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Making History: The Great War

Developed by Muzzy Lane Software, Factus Games · Published by Factus Games

IndieSimulationStrategy
StatusOut now ReleaseJan 29, 2015 Price$14.99 Steam reviews397

At a glance

PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux
ModesSingle-player, Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer
Price$14.99
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Steam reviews397
Languages3
Achievements1
DLC1

Overview

An indie, simulation, strategy game by Muzzy Lane Software, Factus Games, published by Factus Games — single-player, multi-player, cross-platform multiplayer.

Steam’s own one-line description: “The Great War is a turn-based grand strategy game based on the epic struggles of the WWI era. Experience the battles of attrition and punishing artillery barrages. Play as any nation of the period as the modern world of industrialized warfare replaces an age of kings with a struggle of ideologies.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsMostly Positive — 76% positive of 449
Owners (est.)20000 – 50000
Peak players3
Player-voted tags:StrategySimulationWorld War IGrand StrategyIndieHistoricalWarTurn-Based StrategyModdableSandboxMilitaryMultiplayer

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 Making History: The Great War.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerYes
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerYes
Full controller supportNo
Partial controller supportYes
Steam Cloud savesNo
Steam AchievementsYes

System requirements (PC)

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

Minimum

  • OS *: Windows 10 / Windows 8 / Windows 7 / Windows Vista / Windows XP with Service Pack 2
  • Processor: Pentium 4 or better
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 256 MB DirectX 9.0c-Compliant, Shader 2.0 3D Video Card
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Windows-Compliant Keyboard & Mouse

Supported languages (3)

EnglishGermanSimplified Chinese

Making History: The Great 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 Making History: The Great War?

Steam classifies Making History: The Great War as a Indie, Simulation, Strategy game, developed by Muzzy Lane Software, Factus Games. The Great War is a turn-based grand strategy game based on the epic struggles of the WWI era. Experience the battles of attrition and punishing artillery barrages. Play as any nation of the period as the modern world of industrialized warfare replaces an age of kings with a struggle of ideologies.

How much does Making History: The Great War cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists Making History: The Great War at $14.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is Making History: The Great War single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Making History: The Great War: Single-player, Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer. It lists a single-player mode.

Is Making History: The Great War on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Making History: The Great War for Windows, macOS, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Does Making History: The Great War support cross-platform play?

Steam tags Making History: The Great War with Cross-Platform Multiplayer.

Is Making History: The Great War out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Jan 29, 2015.

What platforms is Making History: The Great War on?

Making History: The Great War is listed for Windows, macOS, Linux on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is Making History: The Great War single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer.

How much does Making History: The Great War cost?

Steam lists it at $14.99.

Does Making History: The Great War have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 1 achievements for Making History: The Great War.

Who made Making History: The Great War?

Making History: The Great War is developed by Muzzy Lane Software, Factus Games and published by Factus Games.

Where to get Making History: The Great War

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

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