Underrated John Wick RTS game is about disappear from Steam forever

Not every game gets its audience right away. Plenty of classics were not commercially successful or critically derided when they first arrived, only to build a reputation through word-of-mouth. John Wick Hex was one such game, a slick and exciting tactics treat that was a pleasantly small-scale offering. But soon, it will disappear from storefronts entirely.

For the unfamiliar, John Wick Hex uses a combination of real-time and turn-based strategy. Instead of set turns, each action is associated with a specific amount of time. Sure, you can sprint across that room in one "turn," but you'll open yourself up to multiple rounds of gunfire if you do. You have to time reloads and and melee to create opportunities and prevent injuries. Like the best RTS games, you'll need both quick thinking and careful strategy to survive.

John Wick Hex was also developed in collaboration with the team behind the films. Lance Reddick and Ian McShane both reprise their roles. The game is drenched in the same slick neon hue that defines John Wick's visual language.

However, John Wick Hex will soon no longer be available for purchase on any storefront. Publisher Big Fan Games released the following statement,

"John Wick Hex will be removed from sale on all platforms beginning July 17th, 2025.

After July 17th, 2025, existing owners of John Wick Hex will still be able to access the game via their digital libraries (PC/Console) and/or physical copies (Console), however new purchases of John Wick Hex will not be possible, regardless of platform or storefront."

The statement does not elaborate on why they are removing the game, so that is up to speculation.

You can buy John Wick Hex on Steam for $19.99 until July 17.

If you want more tactical decision-making, check out our list of the best turn-based strategy games. If you are looking for something at a bigger scale, take a look at the best grand strategy games.

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