ARMA, stylized as ARMA, is a series of first-person tactical military shooters originally developed for Microsoft Windows. The series emphasizes realism and simulation, combining large-scale military operations spanning expansive terrains with close-quarters combat scenarios. The first installment was launched in 2006, with the latest release in 2013. Over time, subsequent titles have been made available on platforms including Windows, Linux, Android, and iOS.
The inaugural game, titled ARMA: Armed Assault—also known as ARMA: Combat Operations in the United States—debuted for Windows in November 2006 in the Czech Republic and Germany, followed by releases across Europe in February 2007 and in the United States in May 2007. It utilized the Real Virtuality 2 game engine.
ARMA 3, the latest flagship in the series, is a standalone title released for Windows on September 12, 2013, powered by the newer Real Virtuality 4 engine. It initially opened to the public via Steam’s Early Access program on March 5, 2013. Between late 2015 and early 2016, ARMA 3 was also released for Linux and Mac, with the aim of aligning the performance and features of these versions with the main Windows release.
