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Flashpoint Campaigns: Southern Storm

Hex-based Cold War wargame where orders unfold before you react

On Target Simulations · Published by Matrix Games · Released Apr 20, 2023

Strategy

Third-party account required

Reviews
Very Positive
89% of 115
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
1
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Last update on Steam
1 year ago
Feb 6, 2025
Minimum PC
1280 x 1024. Hi DPI
4 GB RAM · 1 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Flashpoint Campaigns: Southern Storm?

A hex-based tactical wargame set amid Cold War battles in 1989. You command battalion-, brigade-, or regiment-sized forces by setting unit orders and standing procedures, then watch part of the battle unfold before adjusting your plan.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy planning battles at the battalion level and above
  • +you like adapting orders as battles develop
  • +you want single-player battles or online PvP

Not for you if...

  • −you want direct control of individual soldiers in combat
  • −you prefer continuous action to planning between turns
  • −you dislike learning detailed military systems and procedures

What players say

89% of 115 reviews are positive

Players praise the tactical depth, while some report problems with unit movement and orders.

Screenshots and trailer

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Flashpoint Campaigns: Southern Storm system requirements

Minimum: 1280 x 1024. Hi DPI, 4 GB RAM, 1 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run Flashpoint Campaigns: Southern Storm?

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Minimum

OS
Windows 10/11 64-bit
Processor
2 GHz or faster (can use multi-core)
Graphics
1280 x 1024. Hi DPI, 4k, and multi-monitor supported
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
1 GB available space
DirectX
Version 9.0
Notes
Video Card DirectX 9 compatible or greater

Recommended

OS
Windows 10/11 64-bit
Processor
3 GHz or faster (can use multi-core)
Graphics
1920 x 1080 and two or more monitors
Memory
8 GB RAM
Storage
2 GB available space
DirectX
Version 9.0
Notes
Video Card DirectX 9 compatible or greater

Does Flashpoint Campaigns: Southern Storm have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: PvP online. It also has a single-player mode.

Does Flashpoint Campaigns: Southern Storm run on Steam Deck?

Unsupported No: Valve rates it Unsupported on Steam Deck.

  • Not supported on SteamOS

PC version details

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
Languages
Full audio: English.

Does Flashpoint Campaigns: Southern Storm 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 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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