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Act of War: Direct Action

Developed by Eugen Systems · Published by THQ Nordic

Action
StatusOut now ReleaseMar 12, 2008 Price$1.19 Metacritic82/100 Steam reviews560

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player, Multi-player
Price$1.19
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic82/100
Steam reviews560
Languages1

Overview

An action game by Eugen Systems, published by THQ Nordic — single-player, multi-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Tomorrow's War Is NOW Ripped from today's headlines, Act of War: Direct Action™ is a frightening tale of suspense, international intrigue and geopolitical military conflict. This real-time strategy experience puts you squarely in control of counterterrorist forces and delivers a first look at tomorrow's war.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsVery Positive — 90% positive of 567
Owners (est.)100000 – 200000
Peak players12
Player-voted tags:RTSStrategyMilitaryActionWarMultiplayerPolitical3DTop-DownDestructionReal-TimeGore

Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Act of War: Direct Action.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerYes
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportNo
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesNo
Steam AchievementsNo

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • Supported OS:Windows 2000/XP
  • Processor: Pentium 4 1.5 GHz or equivalent (3.0 GHz recommended)
  • Memory: 256 MB RAM (512 MB recommended)
  • Graphics: 64 MB Hardware T&L-compatible video card (256 MB recommended)
  • Sound: DirectX® version Windows 2000/XP-compatible sound card
  • Hard Drive: 3 GB free HD space
  • * Broadband connection required for online multiplayer play

Supported languages (1)

English

Act of War: Direct Action FAQ

Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.

What kind of game is Act of War: Direct Action?

Steam classifies Act of War: Direct Action as a Action game, developed by Eugen Systems. Tomorrow's War Is NOW Ripped from today's headlines, Act of War: Direct Action™ is a frightening tale of suspense, international intrigue and geopolitical military conflict. This real-time strategy experience puts you squarely in control of counterterrorist forces and delivers a first look at tomorrow's war.

How much does Act of War: Direct Action cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists Act of War: Direct Action at $1.19. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is Act of War: Direct Action single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Act of War: Direct Action: Single-player, Multi-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is Act of War: Direct Action on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Act of War: Direct Action for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is Act of War: Direct Action out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Mar 12, 2008.

What platforms is Act of War: Direct Action on?

Act of War: Direct Action is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is Act of War: Direct Action single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player.

How much does Act of War: Direct Action cost?

Steam lists it at $1.19.

What is Act of War: Direct Action's Metacritic score?

Act of War: Direct Action has a Metacritic score of 82/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made Act of War: Direct Action?

Act of War: Direct Action is developed by Eugen Systems and published by THQ Nordic.

Where to get Act of War: Direct Action

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