Games Like 1941 - Operation Barbarossa

A fast-playing wargame of the struggle for Guadalcanal in 1942. Defend Henderson Field as the U.S. Marines or storm it as the Japanese in this faithful digital adaptation of the published board game, with hidden enemy forces, diceless combat, and games that can be completed in about 20 minutes.

Why similar: Board Game 19.2%, Wargame 17.1%, Strategy 13.8%, World War II 12.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.1%

A platoon-based World War II tactical wargame that brings the feel of a classic tabletop game to your screen.

Why similar: Wargame 21.6%, World War II 17.8% ★, Board Game 12%, Hex Grid 10.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 10.6%

Brian Kelly's WEGO World War II: Desert War captures the drama of the campaign for North Africa during World War II.

Why similar: Board Game 20.8%, Wargame 19.1%, Strategy 14.6%, Hex Grid 11.5% ★, Historical 10.4%

Arete: The Battles of Alexander the Great is a classic hex-and-counter digital wargame where you'll relive the Macedonian king's most epic battles, from fighting alongside his father in Greece to climactic clashes with Darius in Persia to battling warlords at the extreme fringe of the empire.

Why similar: Wargame 18%, Board Game 17.4%, Hex Grid 17% ★, Historical 11.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 9%

A turn-based hex wargame on the 1935 Four Crossings campaign. Command 30,000 Red Army troops through 100+ daily turns: scout, decrypt enemy telegrams, cross rivers under fog, deceive pursuers with fake radio orders, break out via one of three routes.

Why similar: Wargame 20.5%, Strategy 14.5%, World War II 13.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13%, Historical 12.4%

Every war has its Generals. Take command of an army during World War II and lead them to victory. Strategize your way through many scenarios and real historical military campaigns of past generals.

Why similar: World War II 20% ★, Hex Grid 14.1% ★, Board Game 11.8%, Wargame 11.1%, Historical 9.7%

A historical hexagonal turn-based strategy wargame using markers to represent units designed by the legendary Mark Herman. Throwback to the great hex-based wargames of the 70's and 80's. Solo and online multiplayer modes are supported.

Why similar: Wargame 24.1%, Board Game 20.3%, Hex Grid 17.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.6%, Strategy 10%

A standalone epic rendering of the 1945 bloody fighting on Okinawa, the last great battle of the Pacific War. The game is part of the Pacific D-Day collection. Both sides are playable, each with their own challenge.

Why similar: Wargame 23.9%, World War II 17.3% ★, Strategy 16.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 15%, Historical 12.7%

Hex of Steel is a refreshing WWII wargame covering all fronts featuring a certain amount of original mechanics. Fight in solo against finally a decent AI throughout Europe, Africa or the Pacific, or against a friend in the cross-platform PBEM or real time multiplayer. Coop is also an option!

Why similar: World War II 15.9% ★, Wargame 14.3%, Hex Grid 14.1% ★, Board Game 12.6%, Historical 9%

Codename: Operation Go is a turn-based strategy game that blends the rules of Go and the playstyle of strategy games. As in Go, players can deploy units directly to any available position on the battlefield, send them into action immediately, and capture enemy forces outright by surrounding them.

Why similar: Board Game 23%, Wargame 19.2%, Strategy 16.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.4%, Hex Grid 10.9% ★

Take control of the valiant defenders of a Soviet strongpoint in Stalingrad as they hold out against constant German attacks for almost two months. Can you rise to the challenge of mounting odds and hold Pavlov’s House?

Why similar: Board Game 23.8%, Wargame 22.8%, World War II 22.6% ★, Strategy 17.3%, Tabletop 9.6%

The Combined Arms Operations Series simulates hypothetical battles between World War II armies. Assemble your forces, out plan, and outfight your enemies to master the art of combined arms warfare in chaotic simultaneous turns where commanders must adapt quickly to an evolving battlefield.

