Commandos: Behind Enemy Lines

Isometric World War II tactics built around stealth and sabotage

Pyro Studios · Published by Kalypso Media Digital · Released Mar 15, 2007

Reviews: Very Positive; 90% of 4,052
Recent reviews: Very Positive; 86% of 23 in 30 days
Playing now: 50; peak 24h 52
Steam Deck: Unsupported
Last update: 10 years ago; Feb 18, 2016

What is Commandos: Behind Enemy Lines?

An isometric real-time tactics game set during World War II, it puts you in control of six commandos with different combat skills. Across 20 missions in Europe and North Africa, you watch enemy movements, coordinate the squad, and carry out sabotage behind German lines.

For you if...

+you enjoy stealth-focused World War II strategy
+you want co-op missions with distinct commando roles
+you prefer limited guidance over constant objective markers

Not for you if...

−you want forgiving missions that rarely require reloading
−you expect smooth, modern squad controls
−you prefer freely rotating three-dimensional battlefields

What players say

90% of 4,052 reviews are positive · 86% of 23 in the last 30 days

Players praise the demanding missions, tactical problem-solving, atmosphere, and music. The most common complaints are awkward controls and pathfinding; some players also report crashes or lag on newer Windows systems.

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Commandos: Behind Enemy Lines system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

IBM PC or 100% compatible Windows 9X/ME Pentium II 300 MHz (or equivalent) 64 MB RAM 100% DirectX® 8 compatible 3D Accelerator card with at least 12 MB VRAM 100% DirectX® 8 compatible (or higher) Sound card DirectX® 8 (DirectX 8.0a included) 2 GB uncompressed hard drive space 100% Windows 95/98 compatible Keyboard and Mouse