Retro Commander
Post-apocalyptic real-time strategy with faction technologies and changing weather
Noble Master LLC · Released Nov 24, 2023
- Reviews
- Mostly Positive
- 77% of 373
- Recent reviews
- Not enough recent
- Playing now
- 0
- right now
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Last update
- 2 weeks ago
- Sep 2, 2026
What is Retro Commander?
An isometric real-time strategy game set on Earth after a cataclysm, where you build bases, research technology, and command land, sea, and air units. A comic-based campaign follows humanity after the disaster; you can also play AI skirmishes and online or LAN multiplayer matches.
For you if...
- +you like old-school RTS battles and base building
- +you want cooperative matches alongside a solo campaign
Not for you if...
- −you prefer turn-based planning over real-time unit control
- −you dislike managing bases and several types of troops
What players say
77% of 373 reviews are positive
Players praise its old-school RTS feel and gameplay. Some criticize confusing menus and uneven pacing or balance, while one player reports failures downloading campaign and multiplayer maps.
Screenshots and trailer
Retro Commander system requirements
As published by the developer.
Minimum
- OS
- Windows XP or later (64bit)
- Processor
- 1.8GHz single core
- Memory
- 512 MB RAM
- Storage
- 256 MB available space
PC version details
DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Keyboard and mouse
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Achievements
- 15
- Steam features
- Cloud saves, Family Sharing, In-app purchases
Steam Deck: Playable
- Default controller config not fully functional
- Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
- Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
- In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
- Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
Multiplayer and co-op
- Single-player
- Multiplayer
- PvP
- Online PvP
- LAN PvP
- Co-op
- Online co-op
- LAN co-op
- Cross-platform multiplayer
- Remote Play Together
Languages
Full audio: English.
Tags
- Strategy
- RTS
- Base Building
- Wargame
- Multiplayer
- Real Time Tactics
- 2.5D
- Isometric
- Futuristic
- Alternate History
- Tanks
- Mechs
- Vehicular Combat
- Naval Combat
- PvP
- Submarine
Recent updates
- Sep 2, 2026 · Update 2.35.173
- Sep 2, 2026 · Update 2.35.172 - Super Powerful Units (SPUs)
- Jun 22, 2026 · Bugfix Modding
- Jun 22, 2026 · Update 2.34.170 - Watch AI vs. AI & Missile Ship Patch
- May 29, 2026 · Update 2.33.168 - Jammer Tank & Complete Tech
1 DLC available.
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