Kohan II: Kings of War

2004 Lootmax Games, TimeGate Studios Strategy

Windows 11Runs

MacNot sold

LinuxSilver

Gamicality score

Metacritic 814

OpenCritic Not rated

Steam players 851

How it’s combined

Playability today

4.5

Runs today4.5/5

Design today4.5/5

Steam user reviews

Very Positive

93%

257 reviews1

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Facts checked November 1, 2026

Does Kohan II: Kings of War run on Windows 11, Apple Silicon Macs, Linux and Steam Deck?

Windows 11Runs

Sold for Windows today, no problem on record.1

Mac (Apple Silicon)Not sold

No Mac version is sold.

LinuxSilver

Through Proton. ProtonDB: Silver, runs with minor issues.3

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Synopsis

Kohan II: Kings of War is a fantasy real-time strategy game in which armies are built from companies of soldiers rather than single units. Players found and upgrade settlements on fixed sites, assemble companies with a captain, front line and support troops, and guard supply lines across large maps. It offers a story campaign across several races, skirmishes against the AI and multiplayer.

Developer: Lootmax Games, TimeGate Studios
Released: 2004
Best version: Play the default Steam branch (version 1.3.68 or later, from 2026), which adds Windows 11 support, high-DPI text, autosaves and Steam online play; the 2012 build stays available as a separate branch.
Genre: Strategy
Where to get it: Steam

Reception

Critics at release praised its streamlined economy, company system and unusually smart AI that probes, flanks and counterattacks. Reviewers found the story and fantasy setting generic and the graphics and sound unremarkable, and one called the tutorial missions too thin to explain the game. Players today still rate it highly for its AI and thoughtful pace, helped by a 2026 modernization update. Some recent players point to clipping units and campaign missions with harsh extra fail conditions.

Playability today

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Runs today

4.5/5

Sold or given away today by an official source
Runs on Windows 11 without fan patches
?Not confirmed yetSingle-player works without an internet connection
No source covers the current version yet, so this check counts as open, not passed. Played it lately? Tell us
All of its content still works (servers, DLC, unlocks)
GameSpy online play was replaced with Steam multiplayer in 2026, and the original release remains on its own branch (Steam News).
Supports modern resolutions and widescreen
Widescreen resolutions are supported (PCGamingWiki).
No full controller support and no remappable controls
There is no controller support (PCGamingWiki).
?Not confirmed yetSteam Deck Verified or Playable
No source covers the current version yet, so this check counts as open, not passed. Played it lately? Tell us
No intrusive DRM or required third-party launcher account
No pay-to-win or pushy microtransactions
No known game-breaking bugs in the current version
The 2026 rebuild from source targets Windows 11 and fixed launch and resolution crashes; the remaining known crash is tied to the NVIDIA overlay (Steam News).

Design today

4.5/5

Controls feel natural on a modern controller or mouse and keyboard
Orders go to whole companies instead of single soldiers, which keeps mouse control simple, and four hotkey presets are offered even though keys cannot be freely remapped. Source: gamingnexus.com, pcgamingwiki.com.
Menus, text and interface are clear on today's screens
The interface is clean and intuitive, and the 2026 update fixed text size at 125 to 250 percent Windows scaling and added borderless fullscreen alongside widescreen support. Source: gamingnexus.com, steamstore-a.akamaihd.net, steamstore-a.akamaihd.net.
Saving is fair: free saves or frequent checkpoints, little lost progress
Campaign missions and scenarios can be saved, and since the 2026 update they also autosave every three minutes by default. Source: steamstore-a.akamaihd.net, steamstore-a.akamaihd.net.
Hard to make progress without a guide
The tutorial missions cover too little of the company and supply systems, and a lost battle gives little clue about what went wrong. Source: worthplaying.com.
Pacing holds up: little grind, filler or forced backtracking
Settlements gather resources on their own and each building choice takes one click, so play centers on expansion and battle with little busywork. Source: worthplaying.com, honestgamers.com.
Camera and movement never fight the player
The overhead camera scrolls at the screen edge, and the updated build keeps the mouse locked to the game window so edge scrolling works on multi-monitor setups. Source: steamcommunity.com.