Controversial Russian War Game 'Squad 22: ZOV' Appears on Steam

A new Steam page has gone live for Squad 22: ZOV, a russian-developed game by SPN Studio and published by Zarobana Entertainment — and it’s already drawing criticism for its political undertones and military affiliations.

According to the official description, the game was developed with the involvement of "russian veterans of the war in Ukraine" and focuses on what it calls the “complex events of 2014 and 2022–2024.” The listing goes even further, stating that the game is “officially recommended by the russian army” as a training tool for infantry tactics, intended for military cadets and members of the Youth Army.

Earlier reports suggested that the project had backing from russia’s Ministry of Defense, and was initially planned for exclusive release on the VK Play platform before its sudden appearance on Steam.

For users concerned about the content, Steam provides an option to report the game directly via its store page.