Close Combat: Cross of Iron

Dive into the immersive world of Close Combat: Cross of Iron, where historical accuracy meets strategic gameplay. Set against the backdrop of the Eastern Front during World War II, this pausable real-time wargame challenges players to lead their troops through intense battles, earning promotions as they navigate the harsh realities of war.

As a junior officer, players will command their men in real-time, facing the unforgiving enemy across various terrains and seasons—from the biting cold of winter to the scorching heat of summer. The game boasts an extensive array of Battles, Operations, and Campaigns, including the comprehensive Campaign "Fuger's Ostliche Wut" or "Fuger's Eastern Fury," which is based on real events from 1943 to 1944. Players can choose to experience the conflict from either the German or Russian perspective.

Each mission is meticulously crafted with detailed briefings that provide insights into historical events, enhancing the strategic depth of each encounter. The game faithfully recreates Teams, Units, Weapons, and Data to ensure a realistic portrayal of WWII squad-level warfare.

• Enhanced Scenario Editor for creating custom "what if" scenarios
• Realistic soldier psychological profiles during combat
• Direct and indirect fire with limited ammunition
• Options to protect troops in buildings, pillboxes, and trenches
• Hundreds of specialized squads, weapons, soldier types, vehicles, and artillery

Embrace the challenge of commanding your forces with precision and skill in Close Combat: Cross of Iron, where every decision matters and historical authenticity reigns supreme.

Follow the instructions below to activate a Steam game:

1) Go to https://store.steampowered.com/about/
2) Click on "Install Steam" to download the application.
3) Once downloaded, install the client.
4) Once installed, find and open the Steam application on your computer.
5) Create a Steam account and login.
6) Once logged in to your client, click on “Add a Game” at the bottom left of the application window and click on “Activate a product on Steam”
7) Enter the game key provided and download the game.

You can only redeem the key via the downloaded and installed Steam application and not directly on their website.