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4th Generation Warfare

IndieRPGSimulationStrategy

Developer Eversim

As the leader of a nation, dispatch and control your team of characters all around the world to destabilize your enemies and establish your supremacy. All methods are fair game: hacking, sabotage, political interference, military strikes, corruption, treachery, assassinations, data theft… From the Steam store page

67 reactions from 1 source (Steam reviews) · newest Oct 6, 2026 · last updated Oct 8, 2026 · How this works

Audience score

60
Fresh

40 positive · 27 negative
95% range 48–71%

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Steam's own rating
Mixed
91 of 162 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)

What people are saying

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  • Steam user Steam user …9780Steam reviews · Mar 30, 2020 · 17 h played

    This is early days for the game however the usual faults with this company's previous games seem to be in 4GW. Full of bugs. Warfare makes zero sense. Economics are simple (just sell a few aircraft carriers and you're rich) Diplomacy has no complexity. Yet again another example of this company having an awesome idea but executing it poorly. After hours of playing I still don't truly understand what the objective is. I really hope this gets developed more but knowing this company I think…

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  • Steam user Steam user …3961Steam reviews · Apr 10, 2020

    Them releasing this game makes no sense to me, instead of putting time in and improving their Geopolitical series, which has so much more potential. I refunded it.

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  • Steam user Steam user …4716Steam reviews · Apr 2, 2020 · 4 h played

    «4th Generation Warfare» Review(En/RUS) [Turn-Based Strategy + Management + Simulation] Gameplay: https://youtu.be/WnxyTys2Jhc «Review(En):» You choose the state, enemy, game mode. You must achieve world domination in the allotted number of moves. You can assign a limited number of actions. Give directions to subordinates and press end of turn. You can manage ministers, army, spies, the state budget, enter into commercial contracts and diplomatic agreements. You have many opportunities to…

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  • Steam user Steam user …0097Steam reviews · Mar 8, 2020 · 3 h played

    Here is a game that is not only a successor to, but a potential rival to Power & Revolution. The game has a slight learning curve, but once you begin to figure things out, the possibilities are near limitless (their is a 2.5 hour tutorial/introductory review on youtube that I highly recommend, I found it very much helpful). The AI is intelligent, and foreign nations will take realistic initiatives to secure what is best for their country, via force if necessary. Moreover the inclusion of iconic…

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  • Steam user Steam user …2082Steam reviews · Mar 1, 2021 · 2 h played

    Personally, I like the geopolitical theme of the game. However, I wouldn't recommend this to anyone. The game has you micromanaging every character under your command; instead of giving characters a mission and off they go, you have to personally order every single step towards a goal, such as assassinating a foreign minister or blowing up an important building. That is very complicated multitasking, multiple times I made mistakes and gave the wrong character the wrong order because I was…

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  • Steam user Steam user …0923Steam reviews · Feb 21, 2022 · 8 h played

    Biden travels too Moscow to meet Putin on the first day of the game. On arrival he's arrested and put in costody inside the Kremlin for no reason at all. THEY ARREST THE PRESIDENT WHEN HE ARRIVES TO A FORMAL MEETING!! Hahaha.. I quickly respond and activate my spy in Moscow to keep track on the events while I prepare my Special Forces back in the US to go and free the president. While all that is going down Putin and Biden all of a sudden holds the meeting as scheduled and as nothing happened!…

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  • Steam user Steam user …6907Steam reviews · May 28, 2025 · 10 h played

    Game is now essentially abandonware. DON'T BUY IT. Personnaly I'll not buy another game from this publisher which is Eversim.

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  • Steam user Steam user …5863Steam reviews · Sep 6, 2022 · 1 h played

    TLDR: This is not the turn based geopolitical simulator/RPG you are looking for. This is a proof of concept try of something that could have been. It is really disappointing but no, do not be tempted. The fun isn't here. If you want details read on. I wanted to like this game. No, I mean, I really wanted to like this game. Like "ideal game ever conceived" I wanted to like this game when I learnt about it. Its premise is everything that I would wish for. Geopolitical simulator. Check.…

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  • Steam user Steam user …0176Steam reviews · Mar 16, 2023

    They pumped out DLC before they even released the game. That pretty much says it all. Whether I like the game or not doesn't really matter when Eversim is THIS blatant in disrespecting their customers. Really disgusting.

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  • Steam user Steam user …5504Steam reviews · Jan 7, 2023 · 76 h played

    Game has potential but after lots of testing and giving feedback lot of core things never came to be and instead three payed DLCs over the course of 4 months. Base game needs heavy focus and every Eversim game is proof that may not happen.

