Play Steel Panthers II: Modern Battles Online

Steel Panthers II: Modern Battles came out in 1996, published by Mindscape, Inc. as part of the MS-DOS Classic Games lineup. It arrived during a time when turn-based strategy was finding its footing on PC, offering a detailed look at hypothetical Cold War conflicts without the flash of real time action or 3D graphics.

You command company to battalion sized forces, managing infantry, armor, and support units across hex-based maps. The main objective is to outmaneuver and destroy the enemy while seizing key terrain. Signature mechanics include detailed line of sight calculations, which force careful scouting, and a comprehensive combat results system that tracks morale, suppression, and equipment damage. The pacing is deliberate, almost chess-like, and the difficulty can be punishing if you rush. It feels like conducting a meticulous, high stakes operation where every decision carries weight.

Each game uses different controls, most DOS games use the keyboard arrows. Some will use the mouse , "Alt" ,"Enter" and "Space bar".