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Close Combat - Gateway to Caen

World War II tactical wargame spanning battles and campaigns near Caen

Matrix Games · Released Jun 6, 2014

SimulationStrategy

Reviews
Mixed
68% of 433
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
6
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Last update on Steam
1 year ago
Mar 4, 2025
Minimum PC
256MB RAM
1 GB RAM · 3 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Close Combat - Gateway to Caen?

A top-down World War II tactical wargame set during a British offensive to cross the Odon River west of Caen. Move or combine battlegroups on a strategic map, then command squads, tanks, and support fire in real-time battles. Play individual battles, operations, or a grand campaign as British or German forces.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy slow battles where positioning and planning matter
  • +you want both strategic campaigns and individual battles
  • +you like coordinating infantry, tanks, and support fire

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer fast action over deliberate tactical battles
  • −you dislike planning squad positions before combat

What players say

68% of 433 reviews are positive

Players praise the deliberate battles, historical maps, and grand campaign. Some criticize the opposing AI's decisions.

Screenshots and trailer

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Close Combat - Gateway to Caen system requirements

Minimum: 256MB RAM, 1 GB RAM, 3 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS
Windows Vista /7/8/10
Processor
800 MHz CPU
Graphics
256MB Video RAM
Memory
1 GB RAM
Storage
3 GB available space
DirectX
Version 9.0
Notes
DirectX 9 compatible and capable of 1024 x 768 resolution or higher

Recommended

OS
Windows Vista /7/8/10
Processor
1.5GHz+
Graphics
512MB
Memory
2 GB RAM
Storage
3 GB available space
DirectX
Version 9.0
Notes
DirectX 9 compatible and capable of 1024 x 768 resolution or higher

Does Close Combat - Gateway to Caen have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Does Close Combat - Gateway to Caen 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
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages
Text only: English.

Does Close Combat - Gateway to Caen 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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