Sudden Strike

Overview

Sudden Strike is a World War II real-time tactics game released by CDV Software and developed by Fireglow. Players command Soviet, German, or Allied forces in combat scenarios that emphasize tactical decision-making over resource management and base building. The game features realistic military physics where terrain, buildings, and environmental factors affect unit performance and combat outcomes. Units can take cover in buildings, conduct reconnaissance, and require repairs when damaged. The expansion pack, Sudden Strike Forever, adds historically authentic units like the 1944 T-34 tank, new desert and snow environments, plus additional campaigns focused on specific military operations. The game includes multiple scenarios across various theaters of war, with players managing combined arms forces of infantry, tanks, and artillery while adapting to battlefield conditions and limited resources.

Developed by

Fireglow Games

Published by

cdv Software Entertainment, Strategy First

Facts

Game modes

Single player, Multiplayer

Player perspectives

Bird view / Isometric

Themes

Historical, Warfare

Series

Sudden Strike

Release dates

• PC (Microsoft Windows): Oct 2000