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Play Overview
This War Of Mine (2014) is a narrative strategy game inspired by the 1992–96 Siege of Sarajevo, this is a war game where you play the civilian trying to survive during the fighting. You face tough decisions on how to spend time and resources each day to maintain health, hunger and mood levels until a ceasefire is declared. At night you must venture out to gather materials and food.
The experience is intensified with The Little Ones version, which includes children to look after. The Little Ones optional expansion content, which can be bought with the game or purchased as downloadable content on PC, Mac, iOS and Android.
It’s a chance to experience the near-impossibility of survival and making the right decisions in these situations, doing the best you can with limited resources.
Play the game yourself before sharing it with older teenagers or other appropriately-aged family members. Once you understand the civilian wartime narrative, together you can make choices about how to use your resources and prioritise your time.
Discussing which risks are the right ones to take, and how to spend your meagre resources, not only brings home the stark reality of war but can also balance more frivolous use of this setting with other video games like Fortnite or Call of Duty.
Our examiner, Andy Robertson, first checked This War Of Mine 4 years ago. It was re-examined by Rich Adams and updated 8 months ago.
The experience is intensified with The Little Ones version, which includes children to look after. The Little Ones optional expansion content, which can be bought with the game or purchased as downloadable content on PC, Mac, iOS and Android.
It’s a chance to experience the near-impossibility of survival and making the right decisions in these situations, doing the best you can with limited resources.
Play the game yourself before sharing it with older teenagers or other appropriately-aged family members. Once you understand the civilian wartime narrative, together you can make choices about how to use your resources and prioritise your time.
Discussing which risks are the right ones to take, and how to spend your meagre resources, not only brings home the stark reality of war but can also balance more frivolous use of this setting with other video games like Fortnite or Call of Duty.
Our examiner, Andy Robertson, first checked This War Of Mine 4 years ago. It was re-examined by Rich Adams and updated 8 months ago.
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Play Style
Duration
Play Time: This game will take between 10 hours and 16 hours to complete. The main game takes around 14 hours to complete, although repeated play-throughs are warranted to see different characters and outcomes.
Benefits
Age Ratings
Content Rating
Skill Level
13+ year-olds usually have the required skill to enjoy this game. Still, it's important for parents and guardians to consider the maturity required to process the game content. You need to plan ahead and deal with multiple systems at the same time. To get the most out of the narrative you need some maturity and understanding.
Costs
This War Of Mine usually costs £14.99 to £35.99.
There are three paid expansions, "The Little Ones", "War Child" and "Father's Promise". Each adds new aspects to the game. Some of these are included for free in more recent releases of the game. A "Final Cut" version of the game includes the previous content and is enhanced for newer consoles.
It's important to set up your accounts and devices appropriately. More information is on our Financial Resources page.
This War Of Mine
 | PC | £16.75 | – | Free EA Play |
| Mac | £16.75 | – | – |
 | iOS | £14.99 | – | – |
 | Android | Free | – | Free Google Play Pass |
This War Of Mine - Complete Edition
This War Of Mine: Complete Edition
This War Of Mine: Final Cut
This War Of Mine: The Little Ones
There are the following additional costs associated with this game:- In-Game Purchases: Additional in-game purchases are offered for items that enhance the experience.
There are three paid expansions, "The Little Ones", "War Child" and "Father's Promise". Each adds new aspects to the game. Some of these are included for free in more recent releases of the game. A "Final Cut" version of the game includes the previous content and is enhanced for newer consoles.
It's important to set up your accounts and devices appropriately. More information is on our Financial Resources page.
Game Details
Release Date: 14/11/2014, updated in 2016
Out Now: Android, Mac, PC, PS4, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox X|S and iOS
Skill Rating: 13+ year-olds
Players: 1
Genres: Narrative, Strategy (Role-Play, Shooting and Simulation)
Accessibility: 0 features documented (Tweet Developer )
Components: 2D Side-On and Day and Night
Developer: 11 Bit Studios (@11BitStudios)
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