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  1. #1 Attack at Dawn: North Africa
    96% matchVery Positive87% of 95 reviews2022
    Dev: Panzer Division Games
    Windows

    Attack at Dawn is a WWII strategy game that mixes the ease of real-time action with the depth of operational gameplay, all on beautifully crafted North Africa maps. Plan your strategy like Rommel or Montgomery and better the real history.

    Why similar: World War II 39%, Turn-Based 15.9%, Hex Grid 11.6%, Strategy 10.5%, Historical 8.7%

  2. #2 Army General
    97% matchMixed56% of 64 reviews2017
    Dev: Phobetor
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 96%

    Army General is a turnbased strategy game that depicts the desert warfare in Northern Afrika and parts of the Mediterranean sea during World War II.

    Why similar: World War II 38.6%, Strategy 18.4%, Hex Grid 17.6%, Turn-Based 12.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.5%

  3. #3 Total Tank Generals
    95% matchMostly Positive73% of 320 reviews2023
    Dev: Noobz From PolandPub: 505 Games
    Windows

    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 37%, Hex Grid 18.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.2%, War 8.7%, Historical 7%

  4. #4 Strategic War in Europe
    96% matchMixed49% of 214 reviews2014
    Dev: Wastelands InteractivePub: Conglomerate 5
    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    Set during the events of WW2, Strategic War in Europe is a classic turn-based strategy game that combines a deep strategic layer with accessibility and ease-of-use.

    Why similar: World War II 45.5%, Strategy 20.5%, Turn-Based 11.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.9%, Historical 6.3%

  5. #5 1953: NATO vs Warsaw Pact
    94% matchMixed48% of 179 reviews2025
    Dev: Wastelands InteractivePub: Conglomerate 5
    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 18.7 hrs≥1hr: 98%

    Cold War turns hot in 1953: massive hex strategy with nukes, supply, and sabotage.

    Why similar: Hex Grid 23.3%, Turn-Based 19%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.2%, Strategy 12.9%, Military 10.7%

  6. #6 Tank Battle: 1944
    94% matchMixed62% of 58 reviews2016
    Dev: HexWar GamesPub: Hunted Cow Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    Instantly get involved in the action by joining the Allied invasion of Europe during the Second World War. Take command of an American battle group during WW2 in this turn based strategy wargame and help liberate Europe from the evil Axis power-base!

    Why similar: World War II 36%, Hex Grid 25.4%, Turn-Based 13.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.7%, Strategy 12.6%

  7. #7 Tank Operations: European Campaign
    91% matchVery Positive83% of 92 reviews2024
    Dev: Linked DimensionsPub: 2tainment GmbH
    Windows

    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 32.4%, Strategy 19.1%, Hex Grid 13.4%, War 8.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 7.7%

  8. #8 Panzer Strategy
    93% matchMixed65% of 469 reviews2018
    Dev: Starni Games
    Windows

    Panzer Strategy is a World War II wargame that combines classic turn-based strategy gameplay with modern looks. Command your armies and adapt your units to any objective using a huge selection of real-life military equipment and battle skills.

    Why similar: World War II 24.4%, Hex Grid 14.2%, Turn-Based 13.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.1%, Military 7.8%

  9. #9 Unity of Command II
    92% matchMostly Positive80% of 2,102 reviews2019
    Dev: 2x2 Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 17.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Unity of Command II is the sequel to one of the most critically acclaimed strategy games of all time; a game critics called 'the perfect gateway' into computer war games.

    Why similar: World War II 35.2%, Hex Grid 12.7%, Turn-Based 12.2%, Strategy 11.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 7.4%

  10. #10 Graviteam Tactics: Tunisia 1943
    90% matchVery Positive83% of 413 reviews2017
    Dev: Graviteam
    Windows
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 52%

    Graviteam Tactics: Tunisia 1943 - tactical battalion level combat simulation. During the Tunisian Campaign in winter 1943 German Panzer battlegroups launch a counteroffensive against the Allied forces to drive them out of Eastern Dorsal.

