Game Summary
With a failed Kickstarter campaign and 53 euros in our pocket, my brother and I decided to get the game done even with all odds against us ! Why should you be getting HoS and not the other wargames out there ? I’m glad you asked!
Key features
- Adaptive AI that doesn’t cheat
- Gigantic scenarios (Europe, North Africa, Pacific, Italy …)
- No turn limit, no unit limit (unless you set one in the map editor or play with the manpower mechanics)
- Cross-platform (Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android) Real time multiplayer and PBEM multiplayer
- Standard unit representation or NATO one at the push of a key!
- Capture almost any unit you’d like and use it in your army
- Branched campaigns with core units system (Keep certain units and their history throughout an entire campaign)
- Basic diplomacy
- Over 50 policies (Doctrines, occupation, conscription, infrastructures) to personalize your gameplay!
- Many editors in the base game (tile, unit, country, scenario)
- A random scenario generator (WIP)
- Dynamic weather SFX and GFX
- Public Steam leaderboard, compare how well you did with other Steam players!
- Many, many interesting and original mechanics and totally optional!
Step-by-Step Guide to Running Hex of Steel on PC
- Access the Link: Click the button below to go to Crolinks. Wait 5 seconds for the link to generate, then proceed to UploadHaven.
- Start the Process: On the UploadHaven page, wait 15 seconds and then click the grey "Free Download" button.
- Extract the Files: After the file finishes downloading, right-click the
.zip
file and select "Extract to Hex of Steel". (Youโll need WinRAR for this step.) - Run the Game: Open the extracted folder, right-click the
.exe
file, and select "Run as Administrator." - Enjoy: Always run the game as Administrator to prevent any saving issues.
Hex of Steel (v7.7.2)
Size: 461.24 MB
Tips for a Smooth Download and Installation
- โ Boost Your Speeds: Use FDM for faster and more stable downloads.
- โ Troubleshooting Help: Check out our FAQ page for solutions to common issues.
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Avoid DLL & DirectX Errors: Install everything inside the
_Redist
orCommonRedist
folder. If errors persist, download and install:
๐น All-in-One VC Redist package (Fixes missing DLLs)
๐น DirectX End-User Runtime (Fixes DirectX errors) - โ
Optimize Game Performance: Ensure your GPU drivers are up to date:
๐น NVIDIA Drivers
๐น AMD Drivers - โ Find More Fixes & Tweaks: Search the game on PCGamingWiki for additional bug fixes, mods, and optimizations.
FAQ โ Frequently Asked Questions
- โ ๏ธIs this safe to download? 100% safeโevery game is checked before uploading.
- ๐ Can I play this on Mac? No, this version is only for Windows PC.
- ๐ฎ Does this include DLCs? Some versions come with DLCsโcheck the title.
- ๐พ Why is my antivirus flagging it? Some games trigger false positives, but they are safe.
PC Specs & Requirements
Component | Details |
---|---|
Windows 7 or higher | |
i3 or higher | |
2 GB RAM | |
512Mb | |
1300 MB available space |