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  • Steam user Steam user …5425Steam reviews · Jul 12, 2020 · 22 h played

    In the beginning it was confusing but the more I played the more I realized all of the hidden treasures that this game has behind its sleeve. Its not those games that tells you everything right off the bat and spoiling all the fun by doing so, this is a progressive type game that the longer you play the more you discover and develop a history as the leader of the nation. By far one of the most underestimated games with extremely high potential by far I have ever seen to date. If you don't like…

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  • Steam user Steam user …2760Steam reviews · Nov 11, 2021 · 25 h played

    Really good basis for a game. Spy vs Spy and geo-political simulation all in one. The only downside to this game is of course the bugs and crashes. War seems to break out randomly for no reason. I had North Korea attacking France and annexing it as well as Germany after that, China was annexing Japan and then at war with North Korea. Nukes were suddenly in the air...and that was just as my game was getting exciting. One of my top spies who had a secret dossier on a member of Parliament caught…

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  • Steam user Steam user …4001Steam reviews · Apr 6, 2020

    Great concept, awful execution. - The developer has decided to cram so much psudeo eye-candy and sound effects onto the world map that the zoom is janky as it has to load and reload all the animations for each country along with sound files. - Start a new game, save the game when it is your turn, exit and reload, the game hangs forever on "Other players turn" when you load that save. - The video tutorial is awful, no play/pause/rewind controls, you either get to re-watch the entire thing from…

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  • Steam user Steam user …1607Steam reviews · Mar 6, 2020 · 3 h played

    The contemporary cousin of Power & Revolution. Give it a try guys!

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  • Steam user Steam user …1997Steam reviews · Nov 13, 2020

    This is just a pure bug fiesta, it's terrible, clunky, made during middle age. This engine is far too old, ffs we are in 2020 and you are releasing a game 20 € that belongs in 2002, you got the numbers wrong !

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  • Steam user Steam user …9243Steam reviews · Apr 7, 2020 · 1 h played

    Worse than P&R, its ridiculous, this game is full of bugs. Don't waste your money it would be better if they continued P&R 20. Most of the time the game don't respond to your command, i order the refund 20 minutes after buying it

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  • Steam user Steam user …1717Steam reviews · Feb 16, 2025 · 28 h played

    Game has been abandoned. Lots of potential but never came to be.

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  • Steam user Steam user …5249Steam reviews · Mar 9, 2020 · 12 h played

    Nice and pretty original turn-based strategy. For now, it certainly needs more expansion and depth, but that's Early Access are for? Compared to another Eversim title, Geopolitical Simulator, focus shifted more on a tactical level - and economic part is pretty abstract, but not as abstract as in most Paradox titles like CK2 or EU4, because there are 4 types of resources, which follow supply-and-demand logic. What is more expanded is special services - there are various types of specialized…

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  • Steam user Steam user …1844Steam reviews · Oct 13, 2023 · 6 h played

    Rating: ★★★★☆ (4/5) 4th Generation Warfare is a strategic, turn-based game that places players in the heart of modern-day conflict scenarios, emphasizing the complex and evolving nature of warfare in the 21st century. As a dedicated strategy gamer, I found this title to be a refreshing take on contemporary military challenges. Gameplay (4/5): The gameplay in 4th Generation Warfare is thoughtfully crafted, focusing on the asymmetrical nature of modern conflicts. Players are presented with a…

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  • Steam user Steam user …7495Steam reviews · Aug 9, 2022 · 18 h played

    No idea how to play the game, developers said two years ago they were doing proper tutorials, yet still nothing. No youtube videos clearly explaining the game. Have to assume this is why the game is mostly negative with no one playing, not many know how it works :(

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  • Steam user Steam user …5807Steam reviews · Apr 25, 2020 · 1 h played

    Very interesting, I really like the game, I wish it could be combined with economic aspects, commercial contracts. But I really congratulate you, I look forward to it. P&R 2020. don't listen to those who criticize, keep making games like these.

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  • Steam user Steam user …8038Steam reviews · Aug 22, 2023 · 4 h played

    Terrible disappointment. You'll spend hours trying to figure out how to accomplish the simplest of tasks. There are no real tutorials, and very little explanation. The complexity of possibilities make it so intriguing, but the lack of information ruins it. I wanted to like this so much, but after 3 hours I've given up.

