– Over The Top: WWI offers a sandbox-style WWI experience with emphasis on environmental destruction and dynamic cover.
– It has received its first major Steam discount (30% off), the lowest price to date, and is Steam Deck playable.
– The game features France, Great Britain, and Germany with eight distinct classes including Riflemen, Engineers, and Heavy Gunners.
– User reception is strong with 84% positive ratings from nearly 6,200 Steam reviews and a Metacritic user score of 9.0.
– New players should expect a steep learning curve and frequent early deaths due to the frantic, fast-paced battles.
Over The Top: WWI Gets Its Deepest Discount Yet on Steam
Anyone who feels they have seen everything Battlefield 1 has to offer may find a refreshing alternative in Over The Top: WWI. Like DICE’s shooter, it focuses on massive WW1 battles, but places a much stronger emphasis on sandbox gameplay and environmental destruction. We previously covered the game at launch, and roughly three months later, it has now received its first major Steam discount. According to SteamDB, the current 30% price cut marks the lowest price the game has seen so far. The title is also playable on Steam Deck.
Sandbox Destruction and Dynamic Battlefields
What truly distinguishes Over The Top from Battlefield is the way it incorporates the environment into every firefight. Explosions leave behind craters that can immediately be used as cover, buildings can be demolished rather than assaulted room by room, and players can use shovels to create their own defensive positions wherever the battlefield demands. The game features France, Great Britain and Germany as playable factions, each offering eight classes. These range from front-line Riflemen and combat Engineers to Heavy Gunners capable of laying down sustained suppressive fire.
Player Reception and Learning Curve
Since release, Over The Top has built a respectable player base, regularly attracting more than 300 concurrent players. User reception has also been strong, with 84% positive ratings from nearly 6,200 Steam reviews. On Metacritic, the game currently holds a user score of 9.0, although that rating is based on only four reviews. Fans of large-scale multiplayer warfare should find plenty to enjoy here, and the current discount makes this the most affordable entry point yet. That said, reviews suggest newcomers should be prepared for a steep learning curve. The frantic nature of the battles can be overwhelming at first, and being eliminated moments after spawning appears to be a fairly common experience.
Pricing and Availability Details
The discounted price or deal mentioned in this item was available at the time of writing and may be subject to time restrictions and/or limited unit availability. This title is currently available on Steam and playable on Steam Deck with a 30% discount applied.
