💀 Tired of playing the same Warhammer 40K games on repeat? There’s a galaxy of brutal, lore-rich, tactically satisfying games out there — and they’re not even Warhammer titles.

In this episode of Readers That Wargame, we’re counting down 5 video games that 40K fans will love, each one packed with:

⚔️ Massive-scale warfare 🌌 Galaxy-spanning empires 🎯 Tactical decision-making 💬 Lore depth and faction drama

02:42 Outline

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🧠 Whether you command the Astra Militarum, whisper for Chaos, or live for Eldar scheming, these games hit the same grimdark nerves:

1. 04:41 Hearts of Iron IV – Conquer like the Munitorum

2. 06:18 Stellaris/Masters of Orion – Rule like a galactic god

3. 08:00 Helldivers 2 – Die for the cause of Super Earth

4. 09:37 Total War (Any Era) – Crush them turn by turn

5. 11:20 Mass Effect – Inquisitor-level story depth

🔔 Watch now and tell us in the comments: Which one scratches your 40K itch the most?

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🔥 What happens when the Greater Good is tested from within?

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In this video, we dive deep into Elemental Council by Noah Van Nguyen — the first Warhammer 40K novel to bring together all five Tau castes in a full-scale rebellion story. Set on the contested world of Cao Quo, this book pits a desperate Tau Sept against the grimdark fury of a lone Raptors Space Marine leading a brutal insurgency.

We’ll break down:

• 00:42 The story’s unique setting and structure

• 04:18 The Elemental Council and what they represent

• 08:07 The Pros and Cons of the book

• 15:44 Whether it’s worth your time as a 40K reader or lore-driven wargame

If you’re a fan of political thrillers, xenos-centric fiction, or looking for a truly unique 40K experience, you don’t want to miss this one.

💬 Which caste’s viewpoint did YOU enjoy most? Drop it in the comments.

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💀 What if you were just another nameless Guardsman in the meat grinder of war? Meet Disposable Corps—a brutal, tactical shooter where death is guaranteed and survival is temporary.

In this episode of Readers That Wargame, we dive into why Warhammer 40K fans—especially those who love the Astra Militarum—will feel right at home in this fast-paced, grimdark indie gem.

🎮 What You’ll Learn:

• The lore and aesthetic of Disposable Corps

• Why it echoes the bleakness of 40K’s endless war

• How the gameplay loop feels like Guardsmen meets Hotline Miami

• Why this game is perfect between hobby sessions

• And why it just might scratch your 40K itch in a whole new way

⚠️ It's fast. It's tactical. It's brutal. And it's cheap.

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