Close Combat: The Bloody First
Close Combat: The Bloody First is the latest release in the critically-acclaimed Close Combat series, and the first using the new 3D Archon engine. With this Close Combat: The Bloody First combines classic Close Combat tactical gameplay with battles fought across a wide variety of diverse 3D landscapes including craggy ridgelines, narrow...
Last Updated: 9/17/2025
| Steam Price | $39.99 |
| Release Date | 10/3/2019 |
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| Steam App Id | 811880 |
Close Combat: The Bloody First
Close Combat: The Bloody First is the latest release in the critically-acclaimed Close Combat series, and the first using the new 3D Archon engine. With this Close Combat: The Bloody First combines classic Close Combat tactical gameplay with battles fought across a wide variety of diverse 3D landscapes including craggy ridgelines, narrow...
Last Updated: 9/17/2025
- Windows
- Mac
- Linux
- Steam Deck (Playable)
About Close Combat: The Bloody First
Close Combat: The Bloody First is a Simulation, and Strategy game developed by Matrix Games, and Slitherine Ltd. On 10/3/2019, it was released on the Steam Store by Matrix Games, and Slitherine Ltd.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Close Combat: The Bloody First on the Steam Deck but some functionality may not be fully supported.
It also supports 5 languanges in-game including English, German, Spanish (Spain), French, and Chinese (Traditional). Each language comes with varying levels of support for the in-game interface, audio, and fully translated subtitles.
According to Steam’s category system, Close Combat: The Bloody First supports the following features:
- Single-player
- Steam Cloud
- PvP
- Family Sharing
- Multi-player
- Online PvP
From the Steam community, Close Combat: The Bloody First has been tagged with the following user tags:
- Great Soundtrack
- World War II
- Multiplayer
- Real-Time
- Tactical
- War
- Tanks
- Historical
- Real Time Tactics
- Replay Value
- Artificial Intelligence
- Real-Time with Pause
- Simulation
- Turn-Based Tactics
- Resource Management
- Wargame
- Strategy
- Military
- Singleplayer
Media & Sceenshots
Watch the featured video for Close Combat: The Bloody First and see the latest screenshots from the Steam Store.
Related Bundles
Close Combat: The Bloody First is included in 2 bundles in the Steam Store. Purchasing through a bundle can give a large discount off the game's base price if you are willing to purchase multiple apps all at once.
| Image | Name | Apps | Packages | Price | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Slitherine Greatest Hits | 14 | 14 | $305.49 | View |
 | Close Combat Collection | 13 | 13 | $229.47 | View |
Related Packages
Close Combat: The Bloody First is referenced by 1 package in the Steam Store. A package (or sub) is simply an item that can be purchased on Steam.
| Name | Price | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| Close Combat: The Bloody First | $19.99 | View |
Supported Languages and Localizations
Close Combat: The Bloody First is available in 5 different languages with varying levels of support for the in-game interface, audio, and fully translated subtitles.
| Name | Interface | Audio | Subtitles |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | Yes | No |
| German | Yes | No | No |
| Spanish (Spain) | Yes | No | No |
| French | Yes | No | No |
| Chinese (Traditional) | Yes | No | No |
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Close Combat: The Bloody First data has been sourced from:
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 17). Close Combat: The Bloody First on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 17). Close Combat: The Bloody First. Steam Community Hub.
- Matrix Games. (2023, July 8). Close Combat: The Bloody First. Close Combat: The Bloody First.