💀 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.

Disclosure: I received a free review copy of this product from https://www.keymailer.co

Music by Andrii Poradovskyi from Pixabay

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Cold. Calculating. Merciless.

The Iron Warriors are not here for glory—they’re here to reduce your enemies to rubble.

In this Readers That Wargame video, we walk you through how to build a lore-accurate Iron Warriors army that looks, feels, and fights like the cold-hearted siege masters they are.

💀 IN THIS VIDEO:

🛠️ 00:18 The grim history of the Iron Warriors Legion

⚙️ 6:25 What units make your army lore-faithful and lethal

💰 9:28 What it costs to build this mechanical war machine

🎨 13:27 How to paint hazard stripes, weathered armor, and grim aesthetics

🧠 17:07 Tactics to grind your enemies down like Olympia’s walls

🛑 No daemon princes. No cult troops. Just iron, fire, and contempt.

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🏰 Betrayal, bloodlines, and brutal strategy. If you’re a Warhammer fan who thrives on tactical campaigns, grim political maneuvering, and brutal faction warfare… Game of Thrones: Kingsroad on Steam might be your next obsession.

In this episode of Readers That Wargame, we dive deep into why Kingsroad is more than just a Game of Thrones reskin—it’s a grimdark chessboard of power, perfect for fans of:

⚔️ Crusader Kings-style betrayal 🧠 Total War-style territory conquest 🔮 Warhammer 40K-style faction loyalty and grim decisions

💀 No heroes. Just survival.

🎮 Get the breakdown on gameplay, lore, and how Kingsroad captures everything we love about strategic wargaming—just with more cloaks and backstabbing.

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00:12 Game Intro Clip

3:05 Initial Thoughts

5:58 Gameplay Preview

7:49 Character Creation

11:17 Why play this game

12:34 Final Thoughts

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"FOR DORN. FOR THE EMPEROR. FOR THE CRUSADE." Welcome to Readers That Wargame – in this video, we guide you step-by-step on how to build a lore-accurate Black Templars army for Warhammer 40k.

Whether you're a narrative crusader or a tabletop tactician, we’ll show you how to make your army faithful to the lore, devastating in melee, and dripping with zealotry.

🔴 IN THIS VIDEO: ⚔️ 3:10 The origins and beliefs of the Black Templars 🛡️ 7:51 How to build your force like a true Crusade Fleet 💰 12:36 What it costs to build a thematic 1,000–2,000pt army 🎨 15:10 Painting tips to make your Templars look grim and glorious 🧠 17:04Tactics that match their lore—and win battles

👉 No psykers. No cowards. No forgiveness.

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Grim alternate history? Check. Global warfare? Absolutely. Diesel-powered empires? Let’s go.

In this episode of Readers That Wargame, we dive into Kaiserpunk—a gritty new grand strategy game on Steam that’s tailor-made for Warhammer 40K fans.

If you love:

Commanding vast armies like the Astra Militarum

Lore-rich factions locked in endless conflict

Building (or crushing) empires in a war-torn world

The kind of storytelling that feels straight out of the grimdark future…

Then Kaiserpunk might be your next obsession.

🎮 Find out why this game hits all the right notes for fans of 40K, Hearts of Iron, and Victoria 3.

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Is Rogal Dorn Truly Dead… or Has He Become the Ultimate Weapon? 🛡️ The fate of the Primarch of the Imperial Fists remains one of Warhammer 40K’s greatest mysteries—and two legendary creators have weighed in. In this video, we dive deep into the heated lore debate sparked by @Luetin09 “ROGAL DORN – DEAD OR ALIVE?” and the bold response from @ChapterMasterValrak titled “LUETIN09 Has Turned TRAITOR!”

But we’re not just summarizing—we’re bringing our own heretical theory to the battlefield. What if Rogal Dorn is dead… but his body was repurposed into a sacred weapon by the Black Templars, eternally guarding the Imperium through his remains?

Join us as we explore:

• 01:49 Summary of Luetin09’s video

• 13:53 Summary of ChapterMasterValrak’s video

• 18:10 A radical new theory tying Dorn’s fate to the Black Templars’ holy crusade

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