Battle Academy 2: Eastern Front
Battle Academy 2: Eastern Front
Game
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Battle Academy
Developer Slitherine Ltd.
A turn-based strategy game like no other has landed on Steam. Approachable, absorbing and visually impressive yet detailed, Battle Academy aims to revolutionise the strategy games market with a blend of intuitive design and compelling gameplay. From the Steam store page
207 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Lemmy, Mastodon) · newest Nov 5, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
87
LovedLoved
162 positive · 24 negative
95% range 82–91%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 162 | 24 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 2 | 0 | 16 |
| Lemmy * | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Mastodon * | 0 | 0 | 1 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
206 of 234 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
87% recommend · 163 yes, 25 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 188 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (315 of 372 positive).
Players praise Battle Academy as a fun, accessible turn-based WWII strategy game. [1][2][3] Some criticize the infinite reaction fire mechanic and lack of intel. [4][5]
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- [5]
A nicely thought out game let down by an extraordinarily frustrating mechanic: infinite reaction fire. Essentially an enemy unit can get what seems to be infinite shots at your unit each time you take any action with it, as long as your unit is within range of it, regardless of its own "Action Points" or its remaining shots per turn. This creates an extraordinarily favourable situation for a defender but a very …
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Not quite Close Combat or Panzer General but pretty close. TL;DR = A fun turn based historical squad and platoon sim for beginners or veterans = 8/10. Basic tactics are well done, terrain will affect view and protection. Dismouted Scouts, wheeled & tracked Recce Vehs / APCs (Sdkfz 234/1 armored car, Sdkfz 251/16 half-track and more) are used to peel back the fog of war, and find the soft targets that cannot …
- [11]
The BA series will appeal to the WWII gamer who appreciates a balance between ease of play, graphics and depth of strategy/logistics. Quite easy to learn the basics of BA, takes a bit of experience to utilize the various units to the their maximum. The strategies are important if you wish to do well and keep your units alive, yet, not too large of a learning curve. Graphics are somewhat "comic book" in nature, not …
- [3]
Battle Academy is a fun turn-based tabletop tactics game that reminds me of my old hex-map, counters and dice days, except BA does all the die rolls and result table look-ups for you. Don't expect sprawling maps or dazzling graphics, this is a minimalist game, but it's great for a few minutes of fun at the end of a long day when you have neither the time or the brain cells for an evening-long gaming slog. I got mine …
- [4]
I've played about every scenario available for this game, both fan made and company endorsed, so obviously I like it. This is what they used to call a great 'beer and pretzels' game, meaning it's challenging but not too complicated. Not high in realism but the tank battles are good fun and there are some challenging scenarios that require the right tactics to overcome. You will usually win, if not always the first …
Summarised from 34 of the 208 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 10, 2026. How summaries are made
RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account
Players who liked Battle Academy talk about fun and accessible turn-based gameplay; those who didn't talk about infinite reaction fire mechanic is frustrating. Which matters more to you?
