// Close Combat(1996)

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About Close Combat

Close Combat is a World War II real-time tactics game, developed by Atomic Games, and released on January 1, 1996 for the Mac and June 30, 1996 for the PC. The first installment of the Close Combat series, the game is played on a two-dimensional map, between two players. Close Combat is based on the fighting of the U.S. 29th Infantry Division and the German defenders from Omaha Beach to Saint-Lô during Operation Cobra; all the units in the game are based on those used in 1944. The game may be played as either the Germans, or the Americans.The game received mainly positive reviews.

Release Date

Jul 1, 1996

Developer

Atomic Games

Publishers

Microsoft

Close Combat FAQ & buying guide

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Is Close Combat worth buying?

Steam

92.31% positive

'Positive', 13 reviews

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What is Close Combat about?

StrategyWorld War IISimulationTacticalWargameOld SchoolHistoricalRTS

Game modes: Single player

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Right now the lowest price for Close Combat we're tracking is $5.99 at Steam. We compare 1 store and prices refresh every few minutes.

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The lowest price we've recorded for Close Combat is $3.59 at Steam on May 22, 2026. The current best price is about 67% above that low.

Is Close Combat worth buying?

92% of 13 Steam user reviews for Close Combat are positive ("Positive").

When was Close Combat released?

Close Combat released on July 1, 1996, developed by Atomic Games and published by Microsoft, SNEG.

What platforms is Close Combat available on?

Close Combat is available on Web browser, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, DOS. It supports single player.

When do Close Combat prices drop?

Close Combat last hit a new low of $3.59 on May 22, 2026 at Steam. Current best price is $5.99. Prices on this page refresh every few minutes, so check back around seasonal sales for new lows.

Where's the cheapest place to buy Close Combat?

The cheapest Close Combat price right now is $5.99 at Steam.

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All-time low: $3.59 at Steam on May 22, 2026 — the current best price is 67% above it.

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