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Company of Heroes - Legacy Edition

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2009

Should you play it?

Delivering a visceral WWII gaming experience, Company of Heroes redefines RTS by bringing the sacrifice of heroic soldiers, war-ravaged environments, and dynamic battlefields to life. This legacy version also grants access to the latest version of COH, just called "Company of Heroes".

What works

  • Deep and engaging wwii rts gameplay
  • Balanced and varied factions
  • Immersive audio-visual effects and atmosphere
  • Active multiplayer with team play
  • Extensive modding community and dlc content

Things to keep in mind

  • Some ai and pathfinding issues
  • Multiplayer community can be toxic
  • Campaign length is relatively short
  • No native lan support in steam version
  • Graphics show age compared to modern games

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Cossacks 3

  • Battlefield™ 1

  • WARNO

  • Company of Heroes 2

  • Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts

  • Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition

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From the same developer

From the same developer, ranked by motivational fit.

  • Company of Heroes

  • Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts

  • Company of Heroes: Tales of Valor

  • Company of Heroes 2

  • Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition

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Company of Heroes - Legacy Edition: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Status, Fellowship, Domination. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Story. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fantasy, Relaxation.

Last update: 21/08/2026