Combat Mission: Red Thunder (2023)

Developer: Battlefront
Publisher: Slitherine Ltd.
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Strategy
Rating: 4.0 of 5, 148 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 12 hours
Where to get it: Steam

How it feels

A tense, methodical wargame where every move demands careful consideration against a gritty, historically grounded Eastern Front backdrop.

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What players say

Players praise the deep realism and tactical challenge, but consistently warn about the dated engine, poor graphics, and high price. Many note a German faction bias in campaigns and scenarios, and some report performance issues on modern hardware.

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