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Unity of Command II
Developer 2x2 Games, Croteam
Unity of Command II is a turn-based wargame developed by 2x2 Games, and co-produced by Croteam. The game was released on November 12, 2019. It is the sequel to Unity of Command. From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
185 reactions from 3 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Mastodon) · newest Sep 19, 2026 · last updated Oct 8, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
67
Fresh
121 positive · 59 negative
95% range 60–74%
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5 newer reactions are still waiting for a label.
Steam's own rating
Mostly Positive
1,767 of 2,221 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What people are saying
Summary pending — the reactions are listed below.
Reactions
60 of 185 · most liked firstThe big problem i have is the time limits to meet objectives, the game forces you to rapidly advance in certain directions so you don't have the time to set up any kind of strategy, every game is just brute force to points you need to capture and if you try anything fancy like a flank attack you run out of time which is bad because you need the bonuses to win the fight which is also turn limited, i just prefer a game to let me win how i want to instead of the game forcing me to win how it…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Too much pressure, not enough fun. I found this game incredibly frustrating as a beginner. From the very first turn, you are buried under high-pressure objectives and strict turn limits. There is almost no freedom to play your own way; you either find the one "correct" path the developers intended or you fail. Since the game punishes you for trying to restart and learn, it feels like it’s trying to penalize the player rather than entertain them.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Too much content locked behind DLC's. Shameless money grab. Having to pay for Russian, German, Italian, Polish, Finnish and even French content is a slap in the face for a WWII sim. All you get for the base purchase is 3 small Africa campaign's and then 1 grand campaign of the invasion of Sicily/Italy going into and thru D-Day (only played as US/UK, you're going to have to pay for anything Axis or Commintern related) to the ALMOST fall of Berlin ... but not quite. Berlin costs extra...
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It falls flat pretty quickly. Its essentially a puzzle game with lots of randomness, dressed up as an operation level wargame. It sets extremely tight time/turn limits to achieve goals, and the randomness of how effective moves are and what powers you have (a system of "cards" for airstrikes and stuff) soon makes it extremely frustrating to make repeated attempts of a scenario to figure out an execution with satisfies these extreme turn limits. Im just sad i didnt try this game out sooner…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Puzzle game not a wargame. Usually there is one way to "solve" the battle and you have to find it. I see very little room for any tactics.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Unity of Command II is a deep, engaging, and brilliantly executed turn-based strategy game that builds on the strengths of its predecessor while introducing a host of new mechanics and systems that elevate the entire experience. Developed by 2x2 Games and published in 2019, the game situates players in the dynamic, high-stakes campaigns of World War II, primarily from the perspective of the Western Allies. While its surface-level aesthetic might initially come across as simple or stylized, what…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This isn't a strategy game...it's a puzzle game dressed up in a WW2 skin. If you like puzzle games you might enjoy it...if you like RTS or strategy games you probably won't.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I am actually enjoying this game and it's really nice! Normally I would give this two thumbs up! However it has one major flaw: the limited amount of turns which is just is not any fun whatsoever. I am OK with say points and prestige going down if you don't take side and main objectives on time but just ending your game kills the flow. I hope to see a third game, without it. Sorry 2x2 games I do actually like this, but the turns thing kills it and you should figure out something else.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →No saving in a game with: -Random chance -Nebulous rules -AI that understands the objectives and will actively screw you over to make sure you don't get them. Even if it loses them the scenario. -Long set up times -punishes you for misclicking or making the wrong choice I could go on and on. I want to like this game so much but it feels like the developers want the player to suffer as much as possible.