ARMA, stylized as ARMA, is a series of first-person tactical military shooters that was initially developed for Microsoft Windows. Known for its high levels of realism and simulation, the series combines large-scale military operations spanning extensive terrains with intense close-quarters combat. The franchise’s debut game was released in 2006, with the latest installment arriving in 2013. Over time, subsequent titles have been made available not only on Windows but also on Linux, Android, and iOS platforms.
The first game, titled ARMA: Armed Assault in many regions and known as ARMA: Combat Operations in the United States, was launched 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 most recent installment, ARMA 3, is a standalone title for Windows, released on September 12, 2013, powered by the newer Real Virtuality 4 engine. Prior to its official release, ARMA 3 was accessible to the public through Steam’s Early Access program beginning March 5, 2013. Between late 2015 and early 2016, the game was also released for Linux and Mac in an earlier version, with plans to synchronize these versions with the main Windows edition later on.