# Armchair Commander

> A dynamic war experience

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.DefaultCompany.ArmchairCommander2](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.DefaultCompany.ArmchairCommander2)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.DefaultCompany.ArmchairCommander2`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** SegmentGames
- **Category:** GAME\_STRATEGY
- **Downloads:** 309,905
- **Rating:** 4.28 / 5 (2,776 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.23.1
- **Last updated:** 2025-07-11
- **First published:** 2021-07-21
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 92 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-06-09
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.DefaultCompany.ArmchairCommander2)
- **Website:** [https://segmentgames.com](https://segmentgames.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://wordpress.com/page/retrocombat.wordpress.com/104](https://wordpress.com/page/retrocombat.wordpress.com/104)

## Description

Armchair Commander offers a dynamic war simulation experience from World War II through the Cold War. Command forces of nearly 100 countries, engage in historic battles like Stalingrad and Normandy, or create your own missions with a robust map editor. This turn-based strategy game features over 20 unit types with unique faction traits, and hundreds of historical generals to lead your armies.

The extension includes comprehensive campaigns and sandbox modes, letting players customize everything from alliances and resources to victory conditions. Simulated politics add depth with dynamic alliances, betrayals, and custom events that reflect historical complexities. Developed by an indie student developer using Unity3d, Armchair Commander is a flexible, immersive strategy game inviting players to relive and rewrite history.

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Armchair Commander shines as a deep sandbox with a powerful map editor, broad customization, and a fair monetization model, delivering fun and accessible WW2 strategy on mobile. However, repeated issues with downloading and browsing user-generated content (flags, generals) hamper use, and players frequently request more generals and ongoing updates to expand content.

### Pros

- Robust map editor and sandbox enabling custom scenarios and nations.
- Fair monetization: no pay-to-win, no ads.
- Fun, accessible gameplay with simple graphics that run on low-end devices.
- Rich customization and user-generated content capability (flags, generals, scenarios).
- Strong long-term appeal with expectations for more generals and updates.

### Cons

- Content browsing and downloading for flags and generals is repeatedly broken (search/browse not working, downloads glitch, uploads failing).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.DefaultCompany.ArmchairCommander2)