Why similar: World War II 17.8% ★, Wargame 16.5%, Hex Grid 12.8% ★, Board Game 11.1%, Historical 10.5%

Tank Operation: European Campaign - is a turn-based, tactical war game with a dozen nerve-racking historical scenarios on the various battlefields of World War II. As an allied general you fight right on the frontline to defeat the Third Reich with all its destructive potential.

Why similar: World War II 21.8% ★, Strategy 19.7%, Wargame 13.7%, Hex Grid 12.6% ★, Historical 9.2%

WAW is a unique historical strategy turn-based game, in a boardgame spirit, which aims at simulating in one single system ALL kind of wars and conflicts throughout the world (and beyond) from Prehistoric times to nowadays, on the operational or strategic levels.

Why similar: Strategy 22.5%, Board Game 21.4%, Wargame 15.7%, Historical 14.5%, World War II 12.7% ★

With Battle for Madrid, relive the Nationalists most determined attempt to take the Republican capital of spain from November 1936 to February 1937.

Why similar: Wargame 26%, Strategy 17.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.4%, World War II 13.7% ★, Historical 12.6%

Strategic Command WWII: War in the Pacific is a turn-based strategy game. It offers a comprehensive experience of the Pacific Theater, challenging you to achieve victory in one of history's greatest conflicts.

Why similar: Wargame 23.2%, World War II 17.4% ★, Strategy 15.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.1%, Historical 13.5%

Classic real-time simulation game from the 80s designed by Sid Meier and Ed Bever. The third title in the "Command Series" of tactical wargames from Microprose, the game begins with the defeat of the French colonial army and ends with the Viet Cong victory over the South Vietnam forces in 1972.

Why similar: Board Game 21.7%, Wargame 19.9%, Strategy 15.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.8%, Historical 9.2%

Fight the whole Italian campaign of World War II, from Husky landings of July 1943 till the final capitulation of 1945. Struggle your way up the boot as the Allies, or defend every inch of the peninsula as the Axis.

Why similar: Wargame 27.8%, Strategy 18.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.2%, Historical 14%, Military 8.1%

World At War 85 Digital is a dynamic platoon-level combat computer game based on the award-winning board games of the same series name. World At War 85 Digital series centered on armor, artillery, and infantry combat during 1985 World War 3.

Why similar: Wargame 20.3%, World War II 20.1% ★, Board Game 17.3%, Hex Grid 8.7% ★, Tabletop 8.5%

Valor & Victory is a fast-playing, easy to learn World War II squad-level game system. Based on the original Valor & Victory board game, the digital edition provides you with an accessible and deep challenge, developed for classic tabletop game lovers.

Why similar: World War II 18.4% ★, Board Game 15.3%, Wargame 15.3%, Hex Grid 9.8% ★, Historical 9.4%

The ultimate edition of Panzer Corps, containing hundreds of scenarios and all its expansions. Panzer Corps Gold is the culmination of the wargame that has enthralled millions of fans all around the globe, and now it’s your chance to fully experience a real classic.

Why similar: World War II 28.8% ★, Wargame 17.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.4%, Strategy 13.5%, Hex Grid 12% ★

War in the East 2 is the most comprehensive, most realistic, and most advanced wargame modeling Eastern Front warfare in World War Two.

Why similar: Wargame 25.6%, World War II 19.4% ★, Strategy 15.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.4%, Historical 8.7%

Ready, comrades? In 'Crimson Banner: War of Liberation', command the PLA, strike the Kuomintang reactionaries, and liberate all China! Turn-based hex wargame, experience every battle!

Why similar: World War II 18.3% ★, Wargame 17.5%, Board Game 12.2%, Military 10.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.3%

Take Boston or die for freedom!