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I think the number of hours I've played this game speaks for itself. Some people will knock it for being a "puzzle" war game. I can definitely see where that comes from, but even if its true, this is without a doubt an incredibly fun and satisfying experience that I have come back to over and over. Scenarios are almost universally well designed and challenging - and contrary to the puzzle descriptor there are generally a few ways to try and break forward even for a perfect result. If you are a…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I was looking for a WW2 wargame where logistics are as important as the battles, and found it in UoC2. The mechanics of it are simple here, but it's on par with the chess-like approach here ("easy to learn, hard to master"). It's a charming one-more-turn little game, optimised - as the devs noted themselves - for a single player campaigns. The game is extremely well polished and user-friendly. But grognards should keep to what they playing instead of this, however UoC2 is highly recommended for…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I overlooked this one cause of the graphics, thought it was combat lite phone game. Dont make the same mistake. Elegant, balanced, and playable, gives a true sense of warfare, especially the importance of logistics. Understands how to represent unit strength in terms of its function, ie no need to list the number of motorcycles and MG42s on a division level unit. Exciting fascinating gameplay is the result. If you're a veteran wargamer, this is your game. If you only have a passing…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A puzzle game, not a wargame. Usually unbalanced against the player and not historically accurate.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Its pretty fun, but its rather annoying to have a time limit on the campaign. Oh, you've got 6 turns to capture this city. If you dont, you fail and the war is lost... Cool
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →One of the best wargames on the market, criminally undersold.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Most of the negative reviews were probably from players who didn't give the game a decent chance. No one will deny that it is a complex game. But put some time and effort into learning the game and you will be rewarded by an enjoyable, challenging strategy game. I'm not ashamed to admit that I play campaigns on "Easy" setting, and still find the game challenging, enjoyable, and beatable, unlike so many games out there. I was tempted several times to uninstall the game out of frustration, but I…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →my comment matches the abilities of the average player. I played the blitzkrieg campaign and ended up with mission 7 sickle stroke (tank breakthrough through luxembourg and ardennes towards sedan). The problem is that unit strength carries over between missions. So if you weaken your units in battle, you have practically no chance to succeed in the next mission. At the same time, this is complete nonsense, because the previous mission is an attack on Belgium, and that was attacked by a…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's a bit complex, but worth the learning curve. It would be a great system to adapt to Warhammer 40,000, especially if there's an RPG element (army building).
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's a puzzle game, not a tactical or strategic game. It 'simulates' armies moving across a map like a chess game 'simulates' its pieces sliding along a board. In that sense, it is a simulation. But in a tactical or strategic sense, it falls flat completely. I don't really see any freedom to engage in tactical or strategic gameplay. You essential move chess pieces across a WW2 themed map. I've kept an open mind on turn based games, they definitely have their merits but this game doesn't…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is very poorly designed. You cannot save your progress, and you do not have an "undo" button (unless you are just moving a unit without clearing any fog of war). You can "continue" your game but that reproduces the board state after your last action - no matter when the save-game was created, even if it was in the mission before it! That means that you cannot correct a mistake, and you cannot experiment. This is a deal breaker in a strategy game. You can restart the whole mission but then…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A truly engrossing turn-based tactics game. There is no requirement for base micro-management: this is focused on combat, logistics, and cutting off your enemy so you can secure objectives to tight timeframes. The game is easily accessible and does not require reading an encyclopedia to get it working. Scenarios are about 30 minutes each and there are truck loads of them, across beautifully constructed campaign maps, in the base game alone. This game reminds me of RUSE, an old gem that failed…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game basically is - "what If Hearts of Iron and Civilization had a baby".
