End State

About

End State is a turn-based strategy game where you lead a squad of mercenaries through a gritty Eastern European conflict. Each mission demands careful planning as you exploit enemy weaknesses, manage limited resources, and adapt to shifting objectives like rescuing hostages or sabotaging targets. Terrain and positioning are key, characters can peek around corners, use cover strategically, and aim for specific body parts to affect combat outcomes. The campaign unfolds through branching paths, letting you recruit and upgrade soldiers with unique skills, though no single playthrough will unlock everything. Developed over ten years by tactics enthusiasts, End State prioritizes depth over flash. The fog of war system reveals only what units can see, forcing constant reassessment of positions. Enemy AI reacts to your actions, creating tense encounters where mistakes carry weight. While the story revolves around political conspiracies and rogue factions, the real draw is the careful layering of strategy, every move feels deliberate. Early access reviews on Steam average 85% positive, with players praising the game’s challenge and replayability. It’s a slow-burn gem for those who savor methodical gameplay over fast-paced action.

Storyline

Somewhere in the Eastern Europe The events of the End State take place in a former Soviet country with a turbulent past. Soon after its first truly democratic elections there have been several terrorist attacks in administrative buildings around the country. The government decides to seek help from foreign anti-terrorist experts and hire your ragtag private military company, not knowing that it’s actually your first assignment since retirement from the army. Something fishy It doesn’t take a genius to figure out that you were hired because someone didn’t actually look for the most effective force to counter their plans. Soon you find your company and yourself entangled in a web of conspiracies involving foreign powers, mafia bosses, corrupt politicians, and power mongering lunatics. Will you be able to protect the citizens and stop the heinous plans to overthrow the legally elected government?