Act of War: Direct Action

Mar 15, 2005
Developer: Eugen Systems
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
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About Act of War: Direct Action

Act of War: Direct Action is a highly realistic, near future real-time strategy game, set against the backdrop of a conflict that threatens to permanently change the face of our world. Created in conjunction with US Air Force captain (ret.) Dale Brown, author of 14 New York Times best-sellers, this techno-thriller game puts you in control of Task Force Talon, a direct action team put together to defend cities around the globe. With the ultimate in authentic modern day weaponry, vehicles and intelligence at your disposal, no other game puts you in better control of tomorrow's war!

Released: Mar 15, 2005
Developer: Eugen Systems
Publisher: Atari, Inc.

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Can my PC run Act of War: Direct Action?

Act of War: Direct Action needs at least 64 MB Hardware T&L-compatible video card (256 MB recommended) and 256 MB RAM (512 MB recommended) RAM.

Minimum

Processor: Pentium 4 1.5 GHz or equivalent (3.0 GHz recommended)
Memory: 256 MB RAM (512 MB recommended)
Graphics: 64 MB Hardware T&L-compatible video card (256 MB recommended)

Is Act of War: Direct Action worth buying?

Steam

90% positive

'Very Positive', 567 reviews

Metacritic

Critics (IGDB)

80/100

3 critics

What Steam players say about Act of War: Direct Action66/100

Steam community summary by CriticalPixel

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What is Act of War: Direct Action about?

RTSStrategyMilitaryActionWarMultiplayerPolitical3D

Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer

Quick answers

What is the cheapest place to buy Act of War: Direct Action?

Right now the lowest price for Act of War: Direct Action we're tracking is $0.64 at Driffle — 79% below Steam's $2.99. We compare 9 stores and prices refresh every few minutes.

What is the lowest price Act of War: Direct Action has ever been?

The lowest price we've recorded for Act of War: Direct Action is $0.45 at YuPlay on October 9, 2026. The current best price is about 42% above that low.

Is Act of War: Direct Action worth buying?

90% of 567 Steam user reviews for Act of War: Direct Action are positive ("Very Positive"). It also holds a Metacritic score of 82. The Steam community summary on this page sums up what those players say.

Can my PC run Act of War: Direct Action?

The minimum system requirements for Act of War: Direct Action are — CPU: Pentium 4 1.5 GHz or equivalent (3.0 GHz recommended); GPU: 64 MB Hardware T&L-compatible video card (256 MB recommended); RAM: 256 MB RAM (512 MB recommended). See the full minimum and recommended specs in the system requirements section on this page.

When was Act of War: Direct Action released?

Act of War: Direct Action released on March 15, 2005, developed by Eugen Systems and published by Atari, Inc..

What platforms is Act of War: Direct Action available on?

Act of War: Direct Action is available on PC (Microsoft Windows). It supports single player, multiplayer.

When do Act of War: Direct Action prices drop?

Act of War: Direct Action last hit a new low of $0.45 on October 9, 2026 at YuPlay. Current best price is $0.64. Prices on this page refresh every few minutes, so check back around seasonal sales for new lows.

Where's the cheapest place to buy Act of War: Direct Action?

The cheapest Act of War: Direct Action price right now is $0.64 at Driffle, 79% below the Steam price.

Act of War: Direct Action price comparison across stores
Store	Edition / Region	Discount	Price	Buy link
DriffleBest price	Steam · Global	—	$0.64	Buy Act of War: Direct Action at Driffle
Loaded	Steam · Worldwide	-67%	$0.89-67%	Buy Act of War: Direct Action at Loaded
Kinguin	Steam · Global	—	$0.92	Buy Act of War: Direct Action at Kinguin
Gamivo	Steam · Global	—	$1.08	Buy Act of War: Direct Action at Gamivo
Instant Gaming	Steam · Global	-60%	$1.34-60%	Buy Act of War: Direct Action at Instant Gaming
GameBillet	Steam · United States	-18%	$2.46-18%	Buy Act of War: Direct Action at GameBillet

All-time low: $0.45 at YuPlay on Oct 9, 2026 — the current best price is 42% above it.

Prices in USD, refreshed every few minutes. Switch currency on this page for EUR/GBP/BRL and more.

What games are like Act of War: Direct Action?

