RBM Studio's Waterloo

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RBM Studio's Waterloo is a single player and multiplayer tactical turn-based strategy game with a historical theme. It was developed by C3i and was released on January 30, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

In RBM Studio's Waterloo, take command of either Napoleon's army or the allied armies of Wellington and Blucher for the battle of Waterloo, the battle that ended the Napoleonic Wars. Each side has an historically accurate order of battle that details when and where reinforcements will arrive, letting the player attempt to outdo the generals of history. As Napoleon, it's your task to advance and …

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Audience ScoreBased on 23 reviews

stability1 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Faithful and well-crafted digital adaptation of Mark Herman's Waterloo board game, preserving historical accuracy and strategic depth.
Fun, challenging, and suspenseful gameplay with mechanics like weather, traffic congestion, and fog of war adding realism.
Smooth implementation with quality-of-life improvements, suitable for newcomers and nostalgic fans of classic hex-and-counter wargames.

AI difficulty is poor, leading to easy and unchallenging victories, reducing replay value when not playing multiplayer.
Limited unit count and high-level corps scale make the game feel abstract, lacking tactical depth for hardcore wargamers.
Some technical issues reported such as graphic performance problems on certain computers and repetitiveness in soundtrack.

gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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75%
The gameplay introduces unique and innovative mechanics such as detachments, HQs acting as spheres of intent, and movement restrictions tied to zones of command, which offer a fresh experience compared to traditional hex-based games. While some users find the gameplay somewhat lethargic, the digitized format streamlines play by automating dice rolls and mechanics, enhancing convenience. Overall, the gameplay is praised for its originality and depth, appealing especially to those interested in detailed strategy.
- “For this, I have only played a couple of the tutorials so far, but the mechanics seem really interesting and unlike anything else I've seen in other hex games: detachments, HQs being more of a sphere of intent than an actual unit, units only allowed to move towards their HQ when out of their zone of command, withdrawal, etc. Perhaps die-hard grognards will recognize these elements, but they are new and exciting for me.”
- “I'd love to see more entries in this series like C3i's latest Rome vs Carthage Baetis campaign, or even Mark Herman's Rebel Fury (different publisher but largely the same core mechanics).”
- “Lethargic gameplay.”
- “I'd love to see more entries in this series like C3i's latest, the Rome vs Carthage Baetis campaign, or even Mark Herman's Rebel Fury (different publisher but largely the same core mechanics).”
- “The best thing is, instead of it taking up your whole table, it’s digitized, so are the dice rolls and mechanics.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
The game's graphics are not flashy or spectacular but focus on historical accuracy and a straightforward style that creates an appealing, tabletop-like experience. However, the detailed map can be demanding on the graphics card. Overall, the visuals prioritize authenticity and gameplay over high-end graphical effects.
- “Its graphical style is nothing spectacular, but is appealing because it’s like playing the game on your kitchen table.”
- “The reason for the greatness in this game is not from flashy graphics (been there done that); it is due to a no-nonsense approach of historical accuracy and superb gameplay.”
- “The map crushes my graphics card.”
- “The game's greatness is not due to flashy graphics, but rather a no-nonsense approach to historical accuracy and superb gameplay.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users appreciate the current music but would like more tracks to be added to the soundtrack for greater variety.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game demonstrates excellent stability, running smoothly on the Steam Deck without any notable issues.
- “And it runs great on Steam Deck!”