Company of Heroes (2006)

Developer: Relic Entertainment
Publisher: SEGA
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Strategy
Rating: 4.7 of 5, 18,544 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 35 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A gritty, tactical RTS where every squad movement and destroyed building feels weighty and consequential.

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What players say

Players call it a genre-defining RTS that still holds up, praising its squad tactics and destructible environments. Many say the sequels are worse, and the Blitzkrieg mod is essential for the full experience. The game can be intense and stressful, and a camera zoom mod is recommended.

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