Rank 01Why this
Shares resource management with Close Combat 3: The Russian Front.
- $4.99 (Price checked Nov 8)
- Deck Playable
- 2013
Games like Close Combat 3: The Russian Front
- 19 games
- Updated May 5, 2026
Players who liked Close Combat 3: The Russian Front also play
The closest matches to Close Combat 3: The Russian Front: Company of Heroes 2, Blitzkrieg 2 Anthology, Sudden Strike 5, Wargame: Red Dragon, and Men of War™. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
- Rank 01
Rank 02Why this
Also World War II and RTS, like Close Combat 3: The Russian Front.
- $4.99 (Price checked Nov 7)
- 2014
Rank 03Why this
Shares unit customization and real time strategy with Close Combat 3: The Russian Front.
- $39.99 (Price checked Nov 7)
- Deck Verified
- 2026
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Wargame: Red Dragon
Why this: Shares unit customization with Close Combat 3: The Russian Front.
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Unity of Command II
Why this: Also World War II and Wargame, like Close Combat 3: The Russian Front.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like Close Combat 3: The Russian Front
Best match first, as plain text. The same list for AI assistants:
- 1Company of Heroes 2
Shares resource management with Close Combat 3: The Russian Front.
- 85% of 28,233 reviews
- 2Blitzkrieg 2 Anthology
Also World War II and RTS, like Close Combat 3: The Russian Front.
- 83% of 344 reviews
- 3Sudden Strike 5
Shares unit customization and real time strategy with Close Combat 3: The Russian Front.
- 64% of 108 reviews
- 4Wargame: Red Dragon
Shares unit customization with Close Combat 3: The Russian Front.
- 88% of 8,039 reviews
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- 6Unity of Command II
Also World War II and Wargame, like Close Combat 3: The Russian Front.
- 81% of 1,130 reviews
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- 17Strategos
Shares unit customization and territory control with Close Combat 3: The Russian Front.
- 86% of 140 reviews
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- 23Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45
Also World War II and Military, like Close Combat 3: The Russian Front.
- 85% of 730 reviews
- 24
- Released: 2024
- Developer: Atomic Games
- Price: $3.59−40%checked Nov 2
- 60% of 25 reviews
- Genres: Strategy
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Affordable nostalgia trip for close combat fans
- Hidden gem for rts fans
- Historically grounded campaigns
- Atmospheric
- Challenging
- Nostalgic
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Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Close Combat 3: The Russian Front, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition
Why this: Also RTS and Military, like Close Combat 3: The Russian Front.
KARDS - The WW2 Card Game
Why this: Also World War II and Wargame, like Close Combat 3: The Russian Front.
War of Dots
Why this: Shares unit customization and territory control with Close Combat 3: The Russian Front.
Counter-Strike 2
Why this: Also Military and War, like Close Combat 3: The Russian Front.
Zero-K
Why this: Also Real-Time and RTS, like Close Combat 3: The Russian Front.
Galaxy Life
Why this: Also Wargame and Military, like Close Combat 3: The Russian Front.
SOVL: Fantasy Warfare
Why this: Also Wargame and War, like Close Combat 3: The Russian Front.
World of Warships
Why this: Also World War II and Military, like Close Combat 3: The Russian Front.
More from Atomic Games
Other recommendable Steam games by Atomic Games, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Close Combat 2: A Bridge Too Far
Why this: Shares tactical combat and mission based progression with Close Combat 3: The Russian Front.
Close Combat 4: The Battle of the Bulge
Why this: Also Real-Time and World War II, like Close Combat 3: The Russian Front.
About Close Combat 3: The Russian Front
The closest matches to Close Combat 3: The Russian Front: Company of Heroes 2, Blitzkrieg 2 Anthology, Sudden Strike 5, Wargame: Red Dragon, and Men of War™. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Close Combat 3: The Russian Front is your kind of game, the closest matches are Company of Heroes 2, Blitzkrieg 2 Anthology and Sudden Strike 5 — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, challenging and nostalgic, and single out its campaign progression and campaign structure. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
About Close Combat 3: The Russian Front: Command a fire brigade of soldiers on the Russian Front in this real-time strategy game set in World War II. Play as either the Soviets or Germans as you orchestrate your squads' attack, defense, and survival over four grueling years of the grandest and bloodiest war the world has ever seen.
Is Close Combat 3: The Russian Front worth buying?
Too few reviews to call
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- Only 25 Steam reviews so far, not enough to judge.
- On sale: 40% off, now $3.59 (checked Nov 2).
- Not supported on Steam Deck.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Affordable nostalgia trip for close combat fans
- Hidden gem for rts fans
- Historically grounded campaigns
- Historic wwii eastern front campaign
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“I bought these games recently out of sheer nostalgia. I don't mind the simple graphics, it was the gameplay i bought them for. Grand campaign crashes after the 3rd scenario no matter what I do. The game is unplayable because of this and…”
“i love this game but crashes constantly, and seems to be getting worse. usually with in the first 60 seconds of game play now.”
People who play it also play: Company of Heroes 2, Blitzkrieg 2 Anthology, Sudden Strike 5
Frequently asked about Close Combat 3: The Russian Front
Can I run it?
Does Close Combat 3: The Russian Front work on Steam Deck?
Close Combat 3: The Russian Front is currently rated Unsupported on Steam Deck. It may not launch or may have significant issues that block normal play.
How much does Close Combat 3: The Russian Front cost?
Close Combat 3: The Russian Front is listed on Steam at 3.59 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Close Combat 3: The Russian Front?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Close Combat 3: The Russian Front are Company of Heroes 2, Blitzkrieg 2 Anthology, Sudden Strike 5.
Who developed Close Combat 3: The Russian Front?
Close Combat 3: The Russian Front was developed by Atomic Games and published by SNEG.