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A 4X real-time strategy game from the developers of the critically acclaimed Northgard. Set in Frank Herbert’s groundbreaking Dune universe, you must lead your faction and battle for control and dominance over the harsh desert planet of Arrakis.
Dune: Spice Wars is a management, singleplayer and sci-fi game
developed by Shiro Games
and published by Shiro Games and Funcom.
Released on September 14th 2023 is available only on Windows
in 9 languages: English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese and Italian.
It has received 12,520 reviews of which 9,973 were positive and 2,547 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. 😊
The game is currently priced at 34.99€ on Steam, but you can find it for less on Gamivo.
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- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 and Windows 11
- Processor: Intel Core i5 2.5 GHz / AMD Ryzen 5
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVidia GTX 1050 / AMD RX550
- Storage: 4 GB available space
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The question you should ask yourself with these kinds of games is: Would the game be any good if you removed everything unique to Dune? Is Dune the only reason why this game is appealing? In my opinion, this is a 5/10 game if you ignore all the DUNE IP. The gameplay feels sluggish and boring. The game is also unbalanced in quite a few areas, and would have benefited from more playtesting and polish. That said, as a fan of Dune, this game gets a 7/10 after taking the setting into consideration. If you play this game over extended periods, it drops down to 5/10 again, because that's what the game actually is.
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Are you playing classic Dune RTS, or Stellaris/ Civ? It's in the sweet spot which Northgard began to carve out, but does it much, much better. Addictive, satisfying, polished, respectful of what came before it. Fans of RTS and fans of Dune (games, book or film) will not be disappointed
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Arrakis: The Planet That Hates You One of the first things you’ll notice is that the world itself feels alive. The whole planet is this huge desert filled with dangerous weather, rough terrain, and giant sandworms that want to eat everything. The map is split into regions with little villages, spice fields, and resources you can take over. But the environment isn’t just for show—it affects almost everything you do. For example, if your troops walk too long across open sand, they start running out of supplies and basically melt away if you don’t get them back in time. Some areas have massive sandstorms that can shred your units or block your vision. And of course, the sandworms can show up at any moment, and when they do, you better move your units ASAP or they’ll get swallowed whole. The rumble warning when a sandworm is coming always makes your heart jump a little. This kind of stuff makes the world feel risky and exciting. It’s not just about beating other factions—it's about surviving the planet itself. Politics, Spies, and Making Money One of the coolest things about Dune: Spice Wars is that you’re not just fighting on the battlefield. You’re fighting through politics, economics, and even undercover spy missions. There’s this big political council called the Landsraad, where factions vote on new rules every so often. These votes can completely change the game. One round you might get military bonuses, and the next round your armies might get hit with some annoying penalty. You can also try to sway the votes with influence or even bargain with other factions. It’s a fun extra layer that makes you feel like you’re part of a bigger universe. Espionage is another really fun system. You can train agents and send them to perform sabotage, reveal enemy plans, or steal resources. Spying feels super satisfying because it allows you to mess with your enemies without doing a direct attack. You can soften them up before making your move or simply ruin their day while pretending you had nothing to do with it. Then there’s the economy, which is a huge deal because of spice. Spice is basically gold on Arrakis. You mine it, sell it, use it for trading, and most importantly, you have to pay your spice taxes. These taxes get higher over time, so you constantly have to manage how much spice you're harvesting and how much you’re converting into money. It sounds complicated, but the game does a good job explaining it so it doesn’t feel overwhelming. It’s actually pretty satisfying to balance it all out. Combat That Makes Sense Combat in the game isn’t confusing or too fast-paced, which I appreciate a lot. Battles are quick, clean, and based more on strategy than on who has the most units. You need to think about your supply levels, the terrain, and timing. Sending your units across the desert without supplies is basically asking them to die slowly, so you really have to plan ahead. Different unit types have their own strengths, and combining them makes a huge difference. You’ve got melee units, ranged units, support units, and even air-based units. There’s enough variety to keep things interesting without making you memorize a hundred different stats. One thing I really like is that battles don’t drag on forever. You can take over a village or win a fight without the game turning into a long, stressful war. It keeps the flow of the game fun and smooth. The Game Looks and Sounds Great Even though it’s a strategy game, Dune: Spice Wars looks really nice. The art style is clean and colorful in a dusty, sandy kind of way. Each region looks different, and it's easy to tell what’s going on based on the visuals alone. The UI (the menus and buttons) is super clean too, which makes the game less confusing. The music is also really good. It fits the vibe of the Dune universe—mysterious, tense, and epic, but not so dramatic that it distracts you. It blends into the background in a cool way that keeps you immersed without being annoying. Capturing the Spirit of Dune Even if you’re not a fan of the Dune series, it’s clear that the game was made with a lot of care. It really captures the feeling of being on Arrakis—harsh, dangerous, and unpredictable. The constant struggle for spice, the political tension, the big desert battles, and the fear of sandworms all feel authentic and fun. It’s not just a strategy game with a coat of Dune paint on it. It actually feels like a Dune experience. Everything matches the vibe of the world: the factions, the politics, the desert survival, and the overall tone. Final Thoughts Overall, Dune: Spice Wars is a super fun and addictive strategy game that’s easy to get into and has plenty of depth to keep you hooked. The different factions feel unique, the world is full of danger and personality, and the mix of politics, combat, and economy creates endless strategies to try out. Whether you’re a hardcore strategy fan or someone who just wants to try something new, this game is absolutely worth checking out. It’s exciting without being overwhelming, challenging without being frustrating, and full of those “oh wow” moments—like escaping a sandworm just in time or winning a political vote that changes the whole match.
