Key takeaways
War Footing at a glance
- On Steam for $11.99.
- Developed by Strategist's Den Games.
- 135 Steam user reviews so far.
- Popularity up 250% week over week; heat score 1/100.
- Players are mostly looking up walkthrough.
What is War Footing?
War Footing is a turn-based strategy game that puts you at the highest level of military command to mobilize a nation for defense rather than lead troops on the field, made by Strategist's Den Games. In the developer's words: “War Footing puts you in command of a nation's defenses. With limited time & resources, and tension rising, can you build the military needed to save your country's independence?”
8 scenarios offer distinct starting conditions, resource constraints, and enemy configurations. You control the budget, the procurement contracts, the political relationships, and the force structure. Whether the army that meets the enemy is ready is entirely down to the decisions you make before the first shot is fired.
War Footing is made by Strategist's Den Games. It is out now on Steam (released Oct 15, 2026). It is listed on Steam for Windows at $11.99. It has collected 135 Steam user reviews so far. Modes on record: single-player.
Player momentum is up 250% across the past week and peaked on Oct 17, 2026. The developer's latest post, “Quick Update - October 23 Dev Notes”, went up on Oct 24, 2026. Players are mostly looking up walkthrough.
War Footing screenshots & media
3 official screenshots. Select an image to enlarge it.
Gameplay mechanics & features
Core loop
Build the military needed → command to mobilize → train and assigning units → manage DOMESTIC. That cycle, taken from the developer's own description, is what a typical session of War Footing looks like.
Modes
Single-player.
Progression
Progression is upgrade-driven: earnings and collectibles unlock faster progress. Long-term goals include Steam achievements.
Controls & platforms
Runs on Windows. Cloud saves. Save anytime.
Store & community tags: Strategy, Simulator, Adventure
Latest news, release & update tracker
- Release status
- Out now
- Release date
- Oct 15, 2026
- Access
- Full release
- Latest update
- Quick Update - October 23 Dev Notes · Oct 24, 2026
- Added
- Oct 19, 2026
- Patch notesQuick Update - October 23 Dev Notes
While I'm working on the 1.0.2 update, I wanted to share some progress. The update isn't ready yet, but we're much closer now than we were a few days ago.
- AddedWar Footing added to gee.wiki
Coverage opened with official store links, gameplay breakdown and beginner tips.
- Popularity peakPopularity index peaked at 34/100
Player momentum is up 250% across the past week and peaked on Oct 17, 2026.
- Patch notesV1.0.1: Bug Fixes + Linux News
Hope everyone is enjoying the launch so far! I've been trying to keep up with feedback to the best of my ability, and I've been able to hotfix a few identified issues, with the changelog below. One of the bigger pieces is Linux compatibility.
- Developer newsWar Footing is now Live!
War Footing has now released on Steam! We're excited for everyone to have a chance to play. Here's a list of updates since the latest demo version: V0.9.7. Updated events; stopped some from firing when it doesn't make sense. Added new events.
- ReleasedReleased on Steam
- Patch notesDev update October 4
It's been a while since I shared more detailed dev notes, so I wanted to include those below. This is likely to be the second-to-last dev update ahead of launch on October 15.
Timeline entries marked Patch notes / Developer news are the developer's own posts on Steam; dates are UTC.
Where to play
War Footing is on Steam for Windows at $11.99. The Steam page is the official place to buy, update and read patch notes.
Community & official links
Official channels
Community wikis (fan-made, unofficial)
Creator videos
No creator video numbers on record yet for War Footing — new games usually pick up coverage within days of breaking out.
How to play: beginner tips
- Scout before committing; most early losses come from over-extending.
- Reinvest early earnings into upgrades that raise income, not cosmetics.
- Read the latest patch notes — new games change quickly in their first weeks.
- Play a short session first to learn the controls before diving into longer runs.
Genres, platforms & tags
- Platform
- Steam
- Status & momentum
- Out now
- Player topics
- Walkthrough
- Play modes
- Single-player
- Store tags
- StrategySimulatorAdventure
7-day popularity & player activity
Over the past seven days, the popularity index for War Footing moved from 0 to 2 on a 0–100 scale, peaking on Oct 17, 2026. Added to gee.wiki on Oct 19, 2026.
View daily values as a table
| Day | Popularity index (0–100) |
|---|---|
| Tue Oct 13 | 0 |
| Wed Oct 14 | 0 |
| Thu Oct 15 | 6 |
| Fri Oct 16 | 10 |
| Sat Oct 17 | 14 |
| Sun Oct 18 | 11 |
| Mon Oct 19 | 2 |
War Footing FAQ
What is War Footing?
War Footing is a turn-based strategy game that puts you at the highest level of military command to mobilize a nation for defense rather than lead troops on the field, made by Strategist's Den Games. It is out now on Steam (released Oct 15, 2026). It is tagged Strategy, Simulator and Adventure.
How much does War Footing cost?
War Footing costs $11.99 on Steam at our last check. Steam prices vary by region and change during sales, so the store page is the authority on today's price.
When did War Footing come out?
War Footing launched on Oct 15, 2026 for Steam. The most recent developer post, “Quick Update - October 23 Dev Notes”, went up on Oct 24, 2026.
Is War Footing multiplayer?
No multiplayer mode is on record — War Footing is listed as a single-player game.
Who made War Footing?
War Footing is developed by Strategist's Den Games.
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