Commander: World War II (2023)

Developer: GoldenGod Games
Publisher: GoldenGod Games, FondGame
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Indie, Strategy
Rating: 4.3 of 5, 30 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 3.5 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A methodical, turn-based tactical wargame where you command units on a 2D hand-drawn battlefield, feeling like a classic board game brought to life.

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What players say

Players compare it to Advance Wars and describe it as a simple, turn-based 4X strategy game with a challenging campaign. Some are critical that it feels like a mobile port or asset flip, while others say it is a good value for the price and enjoyable for short sessions.

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