SGS Battle For: Shanghai

Turn-based urban warfare between Chinese and Japanese forces in 1937

Strategy Game Studio · Published by Avalon Digital · Released Aug 19, 2024

Reviews: Very Positive; 84% of 90
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 1; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 3 months ago; Jul 15, 2026
Minimum PC: 512 MB 9600; 4 GB RAM · 2 GB disk; Full requirements

What is SGS Battle For: Shanghai?

This historical wargame covers the Battle of Shanghai during the Second Sino-Japanese War. You command either side, maneuvering military units and fighting for city districts, suburbs, and nearby towns in a full campaign or shorter scenarios.

For you if...

+you enjoy keeping supply lines open during military operations
+you want to challenge opponents by email or hotseat

Not for you if...

−you prefer real-time combat rather than taking turns

What players say

84% of 90 reviews are positive

Players highlight the decisions involved in choosing which units can act, but some criticize the tutorial for explaining too little.

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SGS Battle For: Shanghai system requirements

Minimum: 512 MB 9600, 4 GB RAM, 2 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10+
Processor: 2.5 GHz Intel Dual Core
Graphics: 512 MB NVIDIA GeForce 9600 or equivalent
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 2 GB available space
DirectX: Version 9.0
Notes: Max 21:9 ratio on full screens. Use windowed mode on Xtra large monitors.

Does SGS Battle For: Shanghai have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: PvP (mode not specified). It also has a single-player mode. With Remote Play Together, one copy is enough to play the local modes online with friends.

Does SGS Battle For: Shanghai 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, Spanish - Spain, Simplified Chinese, Italian, German, Japanese, Portuguese - Portugal, Russian.

Does SGS Battle For: Shanghai 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