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  • Steam user Steam user …0153Steam reviews · Aug 29, 2022

    This game is pretty janky and a bit of a headache. I know we all hate hand holding but I spent the first fifteen minutes of the game wondering how to even complete the tasks marked "Emergency", some form of tutorial would be nice. I'm fine with a game expecting you to figure it out as you go but how you interact with and lead your nation feels clunky at best or cryptic at worst. again, I feel this wouldn't be as much of an issue if there was a more in depth way of telling the player what to do.…

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  • Steam user Steam user …4053Steam reviews · Jan 1, 2023 · 2 h played

    Honestly speaking, this game is extremely difficult to understand in the beginning. The mechanics is one of a kind. This isnt your typical political RTS game. You dont control laws in the country. But control the shady businesses that goes on behind the scenes of every country.. I suggest starting as a small country and work your way up.

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  • Steam user Steam user …1613Steam reviews · Apr 17, 2020 · 12 h played

    great game, just like power and revolution , which also is a great game, folks have to remember this is early access, all the stuff power and revolution has wont be in this game for a while, be patient it will come.

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  • Steam user Steam user …9849Steam reviews · Mar 21, 2020 · 14 h played

    Very good and unique original game concept with a huge depth and potential. While initially mostly attracted its diplomatic strategy side, after hours playing I found the RPG in modern and tech/spy world very much pleasant and from my point of view being the most interesting and promising aspect. There are already many ways to manage equipment of your characters team (weapons, cash, and special technological gadgets and so on) but I think and hope the game will go further in this direction by…

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  • Steam user Steam user …0355Steam reviews · Apr 17, 2024 · 1 h played

    This game is terrible but it lets you nuke France so 10/10

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  • Steam user Steam user …6261Steam reviews · May 3, 2023 · 21 h played

    Perfect example of e a great idea but bad execution,

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  • Steam user Steam user …0967Steam reviews · May 2, 2023 · 19 h played

    completely broken

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  • Steam user Steam user …7180Steam reviews · Aug 13, 2022 · 25 h played

    Amazing game and nothing else like it on the market. For realism of the modern world of war it really takes things to the next level in terms of character depth, mission co-ordination and new concepts. Early days, but very cool concept well executed with tons of depth. Also, love how active Developers are on here and taking on feedback.

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  • Steam user Steam user …2449Steam reviews · Apr 8, 2022 · 7 h played

    Edit: After owning the game for a while and observing the development process so far, I cannot in clear consciousness support the game with a good review. My original review will remain below beneath the "==="s, but let me add to it: This game, like Geo Political Simulator, has a ton of potential and is unique within it's niche. Many of the features and ideas presented in it are rather experimental but work nicely within the context and constraint of the game. The problem is that there are…

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  • Steam user Steam user …4836Steam reviews · Jul 9, 2020 · 10 h played

    not worth buying.

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  • Steam user Steam user …1691Steam reviews · Apr 19, 2020 · 4 h played

    Great game, hope to see more updates in the near future.

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  • Steam user Steam user …1954Steam reviews · Mar 11, 2020 · 4 h played

    Love it !. All games from Eversim since 2013 is my favorit serie of geopolitical simulator. All of the games is very advance and massive gameplay!

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  • Steam user Steam user …9756Steam reviews · Jan 24, 2025 · 21 h played

    Fun game for current state of politics in 2025

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  • Steam user Steam user …0971Steam reviews · Jun 18, 2021 · 6 h played

    Game looks fascinating. I have no idea how it is played. I have watched YouTube but those are either replays with no instruction or the presenter is looking at it for the first time. Is there any resource that explains game mechanics and explicates some of the elements. I'm not getting anywhere just poking around. I end up with three characters and no options. Thanks.

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  • Steam user Steam user …2251Steam reviews · Nov 26, 2020 · 15 h played

    Don't miss the beauty of the forest because of the ugliness of one tree.... I thoroughly enjoy this game. Currently Im playing as Egypt in Sandbox unlimited turns mode... I have cause coup de tats across africa and Europe. I have used my agents to strangle Israel of Supplies and have hacked all their infrastructure. Soon, I will invade, and the Mamluke Caliphate will be once more!!!! Very fun game, can play as most nations... Characters probably need a better development system, and the tech…

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  • Steam user Steam user …9773Steam reviews · Nov 14, 2020 · 3 h played

    Please, Repair Game! Add more features

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  • Steam user Steam user …6989Steam reviews · Jul 7, 2020 · 4 h played

    nice game! not perfect, but very nice!

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  • Steam user Steam user …4316Steam reviews · Jun 24, 2020 · 9 h played

    Played it straight away at first but I strongly recommend looking at tutorial videos. It helps you figure out the tactics and strategies and turns out there are quite a bit! It made me really appreciate the depth of the game and how the actions and characters allow for a lot of different combinations and situations

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  • Steam user Steam user …0888Steam reviews · Jun 10, 2020

    A unique political scheme strategy game. C+

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  • Steam user Steam user …2594Steam reviews · Apr 7, 2020 · 72 h played

    For those that play power and revolution, you'll enjoy this. The future of your country feels and is much more in your hands. The level of control is personal since you control individual characters and the level of influence you can create in other countries is incredible. That being said they can do the same right back, but again your future is in your hands and you can stop them. If you enjoy strategic, patient, detailed games this is for you.

