Close Combat: The Bloody First
Real-time World War II tactics with a US infantry company
Matrix Games · Released Oct 3, 2019
- Reviews
- Mixed
- 53% of 459
- Recent reviews
- Not enough recent
- Playing now
- 4
- peak 24h 5
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Last update
- 2 years ago
- May 16, 2024
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
53% of 459 reviews are positive
Players praise the new visual direction while saying the game remains recognizably part of the series.
Screenshots and trailer
Close Combat: The Bloody First system requirements
As published by the developer.
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.
PC version details
DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Third-party account
- Slitherine
- Controller
- Keyboard and mouse
- Platforms
- Windows
- Steam features
- Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Steam Deck: Playable
- 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
Multiplayer and co-op
Languages
Full audio: English. Text only: German, Spanish - Spain, French, Traditional Chinese.
Tags
- Strategy
- Military
- Simulation
- War
- Tactical
- Real Time Tactics
- Wargame
- Historical
- World War II
- Singleplayer
- Real-Time
- Turn-Based Tactics
- Multiplayer
- Replay Value
- Real-Time with Pause
- Artificial Intelligence
Recent updates
- May 16, 2024 · Legendary strategies are back!
- Nov 20, 2019 · Close Combat: The Bloody First updated to Version 1.0.6
- Oct 24, 2019 · Close Combat: The Bloody First has been officially updated to version 1.0.2
- Oct 10, 2019 · Version 1.0.1 Update
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