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Strategic Command WWII: War in the Pacific
Developer Fury Software
Strategic Command WWII: War in the Pacific is a turn-based strategy game. It offers a comprehensive experience of the Pacific Theater, challenging you to achieve victory in one of history's greatest conflicts. From the Steam store page
80 reactions from 2 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky) · newest Sep 29, 2026 · last updated Oct 8, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
87
LovedLoved
68 positive · 10 negative
95% range 78–93%
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| Steam reviews | 68 | 10 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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2 newer reactions are still waiting for a label.
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
108 of 122 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What people are saying
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60 of 80 · most liked firstAnother great game in the SC family. I love those games for 20 years now and played every one. For me, they always hit the right spot between complexity and playability. Yes, many aspects are abstract. There are no different ressources like oil, only MPPs (military production points). There is no micro management into the smalles detail. But I want to play a game and do not want to do work after i come home from work. The game is still very deep with many well thought out aspects. The…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The Grandstategy game I have waited for the last 5 years, its finally a grandstrategy game covering the pacific that aint super shallow or takes you 2000 h to finish one campaign (looking at you Gary Grigsby WiTP!). The gameplay in Strategic command is easy to learn hard to master and its the perfect grandstrategy game for 1v1 Multiplayer via Hotseat or Play by Email. I only wish they would have improved naval combat a slight bit compared to their previous games, as the pacific is obviously…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'm torn about this review because this is my first time playing the Strategic Command series and it is overall a fairly fun war gaming system. However the reason I have to give this a negative review is because I don't think the Pacific War in WW2 was a good idea for a system that fails so spectacularly at naval warfare. On land the one-unit-per-tile restriction occasionally grates but overall it makes the game simpler to manage without damaging the sense of verisimilitude unduly. Having…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Surprised by this game. I've played war in europe and was uninterested after a few turns. Still, the prospect of a fresh take on the pacific war intrigued me enough to buy this one. Immediately I was sucked in by the flavor and scope, combined with the relatively quick playing turns and low unit count. I'm not usually a fan of low unit counts, my favorite wargames are WitE and WDS Panzer Campaigns, but this is one of the few where it just clicks, and not at an expense to detail. The whole…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →There are several major problems with the Japanese Order of Battle in the Day of Infamy Campaign. The CVs Hiryu, Kaga, and Zuikaku were all part of the Pearl Harbor Strike Force and should be present at the start of the campaign. In addition, CVL Zuiho should be present at start as well. In the campaign, the Japanese are forced to buy these units and they will not arrive until 1943 at the earliest. This seems to be a rather egregious error and severely impacts Japan both militarily and…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Don't waste your money on this, which would be better spent on the global version of the game that has a lot of re-playability. This one has issues with scale, economics, orders of battle, non-existent AI and fleet management. The main game is fundamentally land based and works quite well, with space for aircraft even with a lack of stacking and just about handles naval as a tertiary consideration. Pretty much anyone interested in playing Japan are also interested in fleet encounters dominated…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Someone else who reviewed the game put it best. They made a game where the ships are the armies but didn't bother improving the system to make the Naval War game fun or engaging in any capacity. There are not many Pacific War games out there, but this one is not worth playing. Its pretty convoluted and a mess, reading the manual is hardly much help at explaining anything whatsoever. And I did read it multiple times but it still doesn't explain to me why my Submarine does 0 Damage to the…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Another great game from the Strategic Command team. Very fun game just like SC:Europe. Note to DEVS...PLEASE DO A WORLD WAR 2 COVERING THE WHOLE WORLD AT THIS SCALE BUT WITH BRIGADES, DIVISIONS, ETC...just like SC:Europe. Many of us out here, I believe, really want this. (Different scale and type of units, different levels of fortifications, ability to combine smaller units into larger units, and the like).
