The American War

The American War is an old-school first-person shooter set during the Vietnam War, combining combat, psychological horror and comic-book storytelling. Experience a US veteran’s fractured account of the conflict, where trauma and military-prescribed stimulants blur the line between reality and nightmare.Fight through a fractured memory
Take on an old-school shooting campaign told through a veteran’s unreliable recollections. Comic-book panels connect the action with his account of the horrors of combat and the conflict’s lesser-known ramifications.
An edge in combat — at a cost
Use stimulants to recover health and gain an edge in combat, while their effects blur the boundary between the battlefield and disturbing visions.
Uncover the history behind the conflict
Find collectables throughout the levels to unlock historical information in the museum, connecting what you encounter in the campaign with the wider Vietnam conflict.
Features
An old-school single-player FPS campaign set during the Vietnam War.

Psychological horror and an unreliable veteran’s perspective.

Comic-book storytelling between the action.

Stimulants that restore health and distort your perception.

Collectables that unlock historical information in the museum.

Online PvP multiplayer alongside the single-player campaign.
Development Update
The American War began development with a team of two. After the other team member left, I am now continuing development as a solo developer at Posh Toffee Games. Development has taken longer than the original Early Access estimate of around 12 months. Please base your purchase on the game available today rather than on planned additions.AI Development Note
As a solo developer, I use AI tools to help with coding and troubleshooting, allowing me to make the most of my development time. No generative AI is used to create the game’s artwork, graphical assets, UI, animation or music, and no AI was used to make gameplay decisions.