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Close Combat - Panthers in the Fog

World War II strategy linking Mortain operations to real-time battles

Matrix Games · Released May 14, 2015

SimulationStrategy

Reviews
Mostly Positive
74% of 174
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
3
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
1 year ago
Mar 4, 2025
Minimum PC
DirectX 9 GPU
1 GB RAM · 3 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Close Combat - Panthers in the Fog?

Close Combat - Panthers in the Fog is a World War II strategy simulation of the German counterattack at Mortain in Normandy. You command American or German forces, give attack or defense orders to large units, allocate air or artillery support, and direct real-time engagements that determine control of territory. Play individual battles, linked operations, or a campaign covering six days.

For you if...

  • +you prefer careful battlefield planning over fast-paced action
  • +you want single battles or a longer linked campaign

Not for you if...

  • −you want combat without managing larger strategic decisions
  • −you prefer fast-paced action over deliberate military planning

What players say

74% of 174 reviews are positive

Players praise its traditional approach to military strategy.

Screenshots and trailer

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Close Combat - Panthers in the Fog system requirements

Minimum: DirectX 9 GPU, 1 GB RAM, 3 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows Vista / 7 / 8 / 10
Processor
800 MHz CPU
Graphics
256MB Video RAM, DirectX 9 compatible and capable of 1024 x 768 resolution or higher.
Memory
1 GB RAM
Storage
3 GB available space
DirectX
Version 9.0c
Notes
An Internet connection is required for 2-player head to head play.

Recommended

OS
Windows Vista / 7 / 8/10
Processor
1.5 GHz CPU
Graphics
512MB Video RAM, DirectX 9 compatible and capable of 1024 x 768 resolution or higher.
Memory
2 MB RAM
Storage
3 MB available space
DirectX
Version 9.0c
Notes
An Internet connection is required for 2-player head to head play.

Does Close Combat - Panthers in the Fog have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Does Close Combat - Panthers in the Fog run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

  • Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

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 - Panthers in the Fog 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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