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  • Steam user Steam user …1983Steam reviews · Mar 6, 2022 · 9 h played

    dont buy this trash game. one factory takes unemployment down by 10% ONE SINGLE FACTORY. the game wants you to micro millions of units. and then once you decide to give it another try the game wont launch due to the anti piracy protection

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  • Steam user Steam user …3672Steam reviews · Jul 19, 2021 · 1 h played

    This Game ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ Sucks

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  • Steam user Steam user …5634Steam reviews · Nov 3, 2020 · 3 h played

    this game is horrible

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  • Steam user Steam user …0335Steam reviews · Sep 5, 2020

    I'm not sure what it is that I didn't like about this game but it just didn't click for me. I think this game takes the worst elements from the Power & Revolution franchise (elections & cabinet management) and does little to improve upon them while also building an entire game revolving around that. This game is still in development (Early Access) and it's been months since I played it but I remembered just playing it feeling like I had no clue what I was doing, which is vastly different from…

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  • Steam user Steam user …6377Steam reviews · Aug 13, 2020 · 15 h played

    the game is great for it to only be in early access, despite the flaws and bugs. i genuinely believe this game could be a competitor to other political/strategy sims though whenever it's fully released if it's done right. for 25 dollars, this is a really good game, and if you can catch it on a sale i'd say it'd be a excellent buy. the animations are a little dorky but the depth they put into it makes up for it.

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  • Steam user Steam user …9790Steam reviews · Jun 13, 2020 · 17 h played

    Love the game-but put out a manual of what to do.

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  • Steam user Steam user …7714Steam reviews · Apr 10, 2020 · 21 h played

    I've followed this game since the beginning of Early access and I now replaying with the released version. The most important improvements I appreciate are the real time mode that make the game mechanics much simpler and intuitive to play. The other key feature is the coop multiplayer that really offers the opportunity for playing long runs with friends by resuming the game after successive saved sessions. I hope developers will continue to deliver more and more contents (especially new the…

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  • Steam user Steam user …7750Steam reviews · Mar 11, 2020 · 5 h played

    def completely different from Geopolitcal Simulator series by Eversim... and VERY confusing at first as there is no tutorial. However, it is very fun once you get the hang of it. very addictive... it has a long way to go though as it is still in early access.

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  • Steam user Steam user …5670Steam reviews · Jan 10, 2025 · 3 h played

    I bought this and all the dlcs because of a bokoen1 video

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  • Steam user Steam user …2387Steam reviews · Jun 27, 2022 · 5 h played

    abandoned and needed work

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  • Steam user Steam user …6051Steam reviews · Nov 21, 2021 · 12 h played

    Good game, enjoyable

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  • Steam user Steam user …3793Steam reviews · Sep 5, 2020 · 16 h played

    This Is an update to the review 11/20/21 Single player Is not bad to play. There are quality of life things that needs to be Improved. 1) Instead of checking the phone for each person or backing out the menu to re open to view messages from characters to have a simple list of all messages. 2) When you tell your military to move somewhere they will Instead move Into borders of countries and start a war If still there traveling In two or three days. 3) More defense from cyber attacks. As a…

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  • Steam user Steam user …3430Steam reviews · Mar 31, 2020 · 25 h played

    this game is really awesome ! much better than P&R ! def recommend

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  • Steam user Steam user …6108Steam reviews · Mar 13, 2020 · 12 h played

    This game is really captivating. I've been playing for hours to discover the infinite combinations of actions with all characters classes, and then to imagine the most machiavellian incredible tactical plans to place adversaries in difficult situations and feeling like being acting in the Homeland series. I'm eager to get the multiplayer mode, because confrontation with real humans should be another cool experience.

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  • Steam user Steam user …6026Steam reviews · Mar 6, 2020 · 1 h played

    So far it not a bad game worth giving it try if you enjoy P&R

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  • Steam user Steam user …5794Steam reviews · Oct 6, 2026 · 19 h played

    Very nice game. Nice mechanics and options.

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  • Steam user Steam user …4443Steam reviews · Feb 11, 2023 · 1 h played

    I recomended this to anyone, buy it

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  • Steam user Steam user …5310Steam reviews · Nov 23, 2022 · 23 h played

    If this gets more dev maybe

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