Darkwind: War on Wheels is a simultaneous turn-based strategy and RPG hybrid developed by Psychic Software, released in 2014 for PC and Mac. Set in a gritty post-apocalyptic world, the game centers on vehicular combat where players outfit and pilot armed vehicles in battles fought across a wasteland environment. Its design draws comparisons to X-Com and the tabletop game Car Wars, blending physics-based mechanics with tactical decision-making. Rather than relying on reflexes, outcomes depend on careful planning, positioning, and resource management carried out within a turn-based framework where all participants act simultaneously. The RPG elements add a layer of character and vehicle progression, giving engagements longer-term consequences beyond individual encounters. The combination of survival stakes, strategic depth, and physics-driven combat distinguishes it within the post-apocalyptic racing and tactics space.
