Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows® XP or Vista Processeur : 2.0 Ghz Intel Pentium IV or equivalent or AMD Athlon XP or equivalent Mémoire vive : 512 MB de mémoire Graphiques : DirectX 9.0c compatible 64MB video card with Pixel Shader 1.1 support or equivalent and latest manufacturer drivers Espace disque : 1 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : DirectX® 9.0c compatible 16-bit Notes supplémentaires : Supported Video Cards: NVIDIA: NVIDIA GeForce 3 series or better with latest manufacturer drivers (excluding the GeForce 4 MX series), ATI: ATI Radeon 9500 series or better with lat
Recommended: Système d'exploitation *: Windows® XP or Vista Processeur : 3.0 Ghz Intel Pentium IV or equivalent Mémoire vive : 1 GB de mémoire Graphiques : 256 MB NVIDIA GeForce 6800 series or better Carte son : DirectX® 9.0c compatible 16-bit
Company of Heroes
Over a quarter of all reviews come from players who’ve spent more than 25 hours in Company of Heroes—and virtually every one of them has clicked “Recommended”. Strategy isn’t just a genre; 113 out of 117 mentions rhapsodize about the combat system itself.
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In players' words
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What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 117 | 113 | 2 | 2 |
| Story / writing | 21 | 18 | 1 | 2 |
| Graphics / art | 18 | 17 | 1 | 0 |
| Content / longevity | 14 | 12 | 1 | 1 |
| Multiplayer | 11 | 8 | 0 | 3 |
| Performance | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 |
| Audio / music | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Value for money | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Interface / UX | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Stability / bugs | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 58 h on median; those who dislike it: 34 h.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Oct 14, 2017 · All-time low: €2.59 (Jul 22, 2019)
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Strengths
- Strategy-driven combat steals the show: 113 positive mentions out of 117.
- Graphics punch above the genre’s weight: 17 positive mentions out of 18.
- Audio and music land perfectly: 9 positive mentions with zero negatives.
- Late-game retention is exceptional: 95% positive among players logging over 25 hours.
Weaknesses
- Bugs linger as the darkest shadow: 3 negative mentions with no positives.
- UI frustrates more than it helps: 4 negative mentions out of 5 total.
- Multiplayer divides the fanbase: 3 negative mentions alongside 8 positive.
Who is it for?
Tactical historians and RTS purists will relish the sheer depth of Company of Heroes. Veterans of classic strategy games craving a modern take will find their match.
Is Company of Heroes worth it in 2026?
Overall yes, the community is won over: 94% of 18,549 Steam reviews are positive (player score 94/100). Most-praised strength: Strategy-driven combat steals the show. Current price: 3,69€ (80% off).
Verdict
A timeless tactical experience that rewards hours of commitment. Minor rough edges in UI and bugs don’t dull the shine of its brilliant strategy core.
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