Close Combat: Cross of Iron is an enhanced remake of the critically acclaimed real time strategy game, Close Combat III: The Russian Front by Atomic Games. Playing as either the Germans or Russians, the game takes place during WWII on the Russian Front, where as a commander you must lead your troops through five years of brutal combat.
Good memories. One of the best psychological systems for soldiers I've seen in a game - they actually feel like real people. You care about them, watch them improve, and remember their battles. The unit progression is simple, but genuinely satisfying.
Still a great game in 2026. It desperately needs a proper remaster - but please keep it 2D. A timeless,...
Great game, wish they could make another more modern version.
Close Combat: Cross of Iron is a tactical real-time wargame that favors careful battlefield planning over speed, flashy effects, or overwhelming armies. Developed by Strategy 3 Tactics and published by Matrix Games, it takes the established Close Combat formula to the Eastern Front of World War II, where German and Soviet forces battle across demanding...