Why similar: Board Game 20.1%, Wargame 17.3%, Historical 14.3%, Hex Grid 10.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 8.5%

WarPlan is an incredibly accurate World War II simulation engine. It is a balance of realism and playability incorporating the best from 50 years of World War II board wargaming. Play a recreated World War II in every detail, thanks to the engine flexibility and database

Why similar: World War II 19.1% ★, Wargame 18.3%, Hex Grid 15.3% ★, Historical 11.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 11%

Saratoga is a digital implementation of the Saratoga, Volume I of the Great Battles of the American Revolution wargame published by GMT Games and designed by Mark Miklos.

Why similar: Wargame 24.4%, Hex Grid 16.3% ★, Strategy 15.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.6%, Board Game 13.2%

Germany At War: Soviet Dawn is a turn-based operational wargame, with a strong historical focus. You command either the German forces through a branching historical campaign covering the entire 1941 campaign as well as part of the 1942 one or the Soviets from 1941 to the revenge of 1944/45.

Why similar: Wargame 24.2%, World War II 21.9% ★, Strategy 16.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.7%, Historical 10.1%

On December 7th, 1941, the Empire of Japan struck a surprise blow against unsuspecting American forces at Pearl Harbor, Hawaï. In the ensuing confusion and panic, the USA feared a Japanese invasion of Oahu island, but it fortunately did not materialize. But what would have happened if it had?

Why similar: Wargame 23.5%, Strategy 16.6%, World War II 15.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14.9%, Historical 11.4%

Pacific General explores the Pacific front of the Second World War. Taking control of Axis or Allied forces, you must strategically battle your way through the Eastern and Western front of the Pacific war, using a wide array of land, air and naval forces.

Why similar: Wargame 24.6%, World War II 14.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.2%, Strategy 12.6%, Historical 11%

WarPlan Pacific is an operational level wargame which covers all the nations at war in the Pacific theatre from December 1941 to 1945 on a massive game scale.

Why similar: World War II 24.2% ★, Wargame 18%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.8%, Strategy 13.1%, Historical 11.4%

The Second World War began with the invasion of Poland by German forces on 1 September 1939. It is represented in this strategy game, a fully-fledged turn-based wargame.

Why similar: Wargame 28%, World War II 15.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14.1%, Strategy 13.4%, Historical 12.8%

Relive the Battle of Hong Kong (8–26 December 1941), one of the first battles of the Pacific War in World War II.

Why similar: World War II 26.7% ★, Wargame 22.6%, Historical 14.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 14%, Military 11.8%

Decisive Campaigns: Ardennes Offensive is the fourth wargame in the Decisive Campaign series. Covering the battles in the Ardennes between December 1944 and January 1945, it brings to life Operational wargaming by lowering the scale to just above tactical level.

Why similar: Wargame 22%, World War II 18.2% ★, Hex Grid 14.9% ★, Strategy 14.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.8%

A historical hexagonal turn-based strategy wargame using markers to represent units designed by the legendary Mark Herman. Throwback to the great hex-based wargames of the 70's and 80's. Solo and online multiplayer modes are supported.

Why similar: Board Game 23.8%, Wargame 21.2%, Strategy 16.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.6%, Hex Grid 11.3% ★

Nations At War series is a dynamic platoon-level combat computer game based on the award-winning board games of the same series name. Nations At War series centered on armor, artillery and infantry combat during World War 2.

Why similar: World War II 19.3% ★, Wargame 19.2%, Board Game 15.1%, Hex Grid 12.2% ★, Military 10.8%

Fleet Commander: Pacific is a grand strategic simulation of the naval war in the Pacific from 1941 to 1945. All major surface combat ships of the Japanese and Allied navies are present in this streamlined reproduction of the biggest maritime war ever.

Why similar: Board Game 21.5%, Wargame 20.9%, World War II 17.2% ★, Strategy 13.1%, Historical 12.9%

WWII grand strategy game where planning and logistics are foundations of successful campaigns: simultaneous weekly turns, convoy warfare, production, trade, research, espionage and command from 1939 to 1945. Control a single major power, or the entire Axis or Allied command.

