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Strategic Command: World War I
Developer Fury Software
Strategic Command: World War I is a new chapter in the Strategic Command Franchise. Relive this momentous conflict from the opening shots of 1914 to the final offensives. Strategic Command: World War I covers all the main aspects and theatres of the war. From the Steam store page
187 reactions from 2 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky) · newest Oct 5, 2026 · last updated Oct 8, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
92
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164 positive · 15 negative
95% range 87–95%
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Steam's own rating
Very Positive
453 of 494 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
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60 of 187 · most liked firstI'm enjoying this game with just a few issues. I really like how you have to carefully decide how you will spend your MPPs (money/credits) per turn as it makes you think on what you need (there's no way that you can do everything). Do you push for research to make your units better? If so, what categories do you sink your resources in? Do you try to field more corps (units are relatively expensive)? Or do you try to influence other countries diplomatically? Really interesting choices to…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It’s too bad that the Chinese and Indian fronts got limited coverage in The World at War. Part of that was they had a hard limit of 26 hours, and my guess is that interviewees and film were limited. The game Strategic Command WWII in the Pacific gives a good feel for the scope of those fronts.
unlabelledView post →Probably the best strategic WWI game out there, though that doesn't say much considering how few there are but it is still pretty good. The combat system for the Strategic Command series works well for this time period, and lends itself to some pretty deep tactical and strategic decision making. On the strategic side, you have quite a few options available to shape the direction of the war. As the Central Powers right off the bat, you decide whether to declare war on Belgium and focus on the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →EDIT - played another 37 hours as the Central powers. The game is BROKEN. I screen shotted the end of game units that remained - unbelievable - the entete had an overwhelming # of units in france/uk and tons more in the US - the economy is broken. MAN I'd love to love this game but frankly you're playing against a broken system. After a while the computer forgets about its navy, diplomacy somehow stops working, taking down units is so painful that the economy system replensishes enemy units…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Overall, it is a good grand strategy game for fans of turn base + hex maps. The WW1 setting is nice and refreshing. Though you'll need to be prepared to save/load a lot on your first game to understand the basics as they are not explained to you. What works: 1. Solid strategy rules - once you understand them, you know in advance what result an action will give 2. The grand strategy aspect of the game is really nice and never stops 3. Naval action is high risk/high reward and feels brutal as it…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I would definitely recommend this game. Several reasons. 1. Most importantly, the MODS/DEVS are open to feedback and have just introduced a major patch over a year after the game released changing a lot of things in the game. 2. There is a small but active MP game scenario ongoing. It's fun. 3. Right now the only WW1 game which is still getting active support and love is SCWW1, all the rest have stopped active support and MP games. 4. There is immense amount of replay possible with each…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →One of the best Strategy games I've ever played. Its got the old school turn based game play which i love and its doing some really clever things under the hood too - the AI, realistic feeling combat and morale and a fun economy system that make this game stronger and more rewarding than a lot of other, flashier, titles. Its FUN, (war is hell ofc) a lot of newer games forget this and think more is more. Its not. This is a near perfect game. Things i'd love to see in future updates - 1)…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The Strategic Command game system sucks. It is horrendous. It has 1 unit per hex, including 1 warhip per tile. Which is ridiculous. WW2 in this system sucks. The scale is off, there is no maneuver. American Civil War sucks - it becomes WW1. But this one - the WW1 one - is MAGIC. It works. The system seems tailored made for this type of warfare. Even the ridiculous naval 1 warship per tile....well.... it works here. I am actually.... OK with it. Am as shocked as you are. The technology race…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Finally found a title I feel strongly about, to make me want to give my first Steam review, My hats off to the developers. Back in the late 1960's I purchased Avalon Hill's strategy game "1914", which I really loved. It has held the #1 spot of my all-time favorite strategy games ever since. During a move a long time ago, I lost my copy and have thought many times about putting together another set from copies on Ebay. The original cost me $4.97 and I've estimated it could cost $100+ to…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →In my opinion, Stategic Command: World War I is the best round based strategy game in the last few years. First of all, there are not that many games with a WWI theme, but this one is historically very accurate and the game mechanics are perfect for transferring the feeling of Trench Warfare and stalemate on the Western Front, but also to work with the collapse of the Russian forces. Yes, the graphics are not that beautiful, but they do their job and the soundtrack is just amazing if you ask…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I bought this game on sale a few weeks ago, and already have 208 hours in it. This is a great game, and perfectly captures the scale of The Great War. You are not railroaded, but have the power to change some historical events, even if it comes with great effort or cost. I started the game on intermediate, and won the first campaign as the Entente. Not so hard, I thought to myself and switched to the Central Powers to win there before upping the difficulty. I proceeded to get my rear handed to…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This one is my favorite of the Strategic Command series. The game engine seems built specifically for this war of entrenchment (although I'm a fan of the series overall).
