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Making History: The Second World War

Turn-based World War II strategy where any nation can change history

Factus Games · Released Apr 27, 2018

IndieSimulationStrategy

Reviews
Mostly Positive
76% of 292
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
10
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Last update on Steam
3 years ago
Apr 15, 2023
Minimum PC
DirectX 9 GPU
4 GB RAM · 2 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Making History: The Second World War?

This turn-based grand strategy game lets you lead any nation during World War II, making decisions that can change historical events. On a world map, you build factories, manage resources and trade, research technology, and move forces into land, sea, and air combat.

For you if...

  • +you like open-ended, turn-based World War II strategy
  • +you like managing factories, resources, and research
  • +you want military planning alongside diplomacy and trade

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer real-time strategy over turn-based decisions
  • −you prefer focused battles to managing a global conflict
  • −you want combat without research or economic management

What players say

76% of 292 reviews are positive

Players describe the strategy gameplay as enjoyable.

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Making History: The Second World War system requirements

Minimum: DirectX 9 GPU, 4 GB RAM, 2 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 10 / Windows 8 / Windows 7 / Windows Vista / Windows XP with Service Pack 2
Processor
Pentium 4 or better
Graphics
256 MB DirectX 9.0c-Compliant, Shader 2.0 3D Video Card
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
2 GB available space
DirectX
Version 9.0c
Notes
Windows-Compliant Keyboard & Mouse

Does Making History: The Second World War have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Does Making History: The Second World War 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, macOS, Linux
Achievements
103
Steam features
Workshop, Family Sharing
Languages
Full audio: English. Text only: Simplified Chinese, German.

Does Making History: The Second World War 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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