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Cossacks: Back to War

Developed by GSC Game World · Published by GSC World Publishing

Strategy
StatusOut now ReleaseSep 2, 2010 Price$1.24 Metacritic60/100 Steam reviews2,621

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player, Multi-player
Price$1.24
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic60/100
Steam reviews2,621
Languages4
DLC1

Overview

A strategy game by GSC Game World, published by GSC World Publishing — single-player, multi-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Cossacks: Back to War contains all of the gameplay features of Cossacks: European Wars and Cossacks: The Art of War, this is a complete care package for all current and future Cossacks fans. This add-on contains two new nations: Switzerland and Hungary.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsVery Positive — 89% positive of 2,762
Owners (est.)200000 – 500000
Peak players124
Player-voted tags:StrategyClassicRTSMultiplayerHistoricalWarSingleplayerNostalgiaFree to Play

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 Cossacks: Back to War.

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

  • OS *: Microsoft Windows XP Home (Service Pack 3)
  • Processor: Intel Atom N270
  • Memory: 512MB RAM
  • Graphics: Intel GMA 950
  • DirectX®: DirectX9
  • Hard Drive: 550MB space free
  • Sound: 100% Direct Sound Compatible
  • Internet Connection: 56 Kbit/sec
  • Controller: "mouse" or touchpad

Supported languages (4)

EnglishFrenchGermanRussian

Cossacks: Back to War 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 Cossacks: Back to War?

Steam classifies Cossacks: Back to War as a Strategy game, developed by GSC Game World. Cossacks: Back to War contains all of the gameplay features of Cossacks: European Wars and Cossacks: The Art of War, this is a complete care package for all current and future Cossacks fans. This add-on contains two new nations: Switzerland and Hungary.

How much does Cossacks: Back to War cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists Cossacks: Back to War at $1.24. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is Cossacks: Back to War single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Cossacks: Back to War: Single-player, Multi-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is Cossacks: Back to War on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

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

Is Cossacks: Back to War out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Sep 2, 2010.

What platforms is Cossacks: Back to War on?

Cossacks: Back to War 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 Cossacks: Back to War single-player or multiplayer?

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

How much does Cossacks: Back to War cost?

Steam lists it at $1.24.

What is Cossacks: Back to War's Metacritic score?

Cossacks: Back to War has a Metacritic score of 60/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made Cossacks: Back to War?

Cossacks: Back to War is developed by GSC Game World and published by GSC World Publishing.

Where to get Cossacks: Back to War

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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