Close Combat 3: The Russian Front (2024)

- Developer
- Atomic Games
- Publisher
- SNEG
- Platforms
- Windows
- Genres
- Strategy
- Rating
- 3.3 of 5, 35 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 4.1 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A grim, methodical real-time tactical struggle where every cautious move and resource feels precious against the harsh backdrop of a brutal historical war.
realisticintensegrittytacticaldeliberatepunishingimmersivetense
What players say
Players are split: nostalgia for the 25-year-old wargame is strong, but many report constant crashes that make the campaign unplayable. A few mention it runs fine on Steam Deck with an ini edit, while others say multiplayer is disabled.
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