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Order of War
Order of WarCommand WWII battles on both fronts in a deep real‑time strategy experience.
Theatre of War
Theatre of WarCommand WWII task forces in realistic real‑time tactical battles
Overview
Description

Featuring both single‑player campaigns and competitive multiplayer, the title offers a detailed unit hierarchy, resource logistics, and dynamic battlefields that evolve as you maneuver troops. Wargaming.net’s engine delivers realistic terrain and weather effects, creating an immersive wartime strategy experience for PC gamers.

Theatre of War is a real‑time tactical strategy game that puts players in charge of a diverse task force of tanks, APCs, field guns, mortars, and infantry regiments. Set across the most significant World War II battles from 1939‑1945, the game emphasizes unit detail and combat realism based on authentic records and maps. Players can call in artillery and air support, fight solo, team up in co‑operative missions, or compete online. Developed by 1C Company, the creators of IL‑2 Sturmovik, it delivers a historically grounded experience for strategy enthusiasts.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Real-Time Strategy
Real-Time Strategy
Best for
Strategy enthusiasts and WWII fans
WWII strategy enthusiasts
Specifications
General
msrp
$59.99
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release date
2009-09-22
2006-10-20
Specifications
developer
Wargaming.net
1C Company
publisher
Square Enix
cdv Software Entertainment, Battlefront.com, Kalypso Media, 1C Company
age rating
ESRB T, PEGI 16
PEGI 16, ESRB T
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
critic score
62/100
70/100+13%
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Deep dual‑front strategic gameplay
  • Authentic WWII units and maps
  • Robust multiplayer support
  • Extensive modding capabilities
  • Deep unit variety and detail
  • Authentic WWII battle scenarios
  • Robust multiplayer and co‑op options
  • High historical accuracy
Cons
  • Steep learning curve for newcomers
  • Occasional AI pathfinding issues
  • Limited post‑release content updates
  • Steep learning curve for newcomers
  • Limited graphical polish compared to modern titles
  • Multiplayer matchmaking can be inconsistent
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