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Grit and Valor - 1949

Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation VR2, PC (Microsoft Windows), SteamVR, Meta Quest 3, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch • 2025

Should you play it?

A dieselpunk real-time tactics roguelite set in an alt-history World War 2. Grit and Valor – 1949 puts you in command of an elite Mech Squadron. Think fast and battle the Evil Axis forces to liberate Europe. Upgrade your Mechs and Pilots and develop new strategies to neutralise the enemy HQ!

What works

  • Engaging roguelite meta-progression
  • Stylish dieselpunk art and sound
  • Tactical real-time combat with pause
  • Varied mech and pilot customization
  • Quick, snackable play sessions

Things to keep in mind

  • Early runs can feel frustrating due to rng
  • Limited mission variety and replayability after campaign
  • Some ui and control fiddliness
  • Lack of multiplayer or social features
  • Combat can feel repetitive or simplistic

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus

  • Dream Engines: Nomad Cities

  • Galaxy Squad

  • From Glory To Goo

  • FatalZone: Outbreak

  • Sumerian Six

Less leadership-focused

Games that feels like Grit and Valor - 1949 but with less leadership over others

  • Tower Factory

  • Brigador: Up-Armored Edition

  • Dust & Neon

  • Castle Of Alchemists

  • AOD: Art Of Defense

  • Enter the Chronosphere

More competitive

Games that feels like Grit and Valor - 1949 but with more competition against others

  • Iron Core: Mech Survivor

  • FRONT MISSION 1st: Remake

  • Mechs V Kaijus - Tower Defense

  • Alien Shooter TD

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Less exploratory

Games that feels like Grit and Valor - 1949 but with less exploration of areas and secrets

  • Starship Troopers: Terran Command

  • Warpips

  • Druidstone: The Secret of the Menhir Forest

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  • Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch

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Last update: 21/08/2026