ARMA (stylized as ARMA) is a series of first-person tactical military shooters originally developed for Microsoft Windows. Known for its high level of realism and simulation, the series combines large-scale military conflicts spanning expansive areas with intense close-quarters combat. The first installment was released in 2006, with subsequent titles appearing up to 2013. Over time, ARMA games have expanded their platform availability to include Linux, Android, and iOS alongside Windows.
The inaugural game, *ARMA: Armed Assault* (also called *ARMA: Combat Operations* in the United States), debuted for Windows in November 2006 in the Czech Republic and Germany, February 2007 across Europe, and May 2007 in the United States. It utilized the Real Virtuality 2 engine. The latest major release, *ARMA 3*, is a standalone title for Windows, launching officially on September 12, 2013, powered by the more advanced Real Virtuality 4 engine. It initially entered public testing through Steam’s Early Access program on March 5, 2013. Between late 2015 and early 2016, *ARMA 3* was also released in earlier versions for Linux and Mac, with plans to synchronize these platforms with the Windows experience later.