Act of Aggression

Real Time Strategy (RTS)

Wargame: AirLand Battle

Real Time Strategy (RTS)

Steel Division: Normandy 44

Real Time Strategy (RTS)

Wargame: European Escalation

Real Time Strategy (RTS)

Wargame: Red Dragon

Real Time Strategy (RTS)

Call to Arms

Real Time Strategy (RTS)

Can my PC run Act of War: Direct Action?

Act of War: Direct Action needs at least 64 MB Hardware T&L-compatible video card (256 MB recommended) and 256 MB RAM (512 MB recommended) RAM.

Minimum

Processor: Pentium 4 1.5 GHz or equivalent (3.0 GHz recommended)
Memory: 256 MB RAM (512 MB recommended)
Graphics: 64 MB Hardware T&L-compatible video card (256 MB recommended)

Is Act of War: Direct Action worth buying?

Steam

90% positive

'Very Positive', 567 reviews

Metacritic

Critics (IGDB)

80/100

3 critics

What Steam players say about Act of War: Direct Action66/100

Steam community summary by CriticalPixel

Be the first to review Act of War: Direct Action

What is Act of War: Direct Action about?

RTSStrategyMilitaryActionWarMultiplayerPolitical3D

Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer

Quick answers

What is the cheapest place to buy Act of War: Direct Action?

Right now the lowest price for Act of War: Direct Action we're tracking is $0.64 at Driffle — 79% below Steam's $2.99. We compare 9 stores and prices refresh every few minutes.

What is the lowest price Act of War: Direct Action has ever been?

The lowest price we've recorded for Act of War: Direct Action is $0.45 at YuPlay on October 9, 2026. The current best price is about 42% above that low.

Is Act of War: Direct Action worth buying?

Can my PC run Act of War: Direct Action?

When was Act of War: Direct Action released?

Act of War: Direct Action released on March 15, 2005, developed by Eugen Systems and published by Atari, Inc..

What platforms is Act of War: Direct Action available on?

Act of War: Direct Action is available on PC (Microsoft Windows). It supports single player, multiplayer.

When do Act of War: Direct Action prices drop?

Where's the cheapest place to buy Act of War: Direct Action?

The cheapest Act of War: Direct Action price right now is $0.64 at Driffle, 79% below the Steam price.

Act of War: Direct Action price comparison across stores
Store	Edition / Region	Discount	Price	Buy link
DriffleBest price	Steam · Global	—	$0.64	Buy Act of War: Direct Action at Driffle
Loaded	Steam · Worldwide	-67%	$0.89-67%	Buy Act of War: Direct Action at Loaded
Kinguin	Steam · Global	—	$0.92	Buy Act of War: Direct Action at Kinguin
Gamivo	Steam · Global	—	$1.08	Buy Act of War: Direct Action at Gamivo
Instant Gaming	Steam · Global	-60%	$1.34-60%	Buy Act of War: Direct Action at Instant Gaming
GameBillet	Steam · United States	-18%	$2.46-18%	Buy Act of War: Direct Action at GameBillet

All-time low: $0.45 at YuPlay on Oct 9, 2026 — the current best price is 42% above it.

Prices in USD, refreshed every few minutes. Switch currency on this page for EUR/GBP/BRL and more.

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What games are like Act of War: Direct Action?

Can my PC run Act of War: Direct Action?

Minimum

Is Act of War: Direct Action worth buying?

What is Act of War: Direct Action about?

Quick answers

What is the cheapest place to buy Act of War: Direct Action?

What is the lowest price Act of War: Direct Action has ever been?

Is Act of War: Direct Action worth buying?

Can my PC run Act of War: Direct Action?

When was Act of War: Direct Action released?

What platforms is Act of War: Direct Action available on?

When do Act of War: Direct Action prices drop?

Where's the cheapest place to buy Act of War: Direct Action?

What games are like Act of War: Direct Action?

Can my PC run Act of War: Direct Action?

Minimum

Is Act of War: Direct Action worth buying?

What is Act of War: Direct Action about?

Quick answers

What is the cheapest place to buy Act of War: Direct Action?

What is the lowest price Act of War: Direct Action has ever been?

Is Act of War: Direct Action worth buying?

Can my PC run Act of War: Direct Action?

When was Act of War: Direct Action released?

What platforms is Act of War: Direct Action available on?

When do Act of War: Direct Action prices drop?

Where's the cheapest place to buy Act of War: Direct Action?