9th Company: Roots of Terror

Immerse yourself in 9th Company: Roots of Terror, an intense action-oriented real-time strategy game inspired by the harrowing events of the Soviet military campaign in Afghanistan. The game tells the gripping story of a group of young recruits undergoing rigorous training in Uzbekistan's Fergana Valley. Their journey culminates in a bloody standoff against the Mujahideen warriors on a desolate mountaintop in Afghanistan, mirroring the legendary Battle of Thermopylae, where one Russian soldier faces overwhelming odds against ten Afghan adversaries.

Set during the last significant Soviet military operation, players relive the events of January 7th, 1988, when the 9th Company of the 345th Guards Airborne Regiment fought valiantly on "Hill 3234." Against approximately 400 Mujahideen and Pakistani mercenaries, the company held their ground for two brutal days. With detailed graphics, a sophisticated physics engine, and a nonlinear mission structure, players engage in tactical warfare across 12 unique maps, utilizing over 80 different unit types. Experience a deep merit reward system, advanced morale mechanics, and the chance to develop a battle-hardened elite military unit, enriching every strategic decision in this gripping historical context.