Apes Warfare Marches Into Steam Early Access Today!

The troops are assembled, and the banana crates are stocked: indie studios GigaQuests and Stoic Entertainment are excited to announce that Apes Warfare is officially out now in Steam Early Access for $14.99 / £12.79 / €14.79 with a limited-time 10% launch discount!

Developed by industry veterans, including former Call of Duty developers, Apes Warfare delivers a bold and bananas twist on classic turn-based tactics, taking inspiration from genre greats like Advance Wars and evolving them with modern design, fast-paced strategic action, and a playful war between apes and their former human overlords.

A massive first deployment of content… with more on the way!

Early Access players are jumping into a sizeable campaign experience from day one. At the Early Access launch, Apes Warfare includes:

  • 28 campaign levels

  • 6 unique commanders with distinct personalities

  • 9 PvP multiplayer maps

  • War Arena mode, offering replayable battles and additional challenges

And this is just the beginning. GigaQuests and Stoic Entertainment have a growing roadmap planned throughout Early Access, including:

  • New campaign missions and story chapters

  • More multiplayer maps and modes

  • Expanded War Arena support

  • Major improvements to AI, balance, UI/UX

The team will be gathering feedback directly from the community via Steam, Discord, and Reddit to ensure that Apes Warfare evolves based on real player input during the Early Access journey.

Modern strategy with a primal punch

Apes Warfare combines accessible tactics with deep decision-making, challenging players to outsmart their foes across grid-based battlefields full of personality.

Key features include:

  • Strategic Units & Combos

    • Deploy varied and specialised simian troops, experiment with squad combinations, and uncover new tactical playstyles to dominate the battlefield.

  • Battlefields with Bite

    • From forests and jungles to lava flows and icy plains, every terrain type affects movement, positioning, and strategy. Adapt and survive as the battlefield fights back.

  • A Vibrant World Under Siege

    • Apes Warfare blends 2D character charm with layered 3D environments, creating a whimsical and expressive visual style that brings every troop and every turn to life.

26. November 2025, von Thore Varga