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60 of 207 · most liked firstNot quite Close Combat or Panzer General but pretty close. TL;DR = A fun turn based historical squad and platoon sim for beginners or veterans = 8/10. Basic tactics are well done, terrain will affect view and protection. Dismouted Scouts, wheeled & tracked Recce Vehs / APCs (Sdkfz 234/1 armored car, Sdkfz 251/16 half-track and more) are used to peel back the fog of war, and find the soft targets that cannot otherwise be seen until they fire upon you. Light, Medium and Heavy Armour options…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →As an old-time wargamer who used to create his own armies out of plastic model kits and figurines, I have to say that I really like this game. It reminds me of the old beer-and-pretzels games that I used to play back in the day. It makes sense that the game was built this way considering that it was originally commissioned by the BBC (yes, that BBC). That explains the graphics and the square grid maps. I know it looks like a Litchtenstein painting. Get over that. It's quite a good game. This…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A nicely thought out game let down by an extraordinarily frustrating mechanic: infinite reaction fire. Essentially an enemy unit can get what seems to be infinite shots at your unit each time you take any action with it, as long as your unit is within range of it, regardless of its own "Action Points" or its remaining shots per turn. This creates an extraordinarily favourable situation for a defender but a very difficult situation for an attacker, who must guess at the locations and range of…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I was mugged in 2004 suffered back /head tramuas so excuse the sp/grammer still very smart just writing is off. that said the game is different from many Turn base games with a "comic book " look that may turn off many . I found it to be different in thought game would be easy it is not . I bought a bundle got every DLC along with it as well . Loved playing the game and DLC's also a mod section for additional battles is included . It may not be everyones cup of Tea graphic wise but game play…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is not a game for grownups. It is a toy. Enough said.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Bit of cash grabbing at the start gave an bad impression. Tutorial explains basic movement stuff but little about combat and advantage vs disadvantage. UI is very hard to understand in regards to the important info you need.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →this dev is abusive and rude to customers and shouldn't be on the Steam store.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This turn-based strategy game offers some innovative ideas, but fails on execution of those ideas. It tries to freshen up the old Panzer General formula, but poor explanation of mechanics and bugs make for an irritating experience. The Good: Morale System. Units in the game have morale, and when fired at enough, even if not killed, will be suppressed and then retreat, at which point they can be captured by any adjacent unit. This is a good system, but it is not really explained well. Units and…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →it's not a bad t-rpg. However, it has some flaws that I'd rather not recommend it unless it's on very cheap price. I would rate it neutral, but there is no option unfortunately. It has a unique experience of how to use infantry, because if they are out in the open, they will be gone pretty quick. Learning how to take care of infantry is essential. Considering that the title is based on actual battles during World War 2, you get to learn few historical facts which I appreciated. Generally…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Poorly designed UI. Seems Ok, other than that, except the money grab in locking stuff up after having paid for the base game.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The BA series will appeal to the WWII gamer who appreciates a balance between ease of play, graphics and depth of strategy/logistics. Quite easy to learn the basics of BA, takes a bit of experience to utilize the various units to the their maximum. The strategies are important if you wish to do well and keep your units alive, yet, not too large of a learning curve. Graphics are somewhat "comic book" in nature, not in a derogatory way at all, quite like them. Perfect for getting into a…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I will leave the cat here, so that everybody who passes by can pet it and give it a thumbs up and awards ／＞ フ | _ _ l ／` ミ＿xノ / | / ヽ ﾉ │ | | | ／￣| | | | | (￣ヽ＿_ヽ_)__) ＼二つ
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is a steal at $1 and add all the DLC you're spending $25 for endless fun. If you're looking for complex this isn't your game but if you want a beer & pretzel war game this is fantastic. Best thing I've purchase in a steam sale in a long time.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Well I can only describe this as a fantastic good ol' fashioned ww2 limited turns strategy board game with excellent sound effects and grahics. Bought it at xmas for £7 and its gotta be the bargain of the year. if you enjoy ww2 stratergy arcade type games you will want this. Theres plenty of missions plus more from users you can download via the game. If they were only this good in the early noughties life would of been good. Have not come across any issues graphics or sound wise, Playability…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I am so to speak a veteran in strategy games and i will allow myself the very first review on steam althoug i have been playing on it for nearly 2 decades... But i just have to... this time !!!!! An initally good game with a great lack of unused potential... For example: Why is a unit able top fire endless reaction shots? ridiculous.... Why does a AT or AA gun can´t fire at Infantry???? Why can´t i not tow a AT Gun and transport it???? and so on... So sad !!! It could be a fantastic…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Most of the missions a designed to be in the favour of the AI You have never enough troops, enemy always outnumbers you, they have alot of "luck", are trained and have great advantageous positions. Attacking is a pain as the LOS is terrible and you will run into enemys never moved a meter and waiting for you to come so you lose troops while the enemy skills up. Defending is king but again they came in a 10 vs 1 ratio which is no fun at all. Aswell if a mission goes to well its a question of…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The problem with "My First Battle" is that it looks like a very simplified version of Pokemon. You can play with those decks, but you aren't going to be able to play a full Pokemon game with them. If the nephew wants to play with friends, I'd look for other decks or something like Battle Academy, which will teach how to play the game but with full cards.
