Price check · Updated November 10, 2026
Sudden Strike is back! The beloved Real Time Strategy series returns, this time with bigger battlefields, more units, better graphics, new scenarios and legendary commanders – making Sudden Strike 4 more tactical and realistic than ever before!
Works best on Windows PC and Steam Deck (playable)
Best current price at Fanatical
Waiting could save up to $2.59, if it returns to its lowest price.
A guide from price history and sale dates, not a promise.
Lowest price ever: $1.00 (February 2021)
| Store | Price | Usual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fanatical | $3.59 | $19.99 | Buy |
| GamersGate | $4.00 | $19.99 | Buy |
| GameBillet | $16.79 | $19.99 | Buy |
| Gamesplanet | $17.99 | $19.99 | Buy |
| Steam | $19.99 | $19.99 | Buy |
| Humble Store | $19.99 | $19.99 | Buy |
| GreenManGaming | $19.99 | $19.99 | Buy |
| IndieGala | $19.99 | $19.99 | Buy |
| GOG | $19.99 | $19.99 | Buy |
Three campaigns put you in command of Allied, German or Soviet forces on World War II battlefields in this real-time strategy game. More than 100 units are available, including the Heinkel He 111 bomber, the T-34 tank, the Hawker Typhoon fighter and the Tiger tank.
New to the series is a choice of nine commanders, among them George Patton and Bernard Montgomery, each with unique abilities that support different styles of attack. Over 20 single-player scenarios and a skirmish mode built around challenges provide the content. Tactics include exploiting weak spots in armour, ambushing, and garrisoning buildings with infantry. The game suits strategy fans who like to plan engagements carefully.
Trailer and screenshots are from the publisher. Tap a screenshot to enlarge it.
| Developer | Kite Games |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Kalypso Media |
| Released | Aug 11, 2017 |
| Metacritic | 70 / 100 |
| Languages | 11: English, French, Italian, German, Russian, Spanish - Spain and more |
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7, 8, 10 | Windows 7, 8, 10 |
| Processor | AMD or Intel, 3 GHz Dual-Core or 2.6 GHz Quad-Core | AMD Quad-Core @ 3.8 GHz or Intel Quad-Core @ 3.2 GHz |
| Memory | 6 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon HD 7850, NVIDIA GeForce 660 series | AMD Radeon RX 470 or NVIDIA GeForce 1050 Ti series and above |
| Storage | 12 GB available space | 12 GB available space |
| Network | - | Broadband Internet connection |
How this game plays best, and the gear to match: a best-value pick and an upgrade for each.
Monitor with room for maps and menus
1440p gives Sudden Strike 4 far more screen space for maps, menus and UI than 1080p.
See price on Amazon
Upgrade pickSamsung Odyssey G55C 32-inch QHD Curved MonitorMouse with extra buttons
Bind hotkeys to side buttons and spend long sessions in Sudden Strike 4 comfortably. The G502 is the classic; the Lightspeed version cuts the cord.
See price on Amazon
Upgrade pickLogitech G502 Lightspeed Wireless MouseKeyboard
Lots of hotkeys and typing in Sudden Strike 4. A solid mechanical board makes long sessions easier on your hands.
See price on Amazon
Upgrade pickKeychron K8 ProChair for long sessions
Sudden Strike 4 is the kind of game you lose hours in. Back support matters.
See price on Amazon
Upgrade pickCorsair TC100 RelaxedHeadset for immersive sound
Atmosphere is half of Sudden Strike 4. The Cloud III has rich spatial sound; the Arctis Nova 7 goes wireless with long battery life.
See price on Amazon
Upgrade pickSteelSeries Arctis Nova 7Controller
Sudden Strike 4 plays great on a controller. The 8BitDo Ultimate 2C is a cheap, reliable PC pad; the Ultimate 2 adds drift-free Hall effect sticks and a charging dock.
See price on Amazon
Upgrade pick8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless ControllerPrices change often, so check the latest price on Amazon. SteelGames may earn a small commission on purchases.
The lowest recorded price is $1.00 in February 2021.
The best current price we found is $3.59 at Fanatical, against a usual price of $19.99.
Wait. Wait. $3.59 is 259% above its lowest price on record ($1.00). Next big sale: Black Friday weekend, in 17 days. In the 2093 days we have tracked it, it dipped below today's price 1 time.
