Soldat is a retro-inspired 2D multiplayer action game where tiny ragdoll soldiers blast each other in fast, frantic battles. We tested the game on a standard Windows 11 PC, and it was refreshing how quickly you jump into the action—no long load times, no complex setup. Soldat delivers pure, uncomplicated action that many nostalgic gamers in the US still look for.
Gameplay and features
Soldat combines elements from Worms, Liero, Quake, and Counter-Strike—and you can feel it. It’s all about quick reactions, small tactical movements, and using your loadout strategically.
• 18+ weapons: from SMGs to brutal shotguns.
• Multiple modes: Deathmatch, Team Match, Capture the Flag, and more.
• Servers with lots of players and tons of community maps.
• Easy pick-up-and-play style—hard to master.
In testing, we found the simple 2D controls actually make fights more intense. You never get to relax.
Graphics and design
The graphics are old-school but clear. The slightly rugged 2D style makes battles easy to read, and the ragdoll animations add a fun, chaotic feel when characters are thrown around by grenades and rockets.
The game is tiny and runs smoothly even on older, low-spec PCs and laptops.
Challenges and controls
Soldat is fast—really fast. New players may feel overwhelmed in the first few rounds. Tweaking mouse sensitivity and key bindings helps, and after 10 minutes the controls feel natural.
We encountered no technical issues during testing. A gamepad works, but mouse and keyboard are clearly best.
Strengths and weaknesses
The best thing about Soldat is its rhythm: matches rarely last more than a few minutes, and you get constant feedback. On the downside, it can feel dated if you expect modern graphics or progression systems like today’s multiplayer shooters.
Top 5 tips for Soldat
Use momentum to your advantage
Jump timing and quick direction changes are the key to surviving longer than a few seconds.
Pick weapons based on the map
Shotguns shine in tight tunnels—rifles give you the edge on open maps.
Learn “proning” and “rolling”
These moves make you much harder to hit, especially against newer players.
Play Capture the Flag to improve fast
CTF forces you to learn both offensive and defensive movement.
Use community servers
There are community servers with friendly players and custom maps that make the learning curve more fun.
