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Holdfast: Nations At War

Holdfast: Nations At War

Fight on multiple fronts in Holdfast: Nations At War - A multiplayer first and third-person shooter set during the great Napoleonic Era and WW1. Charge into battle with over 150 players per server!

90%
Very Positive
DeveloperAnvil Game Studios
PublisherAnvil Game Studios
Release DateMar 5, 2020
$19.99
Peak Players3.4K
Controllerfull
PlatformsWindows
Action
Indie
Massively Multiplayer
RPG
Simulation
Strategy
AI Review Summary

Holdfast: Nations At War is a chaotic, community-driven Napoleonic war simulator that prioritizes role-playing and social absurdity over competitive polish. While the game captures a unique 'Monty Python' atmosphere with its vocal community, it suffers from unaddressed melee exploits and a lack of mechanical incentives for traditional line battles.

Pros

  • Highly entertaining community-driven role-playing and social interactions.95%
  • Unique atmosphere that blends Napoleonic warfare with absurd, meme-heavy humor.90%
  • Consistently active servers with full lobbies and a non-competitive, 'kick back' vibe.85%
  • Immersive audio experience featuring bagpipes, shouting, and period-specific role-play.75%

Cons

  • Melee combat is frequently disrupted by animation-canceling exploits that remain unpatched.85%
  • Inconsistent moderation and reports of poor admin responsiveness to player issues.70%
  • Lack of gameplay incentives to maintain historically accurate line battle formations.75%
  • Technical issues including high ping on regional servers and a perceived lack of overall polish.65%
  • Frustrating balancing issues regarding artillery and rockets.60%

Notable Mentions

  • The removal of friendly fire has polarized players who preferred a more realistic simulation.
  • The game is often described as a social experience first and a shooter second.
Confidence: 71%
Based on the 104 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Aug 27, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
1.1K
Peak · last 90 days
2.9K
All-time peak
3.4K

Price

Current price
$19.99
Lowest tracked
$9.99since Jan 10, 2026

Review Sentiment

Launch week
—
Last 30 days
93%
All-time positive
90%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews29.5K
Positive: 26.5K (90%)Negative: 3.0K (10%)

2%

Reviews from Steam Deck

13%

Dev Response Rate

146h

Avg Playtime at Review

65%

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