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →An oddly addictive strategy game. You can try numerous strategies out with both sides. Don't want to invade Belgium as the Central Powers? Fine send those troops to Serbia. Just enough resource management not to become tedious but still has a major impact in the game. The technology research vs. reinforcements done right. All in all I really enjoy this game and if your an old grognard looking for a lighter but satisfying time, you will too.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →-< Personal Rating >- ☐ ✰✰✰✰✰ (Brilliant) ☑ ✰✰✰✰ (Exceptional) ☐ ✰✰✰ (Average) ☐ ✰✰ (Sub-par) ☐ ✰ (Rubbish) -< Certified Classic? >- ☐ Defined a genre ☐ Cream of the crop ☑ Nope (Nicely) ☐ Nope >:( -< View on Price >- ☐ It's free! ☐ It's freem̲i̲u̲m̲ ☐ Worth full price ☑ Grab on a sale ☐ Overpriced -< Any Fun? >- ☐ Worthy of a nostalgic feeling a decade down the line ☑ Game's great ☐ It's alright ☐ Not really ☐ Time is a limited resource in our short lifespans, and this was a brilliant…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Simple, but solid. Abstract, but widescale. Old engine, but stylish picture. I recommend this.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is arguably one of the most refined and elegant strategic war games available right now on PC. While some aspects are abstract and the lack of stacking may seem odd, it does fundamentally simulate the wide fronts and attritional nature that defined the war. The game forces you to make important decisions about troop placement, combined arms, research and diplomacy - all in a package that remains surprisingly simple yet deep in strategy. In addition the AI offers a refreshing challenge,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Quite addictive game. I enjoy the small messages between turns which tell you about contemporary events. Fits perfectly to Dan Carlin's hardcore history podcasts and Wikipedia articles about WW1. Looked up Frederick Stopford's performance at the landing of Suvla bay! It seems that atrocious planning abilities combined with outrageous ineptitude were quite common for officers in the first world war. I would recommend this game to anyone interested in history and/or strategy games.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Proton is crazy, the only games I can't run are the online games that have intentionally banned linux (fortnite, apex legends) and one obscure strategy game, Strategic Command. I ran that in a VM.
unlabelledView post →UI and text is ridiculously small.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Grew up on the older games in the series. The game is a simple strategy game that is complex enough to present a challenge while still being easy to pick up and learn. I currently have a save that I am six hours into where as Italy I took Libya and Ethiopia. Then a few months later the Russian Empire would invade Persia with the Ottomans declaring war on Russia in return. And I have gotten to watch the AI handle an invasion about as well as Putin has in Ukraine.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's probably the best of the (very few) strategic WWI games out there. The Strategic Command series has been around for a while, so you know you're getting a system that is well-supported and devs who take a hands-on interest in getting it right. I actually think WWI might be the best fit for SC's particular mechanics. The AI is decent to very good for this genre. From game to game it will use different overall strategies and operations. It is also pretty good at managing ground level…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is great. Now, at first I wasn't too excited. Maybe the scale was just a bit too big for me. But then Empires In Turmoil dlc came out. Now this has become one of my very favorite games. The Balkan Wars, the German SE Africa Campaign, the Russian Civil War? Excellent, challenging scenarios. 9/10
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I've had this product in my library only slightly played for quite a while. I decided to dust if off and give it a real try after seeing other people play and talk about the game. I'm not sure if my review is an indictment of this game or the subject of WWI as a game. I have played Strategic Command WWII Europe and World and just recently their Civil War version. I have only played against the AI. In this game i played the Central Powers. After several starts and restarts I came to the…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I really have enjoyed my time with stratageic command one and got my first decisive victory as the entente recently. i dont think there is a better world war 1 stratagy game out their that iv played atleast and will continue to keep playing. if your into historical war stratagy games this is a must play in the genre. not only does it provide very good and sometimes very historical play throughts but also some nice alt history options as well. however the AI is not the best often just ramming…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The game is excellent. I've played many, many hours on the Matrix verison, since it first came out. The main reason I'm doing this review is because THERE IS A TUTORIAL. Starting on page 56 of the manual. It's an excellent tutorial.