.Fixed an issue where the player's name was displayed incorrectly after playing campaign turn-based battles in random missions.The blue Mosin Rifle can now penetrate shields.The characteristics of 7.62×51 mm and .300 ammunition have been changed.Fixed the "Recruit" skill.The PPSh attack radius has been increased to 4 cells.In the VICTORY DAY campaign, Panzerfaust damage has been increased from 40 to 120.Fixed an issue where the final SNOWFALL mission allowed players to immediately proceed to VICTORY DAY.The knife has been removed from enemies.Fixed weather particle rendering. Previously, weather particles could appear above the UI.Fixed the lock icon display for Pawns in the inven...
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  • Patch NotesOfficial

    ⚙️ Hotfix 1.0.3.3

    Fixed:Auto-battle rewards have been increased. Players now receive more money and weapon EXP cards.The system that hid unowned modules has been removed. The Weapon Workshop now displays every module compatible with the selected weapon, even if it has not yet been obtained.Missions: Selected mission search filters are now saved.Missions: The player’s resources are now displayed on the mission map.Missions: Added a reward category filter.Missions: Filter icons have been slightly enlarged.The fire rate of the M4A1 “House Keeper” has been reduced by 10%.ASTRA, Beretta PMX “SNOWFALL,” Barrett M107 “BEREZA,” and the “Vant VM II” shield have been removed from the shop.The Chinese localization has been updated.Fixed an issue that allowed modules to be installed on the “None” weapon.Fixed an issue with event reward distribution. Event missions have been reset for players who had already completed the affected events, allowing them to earn the rewards again.Fixed the description of the weapon module loot box.
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