Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II: Retribution

The campaign follows a conflict in the Aurelia sector, playable from the perspectives of six factions: Space Marines, Chaos, Orks, Eldar, Tyranids, and Imperial Guard. You lead each faction’s forces through the same overarching conflict, with faction-specific characters and details.

Combat centers on small squads rather than traditional base construction. Use cover, positioning, unit abilities, and squad composition to win battles, and recruit regular units during missions as additional forces become available.

Heroes gain experience and can be customized with equipment and abilities as you progress. The game also includes online battles and Last Stand, a cooperative mode where heroes face waves of enemies.

Players often appreciate the tactical squad combat, the chance to play the campaign as different factions, and progression that lets them shape heroes with gear and abilities. Last Stand is a recurring favorite for its cooperative wave survival and build experimentation. Some reviews also praise the Warhammer setting and atmosphere, while others find the campaign missions too similar across factions.