Silent Storm

About

Silent Storm is a tactical role-playing game set in an alternate World War II. You command a squad of customizable soldiers in turn-based missions, balancing resource management and strategic positioning. The story follows a shadowy group called Thor's Hammer, which manipulates both Allied and Axis forces using advanced tech like nearly indestructible Panzerkleins. Each decision affects mission outcomes and character survival, with a focus on squad dynamics and equipment upgrades. The game’s blend of historical setting and mythological intrigue stands out. Thor's Hammer members use Norse-inspired names and push wartime powers to mutual exhaustion while secretly consolidating control. Reviews from 2003 praised its strategic depth and challenging combat, though modern players note dated visuals. With over 20 hours of content and branching scenarios, it remains a niche pick for fans of tactical planning over action-driven gameplay.

Storyline

The game's story takes place during World War II in an alternate history. Thor's Hammer Organization (THO), is a shadowy organization with connections all over Europe and the goal of world domination. THO knows that this goal cannot be attained while there are powers capable of challenging them, and aims to use its connections and advanced technology to make sure the two sides of WWII devastate each other, while THO makes a grab for power when both are exhausted. The obvious influence of Norse mythology on the organization's name is further shown by the fact that all THO members use a mythological name as their call sign. In exchange for the services of both Allied and Axis higher-ups, Thor's Hammer provides them with some of their inventions, including Panzerkleins. Panzerkleins are very difficult to destroy, as they are essentially immune to small arms fire.