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Close Combat: The Bloody First

Real-time World War II tactics with a US infantry company

Matrix Games · Released Oct 3, 2019

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Reviews
Mixed
51% of 414
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
3
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
2 years ago
May 16, 2024
Minimum PC
DirectX 9 GPU, 1 GB
4 GB RAM · 4 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Close Combat: The Bloody First?

This real-time tactical wargame follows a company of the US 1st Infantry Division through World War II operations in Tunisia, Sicily, and Normandy. Across linked battles on 3D maps, you position squads, coordinate infantry with armored vehicles, and call in artillery or air support.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy small-unit tactics where positioning and cover matter
  • +you want linked World War II battles across several regions
  • +you like coordinating infantry, armor, and supporting fire

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer turn-based planning over real-time battlefield decisions
  • −you want combat without managing squads and support

What players say

51% of 414 reviews are positive

Players praise the new visual direction while saying the game remains recognizably part of the series.

Screenshots and trailer

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Close Combat: The Bloody First system requirements

Minimum: DirectX 9 GPU, 1 GB, 4 GB RAM, 4 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7/8/10
Processor
2GHz processor
Graphics
1 GB DirectX 9 Compatible Graphics Card (2GB recommended)
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
4 GB available space
DirectX
Version 9.0c
Notes
An Internet connection is required for 2-player head to head play.

Does Close Combat: The Bloody First have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Does Close Combat: The Bloody First run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

  • Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Third-party account
Slitherine
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages
Full audio: English. Text only: German, Spanish - Spain, French, Traditional Chinese.

Does Close Combat: The Bloody First 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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