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Halo Wars: Definitive Edition is an enhanced version of the real-time strategy classic, Halo Wars, updated to run natively on PC. Halo Wars: Definitive Edition includes improved graphics, new achievements and all of the DLC created for the landmark real-time strategy game.

Halo Wars: Definitive Edition is a strategy, rts and base-building game developed by Ensemble Studios, Behaviour Interactive and 343 Industries and published by Xbox Game Studios.
Released on April 20th 2017 is available only on Windows in 12 languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Czech, Hungarian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian and Traditional Chinese.

It has received 8,549 reviews of which 7,788 were positive and 761 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. 😎

The game is currently priced at 19.99€ on Steam.

The Steam community has classified Halo Wars: Definitive Edition into these genres:

Strategy RTS Base-Building Multiplayer Singleplayer Sci-fi War Military Action Co-op Simulation Great Soundtrack Aliens Sandbox Tactical Online Co-Op Classic Story Rich Shooter Atmospheric

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System requirements

These are the minimum specifications needed to play the game. For the best experience, we recommend that you verify them.

Windows
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7 SP1 64-bit or higher
  • Processor: Intel Core i3 or Equivalent
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4200 NVIDIA GeForce GT 740M AMD Radeon R5 M240
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 12 GB available space

User reviews & Ratings

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Sept. 2025
good game with some pathfinding problems. Sadly Halo Wars 2 (which i think is a better game) isn't on steam :(
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Sept. 2025
~ DIFFICULTY ~ 🔲 My 90 year old grandma could play it ✅ Easy 🔲 Normal 🔲 Hard 🔲 Dark Souls ~ GRAPHICS ~ 🔲 MS Paint 🔲 Bad 🔲 Meh 🔲 Graphics dont matter in this game ✅ Good 🔲 Beautiful ~ MUSIC ~ 🔲 Bad 🔲 Not special 🔲 Good ✅ Eargasm ~ STORY ~ 🔲 This game has no story 🔲 Like playing Temple Runners for the story 🔲 It's there for the people who want it 🔲 Well written ✅ Epic story ~ PRICE ~ 🔲 Free 🔲 Underpriced 🔲 Perfect Price ✅ Could be cheaper 🔲 Overpriced 🔲 Complete waste of money ~ REQUIREMENTS ~ 🔲 You can run it on a microwave ✅ Average 🔲 High end 🔲 NASA computer ~ LENGTH ~ 🔲 Very Short (0 - 3 hours) ✅ Short (3 - 15 hours) 🔲 Average (15-50 hours) 🔲 Long (50-90 hours) 🔲 Extremely long (90-110 hours) 🔲 No ending ~ FUN ~ 🔲 I'd rather watch paint dry 🔲 Hard to enjoy 🔲 Repetitive ✅ Actually pretty amusing 🔲 Ride of your life ~ REPLAYABILITY~ 🔲 It's a one-time experience 🔲 Only for achievements 🔲 If you wait a few months/years ✅ Definitely 🔲 Infinitely replayable ~ WORTH BUYING ~ 🔲 No 🔲 Wait for sale ✅ Yes ---------------- Halo Wars stands as an ambitious real-time strategy title set in the expansive Halo universe. Unlike its mainline counterparts, it shifts focus from first-person shooting to large-scale tactical battles. This unique direction gave fans of the franchise a fresh perspective, introducing a different way to experience the iconic conflict between humanity and the Covenant. By blending the established lore with strategy mechanics, the game carved its own space in a genre not often explored on consoles. The story takes place before the events of the original Halo trilogy, offering background on key conflicts within the war against the Covenant. Through cinematic cutscenes and strong narrative pacing, the game effectively expands the lore of the series. The introduction of new characters and factions keeps the campaign engaging, while staying faithful to the Halo universe. It serves as both a prequel and a complementary story for those already invested in the franchise. Gameplay in Halo Wars emphasizes streamlined strategy mechanics that are accessible while still rewarding tactical thinking. Base-building, unit production, and battlefield control are at the core of the experience, with intuitive controls designed for console players. Strategic deployment of forces and balanced unit composition are crucial to victory. While it may not reach the depth of traditional PC-based RTS titles, it succeeds in delivering a polished and enjoyable tactical experience. Visually, Halo Wars captures the essence of the franchise with faithful design and attention to detail. The environments range from alien landscapes to human colonies, all rendered with strong artistic direction. Unit and structure designs mirror the established Halo aesthetic, making battles feel authentic and cinematic. Combined with the series’ signature soundtrack and sound effects, the presentation brings a familiar yet fresh atmosphere to the game. Overall, Halo Wars is a successful experiment in adapting the Halo universe into the real-time strategy genre. Its story enriches the franchise lore, while its gameplay delivers an accessible yet engaging tactical experience. Strong visual design and audio presentation further enhance its appeal, making it a standout among console strategy games. While it may not satisfy hardcore RTS purists, it offers a unique and entertaining take for both strategy enthusiasts and Halo fans alike. Halo Wars gets a 7/10. For more reviews check my Steam profile Hope you enjoyed my review, god bless you
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July 2025
Great game. Microsoft, please put Halo Wars 2 on Steam
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April 2025
I originally got this game on the xbox 360 and I still replay it once in a while to this day. Better than the sequel in my opinion.
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Nov. 2024
This is one of my favorite games. I played it back years ago when I was kid with my xbox 360. I can't really explain what I love about it. It's just a super fun game that has infinite replayability, at least for me. I would easily recommend this game.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Halo Wars: Definitive Edition is currently priced at 19.99€ on Steam.

Halo Wars: Definitive Edition is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 19.99€ on Steam.

Halo Wars: Definitive Edition received 7,788 positive votes out of a total of 8,549 achieving a rating of 8.84.
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Halo Wars: Definitive Edition was developed by Ensemble Studios, Behaviour Interactive and 343 Industries and published by Xbox Game Studios.

Halo Wars: Definitive Edition is playable and fully supported on Windows.

Halo Wars: Definitive Edition is not playable on MacOS.

Halo Wars: Definitive Edition is not playable on Linux.

Halo Wars: Definitive Edition offers both single-player and multi-player modes.

Halo Wars: Definitive Edition offers both Co-op and PvP modes.

Halo Wars: Definitive Edition does not currently offer any DLC.

Halo Wars: Definitive Edition does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

Halo Wars: Definitive Edition supports Remote Play on TV. Discover more about Steam Remote Play.

Halo Wars: Definitive Edition is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.

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Halo Wars: Definitive Edition PEGI 16
19.99€ Buy Now
Rating
8.8
7,788
761
Game modes
Multiplayer
Features
Online players
206
Developer
Ensemble Studios, Behaviour Interactive, 343 Industries
Publisher
Xbox Game Studios
Release 20 Apr 2017
Platforms
Remote Play
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