neutral · AI labelView post →Battle Academy is a fun turn-based tabletop tactics game that reminds me of my old hex-map, counters and dice days, except BA does all the die rolls and result table look-ups for you. Don't expect sprawling maps or dazzling graphics, this is a minimalist game, but it's great for a few minutes of fun at the end of a long day when you have neither the time or the brain cells for an evening-long gaming slog. I got mine on sale and think I got a good gaming value for the money. If you're intruiged…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →[Fanatical | Steam] Tabletop Battles Bundle (Close Combat series and more) | €1.50 / item or less. A BYOB bundle with each item you choose priced at €1.50 or less. This is a particularly good deal if you're interested in the classic tactical wargame series Close Combat as I don't think these games have ever been bundled at a price as low as this before. Pick from: Battle Academy Battle Academy 2: Eastern Front Close Combat - Gateway to Caen Close Combat : Panthers in the Fog Close Combat:…
neutral · AI labelView post →Good game with 2 issues: 1. Lots of expensive DLC means I would wait until at least a 50% off sale 2. You don't get to take your army from one battle to the next - you get a whole new army at the beginning of each battle which kinda sucks if you're like me and prefer the Panzer General method where you get to choose and upgrade your army throughout the campaign
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Like the second part very much But this one, is just plain frustrating. Most of the missions a designed to be "At the edge". Never enough troops, enemy always numerous, better equipped, trained and has advantageous positions, and you cant play carefully because of the strict turn limit. Its a puzzle game, not a tactical strategy. if you want a more interesting and flexible gameplay - play Battle Academy 2
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →As a cartoony turn-based strategy game with square tiles and simple mechanics, BA reminds me of Advance Wars. The game revolves a lot around positionning your units so they can intercept the enemy units when they're moving, making the game interesting during both your turn and the AI's turn. Defense missions are especially interesting. The game is quite addictive and full of content even if you don't buy the DLC. The game is shipped with three campaigns sporting a dozen of missions each…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I thought this was an excellent game - for me it was a perfect balance of being interesting and challenging enough to hold my attention for an hour or two to do a campaign mission but not so absorbing that I find myself losing days to it. Obviously it looks quite dated but I thought the actual game play and mechanics were pretty robust, some of the campaigns and missions are probably better than others but broadly I enjoyed most of them. I think there is some replayability at least, as I…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Love this game, wish they would make it 64 bit.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →What a diamond in the rough. How did I never discover this game until now? The campaigns are so much fun and when I finish one scenario I get that one more game feel. Excellent music and sounds. Fun graphics. Also the inexpensive price makes this an absolute steal. I hurried up and purchased all the DLC's as well as the sequel. Definite thumbs up. Buy it!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I love this game. I like the graphic style and game play. I believe that people new to turn based strategy and veterans of TBS can equally gain from this game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A great blend of realism as well as very playable. It is the best tactical WW2 game I've played and I've been playing them going back 40 years, going back to the board games Squad Leader and Panzerblitz. It captures the essence of those games without their complex overhead, command control, supply, ammo etc, Bottom line is its a lot of fun and has a high replay value, if you're interested in this type of game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The visual style of this game is deceptive: there's far more depth and challenge on offer here than you'd expect, and even in 2020 it's incredibly playable. The game's age and mobile lineage mean that you'll have to do without a lot of the UI niceties and conveniences you'd expect from a more modern PC game, but the core gameplay is quick and accessible enough that it's not a big deal. There is a heavy dose of RNG involved (you'll generally be pretty lucky to ever have a hit percentage above…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is a stylish, enjoyable game. Challenging enough but still casual war gaming. Plus I enjoy using the editor to make "what if" situations.