Second Front
Turn-based World War II wargame with hex-grid battles and scenario editing
Hexdraw · Published by MicroProse Software · Released Jan 31, 2023
- Reviews
- Mostly Positive
- 79% of 671
- Recent reviews
- Not enough recent
- Playing now
- 2
- peak 24h 4
- Steam Deck
- Unsupported
- Last update
- 7 months ago
- Feb 13, 2026
What is Second Front?
This single-player, turn-based World War II wargame puts you in command of German, American, or Russian forces across tactical scenarios on a hex grid. You move infantry and vehicles, issue orders, and manage morale, fatigue, ammunition, and equipment. An editor lets you create maps, scenarios, and campaigns.
For you if...
- +you enjoy detailed, board-game-style World War II tactics
- +you want to create your own maps and scenarios
- +you prefer solo battles against a computer opponent
Not for you if...
- −you want simple rules and little tactical bookkeeping
- −you want multiplayer instead of playing against AI
- −you prefer freeform skirmishes over set scenarios
What players say
79% of 671 reviews are positive
Players praise its resemblance to Advanced Squad Leader and how the computer handles complex rules. Some say the interface is confusing and scenarios feel restrictive or puzzle-like.
Screenshots and trailer
Second Front system requirements
As published by the developer.
Minimum
- OS
- Windows 7 32-bit or newer
- Processor
- Intel or AMD, Dual Core or better
- Graphics
- 2GB of VRAM
- Memory
- 4 GB RAM
- Storage
- 2 GB available space
- DirectX
- Version 11
Recommended
- OS
- Windows 10 64-bit or newer
- Processor
- Intel or AMD, Dual Core or better
- Graphics
- nVidia or AMD, 4GB of VRAM
- Memory
- 4 GB RAM
- Storage
- 4 GB available space
- DirectX
- Version 11
PC version details
DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Keyboard and mouse
- Platforms
- Windows
- Steam features
- Workshop, Family Sharing
Steam Deck: Unsupported
- Not supported on SteamOS
Multiplayer and co-op
Languages
Full audio: English. Text only: French, German, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Spain, Polish, Russian.
Tags
- Tactical
- World War II
- Turn-Based Tactics
- Strategy
- Hex Grid
- Wargame
- Turn-Based Strategy
- Turn-Based
- War
- 3D
- Combat
- Tanks
- Board Game
- Cute
- Indie
- Simulation
Recent updates
- Feb 13, 2026 · Bug Fix 1.474
- Oct 10, 2025 · AI Tactics and colored Dice Patch 1.468
- Aug 3, 2025 · Bug Fix 1.447
- Aug 1, 2025 · Bug Fix 1.445
- Jul 29, 2025 · AI Tactics & UI Patch 1.444
1 DLC available.
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