Out now · Early Access

The American War

Developed by Posh Toffee Games · Published by Posh Toffee Games

ActionAdventureIndie
StatusOut now · Early Access ReleaseMay 17, 2023 Price$4.99

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP
Price$4.99
StatusOut now · Early Access
Early accessYes
Languages1
Achievements14

Overview

An action, adventure, indie game by Posh Toffee Games, published by Posh Toffee Games — single-player, multi-player, pvp, online pvp. It is in Early Access.

Steam’s own one-line description: “The American War is a first person shooter that takes place during the Vietnam conflict. The narrative is told through comic book panels from the perspective of a US Veteran recounting his experience. The accuracy of this account is dubious, twisted by trauma and the use of military stimulants.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsPositive — 100% positive of 15
Owners (est.)0 – 20000
Player-voted tags:Early AccessActionHorrorDemonsFirst-PersonFPSPsychological HorrorComic BookShooterWarDarkCombat

Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for The American War.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerYes
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPYes
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportYes
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesYes
Steam AchievementsYes

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Core i5-7500 / Ryzen 5 1600
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 1650
  • Storage: 13 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Built In
  • VR Support: No

Supported languages (1)

English

The American War FAQ

Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.

What kind of game is The American War?

Steam classifies The American War as a Action, Adventure, Indie game, developed by Posh Toffee Games. The American War is a first person shooter that takes place during the Vietnam conflict. The narrative is told through comic book panels from the perspective of a US Veteran recounting his experience. The accuracy of this account is dubious, twisted by trauma and the use of military stimulants.

How much does The American War cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists The American War at $4.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is The American War single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for The American War: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP. It supports both solo and multiplayer.

Is The American War on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists The American War for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is The American War out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of May 17, 2023.

What platforms is The American War on?

The American War is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is The American War single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP.

How much does The American War cost?

Steam lists it at $4.99.

Does The American War have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 14 achievements for The American War.

Who made The American War?

The American War is developed by Posh Toffee Games and published by Posh Toffee Games.

Where to get The American War

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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