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Very interesting and realistic mechanics of ground battles. I was really surprised. If you like turn-based strategies, you should try it. Companies included into basic bundles are quite long, so after 18 ours I just finished 1st and started second. #### Update after 170h in the game... It the first game , which trained me to take care about infantry transportation and scouting. Plus, impossibility for light tanks to penetrate armor of heavy tanks It's genuine game, because it trains you to…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A simple beer and pretzel game. A step below Panzer Corps in complexity. Very enjoyable both solo and head to head.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I love this game and I'm waiting for Eastern Front to go on sale, maybe this month. I have all the expansion packs and bought that on sale to, very good game
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Battle Academy, developed and published by Slitherine Ltd., is a turn-based World War II strategy game that focuses on tactical clarity and thoughtful decision-making rather than overwhelming players with dense simulation systems. It places you in command of Allied forces across a series of historical-inspired scenarios, presenting battlefield challenges that emphasize positioning, coordination, and efficient use of limited resources. From the very beginning, the game makes it clear that…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Steel Panthers!? I loaded this game up after dusting it off of my shelf, and I am glad that I did! This reminds me so much of the fan favorite of "Steel Panthers" game title that was something I remember playing as also a turned based strategy game where you choose your factions during the WWII era. Picking Allies or Axis, and you are to win at the objective, holding flags and defeating your foes. Such as this game, the audio of the tanks and the troops moving is almost identical to what I…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →There is more under its seeming simplicity than initially appears.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I've played about every scenario available for this game, both fan made and company endorsed, so obviously I like it. This is what they used to call a great 'beer and pretzels' game, meaning it's challenging but not too complicated. Not high in realism but the tank battles are good fun and there are some challenging scenarios that require the right tactics to overcome. You will usually win, if not always the first time. My only complaint is that as the commander you have basically zero…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →While this game and its dlc's are very expensive, I still enjoy each and every match.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I had eyed this title many times over the years but never pulled the trigger. Why? Well, a bit of wargaming purist snobbery: real wargames can't use tiles, right?!? Well, that was a big mistake, this is a wonderful title. Very accessible, yet challenging. And, make no mistake, it is a proper wargame in the classical sense of the word. Calling Battle Academy "simple" without context I think is a bit dangerous. Compared to, say, Advanced Squad Leader, then yes, sure, the learning curve is…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I won't go into a description of what the game is, as so many reviews have and the store page is self-explanatory. To all those gaming "snobs" who turn their noses up at mobile ports, but like this - remember, this was an IOS and Android App before going to PC. As such, and this is something I like about mobile ports, is that the presentation can look like a graphic novel in it's briefings and story telling. The units themselves are almost cell-shaded, but stopped short of the black borderline.…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →No slithereen may fail
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →great game for the older generation who enjoyed close combat and panzer general loved the game .
