Warfare 1917

Command infantry squads across World War I trenches, call in mortar strikes, and upgrade your army in Warfare 1917. Play free in your browser.

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What is Warfare 1917?

Warfare 1917 is a tactical strategy game set during the historical conflict of World War I. Players take charge as a commanding officer tasked with leading military forces across contested ground to capture hostile positions. The core loop revolves around deploying infantry into defensive trench lines, holding ground against incoming assaults, and ordering coordinated pushes when enough reinforcements gather. Built originally as a web browser Flash classic by Chris Condon, it runs directly in modern browsers without any download or installation required.

Key features

• Diverse unit classes: Send riflemen, assault troopers, and mortar troopers into the fray to handle varied battlefield roles.
• Trench advancement system: Infantry units dig into fortified trenches and only surge forward across no man’s land once sufficient squad strength gathers in one position.
• Tactical fire support: Call in specialized battlefield abilities such as a heavy mortar strike to shatter fortified enemy positions.
• Unit progression: Purchase persistent upgrades between skirmishes as your army gains experience and levels up.
• Custom skirmishes: Set up custom battle scenarios to test tactical combinations outside the main progression.

How to play

1. Assess the layout of the frontline trenches and check available deployment resources.
2. Queue infantry units like riflemen and assault troopers to occupy your primary trench line.
3. Reinforce defensive positions until squad density reaches the threshold needed to initiate an advance.
4. Target enemy trench clusters with a timed mortar strike to soften defensive resistance.
5. Push surviving troops across the open battlefield into captured enemy trench works.
6. Spend earned upgrade points between engagements to enhance your unit attributes before the next clash.

Trench warfare and reinforcement mechanics

Success in Warfare 1917 depends on maintaining steady pressure while balancing unit composition. Relying on a single unit class rarely succeeds against entrenched opposition. Riflemen provide baseline defensive fire from within trenches, assault troopers excel at storming forward into hostile territory, and mortar troopers deliver indirect explosive support. Timing your special abilities alongside an infantry push prevents attacking squads from getting wiped out in open territory.

Tips and strategy

• Mix your infantry types: Deploying a balanced combination of riflemen, assault squads, and mortar specialists ensures your line can both defend and attack effectively.
• Gather critical mass before pushing: Soldiers will not push into the next trench without sufficient numbers, so reinforce your current line thoroughly before expecting an advance.
• Coordinate mortar strikes with troop rushes: Launch your mortar strike right before your assault troopers charge hostile trenches to disorient defenders and reduce casualties.
• Invest in early unit upgrades: Purchasing upgrades as soon as they unlock boosts troop durability and offensive power for subsequent battles.
• Keep constant forward pressure: Letting enemy forces build up unchallenged in their trenches makes breakthroughs much harder to achieve.

Game modes

Campaign battles

The primary mode guides players through a sequence of historical military engagements where victories award upgrade currency to strengthen your army across successive battles.

Custom battle

The custom battle option allows commanders to configure standalone skirmishes, offering an open sandbox to experiment with different squad formations and battle pacing.

Similar games

If you enjoy tactical battlefield command, try these strategy titles:

• Takeover: A medieval real-time tactical game focused on commanding diverse squads and claiming rival strongholds.
• Stick War: A classic side-scrolling strategy game where you manage economy, build army formations, and conquer enemy statues.
• Hex Empire: A turn-based territorial conquest game centered on army morale and regional domination.

Developer and history

Warfare 1917 was created by developer Chris Condon under Con Artist Games and originally launched in September 2008. The title became one of the defining tactical Flash warfare games of its era.