Archie’s War: The Battle for Guadalcanal is now available on Steam with native Linux and SteamOS support.
It is a digital adaptation of the board game of the same name by Worthington Publishing: a compact, diceless wargame about the 1942 battle for Guadalcanal, in which you command the U.S. Marines or the Japanese forces and finish a full game in roughly 20 minutes. It was developed by Bull Elephant Games.
The game costs 8.15 Euro regularly. At launch there is a 10 percent discount (7.33 Euro), running until September 15, 2026.
Archie’s War: The Battle for Guadalcanal puts you in command of American or Japanese forces during the bitter struggle for Guadalcanal in 1942.
Archie’s War is a faithful digital adaptation of the published board game from Worthington Publishing. It is designed as a compact wargame rather than a lengthy simulation: a complete game can be played in about 20 minutes.
- Play either side. Command the U.S. Marines defending Henderson Field or the Japanese forces trying to capture it.
- Limited intelligence. Enemy forces and their strength are not always known, forcing you to make decisions with incomplete information.
- Diceless combat. Victory depends on the forces you commit and the decisions you make, not a lucky combat roll.
- A changing battle. Reinforcements and enemy movements continually change the situation on Guadalcanal.
- Built-in opponent. Whichever side you choose, the computer controls the opposing forces.
- Undo. Reverse a move when you misclick or reconsider a decision.
Source: Steam