Battle of Empires : 1914-1918 (ALL DLCs)

Mud, wire, shattered villages, and constant artillery fire define Battle of Empires: 1914-1918, a real-time strategy game built around the brutal, methodical warfare of the First World War. Rather than treating the era as a backdrop for fast arcade battles, it focuses on the lethal realities of trench assaults, machine-gun positions, poison gas, and fragile early armor. Six story-led campaigns put different armies and fronts in focus, while the complete DLC collection expands the available missions, factions, and historical scenarios. Its mood is grim and tactical, but the varied objectives keep it from becoming a simple contest of throwing soldiers at enemy lines.

Command happens from a broad tactical view, yet players can also take direct control of individual infantrymen or vehicles when a precise shot, grenade throw, or evasive maneuver matters. Missions ask you to capture positions, defend ground, sneak behind lines, manage limited reinforcements, and use cover intelligently as artillery turns buildings and defenses into rubble. Infantry squads carry era-appropriate weapons and equipment, while tanks, flamethrowers, cavalry, and field guns introduce different tactical roles rather than serving as instant-win units. Cooperative missions support up to four players, and competitive multiplayer lets six nations fight across modes inspired by conflicts from both World Wars.

The strongest feature is its Men of War-style level of control, which rewards careful positioning and improvisation more than rapid base-building or resource harvesting. Destructible terrain, detailed damage, and the ability to commandeer equipment give battles a messy, unpredictable quality that suits the setting; a fortified house can become a strongpoint one minute and a deathtrap the next. Historical uniforms, vehicles, and weapons lend the campaigns a grounded feel without turning them into a dry simulation, although the demanding pace can punish careless newcomers. Fans of Men of War, Soldiers: Heroes of World War II, or slower tactical RTS games will find a substantial, replayable World War I package here, especially if they have friends for co-op.