Close Combat III: The Russian Front vs Kohan: Immortal Sovereigns
Side-by-side comparison of features, pricing, ratings, and alternatives.
Close Combat III: The Russian Front puts you in command of Soviet and German forces during the brutal winter of 1942-43. The game blends real‑time strategy with realistic unit morale and supply mechanics, delivering a gritty simulation of historic battles. Play solo campaigns or pit your tactics against friends in multiplayer skirmishes, all on a detailed PC experience that captures the chaos of the Eastern Front.
Kohan: Immortal Sovereigns is a real‑time strategy game set in a richly detailed fantasy world. Players command armies, manage resources, and influence the political landscape through a unique “Dynamic War” system. The game offers both a deep single‑player campaign and robust multiplayer modes, including co‑operative play, allowing strategic minds to clash or collaborate across Linux and PC platforms.
- Deep morale and supply mechanics
- Accurate historical representation
- Robust multiplayer support
- Extensive scenario editor
- Deep strategic depth with a unique war system
- Strong modding community and tools
- Cross‑platform support for Linux and PC
- Engaging single‑player and multiplayer modes
- Steep learning curve for newcomers
- Graphics are dated by modern standards
- Limited AI adaptability
- Steep learning curve for new RTS players
- Graphics are dated by modern standards
- Limited official multiplayer matchmaking
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The Verdict
AI-generated from listing dataBoth games offer deep strategic experiences with steep learning curves and dated graphics, but Kohan focuses on fantasy RTS with strong modding, while Close Combat III delivers historically accurate WWII tactics with detailed morale and supply systems.
Key differences
- •Setting: fantasy world with three factions (Kohan) vs. historically accurate Eastern Front WWII battles (Close Combat III).
- •Core mechanics: dynamic war ownership and tech trees (Kohan) vs. morale, fatigue, and supply line management (Close Combat III).
- •Modding vs. scenario editing: Kohan provides robust mod tools for units/maps; Close Combat III offers a scenario editor for custom battles.
- •Multiplayer matchmaking: Kohan has limited official matchmaking; Close Combat III lists multiplayer support but no matchmaking details.
- •Price: Kohan $29.99 vs. Close Combat III $49.99.
Pricing & value
Kohan costs $29.99, $20 cheaper than Close Combat III's $49.99, offering lower entry cost.
Platform availability
Kohan supports Linux and PC; Close Combat III only listed for PC.
Gameplay & fun factor
Both provide deep, complex strategy with steep learning curves; choice depends on fantasy vs. WWII preference.
Multiplayer / co‑op
Kohan supports up to 8 players in competitive or cooperative matches with co‑op mode; Close Combat III supports up to 8 players but no co‑op listed.
Content & replayability
Kohan's modding tools and three distinct factions boost long‑term replayability; Close Combat III relies on scenario editor only.
Difficulty & accessibility
Both have steep learning curves and are aimed at strategy enthusiasts; neither is noted as easier.
Graphics & performance
Both are described as having dated graphics by modern standards.
Choose Close Combat III: The Russian Front if…
Players seeking historically accurate WWII tactics with deep morale and supply mechanics.
Choose Kohan: Immortal Sovereigns if…
Fans of fantasy RTS who want cheaper price, Linux support, and extensive modding.
Common questions
Which game is cheaper?
Kohan: Immortal Sovereigns costs $29.99, while Close Combat III: The Russian Front costs $49.99.
Do either games run on Linux?
Kohan supports Linux; Close Combat III is listed only for PC with no Linux support mentioned.
Which game offers more community‑created content?
Kohan provides robust modding tools for units, maps, and gameplay tweaks, whereas Close Combat III offers a scenario editor only.