Battle Islands: Commanders

Free-to-play World War II strategy with real-time player battles

DR Studios · Published by 505 Games · Released Feb 14, 2017

Reviews: Mixed; 48% of 900
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 4; daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 8 years ago; Dec 5, 2017
Minimum PC: HD 5450; 4 GB RAM · 2 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Battle Islands: Commanders?

Set on World War II fronts, this free-to-play strategy game centers on real-time matches against other players. You build a battalion, deploy troops to attack enemy defenses, and unlock units and new battlefronts as you progress. You can join an alliance to exchange units and spar with friends.

For you if...

+you enjoy adapting tactics to different units and landscapes
+you like building a battalion for head-to-head battles

Not for you if...

−you prefer turn-based planning to real-time combat
−you want access to every unit from the start

What players say

48% of 900 reviews are positive

Players report long waits to find matches and uneven pairings against opponents with higher-level troops.

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Battle Islands: Commanders system requirements

Minimum: HD 5450, 4 GB RAM, 2 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7
Processor: Intel Core i3 and above
Graphics: GeForce 210, Radeon HD 5450, Intel HD Graphics 3000
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 2 GB available space
DirectX: Version 10

Does Battle Islands: Commanders have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: PvP online. It also has a single-player mode.

Does Battle Islands: Commanders run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Steam features: Family Sharing, In-app purchases
Languages: Text only: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Turkish, Portuguese - Portugal, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese.

Does Battle Islands: Commanders 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