Tannenberg

Squad-based World War I shooter with shifting Eastern Front battles

Blackmill Games · Released Nov 16, 2017

Action Indie Massively Multiplayer Simulation Strategy

Reviews: Very Positive; 86% of 9,807
Recent reviews: Mostly Positive; 72% of 25 in 30 days
Playing now: 6; peak 24h 7
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update: 3 months ago; Jun 4, 2026

What is Tannenberg?

This first-person shooter is set during World War I, as the Russian Empire, Germany, and their allies fight on the Eastern Front. In sector-control matches, you join a four-person squad, use period weapons, and capture positions as the front line moves. Maneuver matches support AI bots.

For you if...

+you enjoy team-based shooting with moving objectives
+you like playing as historical World War I factions

Not for you if...

−you want a story campaign instead of standalone matches
−you dislike graphic battlefield violence and gore
−you prefer arcade shooting to tactical firefights

What players say

86% of 9,807 reviews are positive · 72% of 25 in the last 30 days

Players praise the historical detail, varied maps, and bot-supported play. Their most common complaint is the small online population, which leaves many matches filled with bots.

Screenshots and trailer

Tannenberg system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Windows 8/10 64 Bit
Processor: Intel CPU Core i5-2500K 3.3GHz, AMD CPU Phenom II X4 940
Graphics: Geforce GTX 960M / Radeon HD 7750 or higher, 2GB video card memory
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 8 GB available space
DirectX: Version 10
Notes: Multiplayer only, make sure you have a stable and fast internet connection.

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements: 68
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards

Steam Deck: Playable

Default controller config not fully functional
Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

Multiplayer and co-op

Languages

Text only: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Polish, Portuguese - Portugal, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Turkish, Simplified Chinese, Japanese.