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 →I like the other games in the series, but this one really didn't click for me. It's sort of hard to say exactly what I didn't like about it, but it felt "off." I get that the Pacific War is hard to design for, but the naval war system in the game engine is wholly inadequate. Having fewer turns with longer calendar times means that ship speed has to be nerfed so that they don't unrealistically teleport across the map. At the same time, ships could cover far more distance than land units could,…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Really great addition to the series. It follows the others in doing a great job simulating the strategic aspects of the conflict, but whilst being easy to learn and play (and doesn’t take 2 years to finish a game unlike a certain other Pacific war title lol). I am also impressed with the AI. It’s given some help and cheats (see manual), but in a way that has yet to feel like it is. Like other games in the series it’s been one of the better AI by far in war games. Which alone makes this game…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is the first WW2 Pacific wargame that I've found that really "works". The number of units is enough for operational and strategic play without being a chore to manage. Production and research are actually fun to control. The naval movement, supply and combat are the best I've seen in this scale of a wargame, and there is quite a bit to learn about balancing sea, air, and land units in a realistic but playable WW2 operational war. There is alot "under the hood" in this game so while you…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →SO i really like these games, and was excited for this one, but seriously, save your money. It is literally just the pacific corner of WW2 World at War, same map, same everything, and isnt very engaging at all. It offers nothing new, or different. I wish I hadnt of spent $60 to find out I already own this game, and the one i own is a better version.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Initial thoughts after playing the 1941 to conclusion with default settings, achieving a minor Japanese victory. The AI is generally strong, making a few moves that I didn't anticipate. Gameplay wise, it's Strategic Command; if you like it, you'll enjoy this game. I did enjoy the resource management required to fight across the entire Pacific. It reinforces how, in the Pacific War, one had to make decisions about what to reinforce, where to make a stand, and where to let your defense be in the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The naval system is a fail. All in all a real stinker. The order of battle is wrong. Very inaccurate. Where are the Japan CV's at in 1941? So many are missing and need to be built. Did you forget that part? The stacking system is a general failure too. Getting tired of the crap slitherine/Matrix is pumping out. Sub par crap.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →As a Beta Tester I loved this game. Now, as a player, I love it even more. I have always enjoyed the Editor in the SC games and this game editor is no exception. I just want more campaigns!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A good beer and pretzel game. I wish you could stack units, but that' the way the SC games are designed and I get why they do it. But the War in the Pacific? Arguably, the most lopsided war for the past 500 years. Japan had ZERO chance to win. If you can beat the allies in this game, then something's wrong with it. Playing as the Japanese, I'll give the game credit for an accurate atmosphere. You can't do anything in China, and you actually feel "victory disease" well into 1942 because…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The original game is awesome, and by now lots of players are well aware of it. But the "Empires" DLC is new, and deserving of a review. As one would expect of a "Fury" game, the DLC is well researched and obviously well tested. Download and installation are easy-peasy. Game play is smooth, starting positions make sense and reflect the afore-mentioned research. I agree with the developers comment that Chinese military tech is tepid compared to the red-hot Japanese capability. Yet, it is…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Extremely challenging, but an excellent interface and UI with a tried and tested "open ended" strategy approach. The scale of "Pacific" feels just right, and the game keeps you on the edge despite the inevitable industrial might of the US prevailing most of the time. I have yet to see a Japanese victory.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I am REALLY enjoying this game, I was totally lost at first, but I'm starting to get the hang of it. Watching tutorials on YouTube helps a ton. I was afraid that it was going to be too detailed like War in the Pacific, but this game hits the right balance between super detailed and beer and pretzels.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Game is OK but the AI stuff on higher difficulty does some questionable stuff I guess in the name of balance but it skews the numbers higher for all AI units