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You will get your ass kicked. You will lose...a lot. This game is UNFORGIVING, and politics are extremely important to winning. The Fremen will claim your water. The Baron will assassinate you. You are doomed to fail...at first. Each failure and loss is an opportunity to learn the mechanics of the game. If you take that to heart and don't give up, the game starts to really grow on you. EVERY game will last a few hours. If you don't have that kind of patience, you can always save mid-mission, like in Civilization games. The game does not offer anything beyond a basic tutorial, and you are forced to figure it out...BUT...once you do, then the game becomes EXTREMELY enjoyable. For instance: I didn't know how quickly pressure could rise after every mission, and wasn't aware there were missions that make the pressure meter go down. Just another thing I had to learn from failing. More examples: There is no tutorial on how to use the Sandworms to transport your Fremen troops across the landscape, but once I learned, I became the master of whatever map I played. There was no tutorial to show me how to upgrade my main base and take advantage of the additional bonuses for each upgrade. There was no tutorial to show me how to use my agents to get additional bonuses to income, authority, manpower, and influence. There was no tutorial to show me how to raise the intelligence level against each house so I could start an assassination mission. Each house has it's own unique tech tree, buildings, and troops. Each house has it's own playstyle which requires you to take advantage of their unique bonuses and traits. Here's a TIP: Use all three counter-intelligence agent slots to discover an assassination attempt and capture the enemy agents, and DO NOT trade them back for anything. If you do not want to have to lose and start over, in order to learn, then this game is not for you. If you do not like learning from your mistakes, and growing stronger and wiser for it, then this game is not for you. Strategy games are usually very difficult, with hard learning curves. They're not for everyone and that's okay. However, if you like being rewarded with a satisfying victory after hours of grueling back and forth RTS playtime, then this is definitely for you.
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Obviously, I very much enjoy Dune but PLEASE for the love of all that is arrakis, please update this game more regularly, I understand at the time of writing this that Shiro is developing another game but it's been 6 months and not even a word. At least a road map or something would be good. A more in depth tutorial that teaches players the nuances of the game would be good. The only other major concern I have for this game is the annoying bugs and things that happen during gameplay. For example, fix the bug that makes my units hold position when I'm TYPING in the chat box and not actually microing during a fight! Also, please make lobbies more stable. The bug that kicks players out of lobbies is really annoying because you have to guess when it happens and sometimes you find out too late and everyone else is already in another full lobby and they've already started a match that you were supposed to be a part of. A matchmaking system (it doesn't have to be rated) would help fix the issue of wait times for games because the community is smaller than other games but functional. PLEASE punish leavers! Fix the bug that notifies me about combat (it stays there, can't delete it) even after the combat has ended. Please give us a replay feature! Please give a better tutorial, explain the ways to win. Those are just my complaints. There are so many positives! 1. Engaging gameplay 2. So many ways to win/play 3. The game rewards creativity beyond just armies fighting 4. There is usually always something you can do for counterplay 5. All factions are unique and interesting with their own identity, can't wait for more factions 6. Many different map types so you never get bored, although competitive is dune medium 7. There are many things I can't think of atm that are awesome about dune Go pick up Dune right now if you like RTSes and aren't necessarily the AOE type, this game has gameplay elements from 4x and RTS so there's something for everyone. The game is challenging at first but once you get over the difficulty hump it's amazing! This is an impassioned review because this game was recommended to me by my buddy and I now play it more than he does; I fell in love with dune. Go buy dune, Arrakis needs you!
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Dune: Spice Wars is currently priced at 34.99€ on Steam.
Dune: Spice Wars is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 34.99€ on Steam.
Dune: Spice Wars received 9,973 positive votes out of a total of 12,520 achieving a rating of 7.79.
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Dune: Spice Wars was developed by Shiro Games and published by Shiro Games and Funcom.
Dune: Spice Wars is playable and fully supported on Windows.
Dune: Spice Wars is not playable on MacOS.
Dune: Spice Wars is not playable on Linux.
Dune: Spice Wars offers both single-player and multi-player modes.
Dune: Spice Wars offers both Co-op and PvP modes.
There is a DLC available for Dune: Spice Wars. Explore additional content available for Dune: Spice Wars on Steam.
Dune: Spice Wars does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
Dune: Spice Wars does not support Steam Remote Play.
Dune: Spice Wars is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
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163
Developer
Shiro Games
Publisher
Shiro Games,
Funcom
Release
14 Sep 2023
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