Company of Heroes is the first installment in the real-time strategy franchise. The event takes place during the Second World War. The project includes free matches and 2 campaigns. Before starting, the player can choose one of two sides. Both factions have original units, structures, tasks, tactics and features that allow you to seize the initiative, win or extract resources.

Most matches take place on maps where strategic resource sectors are established. The team can capture such locations to quickly replenish resources and recruit more warriors. Materials are used to construct buildings and create new combat units. Structures come in the form of barracks, research areas, defenses, or production points. In a single-player campaign, gamers will control two combat units of the US Army, participating in the Battle of Normandy and liberating France.

The game includes a multiplayer mode for up to 8 participants using a local or Internet network. Users can take command of Allied or Axis forces. There is a “every man for himself” and “team battle” mode. There are also subtypes of matches that determine how victory in the session is achieved. To control victory points, you will need to earn points while being in the center of the map. In Annihilation, it is necessary to destroy all the opponents' buildings so that he cannot replenish his strength.