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Watch trailer on Steam ↗Lines of Battle
Sophie Games · Published by Gamersky Games, Sophie Games · Official site ↗
Last updated 9 Oct 2026
Command armies in tactical battles with simultaneous turns during the Napoleonic Wars. Lead forces through single-player strategy campaigns, master formations and flanking tactics, then test your skills in competitive 1v1 and 4v4 battles.
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Indie, Strategy, Casual · More free games
Lead your forces through intricate Napoleonic Wars battles with simultaneous turns. Master formations and flanking tactics in both single-player campaigns and competitive 1v1 and 4v4 matches.
About this game
A Passion Project for History Enthusiasts
Lines of Battle began as the vision of a single developer, inspired by watching the 1970 film Waterloo hundreds of times. The goal was simple: to distill the grand, cinematic feeling of Napoleonic warfare into a deep yet accessible strategy game.
Today, that vision has evolved into a rich, competitive wargame supported by a dedicated community of mapmakers, historical consultants, and artists. Our ambition is to expand this system across every major era of human conflict.
What’s Coming to Steam
- Full 3D Graphics: The Sophie Games team has expanded to bring our tactical vision to life with glorious 3D environments and units.
- Operational Campaigns: Command at a higher level. Manage divisions and corps, strike at supply lines, and coordinate your Grand Armée across Northern Italy, Central Europe, and the Russian steppe.
- New Historical Eras: We are developing new mechanics and units for multiple eras, expanding the battlefield across some of the most memorable moments across history.
Core Gameplay Features
- Simultaneous Turn-Based Battles (WeGo): Experience the "fog of war" through tactical prediction. Issue orders simultaneously and watch the chaos of battle unfold in real-time combat.
- Live & Correspondence Play: Fight intense real-time tactical battles or take your turns at your own pace with our flexible correspondence system.
- Authentic Unit Progression: Start with core infantry, cavalry, and artillery. Unlock a full roster of 20 historical units, including British Congreve Rockets, Russian Licorne howitzers, and elite French Old Guard.
- Competitive Matchmaking: Prove your worth in the ranked meta or enjoy balanced, equal-point battles in our unranked Classic mode.
Join the Vanguard
Lines of Battle is driven by a global community of wargamers and history fans. Whether you are a veteran of the genre or a newcomer, you’ll find a vibrant home on our Discord, Reddit, and YouTube.
Add Lines of Battle to your Wishlist today and join us on the front lines!
Experience the Tactics Today
Want to test your command skills right now?
Play the free 2D web version now!
Join our growing community of tacticians and help us shape the future of historical wargaming.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
Minimum:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 7 (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD equivalent
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 3000
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 500 MB available space
Recommended
Recommended:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i3 or AMD equivalent
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 or equivalent
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 1 GB available space
Supported Languages
English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Hungarian, Indonesian, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Portuguese - Portugal, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Ukrainian
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
Lines of Battle | Development Update
Lines of Battle | Development UpdateTime for the first development update on Steam.Over the past weeks, we’ve been working across both the 2D web version and the upcoming 3D version.The focus has been improving gameplay, stability, and scaling battles.3D VersionWork on the 3D version is ongoing.We are shaping the core experience.CampaignWe are building a campaign structure around larger war context.Not just isolated battles.Core GameplayWe are continuing to iterate on:• Decision-making • Pacing • Battlefield controlThe goal is to reinforce the commander role.2D Version UpdatesWe’ve continued improving the live version.Recent Changes• Combat and balance refinements • Stamina and pacing adjustments • Performance improvements • Turn status and countdown timer • Unit color customization • UI improvementsMajor FixThe long-standing “Unsubmitted Orders” bug is now mostly resolved.This issue had been affecting matches for a long time.We are continuing to monitor edge cases.Full changelog: Changes in this update (v1.2.1 → v1.3.11):https://linesofbattle.wiki.gg/wiki/ChangelogLarge Scale BattlesWe’ve been testing 100 vs 100 battles.The results have been strong.These matches are helping us push the scale of the game while testing stability and coordination.We plan to continue expanding on this. Looking AheadOver the next weeks:• Advancing the 3D campaign • Developing a better tutorial • Improving core gameplay systems • Continuing 2D balance and UI updates • Exploring larger formats like 10v10+Thanks for following the developmentYou are helping shape the game.See you on the battlefield.-The Lines of Battle TeamRead full article on Community Announcements (UGC90)AnnouncementsOfficial
▶ Epic History x Lines of Battle Is Live Now
We teamed up with Epic History TV, A channel we’ve long admired, and they’ve just featured Lines of Battle.If you’ve been curious how it feels, you can try it right now.▶ Try the free 2D web version instantly on our website ▶ Learn the core simultaneous turn system ▶ Test your tactics against real players ▶ Share feedback to shape the Steam versionThe web version delivers the full core gameplay loop and is evolving directly through player feedback to improve the 3D Steam version.Every match you play helps us improve and expand the game toward its full Steam release.If you enjoy it, wishlist the Steam version to stay updated as we add more content, features, and depth.Go check out Epic History’s video and show them some love.See you on the battlefield. The Lines of Battle TeamRead full article on Community Announcements (UGC90)AnnouncementsOfficial
🎉 50,000 Wishlist Celebration
We just hit 50,000 wishlists on Steam. That number means a lot to us, If you have been following the game, playing on the web, or sharing it with others, thank you. You are helping shape what this becomes. We are continuing development with: • Expanded unit variety • Improved tactical feedback and clarity • New content on the way If you have not wishlisted yet, now is a great time to support the project.The Lines of Battle TeamRead full article on Community Announcements (UGC90)AnnouncementsOfficial
Experimenting with textures on the Steam version
This is work in progress. We've been experimenting with new textures to give the Steam 3D version of Lines of Battle a slightly more realistic look. The next steps would be to see how to make the elevations more distinct.What do you think?Read full article on Community Announcements (leomassaroli)AnnouncementsOfficial
LoB crossed 40k wishlists on Steam today!
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