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Strategic Command WWII: War in the Pacific is a turn-based grand strategy game developed by Fury Software and published by Matrix Games that tackles one of the most demanding and logistically complex theaters of the Second World War. Rather than focusing on fast-moving land campaigns, the game places its emphasis on the vast distances, naval dominance, and long-term planning that defined the Pacific conflict. From the opening moments, it is clear that this is a game about patience, foresight,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →UPDATE: Bill, thank you so much for the response. You are correct. I went and checked Microsoft's file protection and it was indeed blocking files and denying this game access to the files. Thanks you so much! I am indeed able to play now and it's great.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Strategic Command is one of my all time favorites. It's somewhat a-historical due to the mechanics of the game, yet, it captures the essence of the war and that's all that matters in my mind. This is a great game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Another solid entry in the Strategic Command series! I find these games to be in a sweet spot of complexity and scope, letting you have the freedom to direct grand strategy on your own terms, with room for plausible alternative history to play out. You have control over production, research, and of course unit movements, but it's never overwhelming nor too simple. Some may be irked by the one unit per hex rules, and the naval combat which is a bit too simplistic for the subject matter. Overall,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I love it! Great game, just like the rest of SC series. Love the new game mechanics. It could have some more mini-campaigns though - let's hope those get added over time.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Strategic Command: War in the Pacific does an excellent job balancing a fun gaming experience with historical realities. The game is engaging, makes sense, and hits that sweet spot between Hearts of Iron and Axis and Allies of layered complexity. Well done!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Designer has no concept of how supply actually works. Not every little podunk town can supply the bulk of an army, especially if surrounded and if captured from enemy. Nor can it generate replacements for units in or nearby. Even cardboard games got this right. Pushing no game end button has no effect. Game is fun to play but supply flaws make it a joke.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I played a game called pacific war (by Gary Grigsby) some 35+ years ago. It ran in a dos window, was fun, and I enjoyed playing it. The current version of this game appeared much too involved as compared to pac war 35+ years ago. I searched and came across SC War in the Pacific. Some complexity, but appeared much easier to play than the current Pac War by Gray Grigsby. I'm in my second game, and it's a good option for someone who wants to play a WW2 simulation pacific war game. I'm not a…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Another great entry in the Strategic Command series. Like all the games, it has its issues with unrealistic naval and air warfare but this is unavoidable when one turn is two weeks long. All the great naval vessels of the Pacific War are here. Great naval battles will still happen. Alternate strategies are abundant. However, you WILL feel the economic pressure playing as the Japanese. Playing as Japan, you will be hard pressed to find that spending balance between resupply, reinforce, R&D, and…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →After a while I got the jist of everything . Artillery is still the King of Battle!!!!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I sorry to say no the this game. I was looking forward to it too. but just like the main game (ST) it's one sided game. On this one tho its worse the the main game. I wish I could get my money back!
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I have played 12 hours of PBEM (MP) as both Allies & Axis. I will update this once I've completed a bunch of games. So far I'd give SC Pacific a 10/10, great game. I've probably logged 5k hours (all PBEM) playing the Europe game but honestly I didn't have a high opinion of SC ACW and only played SC WaW a few times because of the scale. There have been several important and smart changes like no more LRATs and airbases to improve the realism of the MP game. I'm really enjoying the game so…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I was on the Beta Test team for 3 months and played (multiplayer) hundreds of hours through most of the scenarios. What I like most is the variety of game (scenario) choices that range from Grand Strategic to Operational size. I have had some excellent and exciting game play with my multiplayer test partners. It was also a great to work with the devs as we made our way through the tests, giving suggestions on improvements, and working out balance for MP. I highly recommend this title and you…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is a really engaging iteration of the venerable series with lots of nuances that I am still discovering. It has a design that is the absolute epitome of easy to play and hard to master. Multiple different strategies revolving around research,diplomacy, production and event decisions exist means great replayability. The much larger map and new naval mechanics gives naval forces harder to take out if handled correctly and I am finding the game really shines with the built in MP lobby .…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Another EXCELLENT entry in the Strategic Command series! 10/10! Edit: PLEASE add Linux and Steam Deck Support!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If you liked there other games you will like this.