Cauldrons of War - Stalingrad

High-level World War II strategy focused on difficult command decisions

Maestro Cinetik · Published by Gaming at Work · Released Sep 10, 2021

Reviews: Very Positive; 87% of 139
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 1; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 9 months ago; Jan 7, 2026
Minimum PC: 512 MB 9600; 1.3 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Cauldrons of War - Stalingrad?

This turn-based wargame covers the Eastern Front in 1942, from Crimea to Stalingrad and the Caucasus oil fields. You lead Axis or Soviet forces, choosing where to attack while accounting for army exhaustion and supply. You can face the AI or another player, sharing a computer or taking turns by email.

For you if...

+you prefer campaign scenarios playable in a few hours
+you like demanding strategy with little unit micromanagement

Not for you if...

−you want tactical battles centered on individual unit positioning

What players say

87% of 139 reviews are positive

Players praise the historical detail and the depth of the abstract command systems. Recurring complaints concern an awkward interface and explanations that leave important mechanics unclear.

Screenshots and trailer

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Cauldrons of War - Stalingrad system requirements

Minimum: 512 MB 9600, 1.3 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Window s7
Processor: 1.5 Ghz (Intel Celeron / AMD Athlon 64 x2)
Graphics: 512 MB NVIDIA GeForce 9600 or equivalent
Memory: 2 MB RAM
Storage: 1300 MB available space
DirectX: Version 11

Does Cauldrons of War - Stalingrad have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: multiplayer (mode not specified). It also has a single-player mode.

Does Cauldrons of War - Stalingrad run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English, French, Russian, Simplified Chinese, German.

Does Cauldrons of War - Stalingrad use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam