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Company of Heroes 2

Company of Heroes 2

Experience the ultimate WWII RTS platform with COH2 and its standalone expansions. This package includes the base game, which you can then upgrade by purchasing The Western Front Armies, Ardennes Assault and/or The British Forces. More info in the "About This Game" section below.

79%
Mostly Positive
DevelopersFeral Interactive (Linux), Feral Interactive (Mac), Relic Entertainment
PublishersFeral Interactive (Linux), Feral Interactive (Mac), Relic Entertainment
Release DateJun 25, 2013
$19.99
Peak Players161.9K
Metacritic80
PlatformsWindows · macOS · Linux
Strategy
AI Review Summary

Company of Heroes 2 is a long-standing benchmark in the tactical RTS genre, praised for its deep squad-based mechanics and distinct faction gameplay that many veterans prefer over the sequel. However, the experience is severely compromised by a fragmented and predatory monetization model that locks substantial portions of the game behind paid DLC.

Pros

  • Exceptional tactical depth and faction variety that provides hundreds of hours of replayability.90%
  • Widely considered superior to its successor, Company of Heroes 3, in terms of mechanics and feel.80%
  • Engaging and challenging AI that provides a robust experience for solo or co-op skirmishes.70%
  • Strong cooperative play, particularly for friends defending against waves of enemies.60%
  • Memorable unit personality and witty voice lines that add flavor to the combat.50%

Cons

  • Extremely predatory monetization and DLC practices that lock core content like campaigns and units.95%
  • Fragmented game structure where Theater of War and skirmish units must be purchased separately.90%
  • Unwelcoming community environment where veteran players often abandon matches with newcomers.60%
  • Lack of modern control features such as native WASD camera movement hotkeys.50%
  • Occasional AI glitches where units may fail to engage or get stuck at the base.40%

Notable Mentions

  • High average playtime of over 300 hours suggests immense longevity for those who stick with it.
  • The game remains a preferred choice for the community even a decade after its release.
Confidence: 87%
Based on the 115 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Jul 21, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
4.1K
Peak · last 90 days
4.2K
All-time peak
161.9K

Price

Current price
$19.99
Lowest tracked
$4.99since Jan 6, 2026

Review Sentiment

Launch week
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Last 30 days
81%
All-time positive
79%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews113.1K
Positive: 89.4K (79%)Negative: 23.7K (21%)

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Reviews from Steam Deck

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Dev Response Rate

327h

Avg Playtime at Review

74%

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