Why similar: Wargame 26.8%, Board Game 23.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.9%, World War II 12.5% ★, Historical 9.9%

Play the classic board game, Axis & Allies 1942 2nd Edition! Act as WWII powers in a turn-based strategy game that fits your screen and schedule— get notified on your turn and command armies at your own pace! Team up with friends, challenge the world’s top players, or go solo vs. A.I.

Why similar: Wargame 17.5%, World War II 16.7% ★, Board Game 16.4%, Historical 10%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.6%

Fight for mastery of the Baltic in a tactical wargame of aggressive Swedish assaults, Russian military reform, winter campaigns, and shifting alliances. Command Swedish, Russian, Danish-Norwegian, Saxon, Polish-Lithuanian, and allied forces across 89 scenarios, five campaigns, and the Scanian War.

Why similar: Wargame 17.4%, Strategy 16.8%, Hex Grid 15.7% ★, Historical 14.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.2%

Fight on the battlefields of early 17th-century Europe in a tactical wargame of religious war, dynastic ambition, and emerging modern armies. Command Imperial, Catholic League, Swedish, Protestant, French, Spanish, Bavarian, and more across 80 scenarios and 2 campaigns spanning the Thirty Years War.

Why similar: Wargame 17.4%, Strategy 16.8%, Hex Grid 15.7% ★, Historical 14.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.2%

Fight across Europe during the War of the Austrian Succession in a tactical wargame of dynastic conflict, continental campaigns, cavalry charges, and rebellions. Command Austrian, Prussian, French, British, Bavarian, Spanish, Sardinian, Jacobite and allied forces across 85 scenarios and 3 campaigns.

Why similar: Wargame 17.4%, Strategy 16.8%, Hex Grid 15.7% ★, Historical 14.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.2%

Lock 'n Load Tactical is fast and Furious tactical combat that is fast to learn. In LnLT you get squads, weapon teams, armored vehicles, fixed-wing aircraft, and, in the modern-era games, helicopters. Individuals such as Leaders, Medics, Snipers, Chaplains, Advisors, and, of course, Heroes.

Why similar: Wargame 26.9%, Board Game 24.6%, World War II 12.2% ★, Strategy 10.6%, Hex Grid 10.1% ★

Unity of Command is an innovative and refreshing operational-level wargame that covers the entire 1942/43 Stalingrad Campaign on the Eastern Front.

Why similar: World War II 28.4% ★, Wargame 20.2%, Strategy 16.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.6%, Historical 9.2%

Fight through the American War of Independence in a tactical wargame of field battles, frontier warfare, fortified positions, and campaigns for control of the colonies. Command American, British, Loyalist, German, Native allied, and French forces across 148 scenarios and four campaigns.

Why similar: Wargame 18.4%, Hex Grid 17.1% ★, Historical 14.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.4%, Military 13.4%

Refight the battle for Atlanta during the American Civil War in 1864.

Why similar: Board Game 24.6%, Wargame 24.1%, Strategy 18%, Historical 14.3%, Hex Grid 13.5% ★

Battle for Iwo Jima simulates the WWII Invasion and desperate fighting for the island that took place in 1945. Take command of the US Marines, manage your tanks, infantry, and HQ communication in a day and night furious battle against the Japanese garrison.

Why similar: Strategy 34.5%, World War II 14.1% ★, Wargame 12.1%, Hex Grid 10.7% ★, Historical 9.9%

Step onto the tactical sandbox and experience strategic wargame scenarios. Command with ease, outthink your rivals, and master the classic turn-based battlefield. Every move counts—every decision writes your legend in this thrilling virtual war.

Why similar: Board Game 21.5%, Wargame 17.7%, Strategy 15.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.6%, Military 8.1%

Panzer Corps 2 is the ultimate Second World War strategy game! Enjoy the time-proven gameplay formula which has been appreciated by millions of players over the years, brought to a whole new level of refinement up to the latest technical standards.

