Game Overview
With a failed Kickstarter campaign and 53 euros in our pocket, my brother and I decided to get the game done even with all odds against us ! Why should you be getting HoS and not the other wargames out there ? I’m glad you asked!
Key features
- Adaptive AI that doesn’t cheat
- Gigantic scenarios (Europe, North Africa, Pacific, Italy …)
- No turn limit, no unit limit (unless you set one in the map editor or play with the manpower mechanics)
- Cross-platform (Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android) Real time multiplayer and PBEM multiplayer
- Standard unit representation or NATO one at the push of a key!
- Capture almost any unit you’d like and use it in your army
- Branched campaigns with core units system (Keep certain units and their history throughout an entire campaign)
- Basic diplomacy
- Over 50 policies (Doctrines, occupation, conscription, infrastructures) to personalize your gameplay!
- Many editors in the base game (tile, unit, country, scenario)
- A random scenario generator (WIP)
- Dynamic weather SFX and GFX
- Public Steam leaderboard, compare how well you did with other Steam players!
- Many, many interesting and original mechanics and totally optional!
Installation Instructions
- Click the green button below to be redirected to UploadHaven.com.
- Wait 15 seconds, then click on the “free download” button. Allow the file transfer to complete (note that speeds may be slower with the free plan; upgrading to UploadHaven Pro will increase speeds).
- Once the transfer is complete, right-click the .zip file and select “Extract to Hex of Steel” (To do this you must have 7-Zip, which you can get here).
- Open the folder that you just extracted and run the game as administrator.
- Enjoy the game! If you encounter any missing DLL errors, check the Redist or _CommonRedist folder and install all necessary programs.
Download Links
Download the full version of the game using the links below.
🛠 Easy Setup Guide
- Check for missing DLL files: Navigate to the
_Redistor_CommonRedistfolder in the game directory and install DirectX, Vcredist, and other dependencies. - Use 7-Zip to extract files: If you receive a “file corrupted” error, re-download and extract again.
- Run as Administrator: Right-click the game’s executable file and select “Run as Administrator” to avoid save issues.
💡 Helpful Tips
- Need installation help? Read our full FAQ & Troubleshooting Guide.
- Antivirus False Positives: Temporarily pause your antivirus software during extraction to prevent it from mistakenly blocking game files.
- Update GPU Drivers: For better performance, update your NVIDIA drivers or AMD drivers.
- Game won’t launch? Try compatibility mode or install missing DirectX updates.
- Still getting errors? Some games require updated Visual C++ Redistributables. Download the All-in-One VC Redist Package and install all versions.
❓ Need More Help?
Visit our FAQ page for solutions to frequently asked questions and common issues.
System Requirements
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 7 or higher
- Processor: i3 or higher
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: 512Mb
- Storage: 1300 MB available space
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