Battle Academy

Turn-based World War II tactics with ambushes and flanking

Slitherine Ltd. · Released Apr 16, 2014

Reviews: Very Positive; 85% of 371
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Playing now: 7; peak 24h 9
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update: Unknown; no patch notes found

What is Battle Academy?

Battle Academy is a turn-based tactics game in which you lead a small group of units through World War II missions on different fronts. You position troops to ambush enemies, suppress them, flank armor, and secure objectives. It also has asynchronous multiplayer and a scenario editor.

For you if...

+you prefer compact missions to drawn-out battles
+you enjoy challenging decisions about troop placement and coordination
+you want multiplayer turns you can take at your pace

Not for you if...

−you want real-time action rather than turn-based planning
−you prefer forgiving battles with little tactical pressure

What players say

85% of 371 reviews are positive

Players praise the tactical challenge and short missions. Some say the game shows its age or needs polish. One player finds attacking frustrating because enemy units are hard to spot and often have the advantage.