GHPC (Gunner, HEAT, PC!) review

GHPC (Gunner, HEAT, PC!) is the tank simulator to pick if you want realistic armor without a military training budget. Radian Simulations' Steam page sets it in a fictional 1985 war between NATO and the Warsaw Pact in central Germany, with units from the USA, USSR and both German states. The Early Access build has over 50 playable combat units, from tanks and IFVs to APCs and anti-tank missile emplacements, and every one has its gunnery optics and fire control modeled. You can fight from a single vehicle or lead a platoon of AI teammates through semi-randomized skirmishes and a basic campaign. Reviews are Very Positive at 91% of 5,085 English reviews, the highest share on this list alongside Arma 3. The limits are clear on the page: it is single-player until the roadmap adds multiplayer, there is no release timeline, and the developer warns that hardware demands are currently high.

Who it is for

Solo players who want authentic Cold War tank gunnery without a steep learning curve

Price

$29.99 on Steam (US store), one-time purchase (Early Access).

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Key features

• Over 50 playable combat units, including tanks, IFVs, APCs, trucks and anti-tank missile emplacements
• Gunnery optics and fire control systems modeled for every unit
• Semi-randomized instant action skirmish missions and a basic campaign
• Armor from the USA, USSR and both East and West Germany
• Command of individual vehicles or platoons of AI teammates

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Very Positive on Steam: 91% of 5,085 English reviews
• Strength: Cheapest paid simulator on the list at $29.99, tied with Arma 3 and Ground Branch
• Strength: Fire control is detailed but controls are designed to stay simple
• Weakness: Early Access with no fixed release timeline
• Weakness: Single-player only for now; multiplayer is on the roadmap
• Weakness: The developer warns of high hardware demands and lists 12 GB of RAM

Key facts

• Developer: Radian Simulations
• Price: $29.99
• Released: September 6, 2022 (Early Access)
• Steam reviews: Very Positive, 91% of 5,085 (English)
• Playable units: Over 50

Where it ranks

GHPC (Gunner, HEAT, PC!) is No. 5 in our Best Military Simulation Games verdict.