COMMANDER
WARS

MODERN TURN-BASED STRATEGY PERFECTED

A free, open-source turn-based strategy game that brings the beloved Advance Wars formula to modern platforms with enhanced features, unlimited map sizes, 30+ commanders, and infinite modding possibilities.

COST 100% FREE LICENSE OPEN SOURCE CUSTOMIZATION MODDABLE PLATFORMS CROSS-PLATFORM

QUICK ACCESS

⬇ GET THE GAME 💬 JOIN COMMUNITY 🎯 LEARN TACTICS 👥 VIEW ALL COS 🖼️ VIEW GALLERY 📦 FIND MODS 📖 READ WIKI 🔧 CREATE MODS 🐛 REPORT BUGS ❓ FAQ TIPS

WHAT IS COMMANDER WARS?

Commander Wars is a free, open-source turn-based strategy game inspired by classic tactical gameplay, bringing enhanced features and unlimited possibilities to modern platforms.

As an independent reimagining of classic turn-based strategy gameplay, Commander Wars removes all limitations while adding extensive new content: larger maps, more units, 30+ original commanders, and a powerful modding system.

Whether you're a long-time Advance Wars fan or new to turn-based tactics, Commander Wars offers surprising depth wrapped in accessible, colorful gameplay.

60+

UNITS FROM AW1-4

∞

MAP SIZE LIMIT

30+

COMMANDERS

100%

MODDABLE

WHY COMMANDER WARS?

🗺️ NO MAP SIZE LIMITS

Create massive battles on maps of any size - no more 30x20 restrictions from the original games

⚔️ COMPLETE UNIT ROSTER

All units from AW1-4 plus amphibious vehicles, hovercraft, destroyers, and more

👥 30+ COMMANDERS

Classic COs plus original commanders with unique abilities and playstyles

🎨 POWERFUL MAP EDITOR

Built-in editor with import support for AWSMapEditor, AWBY maps, and more

🤖 SMART AI OPPONENTS

Multiple difficulty levels for challenging single-player campaigns and matches

🌐 CROSS-PLATFORM PLAY

Available for Windows, Linux, macOS, and Android devices

🎲 CUSTOM GAME RULES

Adjust income, starting funds, unit bans, fog of war, and victory conditions

📹 REPLAY SYSTEM

Review matches from any perspective and learn from every battle

🌦️ DYNAMIC WEATHER

Strategic weather affecting unit movement and combat

🎯 MULTIPLE VICTORY CONDITIONS

HQ capture, rout enemy, domination, and custom wins

📚 ORIGINAL CAMPAIGNS

Play through AW1 and AW2 campaigns with improved mechanics

🔧 EXTENSIVE MODDING

Create custom units, COs, buildings, terrain, and total conversions

DOWNLOAD COMMANDER WARS

100% Free Open Source Installer • Fully Playable & Feature Complete

🪟

WINDOWS

Windows 10/11 • 64-bit

DOWNLOAD

Commander_Wars-Win10_x64-*.zip

Installation:

Download ZIP from releases
Extract to any folder
Run Commander_Wars.exe

🐧

LINUX

AppImage Format

DOWNLOAD

Commander_Wars-Linux_x64-*.AppImage

Installation:

Download AppImage
chmod +x Commander_Wars-*.AppImage
Run the AppImage

🍎

macOS

Universal Build

DOWNLOAD

Commander_Wars-macOS-*.zip

Installation:

Download ZIP
Move to Applications
Right-click → Open (first time)

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ANDROID

Android 6.0+ Required

DOWNLOAD

Commander_Wars-Android_*.apk

Installation:

Download APK (arm64_v8a recommended)
Enable "Unknown Sources"
Open APK with file manager
Install and enjoy!

MODDING: YOUR GAME, YOUR RULES

CREATE ANYTHING YOU IMAGINE

Commander Wars uses Qt's QML engine with JavaScript, making it accessible for both beginners and experienced developers to create custom content.

🎨 VISUAL CUSTOMIZATION

New units, commanders, buildings, terrain with custom sprites

⚙️ GAMEPLAY MECHANICS

Modify damage tables, movement costs, CO powers, weapons

🗺️ CAMPAIGN CREATION

Design full campaigns with events, dialogues, victory conditions

🤖 AI PROGRAMMING

Develop new AI behaviors and strategies for unique challenges

📊 RULE SYSTEMS

Create entirely new game modes and rule variations

🔧 DEVELOPER TOOLS

Game console, audio engine, comprehensive documentation

SCREENSHOT GALLERY

74 screenshots showcasing the depth and variety of Commander Wars

VIEW FULL GALLERY ON POSTIMAGES

JOIN THE COMMUNITY

💬

DISCORD SERVER

Join our active Discord community to chat with players, get help, and share your maps and mods

JOIN DISCORD Community

🎮

MODDB

Browse and download community-created mods, maps, and total conversions

VISIT MODDB ModDB

🍌

GAMEBANANA

Alternative hub for finding and sharing Commander Wars mods and custom content

VISIT GAMEBANANA

📖

GITHUB REPOSITORY

View the source code, report bugs, request features, and contribute to development

VIEW ON GITHUB GitHub

ESSENTIAL RESOURCES

📚 OFFICIAL WIKI 🎓 TACTICS GUIDE 👥 CO & UNIT OVERVIEW 🔧 MODDING DOCS ❓ FAQ 📦 RELEASES

COMMANDERWARS

QUICK ACCESS

WHAT IS COMMANDER WARS?

WHY COMMANDER WARS?

🗺️ NO MAP SIZE LIMITS

⚔️ COMPLETE UNIT ROSTER

👥 30+ COMMANDERS

🎨 POWERFUL MAP EDITOR

🤖 SMART AI OPPONENTS

🌐 CROSS-PLATFORM PLAY

🎲 CUSTOM GAME RULES

📹 REPLAY SYSTEM

🌦️ DYNAMIC WEATHER

🎯 MULTIPLE VICTORY CONDITIONS

📚 ORIGINAL CAMPAIGNS

🔧 EXTENSIVE MODDING

DOWNLOAD COMMANDER WARS

WINDOWS

Installation:

LINUX

Installation:

macOS

Installation:

ANDROID

Installation:

MODDING: YOUR GAME, YOUR RULES

CREATE ANYTHING YOU IMAGINE

🎨 VISUAL CUSTOMIZATION

⚙️ GAMEPLAY MECHANICS

🗺️ CAMPAIGN CREATION

🤖 AI PROGRAMMING

📊 RULE SYSTEMS

🔧 DEVELOPER TOOLS

GET STARTED

DOWNLOAD MODS

SCREENSHOT GALLERY

JOIN THE COMMUNITY

DISCORD SERVER

MODDB

GAMEBANANA

GITHUB REPOSITORY

ESSENTIAL RESOURCES

COMMANDER
WARS