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Command NATO or Warsaw Pact forces in 1985, build unit decks, and direct air and ground battles across a dynamic campaign.
Released 29 May 2013
Build Unit Decks
Direct Air And Armor
Shape A Dynamic Campaign
2 SIDES, 12 NATIONS, 750 UNITS: THE STRATEGY GAME REFERENCE IS BACK! Richer, more beautiful and more accessible, Wargame AirLand Battle is the sequel to the explosive real-time strategy game Wargame European Escalation! 1985.
Developed by Eugen Systems · Published by Eugen Systems








Set in 1985, the game imagines a North Sea incident escalating tensions between NATO and the Warsaw Pact into open war. You command forces from either side across a dynamic campaign.
Assemble forces from a roster of tanks, aircraft, helicopters, infantry, and other units, then direct them in real-time tactical battles across large maps. Unit roles and coordination matter as you manage deployments and reinforcements.
Campaigns connect battles with strategic decisions and can be played solo or with friends. The game also offers skirmishes and online multiplayer, including battles with up to 20 players.
In the supplied reviews, players often praise the dynamic campaigns, tactical battles, and the choices offered by assembling unit decks. Some especially enjoy playing campaigns cooperatively or competing in multiplayer, while others value the challenge and Cold War setting. Opinions differ on campaign difficulty and quality, and some reviewers say it can be hard to follow the action or find online opponents.
| Platforms | Windows, Linux |
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| Achievements | 0 |
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| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 2 listed on Steam |
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| Metacritic | 80/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |