Hell Let Loose review

Hell Let Loose is our top war game because it sits between a shooter and a strategy game. The Steam page describes squad-based 50v50 matches with 14 roles across Command, Infantry, Recon and Armour units, so one player can call in artillery as an Officer while another crews a tank. Maps are built to scale from aerial and satellite imagery of real battle sites, including Carentan, Omaha Beach, Stalingrad and Kursk, and fronts include North Africa as well as Eastern and Western Europe. A resource-based meta-game, which the developer says is inspired by real-time strategy, ties supply to the fight at the front. English Steam reviews are Very Positive at 83% of 63,038, and the minimum PC spec asks for 12 GB of RAM. The weak points: there is no single-player campaign, recent reviews are softer at 75%, and new players face a learning curve built around teamwork and communication.

Who it is for

Shooter fans who want large, team-driven World War II battles with a strategy layer.

Price

$49.99 one-time purchase on Steam (US store).

Buy Hell Let Loose $49.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 10, 2026.

Key features

• Squad-based 50v50 multiplayer battles with 100 players
• 14 roles across Command, Infantry, Recon and Armour units
• Battles on the Eastern and Western Fronts and in North Africa
• To-scale maps built from aerial and satellite imagery of real battle sites
• Resource-based meta-game inspired by real-time strategy games

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Very Positive on Steam, with 83% of 63,038 English reviews positive
• Strength: Roles such as Officer, Spotter and Tank Commander give strategy players a job
• Strength: 12 GB RAM minimum is lighter than Battlefield 6
• Weakness: Multiplayer only, with no campaign
• Weakness: Recent reviews dip to 75% of 283 in the last 30 days
• Weakness: Only partial controller support on PC

Key facts

• Developer: Expression Games
• Publisher: Team17
• Released on Steam: July 27, 2021
• Metascore (Steam data): 79
• Minimum RAM: 12 GB

Where it ranks

Hell Let Loose is No. 1 in our Best War Games verdict.