    Why similar: World War II 60.3%, Strategy 26.3%, Military 7.9%, Tactical 5.5%

  11. #11 World War 2: Time of Wrath
    91% matchMixed51% of 107 reviews2014
    Dev: Wastelands InteractivePub: Conglomerate 5
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Time of Wrath gives a fine piece of wargaming for every fan of WW2 era. This strategy allows players to take control over any country during World War 2 era in Europe and North Africa theater.

    Why similar: World War II 58.1%, Strategy 20.5%, Turn-Based 15.1%, Indie 6.4%

  12. #12 Strategic Command WWII: War in the Pacific
    87% matchVery Positive88% of 113 reviews2024
    Dev: Fury SoftwarePub: Matrix Games
    Windows

    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: World War II 32.8%, Strategy 19.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.2%, Historical 10%, War 10%

  13. #13 Hex of Steel
    88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 801 reviews2020
    Dev: War Frogs Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    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 31.3%, Hex Grid 19.6%, Turn-Based 12.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.5%, Military 9.2%

  14. #14 Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943
    89% matchMixed68% of 278 reviews2010
    Dev: Fulqrum Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 18 minMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 31%

    Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943 covers the events of 1943 in Tunisia, North Africa. Recovering from their losses after the crushing defeat and subsequent retreat after the Second Battle of El-Alamein, the German Afrika Korps - reinforced and now supported by the Italian Army - prepare once more to put steel against steel with the Allies.

    Why similar: World War II 56.9%, Strategy 43.1%

  15. #15 Tank On Tank Digital - West Front
    89% matchMixed57% of 54 reviews2017
    Dev: Lock 'n Load Publishing
    Windows · Mac

    Tank on Tank Digital brings World War II tactical ground combat on Western Front 1944.

    Why similar: World War II 32.5%, Hex Grid 15.8%, Turn-Based 13.4%, Strategy 12.8%, War 10.3%

  16. #16 Frontline: Western Front
    86% matchMostly Positive79% of 52 reviews2019
    Dev: Frontline: Games Series
    Windows

    A tactical scale strategy game that invites the players to take command of the Allied or German forces in an epic struggle for the control of Western Europe during World War Two.

    Why similar: World War II 27.9%, Strategy 12.5%, Turn-Based 11.7%, Hex Grid 9.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.6%

  17. #17 Second Front
    84% matchMostly Positive79% of 653 reviews2023
    Dev: HexdrawPub: MicroProse Software
    Windows

    Second Front is a tactical WWII turn-based strategy game. Craft & share your own scenarios and maps or use your strategic prowess in 48 scenarios set in iconic locations. Command over 40 types of infantry and 216 tanks, vehicles and guns. An infinite tactical sandbox experience.

    Why similar: World War II 30.7%, Hex Grid 18%, Turn-Based 11.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.7%, War 8.6%

  18. #18 Decisive Campaigns: Barbarossa
    86% matchVery Positive88% of 240 reviews2016
    Dev: VR DesignsPub: Matrix Games
    Windows

    Command a true operational structure. Can you balance and prioritize three different Theatres in order to achieve your objective?

    Why similar: World War II 51.6%, Strategy 24.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.4%, Hex Grid 6.6%

  19. #19 Strategic Command WWII: War in Europe
    85% matchVery Positive91% of 424 reviews2017
    Dev: Fury SoftwarePub: Matrix Games
    Windows

    Strategic Command WWII: War in Europe is a deeply immersive turn based strategy game covering the greatest conflict in modern history!

    Why similar: Strategy 49.1%, World War II 39.6%, Turn-Based 11.2%

  20. #20 Strategic Mind: Blitzkrieg
    83% matchVery Positive85% of 505 reviews2020
    Dev: Starni Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    Strategic Mind: Blitzkrieg is a turn-based strategy set in the period of WW2. It brings a modern look and new features to a good old wargame genre. You are to lead the German Armed forces overcoming unthinkable odds and claiming the ultimate bittersweet victory in Europe. Blitzkrieg is the way!

