Combat Mission Battle for Normandy

World War II tactical wargame with real-time or turn-based battles

Battlefront · Published by Matrix Games · Released Mar 28, 2023

Reviews: Mostly Positive; 78% of 269
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Playing now: 7; peak 24h 9
Steam Deck: Unsupported
Last update: Unknown; no patch notes found

What is Combat Mission Battle for Normandy?

In this 3D tactical wargame set in Normandy after D-Day, you command American or German squads, teams, and vehicles. Battles play out in real time or simultaneous turns across campaigns, standalone scenarios, and configurable quick battles.

For you if...

+you enjoy careful positioning of infantry and vehicles
+you want to plan tactics in detailed small-unit battles

Not for you if...

−you want fast battles with little tactical planning
−you prefer broad strategy over commanding individual squads

What players say

78% of 269 reviews are positive

Players praise the detailed tactical battles and the scope for applying real-world tactics. They commonly criticize the clunky interface, dated graphics, performance problems, and prices for the game and its add-ons.

Screenshots and trailer

Combat Mission Battle for Normandy system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Windows 7
Processor: Pentium IV 1.8 Ghz or equivalent speed AMD processor
Graphics: 256 MB VRAM or better and must support 1024x768 or higher resolution in OpenGL ***IMPORTANT*** Not all Intel integrated video cards will play the game.
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 13 GB available space
DirectX: Version 10
Notes: The game does not work in a virtualized environment (virtual machine)

OS: Windows 10
Processor: Pentium IV 2.8 GHz or equivalent speed AMD processor or better
Graphics: 1 GB VRAM or better and must support 1024x768 or higher resolution in OpenGL
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 14 GB available space
DirectX: Version 12
Notes: The game does not work in a virtualized environment (virtual machine)

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM: None declared on Steam
Third-party account: Slitherine PBEM++ for Multiplayer (Supports Linking to Steam Account)
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing