Underplayed Gems

Close Combat: Cross of Iron (2020)

Close Combat: Cross of Iron cover
Developer
Strategy 3 Tactics
Publisher
Slitherine Ltd.
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Simulation, Strategy
Rating
4.1 of 5, 167 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 11 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

a slow, tense, and historically grounded real-time wargame where every soldier's survival and psychological state matters amidst brutal Eastern Front conditions

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What players say

Players praise the authentic Eastern Front atmosphere and lasting replay value, but note the AI often refuses to advance, forcing long waits. The game is a direct port of Close Combat 3 with minimal UI improvements and no full screen option.

Screenshots

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