Close Combat: Wacht am Rhein (2020)

- Developer
- Strategy 3 Tactics
- Publisher
- Slitherine LTD.
- Platforms
- Windows
- Genres
- Simulation, Strategy
- Rating
- 4.2 of 5, 82 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 11 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A tense, methodical wargame where careful team management and historical authenticity create an immersive, strategic feel.
pausable real-timehistorically accuratetacticalmethodicaltenseimmersivestrategicchallenging
What players say
Players say the AI is weak, with one noting it cheats by giving units instant lock-on fire. The campaign is disjointed compared to older titles like Cross of Iron. Multiplayer is praised as the game's highlight, but the core engine feels outdated by 2025 standards.
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