Why similar: World War II 21.8% ★, Wargame 15.3%, Hex Grid 15.2% ★, Strategy 12.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.5%

KRIM: The War in the Crimea 1941-42 is an operational/strategic simulation of the German 11th Army’s operations in the Crimean Peninsula from late October 1941 through 4 July 1942.

Why similar: Strategy 20.2%, Wargame 19.9%, World War II 19.8% ★, Hex Grid 19.2% ★, Military 11.4%

Build your army and enter into combat with your enemy in the desert battles of WWII.

Why similar: Wargame 23%, Strategy 17.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.1%, World War II 14.3% ★, Historical 13.6%

General Command is a turn-based Napoleonic war game. Create custom battles and lead your army against enemy generals who set their strategy based on aggression and confidence. In the age of muskets, cavalry charges, and cannon fire, use bold battlefield maneuvers to seize victory.

Why similar: Wargame 19.8%, Board Game 18.2%, Historical 11.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.4%, Military 9.7%

Step into the boots of a battlefield commander in Bolt Action, a turn-based WWII strategy inspired by Warlord Games’ tabletop classic.

Why similar: Wargame 23.2%, World War II 17.6% ★, Strategy 17.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.1%, Military 11.2%

Lead Cold War ground formations in quick, turn based, hex‑and‑counter battles spanning 5 decades of real and hypothetical conflicts. With over 400 units, more than a dozen factions and varied theatres - from Africa to the Golan Heights, Europe and more, Cold War Battles await.

Why similar: Wargame 22.9%, Board Game 20.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.9%, Strategy 11.9%, Historical 10.5%

The largest amphibious operation of WW2, and a two-month campaign in the hell of the Norman bocage. Will you manage to make the decisive breakthrough before the Germans recover? Or will you succeed, as Rommel wanted, in crushing the Allied landing as close to the beaches as possible?

Why similar: Wargame 29.3%, Strategy 19.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.1%, Historical 15.6%, World War II 8.3% ★

Fight through the 1st and 2nd Crusades and the conflicts between them in Crusades: Book I, a tactical medieval wargame of sieges, field battles, and frontier warfare. Command Crusader armies or Islamic alliances across 74 scenarios and two branching campaigns.

Why similar: Wargame 17.6%, Hex Grid 16.6% ★, Historical 14.4%, Strategy 14.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 14%

Fight through the Hundred Years War in Age of Longbow: Volume I, a tactical medieval wargame of longbow battles, sieges, and shifting campaigns. Command English and French forces across 94 scenarios and an expansive campaign system spanning the war's major phases.

Why similar: Wargame 16.7%, Strategy 16.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.2%, Hex Grid 15.1% ★, Historical 14.7%

Project Manhattan failed! Operation Downfall, the Allied plan for the invasion of the Japanese home islands is set in motion. Start with Operation Olympic to capture Kyushu, and move on with Coronet, the landing near Tokyo. Force Japan surrender with the largest amphibious operation in history.

Why similar: Historical 16.7%, World War II 16.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.9%, Strategy 15.3%, Wargame 14.4%

Strategic Mind: Spirit of Liberty is a history-driven turn-based strategy set in WW2. Lead the scarce Finnish forces through the Winter War, Continuation War, and Lapland War. Save your country’s very existence from the Red Menace. Niet Molotoff!

Why similar: World War II 16.4% ★, Wargame 16.1%, Board Game 14%, Hex Grid 12.9% ★, Historical 9.9%

Prove to have a true Strategic Mind! Spirit of Liberty will put your strategic planning skills to the test. It’s a hardcore, turn-based, historically accurate strategy game set in WWII. Lead Finnish forces against an overwhelming threat through the Winter War, Continuation War, and Lapland War.

Why similar: World War II 17.2% ★, Wargame 17.1%, Board Game 16.7%, Military 10.4%, Historical 10.4%