Rank 01Why this
Same immersive mood as Close Combat: The Bloody First.
- $39.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- 2014
Games like Close Combat: The Bloody First
- 24 games
- Updated May 5, 2026
Players who liked Close Combat: The Bloody First also play
The closest matches to Close Combat: The Bloody First: Close Combat - Gateway to Caen, Close Combat: Last Stand Arnhem, Armored Brigade, Firefight, and Unity of Command II. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
- Rank 01
Rank 02Why this
Also Real-Time and World War II, like Close Combat: The Bloody First.
- $39.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- 2018
Rank 03Why this
Shares line of sight tool with Close Combat: The Bloody First.
- $39.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Playable
- 2019
Rank 04 
Firefight
Why this: Also World War II and Wargame, like Close Combat: The Bloody First.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like Close Combat: The Bloody First
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- 1Close Combat - Gateway to Caen
Same immersive mood as Close Combat: The Bloody First.
- 67% of 303 reviews
- 2Close Combat: Last Stand Arnhem
Also Real-Time and World War II, like Close Combat: The Bloody First.
- 75% of 95 reviews
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- 10Wargame: European Escalation
Also Real-Time and Wargame, like Close Combat: The Bloody First.
- 76% of 1,361 reviews
- 11
- 12Blitzkrieg 2 Anthology
Also World War II and Real Time Tactics, like Close Combat: The Bloody First.
- 83% of 344 reviews
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- 14Combat Mission Shock Force 2
Also Wargame and Military, like Close Combat: The Bloody First.
- 81% of 457 reviews
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- 18Sengoku Jidai: Shadow of the Shogun
Shares terrain exploitation with Close Combat: The Bloody First.
- 74% of 86 reviews
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- 21Hearts of Iron III
Also Real-Time with Pause and World War II, like Close Combat: The Bloody First.
- 77% of 2,730 reviews
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- Released: 2019
- Developer: Matrix Games
- Price: $39.99checked Oct 31
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 52% of 259 reviews
- Genres: Strategy, Simulation
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- 3d terrain adds new tactical depth
- Attack variants let you choose pace and pressure
- Campaign tracks unit history and morale
- Challenging
- Contemplative
- Immersive
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Soldiers: Heroes of World War II - Enhanced Edition
Why this: Also World War II and Wargame, like Close Combat: The Bloody First.
Wargame: European Escalation
Why this: Also Real-Time and Wargame, like Close Combat: The Bloody First.
Blitzkrieg 2 Anthology
Why this: Also World War II and Real Time Tactics, like Close Combat: The Bloody First.
Sudden Strike 4
Why this: Also Real-Time and World War II, like Close Combat: The Bloody First.
Hearts of Iron III
Why this: Also Real-Time with Pause and World War II, like Close Combat: The Bloody First.
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Why this: Also World War II and Military, like Close Combat: The Bloody First.
KARDS - The WW2 Card Game
Why this: Also World War II and Wargame, like Close Combat: The Bloody First.
Crusader Kings II
Why this: Also Real-Time with Pause and Historical, like Close Combat: The Bloody First.
Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition
Why this: Also Military and Historical, like Close Combat: The Bloody First.
DCS World Steam Edition
Why this: Also Military and War, like Close Combat: The Bloody First.
SOVL: Fantasy Warfare
Why this: Also Wargame and War, like Close Combat: The Bloody First.
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About Close Combat: The Bloody First
The closest matches to Close Combat: The Bloody First: Close Combat - Gateway to Caen, Close Combat: Last Stand Arnhem, Armored Brigade, Firefight, and Unity of Command II. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Close Combat: The Bloody First is your kind of game, the closest matches are Close Combat - Gateway to Caen, Close Combat: Last Stand Arnhem and Armored Brigade — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as challenging, contemplative and immersive, and single out its attack variants selection and campaign continuity. 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: The Bloody First: Close Combat: The Bloody First is the latest release in the critically-acclaimed Close Combat series, and the first using the new 3D Archon engine. With this Close Combat: The Bloody First combines classic Close Combat tactical gameplay with battles fought across a wide variety of diverse 3D landscapes including craggy ridgelines, narrow...
Is Close Combat: The Bloody First worth buying?
Players are split
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 52% of 259 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $39.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 16 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 9 h before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- 3d terrain adds new tactical depth
- Attack variants let you choose pace and pressure
- Campaign tracks unit history and morale
- Line of sight tool reveals hidden tactical options
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Buyer beware. I have never left a review for a game on Steam. However... The LOS function in this game is, plain and simple: severely dysfunctional. It is not even worth attempting to play. The game attempts to 3D model the terrain, which…”
“It just really, really stinks. It has less functionality and worse AI than the original series did 30 years ago. These "new" CC games are all a cash grab from a company that inherited the rights.”
People who play it also play: Close Combat - Gateway to Caen, Close Combat: Last Stand Arnhem, Armored Brigade
Frequently asked about Close Combat: The Bloody First
Can I run it?
Does Close Combat: The Bloody First run on Steam Deck?
Close Combat: The Bloody First is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Close Combat: The Bloody First cost?
Close Combat: The Bloody First is listed on Steam at 39.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Close Combat: The Bloody First have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Close Combat: The Bloody First supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online PvP, PvP).
What games are most similar to Close Combat: The Bloody First?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Close Combat: The Bloody First are Close Combat - Gateway to Caen, Close Combat: Last Stand Arnhem, Armored Brigade.
Who developed Close Combat: The Bloody First?
Close Combat: The Bloody First was developed by Matrix Games.