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Denied Ground playtest
by Shadow Haven Studios
DENIED GROUND is a modern tactical military shooter featuring intense infantry combat, competitive arcade modes, and large-scale milsim operations. Fight together, coordinate your squad, and adapt to an evolving battlefield where every decision matters.
Anyone with a Steam account can join, and it's free.
- Access
- Instant
- On playtest since
- Nov 11, 2026
- Planned release
- Coming soon
- Developer
- Shadow Haven Studios
- Platforms
- Windows
- Players
- Co-op, LAN, Multiplayer, Online co-op, Online PvP, PvP, Split-screen PvP
- Languages
- English
How to join the Denied Ground playtest
- Open the game's Steam page with the Join playtest button. Sign in to Steam if it asks.
- Use the Denied Ground playtest signup there. You're in straight away, with nothing to pay.
- The playtest shows up in your Steam library, ready to install and play.
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The developer's own words, from Steam.
About Denied Ground
DENIED GROUND — Every Decision Matters. Every Engagement Counts.
ENTER THE BATTLEFIELD. DEFINE THE OUTCOME.
DENIED GROUND is a modern first-person and third-person tactical military simulation built around realism, immersion, and the unpredictable nature of modern warfare.
Step into a battlefield where positioning matters, communication is essential, and every decision can mean the difference between mission success and failure.
DENIED GROUND aims to deliver a grounded military experience that rewards tactical thinking, teamwork, and adaptability over reckless run-and-gun gameplay.
MODERN TACTICAL WARFARE
Experience the intensity of modern military operations in environments designed to challenge your awareness, decision-making, and ability to adapt.
Whether advancing through contested urban environments, navigating dangerous open terrain, or coordinating with your squad, every engagement demands a tactical approach.
FIRST-PERSON & THIRD-PERSON COMBAT
Choose your perspective and experience the battlefield your way.
DENIED GROUND combines the immersion of first-person combat with the situational awareness of third-person gameplay, creating a flexible tactical experience.
A BATTLEFIELD THAT DEMANDS RESPECT
Victory isn't simply about who fires first. It's about who observes, communicates, maneuvers, and executes effectively.
Every corner presents uncertainty. Every movement carries risk. Every successful operation requires preparation.
BUILT FOR TACTICAL PLAYERS
DENIED GROUND is being developed with a focus on delivering a compelling modern military simulation experience for players who value authenticity, strategic gameplay, and intense combat encounters.
THE GROUND IS CONTESTED. THE OUTCOME IS YOURS.
From the game's Steam page.
