Steam game

Lines of Battle

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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By Sophie Games

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Overview

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.

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