    Why similar: World War II 34.2%, Turn-Based 14.5%, War 11.9%, Military 10.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.6%

  21. #21 Forgotten but Unbroken
    80% matchMostly Positive79% of 254 reviews2024
    Dev: Centurion DevelopmentsPub: MicroProse Software
    Windows

    A tactical turn-based strategy game inspired by events and stories of forgotten and unsung heroes of WW2. Unique and new-to-genre features offer immersion and deeper protagonists to lead and care for. Lead the resistance against the Axis Forces.

    Why similar: World War II 29.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.9%, Isometric 10.7%, Strategy 10.5%, Historical 9%

  22. #22 Strategic Mind: The Pacific
    82% matchMostly Positive75% of 620 reviews2019
    Dev: Starni Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    Strategic Mind: The Pacific is a turn-based strategy set in the WW2 period depicting the war between the USA and the Empire of Japan waged in the Pacific Ocean with mindblowing historical accuracy and attention to detail. Two Sides. Two Commanders. Two Destinies.

    Why similar: World War II 35.6%, Turn-Based 14.7%, War 12.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.9%, Military 10.4%

  23. #23 Battle of the Bulge
    82% matchMostly Positive72% of 166 reviews2015
    Dev: Shenandoah StudioPub: Slitherine Ltd.
    Windows

    Battle of the Bulge is a fast-paced WW2 game where precise movement and detailed planning make the difference between a vain attempt and a brave operation.

    Why similar: World War II 41%, Strategy 15%, Turn-Based 14.5%, War 12.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.1%

  24. #24 The Troop
    77% matchVery Positive85% of 764 reviews2023
    Dev: Giant FlamePub: PLA Studios
    Windows · Mac

    The Troop is a turn-based, platoon-level tactical game set in WW2. From the early hours of D-Day to Falaise, play as British and Canadian or German forces in desperate fighting across Normandy.

    Why similar: World War II 39.5%, Hex Grid 16.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.6%, War 7.4%, Military 7.2%

  25. #25 Panzer Corps 2
    79% matchVery Positive85% of 4,064 reviews2020
    Dev: Flashback GamesPub: Slitherine Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 8.0 hrsMean: 58.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    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 30%, Hex Grid 15.1%, Strategy 11.4%, Turn-Based 10.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.8%

  26. #26 Unity of Command: Stalingrad Campaign
    81% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,012 reviews2012
    Dev: 2x2 Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 52%

    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 39.9%, Strategy 15.2%, Turn-Based 13%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.5%, Historical 5.1%

  27. #27 Combat Mission Battle for Normandy
    78% matchMostly Positive78% of 255 reviews2023
    Dev: BattlefrontPub: Matrix Games
    Windows

    Combat Mission Battle for Normandy faithfully recreates the experience of tactical land warfare in Western France during World War Two.

    Why similar: World War II 55.1%, Strategy 25.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.5%

  28. #28 SGS Afrika Korps
    79% matchVery Positive82% of 87 reviews2020
    Dev: Strategy Game StudioPub: Avalon Digital
    Windows · Mac

    The game recreates the campaigns and battles of Erwin ‘Desert Fox’ Rommel’s legendary Afrika Korps, in Libya between 1941 and 1942. Play the Axis forces to conquer the most valuable prize of all: the Suez Canal. Or command the 8th Army soldiers, the famous Desert Rats, to repel the invaders.

    Why similar: World War II 45.7%, Strategy 18.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.9%, Historical 12.8%, Indie 3.1%

  29. #29 Panzer Tactics HD
    81% matchMostly Positive73% of 239 reviews2014
    Dev: SproingPub: THQ Nordic
    Windows
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 24.4 hrs≥1hr: 51%

    Strategists to the frontline!The HD remake of the Nintendo DS classic.Are you the strategist that the world has been waiting for?