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If you played the great Steel Panthers back in the day, then you'll know what I say when I tell you Battle Academy is Steel Panthers Lite - and I mean that mostly as a compliment. The game plays fast and you'll experience again the fun (and frustration!) of doing things like trying to kill a Tiger with a Sherman, and watching helplessly as round after round pings off the Tiger's armor. I also note that some of the supporting assets seem more effective in the game than in real life (i.e. the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Fun graphics, good play, lots of different troop types. Doesn't take forever to play a scenario - but it's long enough to have enough to do. Would recommend to WW2 enthusiasts who like turn-based games and aren't looking to be bogged down in the heavy involvement of details.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →All Slitherine games are the same Including this one. And I hate that.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Technically sound and maybe a great title on mobile but for PC I just find it to be a thin experience with muddy graphics compared to something like Panzer Corp, etc. As much as the game is very much playable and ok from a design perspective, I can't think of a reason why you should play this over a title like Panzer Corp.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is a simple but challenging World War Two turn-based strategy game that's surprisingly better than Panzer Corps because the enemy doesn't receive unlimited reinforcements, doesn't have twice the numbers you start with, and the probabilities aren't stacked massively against you after the tutorial. There are so many campaigns to choose from, and for British grownups there's a happy reminder of "Warlord" comic and the games of toy soldiers we played as children. For "serious" wargamers, it's…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Not much diffrence between this and BA2,I bought the 2nd one first.The Graphics are the Only negative function here,if you can call it that.Get past the GFX by zooming far out use Top Down view.Close Combat players will like this view:).Its cheap,for me in sale £7.99 on Bundlestars...Thats why i didnt mind purchasing the first one the next day also in same sale.Cant go wrong when you purchase these titles like this.Anyways if your a TBS player too then youll also be used to looking past the GFX…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →At first I didn't think much of it, but it's not a bad game. There's plenty of units to go around and I like the environments too, (Of the first 3 campaigns, the game and the DLC are overpriced. I got them on the Humble Bundle) before every mission you get some base units, you have extra points which you can use to get additional units, like more of a specific type of tank or infantryman, like the AT infantry who are good at taking care of tanks, the regular infantrymen who take care of enemy…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →bad graphics bad AI description say u can play canadien forces but in reality u cant its buggy as hell and crashes often was this game made in the 90"s ? lol the videos and pictures on the store page are nice... but thats it the game is so bad i requested a refund
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game hits the sweet spot between strategy and accessibility. I’ve played it for over 75 hours, and it still hasn’t worn thin. The core campaigns are solid, with a good mix of mission types and tactical options. What really keeps it going is the extra content. Between the official expansions and the community-made scenarios, there is more than enough to keep you coming back. The built-in scenario editor is a big plus. It is straightforward to use and opens the door to endless custom…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →There's something called Pokemon Battle Academy that you can find in most board game sections that includes a rule set, board that shows all the basic card set-up for you, and I think 3 basic starter decks. We got that for our son a few Christmases ago and it was good for learning the basics
neutral · AI labelView post →For me it's the best game of its kind since years. But then I haven't played Battle Academy much, honestly.
positive · AI labelView post →wtf is going on with your game???! lmao at first glance it seems to be what i paid for: a not so polished and slightly clunky turn based strategy game. that was expected. boy oh boy just for starters; i jump into the tutorial...walks me thru issuing move orders and goes way too in depth on how to use the mouse lol but then before it can make it to any sort of game mechanics or any other basics it glitches me out of the tutorial...guess i was done lol whatever. i pop into the first campaign…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is an old, poorly made turn based strategy game set in World War 2. The game is highly simplified, allowing people who would not consider playing a turn based strategy game access to a game format they wouldn't want to play, and therefore don't. This is certainly masterful business planning. It's an older game and hasn't been updated to support modern PCs. The resolution and aspect ratios are deficient and below standards here. It's worth noting that, due to the low effort, low…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Great turn based game you can play at anytime..
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Great for online turn based competition.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Originally, I didn't like the game but that's because I didn't really understand how everything worked. At first glance, you think the game is simple because the graphics aren't amazing and it seems kind of weak - that is totally not true at all. I did the tutorial, but that didn't really help. In fact, it was painfully vague. I looked up the handbook online to explain things and that helped a lot. I played a few games because I was craving a good tabletop wargame substitute and this honestly…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Great fun. More complex than you'd think it would be if you were just looking at the cartoon like graphics.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Overrated, overpriced mobile game port. Clunky as hell, simply mechanics with lots of numbers on beta-like tooltips in comic sans like font to make the game feel more complicated than it is.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Good introduction to WWII tactical wargames. The game looks attractive and there are not many controls to master to start playing, but it's still a challenge to play. Charging a few entrenched infantry without scouting and sufficient suppressive fire will get you absolutely slaughtered. The UI is a bit awkward though, instead of the classic left click to select, right-click to act we're used to from RTS, it's left-click to select and act, and right-click to deselect. You get used to it but it…
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