On The Western Front
World War I strategy built around commanding a single division
Aggroblakh · Released Aug 7, 2025
- Reviews
- Mostly Positive
- 79% of 99
- Recent reviews
- Not enough recent
- Players
- 1
- daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
- Steam Deck
- Untested
- Last update on Steam
- 2 months ago
- Aug 23, 2026
What is On The Western Front?
This single-player, real-time strategy simulation with pausing takes place on the Western Front, starting in January 1915. You build trenches, direct infantry and artillery, conduct raids for intelligence, and dig tunnels to mine enemy positions while trying to break the stalemate.
For you if...
- +you enjoy slow campaigns with many competing tactical demands
Not for you if...
- −you prefer broad national strategy over managing individual units
What players say
79% of 99 reviews are positive
Players praise the simulation's depth and detailed military management. Criticisms focus on the steep learning curve and awkward interface. Individual reports also describe audio interference and poor scaling on high-resolution monitors.
Screenshots and trailer
On The Western Front system requirements
Minimum: OpenGL 2.1+, 1 GB RAM, 1 GB of disk space.
As published by the developer.
Can my PC run On The Western Front?
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- OS
- Windows XP/Vista/7/10
- Processor
- 1.6 Ghz
- Graphics
- OpenGL 2.1+
- Memory
- 1 GB RAM
- Storage
- 1 GB available space
- DirectX
- Version 9.0c
Recommended
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Does On The Western Front have co-op or multiplayer?
No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.
Does On The Western Front run on Steam Deck?
Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.
PC version details
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Keyboard and mouse
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS
- Achievements
- 15
- Steam features
- Family Sharing
- Languages
- Text only: English.
Does On The Western Front 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 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam
Tags
- Strategy
- Indie
- Simulation
- World War I
- War
- Historical
- Wargame
- Grand Strategy
- Management
- Real-Time with Pause
- Military
- Real Time Tactics
Recent updates
- Aug 23, 2026 · Update - August 23
- Apr 5, 2026 · Hotfix - April 5
- Dec 13, 2025 · Update - Dec. 12
- Oct 6, 2025 · Update - Oct. 6
- Aug 27, 2025 · Hotfix - Aug. 26
