Reflex Unit: Strike Ops

I'm about 20 hours in, and finding the gameplay quite addictive. This is a top-down real time strategy military game, where you command a variety of vehicles (initially helicopters, but then tanks and submersible vehicles) in a range of roles from combat, protection, evacuation and humanitarian relief. There's an ongoing story arch of a new non-state actor that reminds me of COBRA from Gi Joe. Without giving away too many spoilers, you'll quickly understand why the drone and AI combat escalates in difficulty quickly with a narrative-based explanation. There's real replayability, with one of three different difficulty modes, and optional mission elements that are challenging to complete and survive. I was hoping that there might be a sequel, or that the developer Robosaru might have other similar games. It was released in 2025 and thus far nothing in the pipeline. I really feel its a stellar game for the pricepoint, and the voice acting adds to the depth. I played mine on the Steam Deck, where the controller made the gameplay feel so natural and comfortable. While a PC experience would still be good, you might want to get yourself a bluetooth or USB controller for best gameplay experience.