Original War

Original War

Altar Games · January 27, 2014 · Strategy, RTS, Sci-fi, Singleplayer, Real-Time with Pause

Buy the Original War key for Steam from Eneba at $1.72 — the cheapest of 7 stores we compare.

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$1.72-80%
lowest tracked $0.99
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Steam
Steam
Standard Edition · Steam
-80%
$1.99
$9.99
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GOG
GOG
Standard Edition · DRM-Free
-80%
$1.99
$9.99
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Eneba
Standard Edition · Steam
$1.72
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Standard Edition · Steam
$2.01
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Kinguin
Standard Edition · Steam
$1.81
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Gameseal
Standard Edition · Steam
$2.01
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CJS CD Keys
Standard Edition · Steam
$2.80
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Original War price by region

Original War costs £1.30 in the United Kingdom, €1.50 in Europe (EUR), $1.72 in the United States, $1.72 in Georgia (USD), CA$2.59 in Canada, A$2.98 in Australia, NZ$3.19 in New Zealand, zł7.97 in Poland and R$7.99 in Brazil right now.

Cheapest Original War offer in each region, in local currency
RegionBest priceOfficial storeKey shopStores
United Kingdom £1.30 −80% £1.79 £1.30 5
Europe (EUR) €1.50 −80% €1.99 €1.50 6
United Statesyour region $1.72 −80% $1.99 $1.72 7
Georgia (USD) $1.72 −80% $1.99 $1.72 7
Canada CA$2.59 −80% CA$2.59 — 2
Australia A$2.98 −80% A$2.98 — 2
New Zealand NZ$3.19 −80% NZ$3.19 — 2
Poland zł7.97 −80% zł8.59 zł7.97 4
Brazil R$7.99 −80% R$7.99 R$11.21 3

Each row is a real price from that region's own stores, not a currency conversion, so the figures are not directly comparable. Switch regions in the header to shop the one you buy in.

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About Original War

✦ AI summary

Lead an American military expedition to a remote Siberia location to extract a mysterious mineral that matches the fuel source of an alien artifact capable of time travel. Navigate Cold War tensions and scientific discovery as you race to understand and control technology that could rewrite history itself.

Original War

Original War — game info

Platforms
Windows
Steam Deck
Playable
Player modes
Single-player, Online PvP, Online co-op, LAN
PC Game Pass
Not included

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

✦ AI summary

Original War is a classic real-time tactics game praised for its unique story, excellent voice acting, and memorable character-driven gameplay that stands out in the genre. However, players are sharply divided on the mission design, with some frustrated by heavy time constraints that force rushing through objectives rather than allowing thoughtful tactical play, while others find the campaign pacing acceptable despite the game's age.

Not recommended Jul 31, 2026
Pros: awesome story, awesome retro graphics, awesome dialogues, it's created on Delphi 7 ) Cons: timers. Timers, TIMERS and MORE F..CKING TIMERS!!! WTF guys ? why this all gutdem timers & for what ? even with ArtMoney and CheatEngine it's unplayable because of f..cking timers. I just want to play in rts/tactic game, not a winning the race.
5 found this helpful
Recommended Jun 19, 2026
Don't pay too much attention to my playtime. I was one of the lucky people who owned this game long before Steam became popular, back when it came on CD-ROM. Original War is a fantastic game with a unique story and gameplay. It gave me the same special feeling I got from SpellForce 1, where your companions truly matter and become an important part of the experience. The voice acting ranges from good to excellent depending on the language version you choose. The story is unlike anything else, and I don't want to spoil it, but it's worth playing for the story alone. The game features two main campaigns: an American campaign and a Russian campaign. With mods installed, you can even access additional content and campaigns. The difficulty isn't overwhelming, but some of the later missions can be quite challenging and may require multiple attempts, especially if, like me, you grow attached to your squad and hate losing any of them. There are also RPG elements. Your teammates have individual stats and can develop skills across four different specialization paths, which adds depth and makes every soldier feel valuable. If you can pick this game up during a sale, don't hesitate. It's …
5 found this helpful
Recommended Jul 10, 2026
Legendary RTS game - I recommend playing it just for the sake of original story :)
2 found this helpful
Not recommended Sep 20, 2026
https://youtu.be/qBLS2A4k8Ag Even with updates the age of this title is immediately apparent, especially in the pacing of the campaign missions.
Recommended Jul 4, 2026
nostalgia hitzzz
Recommended Jun 22, 2026
OH YES! Fantastic game, fantastic concept, cool story.

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