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Updated to positive following playing more single player. It flowed better on there I found against the AI and felt more like more WW1. There are still my thoughts below but I'd recommend it for single player. This is mainly based on my multiplayer experience. I feel the game is built around single player and the AI. I want to like this game, I've tried to like this game, but it just feels both a bit too restrictive, oddly too small to make realistic attack plans, and has too much hidden…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I should start by saying , I love this type of game that is almost like a board game that is all about the strategy and very little to do with the visuals, it's not an ugly game, it's just that strategy is it's key feature. There is a lot to like and some deficinies, so it's probably easier to highlight the positives and negatives. Positive 1. The game is well researched with key events taking place at the right time in history. 2. The resource management is not complex ( when you get used to…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →July 20th,2025 Still learning the ropes to play the game, but loving it so far, mainly the scale. Unrelated, just a selfish request. Dear the devs, if you can read this, can you do Strategic Command games about Korean War and Vietnam War. Or just the Korean War is fine too. Not much games had been made about the Korean War. Thank you
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →**Strategic Command World War I** Strategic Command World War I is a captivating turn-based strategy game that transports players to the tumultuous era of the First World War. Developed by Fury Software, this game is a testament to their expertise in creating intricate and immersive war simulations. **Gameplay and Mechanics** Strategic Command World War I excels in providing a deep and comprehensive strategic experience. The game allows players to control one of the major powers involved in…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The DLC Empires in Turmoil is a fantastic addition to the game. The smaller scenario the Big Push is perfect for learning the basics and very manageable in time frame. Only wish there were Air Units in that scenario! Please add more smaller scenarios!!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Would sway Switzerland to Central Powers again. 10/10. But seriously... This game is fantastic. Throws out and/or streamlines tedious elements endemic to grand strategy games. Yeah, the economy isn't super complex but the decision making is top notch. Every turn is full of tactical and far-reaching strategic choices. Choosing how many troops to commit to each front, what to research, what to build, etc. All rewards good foresight. One thing I love but don't see a lot of reviews discussing is…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →great game made better with "Blue Mod" included with latest update.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →One of the best Strategy Game Series
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The best simulation of WWI(The Great War) I have ever played. A little play and manual reading, gets you familiar with most aspects of the game. Very enjoyable. Bought this in Strategic bundle. (Europe/WWII). Looking forward to those titles when I am done playing this from all sides, Graphics are what I look for in this type of game. Reminds me of the old board games like "France 1940", only much easier to get into. The amount of detail does not overwhelm but adds to the historical accuracy.…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Game has potential, but it's clunky and super slow. A turn takes forever and you can't alt+tab and browse the news as boring stuff happens because the game will wait for you click to move on to the next boring phase. Also there's very little tactical decisions, weird corps swapping and clunky naval action.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →all the SC games are amazing
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →10/10 - best SC game, IMO And the best WWI strategy game out there. Strategic Command's system is a bit hit or miss with me (I've tried them all), but I think the base mechanics of the series, mixing light tactical with economic/strategic, by far works best in this scenario. It's like a perfect marriage in terms of what SC is trying to do and the sort of conflict WWI was. You get a little bit of everything in this one: land/sea war, maneuver/static warfare, big variety in terrain to fight…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →As another comment said balance between strategy and micro management is really well done. That being said dont be worried about fighting unskilled AI because I have had great difficulty winning my battles.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I can't think of many World War 1 games, let alone turn based ones, but this game gets it right. I definitely recommend it. It has replayability and is the "just one more turn game". You'll also learn a lot about World War 1 if you just have a high level understanding of the conflict. I think some of the most interesting part of the game is Russia and the eventual Revolution that takes them out of the war, and the conflict in the Middle East between the British and the Ottoman Empire.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →fun little game lacking in basic features and its 40$ so no
