Unity of Command Trilogy Bundle

Unity of Command Trilogy Bundle gathers the operational-level World War II strategy series that’s been quietly beloved by wargamers since its first release in 2011. It’s not a shooter dressed up in tanks and it’s not a 4X epic either. It’s turn-based, map-based, and built around a single obsession: keeping your divisions supplied while cutting off the enemy’s ability to do the same. That focus is exactly why the series built a following of players who normally wouldn’t touch a strategy game outside of Civilization.

How it plays

You’re directing divisions across a hex or point-to-point map, pushing offensives while watching a supply line that can snap the moment you overextend. Cut off a unit from its lifeline and it starts to wither, so a big part of the puzzle is encircling enemy formations rather than just grinding through them head-on. Headquarters sit on the map too, and you use them to reorganize units, rebuild bridges, and call in resupply when a push has left your line thin. Fog of war means you’re not looking at the full enemy layout from turn one. You capture stragglers and run reconnaissance to find out what’s actually in front of you, and enemy armor will try to do the same thing to your own retreating units. Beyond the front line, theater assets let you call in air recon, bombing runs, or supply drops, and sabotage missions behind enemy territory. Scenarios can also branch based on your decisions, so a campaign doesn’t always play out the same way twice, and there’s a scenario editor for players who want to build or try community-made battles once they’ve got the systems down.

Who it’s for

This is a series for people who like their strategy games to reward planning over reflexes. If you enjoy chess-like turn-based combat, or you’ve always liked the idea of wargames but bounced off the counter-density of something like a full hex-and-chit simulation, this is a friendlier entry point. It rewards patience and punishes greed, in the good way. If you want real-time battles, flashy visuals, or a game you can win by clicking fast, skip it. It’s also not the pick if you want a sandbox strategy game with sprawling empire management. This is tighter and more puzzle-like than that.

Is it worth grabbing?

Given the price tag involved, this one’s an easy yes for anyone even mildly curious about turn-based WWII strategy. The genre has a reputation for being intimidating, but this series was built specifically to ease newcomers in while still giving veterans a real challenge in the later scenarios. Strategy fans who already know the series will want it just to have the collection in their library, and newcomers get a low-risk way to find out if operational-level wargaming is their thing without committing money upfront.

Quick facts

Genres: Indie, Simulation, Strategy. Developer: 2×2 Games, Croteam. Publisher: 2×2 Games. Platform: PC. Release date: November 12, 2019.