Indie · 2018
Making History: The Second World War
Making History: The Second World War offers a deep and immersive turn-based grand strategy experience, letting players explore alternate outcomes of WWII through a dynamic, open-ended design. Set in an industrial age conflict among global superpowers, the game begins with battles in factories, mines, and labs before expanding to land, air, and sea engagements worldwide. Players shape history by making critical decisions, with every playthrough offering a fresh strategic challenge. The game features extensive event content, hundreds of alternate historical scenarios, and the ability to control any nation—including 280 nationalities, colonies, protectorates, and puppet governments. Modding is supported by an easy-to-use scenario editor, while a tutorial mode helps newcomers learn the ropes. The game spans a massive world map with horizontal wrapping, over 90 Steam achievements, and advanced AI focusing on tactical carrier operations, nuclear attacks, strategic bombing, and more. Units range from iconic aircraft and tanks to missile launchers, nuclear delivery systems, and jet-era vehicles. Naval forces include surface ships and submarines, while infantry.