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Looks fun! This series is an awesome war game series. Update The Iwo Jima scenario is a great introductory scenario, and it just feels right. As the USA, it is one heck of a struggle. You need to use your battleships, your artillery, your carrier based planes, etc. to really weaken as spot before an assault. I did something stupid and lost a marine tank brigade, which was a disaster. This game is not as easy or simple as it may look from the outside, there is a lot more depth here than I…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I love the Strategic Command series. Fun, pitched at just the right level for a strategic war game. The problem with War in the Pacific is not with the game, it is the theatre. When you game the whole of WWII strategically, there are plenty of possible outcomes. There were times when it could have gone either way. Your choices really matter and you can replay numerous times. When the focus narrows to the Pacific theatre, there really isn't much chance of getting more than one outcome…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Have always enjoyed this series going back to the original.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Very good like every other title in this series. It will cost you a lot of time. Easy to learn, hard to master.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is a top quality version of Strategic Command in The Pacific. Much Harder to but More fun to pit your strategic brain's against the computer.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Pure old school hex to hex fun. This is my third fav in the series after WW1 and World at War.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A very fun WW2 game like its European counterpart, although i will admit there is some challenge to it especially as the allies until you get spying and intel on the japanese, japan has it easier at the start but as the game goes on, the allies scale better in terms of economy and japan having to focus on multiple fronts makes it difficult. all and all a great ww2 game would recommend play japan 1st though.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →As a veteran of the other SC titles, like World at War, I found this title to be both different enough from the other titles to be interesting but similar enough to include many of the features that I like about the SC series. The devs did a nice job on this one and the scale and pace of the game is well thought out. It's superior to War Plan:Pacific which is the other game in the this space. The Pacific is a historical period of interest and there are few games in this time period so…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Best Strategic Command release so far! I'm gonna have fun with this one.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I love this series, and this is a wonderful adaptation of the war in the Pacific. it's a good mix of casual beer & pretzel game with strategic depth and varied decision possibilities. I love it
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I love it. I only found out a few days ago that another part of this fantastic series has been released. The only thing I'm missing is a campaign starting in 1937. Do you have any plans for one? I hope that this series will be continued in the future. Also with new creative ideas that develop the game mechanics in a meaningful way. Best regards
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Strategic Command games always deliver a great war gaming experience......Pacific no exception! Highly recommend!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'm not particularly good at it, but I love both this game and its DLC. It's fun to really focus on PTO rather than treat it as second fiddle as in a WaW game. Very challenging as Axis, perhaps less so as Allies, but then that's how the actual conflict went, too.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Started playing this weekend after watching a play through about War in the Pacific Admirals Edition (2009). Strategic Command WWII: War in the Pacific is a very tense and addictive game. Playing with the AI on expert Difficulty. The AI does a great job and it is very challenging experience. I'm in mid 1943 and can see a challenge in every theater. A big difference between normal setting and Expert. This would proved to be a tough game against a human opponent. You have to manage…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →C tier. Fun as a game, but wildly ahistorical.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Just the right balance between real strategy and micro management. The real fun comes, when you play it against another human.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Excellent wargame. Strategic Command series is a really good series to play. A lot of fun and I would highly recommend it.
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unlabelledView post →Good game for Panzer General lovers...
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Another engaging title in this series with well thought out mechanics and game play.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Strategic command by Fury software and produced by Slitherine and Matrix, is one of those classics I use to play before steam back when I think SSI had it but don't quote me on that, was even a thing back in the day and I was always a big fan and the series was especially great with Strategic Command WW2 World at War because it included the Pacific theater and has an emphasis on the often forgotten Japan and China assault on Nanking and the China ,Japan war in WWII, which honestly I don't think…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I like operational games and the rules are familiar (mostly) to anyone who has played strategic games. Pretty easy to learn but hard to master. My favorite.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Infamy, infamy they have got it in for me.
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