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Codename: Panzers, Phase One

World War II real-time strategy focused on tactical unit combat

Stormregion, THQ Nordic · Published by THQ Nordic · Released Feb 18, 2016

SimulationStrategy

Reviews
Very Positive
91% of 493
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
3
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
Unknown
no patch notes on Steam
Minimum PC
64MB 3D with Hardware T&L
3 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 81/100 (critic reviews)

What is Codename: Panzers, Phase One?

A World War II real-time strategy game in which you command infantry, tanks, and other units through battles in towns, mountains, and swamps. You assemble a force and maneuver it against enemy troops and armor in single-player or multiplayer play.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy planning how different combat units work together
  • +you want both single-player and multiplayer strategy options

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer turn-based battles to real-time commands
  • −you dislike managing several types of combat units

What players say

91% of 493 reviews are positive

Players praise the emphasis on tactical planning.

Screenshots and trailer

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Codename: Panzers, Phase One system requirements

Minimum: 64MB 3D with Hardware T&L, 3 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / 10 32 or 64 bit
Processor
Intel or AMD 1,0 GHz
Graphics
64MB 3D Video Card with Hardware T&L
Storage
3 GB available space
DirectX
Version 9.0c

Recommended

OS
Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 /10 32 or 64 bit
Processor
Intel or AMD 2,0 GHz
Graphics
256MB 3D Video Card with Hardware T&L
Storage
3 GB available space
DirectX
Version 9.0c

Does Codename: Panzers, Phase One have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Does Codename: Panzers, Phase One run on Steam Deck?

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

  • Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
  • Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
  • 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
Family Sharing
Languages
Full audio: English, French, German, Hungarian, Polish, Russian. Text only: Italian, Spanish - Spain, Czech.

Does Codename: Panzers, Phase One 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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