Necromunda: Underhive Wars

Necromunda: Underhive Wars is a turn-based tactical game that captures the gang warfare of the underhive in deep mechanical detail. Developed by Rogue Factor, the game allows players to create and customize gangers from House Escher, Goliath, and Orlock, developing them through campaigns of territorial conflict. The extensive customization options create genuine attachment to individual fighters.

The tactical combat uses a unique vertical element, with battles taking place across multiple levels of industrial terrain. Elevation advantages, zip-lines, and environmental hazards create dynamic battlefields that reward spatial awareness. Each ganger can be developed with different skills and equipment, creating specialized roles within the gang. The injury system means that victories can still be pyrrhic if key fighters are crippled.

Gang management between missions involves recruiting new members, purchasing equipment, and managing territory. Resource scarcity forces difficult decisions about gang development priorities. The campaign structure creates narrative arcs as gangs rise and fall, with veteran fighters becoming legends of the underhive while casualties necessitate constant recruitment.

The presentation captures Necromunda's industrial gothic atmosphere, with detailed environments telling stories of decay and desperation. The complex systems require investment to master but reward dedication with deep tactical gameplay. Underhive Wars represents the most comprehensive digital adaptation of Necromunda's tabletop experience.