Underplayed Gems

Close Combat: Last Stand Arnhem (2018)

Close Combat: Last Stand Arnhem cover
Developer
Black Hand Studio
Publisher
Slitherine Ltd.
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Simulation, Strategy
Rating
4.1 of 5, 143 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 27 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A tense, historically grounded real-time tactical simulation where careful positioning and resource management amid chaotic urban combat create a methodical, high-stakes feel.

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What players say

Players largely agree this is a faithful but imperfect remake of Close Combat 2, with improvements to the strategic map and some bug fixes. However, many warn about poor UI scaling on modern screens, no zoom option, and punishing difficulty spikes, especially when enemy armor arrives.

Screenshots

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