Steam Offers Company of Heroes 3 Free Trial, 67% Off
Relic Entertainment's World War II strategy game is free to try until November 16, celebrating the series' 20th anniversary.
Updated on Nov. 13, 2026 in Gaming
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Steam is offering a free trial of Company of Heroes 3 through November 16, 2026, alongside a 67% discount that drops the price to $19.79 until November 19. The promotion marks the series' 20th anniversary and coincides with the release of Update 3.0 from Relic Entertainment.
Why it matters
The discount exceeds the previous maximum of 60% Steam has offered on the game, giving players a lower-cost entry point into the real-time strategy title. For readers outside the game's core audience, the promotion offers a low-risk way to sample a World War II strategy game before committing to a purchase.
The 67% discount reduces the price from nearly $60 to $19.79, exceeding the previous Steam maximum of 60% for the game. Only 56% of more than 41,000 Steam player reviews are positive, and the outcome of any extension of the offer remains unannounced.
The players
Relic Entertainment
Relic Entertainment is a Vancouver-based game developer known for its real-time strategy franchises, including the Company of Heroes and Dawn of War series.
Steam
Steam is Valve Corporation's digital distribution platform for PC games, widely used for game sales, promotions and community reviews.
The details
Players command Allied or German forces across an Italian campaign and a North African campaign, planning operations on a dynamic strategic map. The game is rated 'Unsupported' on the Steam Deck, though ProtonDB rates it 'Gold' on that platform.
Timeline
November 16, 2026: The free trial on Steam ends.
November 19, 2026: The 67% discount on Steam ends.
Season Trajectory
The 67% discount exceeds the 60% maximum previously recorded for Company of Heroes 3 on Steam, marking a deeper promotional push than earlier sales. The 20th-anniversary timing aligns the offer with the series' longevity in the real-time strategy genre.
Players interested in the game can try it free until November 16 or buy it at $19.79 until November 19, a reduction from nearly $60. Those using a Steam Deck should note the game is rated 'Unsupported' there, though ProtonDB rates it 'Gold'.
The takeaway
Readers curious about the World War II strategy genre can use the free trial to test the game's campaign and map-planning systems before the discount expires. Checking the reviews and Steam Deck compatibility notes beforehand can help set realistic expectations.
What happens next
The free trial ends November 16, 2026, and the 67% discount ends November 19, 2026.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Notebookcheck.
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