Firefight
Top-down World War II tactics with detailed tank and infantry simulation
Sean O'Connor · Released Jul 11, 2016
- Reviews
- Very Positive
- 84% of 375
- Recent reviews
- Not enough recent
- Players
- 7
- daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Last update on Steam
- 5 days ago
- Nov 2, 2026
What is Firefight?
Firefight is a top-down, real-time tactics game set during World War II. You direct infantry and tanks through battle scenarios, call in artillery, and monitor details such as soldiers' ammunition and fatigue. Maps cover the Western, Eastern and Pacific fronts, along with modern cities.
For you if...
- +you enjoy demanding real-time tactics and detailed unit simulation
- +you prefer choosing battle scenarios over following a story
- +you want to play against other players online
Not for you if...
- −you want a guided story rather than standalone battles
- −you prefer relaxed play to real-time tactical decisions
What players say
84% of 375 reviews are positive
Players praise the detailed tank and infantry simulation and tactical combat. Common complaints concern tank AI, difficulty installing mods, and the price.
Screenshots and trailer
Firefight system requirements
Minimum: DirectX.
As published by the developer.
Can my PC run Firefight?
The published requirements do not name a graphics card we can compare.
Set up my PC →Minimum
- OS
- Windows XP
- Graphics
- DirectX
Does Firefight have co-op or multiplayer?
Yes: PvP online. It also has a single-player mode. Crossplay with other platforms is declared.
Does Firefight 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
- Shows Steam Deck controller icons
- 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.
Does Firefight 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
Tags
- World War II
- Strategy
- Top-Down
- Wargame
- RTS
- 2D
- Tactical
- Real Time Tactics
- War
- Singleplayer
- Simulation
- Grand Strategy
- Military
- Historical
- Combat
- PvP