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Defend a WWII base solo or in two-player co-op, building defenses and adapting to escalating enemy waves, bosses, and events.
Released 29 Jul 2026
Defend Twelve Waves
Build Layered Defenses
Draft Units Mid-Run
Company of Heroes 3: Final Stand delivers a standalone roguelite wave-defense experience for solo and cooperative play. Command and survive against fast-paced escalating enemy waves, intimidating bosses, and dynamic battlefield events. Are you ready to make your final stand?
Developed by Relic Entertainment · Published by Relic Entertainment
Choose one of four factions—the US Forces, Wehrmacht, British Forces, or Deutsches Afrikakorps—and defend your base alone or with one co-op partner. The standalone wave-defense mode is set across five battlegrounds.
Prepare defenses and command units through 12 escalating enemy waves, with bosses and dynamic battlefield events adding challenges. After each wave, choose a randomized unit or ability to shape your forces for the rest of the run.
Runs can continue into Endless Mode, and eight difficulty levels offer different challenges. Between runs, faction-specific progression trees unlock persistent perks and abilities.
Many supplied reviewers criticize the price relative to the limited maps and mode variety, and say runs become repetitive. Random unit and upgrade choices are also a recurring complaint, with players saying they can make builds feel luck-dependent. Some reviewers enjoy the core wave-defense loop, the familiar Company of Heroes combat, and the chance to play solo or cooperatively; opinions on how long that novelty lasts vary.
Company of Heroes 3: Final Stand introduces an all-new standalone wave defense experience, delivering thrilling, highly-replayable Company of Heroes gameplay. This standalone experience does not require you to own any previous Company of Heroes titles, making it easy for you to jump straight into the action and have fun, whether you’re a longtime fan or a new player.
Prepare to dig in, build layered defenses, and survive against escalating waves of enemy forces across 12 increasingly difficult rounds, including intimidating bosses and dynamic battlefield events unique to Final Stand.
Featuring a roguelite progression system, players construct a custom battlegroup from the ground up suited to their style of play. After each wave, choose between randomized units or abilities that persist for the duration of the run, ensuring that no two playthroughs feel the same.
Persistent upgrades like powerful perks and unique abilities will be unlocked between runs across faction-specific progression trees. These upgrades meaningfully change how each faction plays, encouraging experimentation, long-term mastery, and repeat play at higher levels.
Final Stand captures the classic Company of Heroes feeling of those pivotal moments where when faced with overwhelming odds, preparation, adaptability, and decisive command determine survival.
All-new standalone Company of Heroes wave defense experience
Single-player and cooperative gameplay (2 player co-op)
Command 4 iconic factions: US Forces, Wehrmacht, British Forces, or Deutsches Afrikakorps
Roguelite progression and persistent upgrades present new strategic possibilities in every run
36 boss units with special abilities and rewards
18 dynamic in-game events
8 difficulty levels from newcomer to veteran
5 battlegrounds designed for wave defense gameplay
Survive 12 escalating waves, or take on Endless Mode for the ultimate challenge
Faction-specific progression trees with impactful upgrades
Unlock 4 premium cosmetic skin packs (1 per faction)
Brand-new Announcer VO performances bring your Final Stand to life
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 12 |
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| Controller required | No |
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| Website | Official website |
