WARSAW RISING: City of Heroes

WARSAW RISING: City of Heroes

Pixelated Milk · October 2, 2019 · Tactical RPG, Wargame, Turn-Based Strategy, Historical, Strategy RPG

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About WARSAW RISING: City of Heroes

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WARSAW RISING: City of Heroes is a tactical turn-based RPG where you command a unit of insurgents through the brutal 63-day Warsaw Uprising of 1944, making life-or-death decisions about resource management, squad tactics, and when to fight or retreat. The game combines strategic combat with character development and historical authenticity, weaving real events and archival documents into a campaign where survival itself is victory, even though defeat is inevitable.

You take on the role of a commander leading a unit participating in the 1944 Warsaw Uprising. You start on the first day with a group of three insurgents whose first task is to get their weapons and get to the base camp safely. You participate in a tragic yet heroic chapter of the capital's history. Your job is to survive as long as possible. There is only one way to do this: by fighting with a weapon in hand.

LEAD AND MANAGE YOUR TEAM



Make key decisions and lead soldiers through the 63 days of the Warsaw Uprising. Acquire weapons, ammunition and other resources needed for the survival of your comrades. Disarm enemy units, neutralise artillery and help the fighting Warsaw! In the new, expanded version of the project, you have the chance to experience missions based on the actual events of the Warsaw Uprising. In addition, photographs of figures, archival documents and posters directly related to the Uprising appear as part of the gameplay. The game is also supplemented with a comprehensive timeline showing key events day by day.

DEVELOP SKILLS



Defeat the enemy not only with strength but primarily with cleverness. Use the skills of your subordinates to gain an advantage over the enemy. Regularly sweep German hiding spots and armouries to procure weapons for the Uprising. Manage weapons and ammunition so that your heroes are properly equipped for clashes with the enemy. Promote the heroic insurgents as well, who will acquire – increasingly useful in clashes – skills over time and form an effective, cohesive team.

EXPLORE THE CITY



Navigate your way around a detailed map of Warsaw in 1944. Sneak through alleys and secret passages, make your way through ruins and obstacles. Patrol streets cleared of the enemy and follow your command's orders while uncovering facts about your heroes' past. As a commander, decide when to step up to the fight and when to retreat. Warsaw's landscape changes with the passing of time, and the game reflects the degree of destruction of the city in the subsequent phases of fighting. The advantage of the occupying forces is growing every day and this battle cannot be won. But after all, you are fighting for a just cause, for a free Poland!

ADVANTAGES OF THE GAME


  • A tactical turn-based RPG set in the realities of World War II, with many interesting character profiles as well as skill and resource management
  • Extensive, tactical combat system with a wide range of character abilities, weapons and skills
  • Rich storyline based on the exciting stories of individual characters that are revealed as you progress; historical and fictional events woven into the game and tailored in time and place to individual gameplay styles
  • Non-linear flow of the game, so that the development of the situation as well as the ending is completely in the hands of the player
  • Numerous details, from the design of costumes, uniforms, equipment items, weapons and vehicles to the missions, historical events and voice-overs of the performing characters in their native languages are based on the historical originals.
  • The entire project has been designed with care for historical fidelity, which enriches its educational value.

WARSAW RISING: City of Heroes — game info

Platforms
Windows
Steam Deck
Playable
Player modes
Single-player
PC Game Pass
Not included

What Steam players say

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

Recommended Jun 4, 2026
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Recommended Sep 19, 2026
It used to be an average tactical game. Unfortunately, it was transformed into a collection of missions with a linear plot (for "educational" purposes). The whole X-COM-like layer of commanding an uprising is simply gone... But it is still a game you can finish, and it offers some fun. -/+ Darkest Dungeon-style combat + nice graphics -- missing content
1 found this helpful
Recommended Jun 5, 2026
Developed by Pixelated Milk and Retrovibe Games and published by Instytut Pamięci Narodowej, WARSAW RISING: City of Heroes is a turn-based tactical role-playing game that explores one of the most dramatic and heartbreaking events of World War II through the eyes of the people who lived it. Instead of focusing on large armies, famous generals, or globe-spanning campaigns, the game tells a more intimate story centered on resistance fighters struggling to survive during the Warsaw Uprising. This perspective gives the experience a powerful emotional core and allows it to stand apart from many other historical strategy titles. The game places players in command of a group of insurgents fighting against occupying forces during the sixty-three days of the uprising. From the beginning, the tone is clear: this is not a tale of overwhelming military superiority or guaranteed triumph. Every mission feels like a desperate effort to secure supplies, protect civilians, and keep hope alive under impossible circumstances. The narrative constantly reminds players of the human cost of war, creating an atmosphere that is both compelling and emotionally impactful. Combat is built around turn-based t…
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Recommended Sep 15, 2026
Imagine Darkest Dungeon in WW2 setting and you get Warsaw Rising: City of Heroes. At least that seems to have been the idea. WR isn't a bad attempt at all. The historical background of the uprising is interesting and during the missions you pick up a lot of the stories. The combat and management part is not bad. It does not have much depth though. There is a lot of unit variety, but the execution is not great. Saying it's an unpollished diamand is too much praise, but since its free why not give it a try.
Recommended Aug 3, 2026
Cool game, Heroes of might and magic in the reality of one of the most brutal, and yet underappreciated, theaters of WWII. Great animation style, cool gameplay - of course it's not an AAA title, but definitely a little gem.
Recommended Jul 29, 2026
Thumbs up for educational purposes, but it’s barely an interesting game. The gameplay is just walking around a simple Monopoly style map and dealing with enemies. The combat isn’t engaging, one of my squad members with a big rifle missed 3 shots in a row even with no barrier in the way, which is ridiculous. I rate the game positive only because it’s free. [u] [url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/43342176-Why-Not-Games/#browse] My curator page[/url][/u]

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