Fit check
Is World War 2: Time of Wrath worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- World War II history fans who want to command a nation-level campaign
- Strategy players who prefer weekly turns and large operational maps
- Players interested in editing borders, data, and custom scenarios
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking fast real-time battles rather than weekly strategic turns
- Players who prefer a small, tightly focused campaign instead of nation-scale warfare across a large map
- Players looking for a fantasy, science-fiction, or non-historical setting
Our take on World War 2: Time of Wrath
The broad campaign scope covers diplomacy, logistics, weather, research, naval operations, and custom editing, but the listing gives less emphasis to the amount of management required across such a large historical theater.
What is World War 2: Time of Wrath?
Command any nation or combination of countries across a World War II map covering Europe and North Africa from 1939 to 1948.
The game uses weekly turns and a simplified economy focused on military operations. Manage land, air, and naval forces, including sieges, reconnaissance, bombardment, carriers, submarines, convoys, and raiders. Diplomacy covers three main alliances, while weather, logistics, supply, research, historical events, commanders, and fog of war affect campaigns. Scenarios begin in 1939 or other periods, with hot-seat and play-by-email modes. Borders and game data can be edited to create custom scenarios, and play includes paratroopers, amphibious preparations, atomic research, and historical orders of battle.
How World War 2: Time of Wrath plays
- 01Multi-Branch Warfare
- Operations cover ground, aviation, and naval forces, including sieges, interceptions, bombardment, carriers, submarines, convoys, and raiders.
- 02Diplomatic Alliances
- Actions can alter war entry, trigger elections, or attempt coups within the main alliance groupings.
- 03Weather And Supply
- Rain, snow, frost, and unit supply levels affect the conduct of campaigns.
- 04Custom Scenario Editing
- A borders editor and accessible game data support changes to scenarios.
- 05Multiplayer Modes
- Campaigns support hot-seat play and play by email.
World War 2: Time of Wrath compared to similar games
Men of War: Assault Squad focuses on direct control during tactical World War II battles, while World War 2: Time of Wrath operates at a nation and alliance scale with weekly turns. Time of Wrath also includes diplomacy, logistics, research, historical events, naval management, and editable scenarios, whereas Men of War: Assault Squad emphasizes hands-on unit command.
World War 2: Time of Wrath: platforms & release
Is World War 2: Time of Wrath worth it?
It is worth it if: world War II history fans who want to command a nation-level campaign. Skip it if: players seeking fast real-time battles rather than weekly strategic turns.
Where can I download World War 2: Time of Wrath?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens World War 2: Time of Wrath's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is World War 2: Time of Wrath on?
Windows only.
