"Lead American carrier fleets to victory in the most authentic naval command simulation ever created."
Updates & Events
Task Force Admiral - Vol.1: American Carrier Battles - 10% OFF on Steam
Task Force Admiral - Vol.1: American Carrier Battles is currently featured on the Steam store!
About
Task Force Admiral is a groundbreaking single-player command simulation that places you in the Flag Plot of an American carrier task force during the early Pacific War. Unlike traditional wargames, it abandons abstract 2D maps for a continuous, seamless 3D world where strategy, logistics, and real-time decision-making determine the fate of the fleet. From the tension of dawn search patrols to the chaos of saturation strikes, every moment is rendered with uncompromising historical fidelity.
Story
Set during the pivotal years of 1941 to 1943, the game allows players to relive the desperate defense and eventual offensive of the US Navy against the Imperial Japanese Navy. Experience historically accurate recreations of legendary clashes like the Battle of the Coral Sea, Midway, and the Solomon Islands campaign, alongside intriguing 'what-if' scenarios that explore alternative tactical outcomes.
Gameplay
Assume the role of a Flag Officer, managing carrier air wings, task force formations, and defensive screens through an intuitive interface or a realistic first-person perspective. The gameplay emphasizes high-level command: planning air searches, coordinating time-on-target strikes, and managing deck cycles, all while relying on staff reports and navigating the 'fog of war' without direct micro-management of individual units.
Key Features
- 1Seamless 3D World: No separate operational maps; all action occurs in one continuous real-time environment.
- 2Massive Unit Roster: Command over 95 ship classes and 42 aircraft types, faithfully recreated.
- 3Advanced Air Ops: Manage detailed launch/recovery cycles, deck spotting, and hangar logistics.
- 4Deep Fog of War: Make decisions based on limited intelligence and staff reports, simulating true command tension.
- 5Mission Editor: Create custom scenarios or use the quick generator for endless replayability.
- 6Historical Authenticity: Accurate ballistics, damage models, and doctrine-based AI behavior.
Highlights
Pros & Cons
Pros
- +Unprecedented historical accuracy and detail
- +Innovative blend of wargame depth and 3D simulation visuals
- +Satisfying strategic loops involving logistics and timing
- +Dedicated focus on single-player immersion
Cons
- -Steep learning curve for casual players
- -No multiplayer (focused entirely on single-player command)
- -Realistic pacing includes periods of strategic waiting
Game Ratings
Unmatched attention to camouflage, doctrine, and specs
Complex logistics, ballistics, and damage control
Detailed models and ocean rendering in real-time 3D
First-person command view creates genuine tension
Methodical, strategic pacing rather than arcade action
Who Will Enjoy This?
For those who obsess over 1942 carrier doctrine
Players who love DCS or Il-2 complexity
Fans of deep tactical planning and logistics
Similar To
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Pacific Setting
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💡 Did You Know?
Features 95 distinct ship classes and 42 aircraft types from the 1941-1943 era.
A full deck launch sequence is a choreographed show involving elevators and spotting that can take 30-40 real-time minutes.
There are no 2D abstraction layers; even the map table in the Flag Plot represents the 3D world outside.
The game simulates the crucial 'Dawn Search' doctrine, a pivotal aspect of carrier warfare often skipped in other games.
The developer, Drydock Dreams Games, is utilizing specialized digital artists to ensure perfect historical camouflage patterns.
Latest Updates & Events
Task Force Admiral - Vol.1: American Carrier Battles - 10% OFF on Steam
Task Force Admiral - Vol.1: American Carrier Battles is currently featured on the Steam store!
“One of the most exciting WW2 naval wargame sims in years.”— Wargamer
“The first true sophisticated WW2 naval battle simulator in decades.”— Simulation Previews
Game Ratings
Unmatched attention to camouflage, doctrine, and specs
Complex logistics, ballistics, and damage control
Detailed models and ocean rendering in real-time 3D
First-person command view creates genuine tension
Methodical, strategic pacing rather than arcade action
Who Will Enjoy This?
For those who obsess over 1942 carrier doctrine
Players who love DCS or Il-2 complexity
Fans of deep tactical planning and logistics
Similar To
💡 Did You Know?
Features 95 distinct ship classes and 42 aircraft types from the 1941-1943 era.
A full deck launch sequence is a choreographed show involving elevators and spotting that can take 30-40 real-time minutes.
There are no 2D abstraction layers; even the map table in the Flag Plot represents the 3D world outside.
The game simulates the crucial 'Dawn Search' doctrine, a pivotal aspect of carrier warfare often skipped in other games.
The developer, Drydock Dreams Games, is utilizing specialized digital artists to ensure perfect historical camouflage patterns.
Latest Updates & Events
Task Force Admiral - Vol.1: American Carrier Battles - 10% OFF on Steam
Task Force Admiral - Vol.1: American Carrier Battles is currently featured on the Steam store!
Timeline
The Flag Plot Experience
Unlike typical RTS games where you hover over the battlefield, Task Force Admiral offers a 'Flag Plot' view. You stand on the bridge, surrounded by staff, viewing the battle through the iron glass of the tower or via plotting tables. This creates a 'Fog of War' that is organic and terrifying—you only know what your pilots report back.
Critical Battles Included
- •Raids on the Marshall & Gilbert Islands (Early 1942)
- •Battle of the Coral Sea (May 1942)
- •Battle of Midway (June 1942)
- •Guadalcanal Campaign (Late 1942)
- •Santa Cruz Islands (October 1942)
Game Details
- Developer
- Drydock Dreams Games
- Publisher
- MicroProse Software
- Platforms
- PC
- Genres
- Simulation, Strategy +2
- Atmosphere
- epic/serious/historical