Snow War

October 3, 2026 Gnomecraft Gnomecraft
Shooter
Linux PC
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Snow War is an FPS (First Person Snowball) Game! No blood is shed, but that does not mean the stakes are not real.
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In the cold of an arctic apocalypse the human race is stuck in the 80’s and the only thing left to do is sling snowballs at your friends and foes!

You thought neon lights, big hairdos and piles of snow were a thing of the past? Think again and get ready to go crazy in a world full of quirky characters, weird gadgets and above all fast-paced retro-aesthetic action! Scoop up some snowballs, take aim and fire at will!
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Release Date October 3, 2026
Developer Gnomecraft
Publisher Gnomecraft
Game Modes Multiplayer
Perspective First person, Third person
Themes Action
Snow War

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