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I really enjoyed this game. For me the game just looks good, music and sound effects are great (though more songs would be great, but what is there is quality stuff), I like the era, historic feeling of the game and scenarios, feeling of the game, decision space is interesting (though for me there's a bit more micromanagement involved than I'd like), scenarios are interesting and I just get the right kind of feeling commanding units to victory in the west. There's lot of detail and depth to…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →As people say, it really is kind of a puzzle game more than anything else. Frustrating lack of options, hard limitations, zero replayability, and laughable amount of content (not counting paid DLCs) brings it to the level of mobile game and not a great one. Won't recommend.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Probably my favourite war game of all time and that's saying something because i have played a lot. Something about this game just makes me wanting to keep replaying it and trying to do better then last time. Can't wait to see what they come up with next.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's like WW2-themed chess. You spend a lot of time staring at the board, pondering your next move, and trying to anticipate the enemy's response. Great game if that's your vibe
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →In this age of over-hyped releases and broken promises, the Unity of Command series stands out a mile. And United of Command II was a sequel that improved in every way on its already great predecessor. The graphics and interface are simple, but effective. The AI opponent is relentless and realistic. You don't need to learn how to win the game, but rather how to win a battle. To win you must maintain supply lines and outflank your enemy. Gameplay balance seems effortless here. Further, no two…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →My favorite operational level WW2 game. Not as overwhelming as The Operational Art of War but more realistic than Panzer Corps. It has the best experience of encirclements I've seen in a game and the system is easy to learn but hard to master
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The game has a learning curve, since you can upgrade your units and need to find out what counters what. But it is not too complicated, it has a nice soundtrack and once you got the mechanics figured out, it is very rewarding repeating the campaign on higher difficulty.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →its not a strategy game. You have to figure out what moves when and how far but it isn't a strategy game. More like a puzzle
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →More complicated than Panzer General, Panzer Corps, Hex of Steel or Order of Battle, Unity of Command reminds me of older strategic/operational hex-based tabletop war games where you had to spend points to activate your units, and you only had sufficient points to activate some of your units. Fun, but frustrating at times, mainly because the rule set is not one I have internalized. If you are bored with the games mentioned above, give this a try.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →its a ♥♥♥♥♥♥ puzzle game dont buy it
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →So I gave this game a few tries, and I was getting into it- it has a unique style, smooth play, easy UI, though some more thought could have gone into that. And a kind of a catchy flow. Though well into my first campaign I noticed a huge "supply" issue. (thus putting the pain in campaign) No matter how I placed my supply hubs, or how many trucks or supply points I have in service- there are NO fully supplies units on the field... even when their sharing the same tile with the actual supply hub.…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's cryptic and abstract, and the learning curve is a cliff. There are a lot of mechanics that just aren't clear at all. Most of the time, I can't tell why one attack is suicidal, and another is overwhelming. I was expecting something with a tactical feel like Panzer General, with a variety of detailed unit types. It's operational, and units are all either generic infantry or generic armor. Some units have higher combat values than others, but aren't distinguished visually in any way. Some…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →First 2 hours I wasn't sure. Gave it another chance with the help of great youtube guides from @SampstraGames. Allow 4-5hrs to learn the game and I highly rate it. 17hrs now and completed Mediterranean Campaign (Great Scenario challenges). History/Maps/Battle 5 star Battle Mechanics/Logistics/Gameplay 5 star InGame tutorial 2 Star, Use @SampstraGames Vids Interface 3 Star - you get used to it Graphics/Sound 3 Star but doesn't detract from the game. Highly recommend, especially if you get it on…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Not a fan. It has nice graphics and some good ideas, like draw cards, however it is overly complicated. There are a lot of positive reviews for this game so I thought I should share my thoughts to add balance. To have a good understanding of this game would require a deep dive into the manual and at least a 100 hrs plus of mucking around trying things. I didn't have the time and wasn't interested enough to invest the time. The save game system is pretty average too. Glad I bought it on sale.
