Möbius Front '83

Zachtronics

Rank: #2 / 11
Released: 2020
Studio: Zachtronics
Genre: turn-based strategy video game

At a glance

Möbius Front '83 is a turn-based strategy game from Zachtronics, set in 1983 as an alternate-universe America attacks the United States. Its battles use military hardware associated with the early 1980s, including tanks, attack helicopters, artillery and infantry. The single-player campaign follows the conflict and includes fully voiced cutscenes. Players can also take on one-off skirmish missions against the AI or Steam friends, using campaign armies and a Soviet Army faction; completing the campaign unlocks the enemy side for multiplayer. Away from battles, the game includes solitaire, logic puzzles and U.S. military manuals that inspired it. Steam features include online PvP, achievements, Steam Cloud and Family Sharing. It is available for Windows, macOS and Linux.

Who it is for

It suits players looking for turn-based battles, a campaign, or PvP skirmishes with friends. Its solitaire, puzzles and military manuals also offer activities beyond combat.

What is good

Campaign includes fully voiced cutscenes
Skirmishes support AI opponents and Steam friends
Soviet Army faction is available
Includes solitaire, puzzles and military manuals
Available on Windows, macOS and Linux

What to know first

Enemy faction unlocks after campaign completion
No platforms beyond Windows, macOS and Linux are listed

Verdict

Möbius Front '83 combines a campaign about an alternate-universe invasion with turn-based skirmishes and several non-battle diversions. The campaign unlock condition for the enemy side is worth noting for players focused on multiplayer.