Hidden & Dangerous

A third-person tactical shooter with strategy elements, developed by the Czech studio Illusion Softworks, set during World War II. Players control a squad of elite British SAS commandos, undertaking dangerous behind-enemy-lines missions across various locations, from occupied Europe to North Africa. Gameplay combines tactical planning and direct combat, allowing players to control multiple characters, issue commands, utilize stealth tactics, and access a wide arsenal of authentic period weapons. Realism plays a key role—wounds affect soldiers' performance, and poor tactical choices can lead to mission failure. Hidden & Dangerous was praised for its deep tactical gameplay, high difficulty, and historical accuracy, becoming one of the first successful blends of strategy and action in a World War II setting.