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positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I payed 30 money for a not AAA game, it makes fun yes Like 2 Szenarios and 4 Events. Then its pay 10-15 money buy some extra.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This has become my favorite WWII turn-based game. The level of complexity is good but not overwhelming. The logistics and command-and-control aspects of the game are very good, and makes wild sprints across the map with one or two units counterproductive, as it should be! I've played some of the same battles since I was a teenager with Avalon Hill board games.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Definitely different than any other turn based military strategy top-down hex WW2 game that *I've* played, maybe there are other war games that have a heavy focus on keeping your forces supplied. There are times where you start a battle with low supplies, just like in real life! Your guys can't fight or move without it. The game balance is a little too hard on "classic". If you don't play fairly meticulously from the very first battle, you are going to have to start over if you want to beat…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Less of a wargame and more of a puzzle with a focus on logistics.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A real strategy gem hidden underneath paper thin tutorialization. It's into the breach meets go. Big recommend, worth the trouble.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →War sudoku at its finest. I really love this series. For a starter, it doesn't request you an encyclopedic knowledge of armaments and troops. You have infantry. You have tanks. It's all simplified and legible from its top down view. The scenarios are well defined, with timed objectives and a predefined set of units. You are trying to make the best out of the resources you are given. Lastly, as the best puzzle games, every scenario seems impossible at the start. You look at the map,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →More of a puzzle game than strategy
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Play the tutorial campaign to learn how this game works first!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's imperative to study the tutorials and play them to understand the logistics and supply mechanics of this game. At first they made no sense to me, but once I got the knack of it I appreciate that they set this game apart from others in the genre.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'm giving the game a negative review as the player is given ambiguous and contradictory information regarding the harvesting of units in campaigns, and the game's designer refuses to offer any clarification on the subject.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →No wonder this game was only $4.95. The tutorial is awful and confusing.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Unimpressive first impression hiding one of the best turn-based strategy games of all time, incredible depth and challenge.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Unity of Command II is a wargame that requires some effort to play well. The sequencing of your movement and attacks along with the husbanding of limited resources is a an acquired skill. Another important concept is keeping your opponent down as the forces and starting locations in the next scenario of the campaign are the result of your previous success. Keeping the pressure on the enemy opens opportunities to gain more resources on which to build on going forward. The game is worth it and on…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The first game was better and way more enjoyable. This is plainly a cash grab as most of the content is DLC. + There are way more issues with AI, objectives and RNG.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I tried unity of command 2 at first i thought cool lets do the basic tutorials and then played tutorial campaign and refunded. I never seen something so dumb , one unit hits your supply line and well everyone now is unable to attack ever to re-establish supplies beyond this point .. every unit beyond this point has to retreat and because they all run out of ammo magicly because a disorganized squad hit a railway behind enemy lines with no ammo either and then everyone in the front runs out of…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'm new at this and struggling. The tutorial is hard to read as the print is small so I might be missing key information. Key concepts like supply and HQ are ver important but not clear as to how they work. If you have vision problems then the tutorial is a struggle to read the small print and the units on both sides look almost identical to me and are hard to see from the background. I like the game but the scenarios are rigid and on a time table. I'd like to see a random scenario with no time…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The tutorial starts off as a tutorial should, telling you what to do, when to do it etc, before abruptly stopping all of that, and leaving with you no idea what to do or when to do it. You're left bereft of even the smallest hint as to what you're meant to do, how things should go, etc. It's an absolute shambles. Avoid. EDIT: It turns out that the tutorial completely falls apart with even the slightest deviation from what it deems you simply must do. Anything less than step-by-step…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is really hard to understand, has too many tables that you need to understand, supply barely helps and you run out of it so quickly. Supply routes are not dynamic enough and the rules of the game are just too complex. Not a good strategy game unless you are a math wiz. In my opinion I can see why this game package was so discounted because its not even worth the discount price for the entire package. The mechanics alone really kills the fun.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Even at $5 and 85% off I'm disappointed and wish I never got this game. I'm not a Grognard I just feel they made this game too involved so its just not fun. The supply aspect makes me physically ill. The art and very small text on the map makes me want to hurl. One could argue all the fine points of the game, or you could look at how it looks (crappy) how it plays (tedious and frustrating) and how much it costs (retardedly expensive for a gem of this type.) Probably about 75% of the game is…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Display no higher than 1600 x 900 Really??? Really dev's major fail...
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Can't recommend this game for most people. Even for a game from 2019 it feels extremely outdated. I played through all the tutorial scenarios and finished the first mission in the tutorial campaign. On the second tutorial campaign level it says the mission is to teach you about how to do amphibious landings but then there's no in-game explanation for anything regarding what you should do and I quickly reached a state where my forces were essentially unable to take ground without significant…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Very confusing game, the outdated menus dont help. Tutorial is really not intuitive. Skip this one and buy Hearts Of Iron 4.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Please make this game playable on steam deck not working somehow.
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