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is a solid, very playable strategic level WW1 game. It is much better dealing with the land war - the naval elements are a bit questionable. It is overall a very fun game that sits in a good spot between Axis and Allies and the really hard core wargames.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is a fun game, and it can teach you a lot about World War I. It shows why Serbia was such a tough nut to crack, or why the Germans didn't invade the Netherlands. But there are weak areas. Getting America to intervene in the war is very difficult, and is accomplished only by the investment of a great deal of economic points. In reality, the allies didn't bribe America to fight, but the US did so after German U-Boats and diplomatic bungles irritated them enough. If America does come into the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A very playable wargame that is fun and not boring.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Excellent design, ease of play as well as realism. A fine piece of art-kudos all!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is a fantastic game. I particularly like the frequent historical news snippets and decisions. As I mentioned with their WWII game, this is easier to play than Hearts of Iron but more complicated than Order or Battle. Bravo to the developer for making a great game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Has some enjoyable features and can help satisfy an interest in WW1. That said played only one game so far, on normal difficulty, hadn't read the manual in advance (did refer to it) and as Entente still won by May 17. Perhaps more challenging as Central Powers? Didn't get a sense of the changing fortunes of the air war, sea battles aren't really based on the kind of fleet engagement of eg. Jutland, there is no "Somme", and although the counters are supposed to represent Corps level…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Fun and historical...or not, plenty of cool scripted events
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Very good portrayal of WW1. Decisions matter, and there's plenty to be made. Insofar as a game can, really gets across both the futility and strategic necessity of the meat grinder that was trench warfare.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Highly recommended. Very interesting synthesis of game play with historical factors that makes you want to delve into the history books to see what really happened.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →For me, SC:WW1 is just too abstract. The scale of the map also feels too small to be a proper nuanced representation of World War 1, particularly around the Western front. With that being said though, I still recognize this is an extremely fun turn-based strategy game, and one that was needed given how strangely under-represented WW1 is in gaming. If you're a fan of either the setting, or strategy games, I'd absolutely recommend it (particularly on sale).
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Fantastic Game .
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I enjoy this game a lot - I highly recommend it to history enthusiasts (especially for those interested in WW1). I really like the graphics and the depth of the simulation. For those who really can't find joy in games like HOI4 (just as I do - lots of hours wasted for not getting anywhere) it is a must have!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →With 66 hours, all single player in the first vanilla 1914-18 campaign, I recommend, with some caveats. SC:WW1 scratches the WW1 hex-game itch and is one of the best (of few) at doing so. That said there's a few things about the SC system I find frustrating. The one-counter per hex limit is annoying and distorting. I understand the need for simplicity, but allowing 2 units in a hex would be a huge improvement. The hex scale is 50km/hex which is further than the range of most artillery in the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Love these scenerios. The game is dated, and I'd wait till it goes on sale. For some reason I find this campaign better than WW2 ones in this series. My only beef is the AI making France invade Belgium if I dont' go with history, or England. When I turn them of in the options.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The 1914 Triple Alliance scenario will be a real challenge for an Entente player.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →the reason that you have to play this game is in fact that you are able to change history as you like but the more interesting that AI also will try to do that also :-) for example in ww1 the german go to invade france following the shliffen plan mean invading belgium and try to capture paris ! so if you decide not to go with this plan so france will try this shliffen plan against you ! imagine that :)
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I think this is one of the best wargame I've ever played. Well done!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Yes with reservations. The campaign map uses a hex diameter of 30 miles with corps sized units (typically 2 divisions). There is no stacking of units in a hex, consequently it is impossible to replicate the campaign game on the western front as there is no maneuver room. A scenario is provided with a hex diameter of about 5 miles and division units. I haven’t played it yet but it appears to be a fair replication of the war on the western front only—no Serbia, no Russia, no Austria no Turkey,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A traditional turn-based hex game. The AI needs work doing. For example, playing "Call to Arms", I had reached Autumn 1917 with the Western Front slowly being eroded by German advances. The British and French were up against 4-0/5-0 predictions across the whole front and could make no headway at all. Air recce then discovered that behind the German front line were reserves covering the whole of Germany. Not an empty hex as far as the eye could see. The AI could clearly pile on new units without…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →An awesome game that got me into the Strategic Command games. The manual is very helpful in teaching you the ropes. For anyone looking for a cool World War 1 game I would highly recommend it!
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