Action · February 23, 2023

Company of Heroes 3 (2023)

calendar_todayAge 18+trophy24 achievementsextension4 DLClocal_offer-60% current discountgroup1M–10M ownerstrending_up2.2k peak concurrentrecommend21.8k recommendations
Company of Heroes 3 brings the series' acclaimed authentic and tactical gameplay to a stunning new setting. Immerse yourself in two epic campaigns, four unique multiplayer & co-op factions, and a breathtaking new theatre spanning from the sweeping deserts of North Africa to the rolling hills of Italy. Join the Fight with new features such as Full Tactical Pause and our Dynamic Campaign Map, which enable you to take complete control of the battlefield. The legendary strategy franchise is back! Company of Heroes 3 is the ultimate package of action, tactics and strategy. Take charge in the heat of real-time battle, then command as a General guiding the overall campaign where every decision matters. Overwhelm your opponents with four unique factions and all-new international Battlegroups. Command ground, air and naval forces and build supply lines to crush enemy advances on the new Dynamic Campaign Map - no two playthroughs are ever alike! Play at your own pace across campaign and skirmish modes before diving into blistering multiplayer action. Discover the untold stories of a stunning Mediterranean theatre featuring next-generation destructible environments, all powered by Relic's proprietary Essence Engine. Company of Heroes 3 delivers the next generation of acclaimed tactical gameplay. Beloved combat mechanics collide with authentic new gameplay features, making for the deepest tactical experience to date. ​ Make use of daring flanking moves to expose enemy side armor, experience all new infantry breaching mechanics allowing you to flush enemy units from their garrisons, and master elevation to enhance your line of sight and gain the upper hand. Welcome to the Mediterranean - a breathtaking new theatre filled with untold stories of war. Engage ferocious enemy forces across Italian mountain passes, breathtaking coastal vistas and the sweeping deserts of N Africa. Stunning visuals deliver authentic and highly diverse environments designed to keep you on your toes. ​ Mountainous maps will require uniquely different strategies from coastal towns, with verticality now greatly affecting units’ line of sight (True Sight). Desert plains will call for careful reconnaissance and daring armored maneuvers. On this new frontline, intelligence trumps speed and clever use of local terrain will let you bewilder your opponents and route them from the field. Experience the biggest single-player campaign in franchise history. The new Dynamic Campaign Map delivers full ‘sandbox-style’ gameplay, allowing players to command the overall war effort and experience an unprecedented level of strategic choice. ​ Establish vital supply lines before deploying rear guard defenses to secure your advance. Launch air and naval strikes to weaken and scatter enemy forces or liberate a nearby town to develop a Partisan spy network. Choose your forces and upgrade your veteran companies to match your playstyle. Meanwhile, the optional Full Tactical Pause feature allows players total control over the pacing of single-player action. Plan your attacks, then effortlessly queue up lethal precision plays that will give you the edge in battle. Company of Heroes 3 promises to delight even the most ardent WW2 enthusiasts thanks to the largest number of launch factions in the series to date. ​ New army customization mechanics will allow you to call in the help of a varied cast of specialist units. Take up the fight with new elite squads including the American-Canadian Special Service Forces, the revered Gurkhas from the Commonwealth and many more. ​ From devastating tank destroyers to clandestine recon vehicles, Company of Heroes 3 features the largest roster in the series to date. The super-light Weasel, the armor-sniping Nashorn, and the Chaffee Light Tank are just a few of the units making their debut. Also, let's not forget revamped classics like the M3 Recovery Vehicle Halftrack, which can now be used to repair and steal abandoned enemy vehicles! Feel the blistering impact of every mortar shell and naval bombardment with Relic's state-of-the-art Essence Engine. In Company of Heroes 3, every location becomes a fully destructible sandbox, opening up limitless tactical gameplay options for you or your enemy to exploit. ​ Bring fortified buildings crashing down onto enemy squads, then witness enhanced destruction mechanics at play as soldiers exploit fresh ruins as dynamic cover. Stunning new rendering and particle FX technology depicts fire, sand and smoke like never before. Brilliant new soldier animations combine with enhanced AI, delivering realistic squad reactions to the battlefield. Optimized for DirectX 12 and multi-core CPUs, Relic's new engine technology will deliver cinematic action to rival any Hollywood blockbuster.

Action releases from 2023

223 Action titles launched in 2023 — top 6 by review volume.

Position in Action

MetricThis titleGenre position
Review volume33.2k Steam reviewsTop 17% in Action
Positive rating57% positiveGenre average: 83% — this title sits in top 96%
Metacritic81/100Genre average 77 — top 36% of Action titles
Concurrent peak2.2k playersTop 6% in Action by live player count
Engagement hours88 h averageTop 4% for session depth among Action

Peer Action titles

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Community Tag Signals

Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.

  • Singleplayer · 451
  • Strategy · 444
  • Wargame · 359
  • RTS · 347
  • Multiplayer · 330
  • Action RTS · 321
  • Co-op · 320
  • PvE · 317
  • Real Time Tactics · 305
  • World War II · 294
  • PvP · 252
  • Turn-Based Tactics · 243
  • Historical · 240
  • Military · 228
  • Top-Down · 219

Localization Coverage

Interface / Subtitles (12)

  • English volume_up
  • French
  • Italian
  • German
  • Spanish - Spain
  • Czech
  • Korean
  • Polish
  • Simplified Chinese
  • Traditional Chinese
  • Japanese
  • Portuguese - Brazil

Full audio (2)

  • English
  • Ukrainian

Reception Metrics

Steam community

57%Mixed · 33.2k reviews

19.0k positive · 14.3k negative

Metacritic

81/100 critic aggregate

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Curator recommendations

21.8k

Peak concurrent players

2.2k

Features & Capabilities

Multiplayer

  • Multi-player
  • PvP
  • Online PvP
  • Co-op
  • Online Co-op

Community

  • Steam Achievements
  • Steam Trading Cards
  • Steam Workshop
  • Stats

Other

  • Single-player
  • Family Sharing

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Engagement Profile

All-time avg

88h

substantial (40–100 hours)

Median

21h

Typical completion time

2-week avg

9h

Current engagement

Achievements

24

Steam unlocks available

Release & Availability

Release dateFeb 23, 2023
DeveloperRelic Entertainment
Base price$23.99 -60%
Required age18+
DLC / Add-ons4 released
PlatformsWindows
Estimated owners1M–10M
External linksOfficial site · Metacritic page · Support

Content Notes

This game features violent content and some gore.

Editions & Packages

  • Buy Company of Heroes 3