The Slitherine Group

The Slitherine Group at a Glance

If you are browsing PlayPile looking for a publisher that specializes in wargames, The Slitherine Group is the name you will encounter most often. Based in the United Kingdom and founded in 2010, this entity operates strictly as a publisher with no recorded development credits on our platform. They have released exactly 11 titles since their first launch in 2011. Their catalog covers a narrow but dedicated slice of the market, focusing entirely on Strategy games. Within that broad category, Turn-based strategy appears in seven of their releases, while Simulator titles also make up seven entries. Only two games fall under Tactical and one is labeled Indie. The company has maintained a consistent presence from 2011 through 2023. Their output slowed down significantly in the last few years compared to the previous decade. They published seven games during the 2010s, but only four titles since 2020 began. This reduction might suggest a smaller production schedule or a shift toward licensing deals that do not appear as standalone entries on PlayPile. Their platform reach is also quite limited compared to major publishers. All eleven titles are available on PC via Microsoft Windows. Only two games reached iOS, while single releases exist for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Mac. Quality trends show a generally solid but not exceptional track record. Across the nine titles that have received ratings, the average score sits at 67 out of 100. Their best work includes Panzer Corps from 2011 with an 80.7 rating and Afghanistan '11 from 2017 scoring 80 points. Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector followed in 2021 with a 79.7 score. They have five titles rated between 60 and 79, which we classify as good. Two games received mixed ratings between 40 and 59. No titles dropped below that threshold into poor territory. Recent releases like Rule the Waves 3 in May 2023 continue this pattern of historical simulation. While their bio claims to be the world's leading producer of digital wargames, the data on PlayPile reflects a modest catalog size of just eleven games. They rely heavily on established franchises and licensing partners to fill their lineup rather than creating entirely new properties. For players who specifically enjoy turn-based strategy or naval simulations on PC, this publisher offers a reliable stream of content, even if their total volume remains low.

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