Buy it if you like
- Graphics: 25 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Gameplay: 24 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Multiplayer: 15 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
- Crashes: 23 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
Based on 3k player reviews · updated
What players think
The recurring themes across 300 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.
Why players love itThings to know
60% of themes are praise30% are divided10% are complaints
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
25 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
For its era, the graphics are still a treat, particularly when commanding massive armies on beautifully designed maps.
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
24 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
But yeah, skirmish is fun, balance is okay, very addictive gameplay, the game is not hardcore anymore.
Multiplayer
Players who bring up Multiplayer mostly praise it.
15 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Multiplayer, a strong aspect of the Cossacks series, remains a focal point in Back to War.
Difficulty
Players who bring up Difficulty mostly praise it.
11 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
However, this complexity can also be a barrier to newcomers, as the learning curve is steep and the amount of micromanagement required may feel overwhelming.
Combat
Players who bring up Combat mostly praise it.
7 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
One of the most impressive features of the game is the scale of combat.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
6 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Sound design complements the visual presentation with period-appropriate music, realistic weapon effects, and atmospheric battlefield sounds that enhance immersion.
Theme by theme
Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.
Players love
Graphics25 reviews
Gameplay24 reviews
Multiplayer15 reviews
Difficulty11 reviews
Combat7 reviews
Audio6 reviews
Divided opinion
Story89% still recommend
Interface100% still recommend
Co-op100% still recommend
Players complain
Crashes35% still recommend
What you get
Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.
Play modes
- Multi-player
- Single-player
Controller
Steam lists no controller support.
Store features
- Family Sharing
Platforms
- Windows
Valve device support
Steam DeckUnsupported
SteamOSUnsupported
Steam MachineUnsupported
Should I buy it now?
Based on Steam price history.
Prices have been lower
$4.99
The lowest we've tracked is $1.24.
7 points recordedtoday · $4.99
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