Rune 11 · Real-time tactics · Relic Entertainment, 2023
Company of Heroes 3
Second World War battles in Italy and North Africa, with cover, suppression and destructible towns. Intense small-unit warfare.
Edition reviewed: Company of Heroes 3 (2023).
Official artwork © Relic EntertainmentWhat you do
Command squads and vehicles in real-time battles, using cover and flanking, with a turn-based campaign map in Italy.
Who it suits
Adults who like history and tactics. War violence is realistic.
01The opening
The Italian campaign begins on a coast. The first battle shows how much cover, terrain and suppression matter.
02The midgame
Squads gain veterancy, buildings crumble and every street fight feels different. The campaign map adds a layer of planning.
03Where to stop
Matches and missions have clear ends.
Why it works
- Tactical, tense battles
- Destructible environments
- Clear match lengths
Watch out for
- Rated 18
- Some paid packs
The score
Overall 4.2 out of 5 · Deep carved · how we score
Our verdict
Intense small-unit war, in tidy match lengths.
Written by the Rune Hall desk. Updated 23 October 2026. Facts were checked against the publisher and store pages at that date; prices and platforms can change.