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Second Front is a tactical WWII turn-based strategy game. Craft & share your own scenarios and maps or use your strategic prowess in 48 scenarios set in iconic locations. Command over 40 types of infantry and 216 tanks, vehicles and guns. An infinite tactical sandbox experience.

Second Front is a tactical, turn-based tactics and world war ii game developed by Hexdraw and published by MicroProse Software.
Released on January 31st 2023 is available only on Windows in 7 languages: English, French, German, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Spain, Polish and Russian.

It has received 625 reviews of which 492 were positive and 133 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. 😊

The game is currently priced at 33.99€ on Steam.

The Steam community has classified Second Front into these genres:

Tactical Turn-Based Tactics World War II Strategy Hex Grid Wargame Turn-Based Strategy Turn-Based War 3D Combat Tanks Board Game Cute Indie Simulation Top-Down Historical Singleplayer Military

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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
  • OS *: Windows 7 32-bit or newer
  • Processor: Intel or AMD, Dual Core or better
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 2GB of VRAM
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Direct X- compatible soundcard.

User reviews & Ratings

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Feb. 2025
I have just past over 1,000 hours playing this and that in itself speaks of my enjoyment with this great game. This is the game I dreamt of many (+40) years ago as a teenager when I first started playing Squad Leader but could never find like-minded local opponents. That game evolved and morphed into ASL and I lost interest as the rules became too overwhelming. Too much time reading the rule book rather than playing the game so I stuck with basic Squad Leader with the Cross of Iron and Crescendo of Doom expansion gametes. I don't really play computer games, rather preferring to play my collection of consim board games on line via the excellent vassal tool that allows direct play or pbem against opponents around the world. Then I started to see posts by the SF game developer on the Squad Leader facebook page that really caught my interest. Could his game really be a computer version of the game that hooked me all those years ago and started me on my life long interest in consim gaming? Yes it could, and more, so much more. It not only offers the tactical game play of the board game but manages the minutiae of all the rules. If you are familiar with Squad Leader/ASL or any tactical WWII board game you'll slide comfortably into game play like a well fitted glove. The AI opponent is the best I have witnessed in my, admittedly limited experience with PC games, providing a real challenge to my own tactical abilities playing through the many and varied scenarios and campaigns that are provided with the game and via the excellent player community Workshop entries. I've even submitted some of my own scenario designs for others to try and, hopefully, enjoy. The Map & Scenario editor is user friendly and provides a real sandbox for anyone interested in exploring WWII tactical engagements between the protagonists that fought in the West, East, African & Mediterranean Theatres, with literary hundreds of vehicles, weapons and units at your disposal. I really do recommend this title to anyone remotely interested in exploring WWII at the tactical level. The best 35 euros I have ever spent.
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Feb. 2025
Like SL and ASL without a thousand rules checks and dice rolls. Best part is it's a solo game, would be nice to have an option to play a human player.
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Jan. 2025
reminds me of the board game squad leader without the problem of setup and computations
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Jan. 2025
The game Second Front is somewhat underrated, especially considering its recent updates, which have significantly enhanced its overall quality. Upon re-examining the game, I was impressed by its fully destructive world and accurate units, ranging from infantry to tanks and aircraft. Despite its cartoonish appearance, the game boasts a high level of realism, making it a hidden gem. While it may initially seem similar to Battle Academy, it offers a more complex and nuanced experience. However, there are areas for improvement, such as the implementation of air strikes and artillery strikes. Additionally, the ability to create custom campaigns using the editor would be a valuable feature. Overall, Second Front is an underrated game that deserves more recognition, thanks to its dedicated developers and supportive community. 8.5/10
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Sept. 2024
One of the strengths this game has - you can play it casually or you can "grok" the numbers to maximize the final few percentage points of advantage. The game plays smoothly. The map creation kit and scenario designer are easy to use, yet pay attention to details as there are subtlety under the hood. Included are many scenarios, campaigns with much replay value. The workshop contains many more of varying quality to test your skills. More options are promised by the developer with regard to the games future development. All in all this is a good solid buy for a Squad/Tank based game.
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Second Front is currently priced at 33.99€ on Steam.

Second Front is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 33.99€ on Steam.

Second Front received 492 positive votes out of a total of 625 achieving a rating of 7.46.
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Second Front was developed by Hexdraw and published by MicroProse Software.

Second Front is playable and fully supported on Windows.

Second Front is not playable on MacOS.

Second Front is not playable on Linux.

Second Front is a single-player game.

There is a DLC available for Second Front. Explore additional content available for Second Front on Steam.

Second Front is fully integrated with Steam Workshop. Visit Steam Workshop.

Second Front does not support Steam Remote Play.

Second Front 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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Second Front
33.99€
7.5
492
133
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Hexdraw
Publisher
MicroProse Software
Release 31 Jan 2023
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