    Why similar: World War II 49.6%, Strategy 19.4%, Hex Grid 16.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.7%

  30. #30 Strategic Command WWII: World at War
    77% matchVery Positive84% of 595 reviews2018
    Dev: Fury SoftwarePub: Matrix Games
    Windows

    Strategic Command WWII: World At War is your chance to re-fight the 20th century’s greatest conflict, from Poland to China, Normandy to the Pacific, on a map encompassing the globe.

    Why similar: World War II 41%, Strategy 26.8%, Turn-Based 18%, Hex Grid 14.3%

  31. #31 War on Folvos
    78% matchMostly Positive75% of 151 reviews2014
    Dev: Lonely Troops
    Windows
    Median: 12 minMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 31%

    Clouds of war are shaping over the endless Folvos desert. You cannot wait any longer. Choose your side and take command! Lead your soldiers, tanks and aircraft to victory through Folvos varying landscapes across dozens of battles.

    Why similar: Strategy 29.4%, Turn-Based 24.5%, War 11%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.8%, Indie 9.2%

  32. #32 Classified: France '44
    73% matchMostly Positive73% of 931 reviews2024
    Dev: Absolutely GamesPub: Team17
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 22.8 hrs≥1hr: 70%

    Command an elite team of allied special operators in Nazi-occupied France wreaking havoc in the run up to D-Day in this ambitious turn-based tactics game. Take on the might of Germany's war machine and launch daring raids in occupied territory. Can you do enough to ensure Allied victory?

    Why similar: World War II 36.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 11%, War 10.2%, Military 8.9%, Isometric 8.6%

  33. #33 Gary Grigsby's War in the East
    76% matchVery Positive90% of 579 reviews2015
    Dev: 2by3 GamesPub: Matrix Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 49.5 hrs≥1hr: 60%

    War on an Epic scale from Moscow to Berlin – this is War in the East!

    Why similar: World War II 48.1%, Strategy 18.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.7%, Turn-Based 9.1%, Hex Grid 6.4%

  34. #34 Valor & Victory
    75% matchMostly Positive71% of 190 reviews2021
    Dev: YobowargamesPub: Matrix Games
    Windows

    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 33.8%, Turn-Based 13.8%, Hex Grid 12.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.9%, Strategy 8.7%

  35. #35 Fantasy General II
    74% matchVery Positive81% of 1,900 reviews2019
    Dev: Owned by GravityPub: Slitherine Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 58%

    The fantasy wargaming classic is back! Lead powerful heroes and mighty armies into battle in this critically acclaimed turn-based strategy milestone. Level up and train your units and guide them through a gripping story campaign to decide the fate of a world on the brink of destruction.

    Why similar: Hex Grid 21.3%, Turn-Based 18.1%, Strategy 18%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.9%, War 9.2%

  36. #36 Strategic Mind: Fight for Freedom
    74% matchVery Positive88% of 156 reviews2021
    Dev: Starni Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Strategic Mind: Fight for Freedom is a history-driven turn-based strategy set in WW2. Take command of the Allied forces and protect your homeland and the whole of Europe from totalitarian madness. Form armies. Win battles. Change history.

    Why similar: World War II 31.7%, Hex Grid 15.7%, War 11.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.3%, Military 10.1%

  37. #37 Strategic Mind: Spectre of Communism
    73% matchMostly Positive79% of 223 reviews2020
    Dev: Starni Games
    Windows
    Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 19.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Strategic Mind: Spectre of Communism is a (hi)story-driven turn-based strategy set in the WW2 period. It offers refined wargame mechanics, story-rich gameplay, and modern 3D graphics. Lead the USSR Armed forces staging the world Communist revolution. For Stalin! For the Motherland!

    Why similar: World War II 34.7%, War 12.7%, Military 11.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.8%, Hex Grid 10.7%

  38. #38 Supreme Ruler 1936
    76% matchMostly Positive74% of 303 reviews2014
    Dev: BattleGoat Studios
    Windows
    Median: 9.0 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    Real-Time Strategy Game. Guide your nation through the most violent era in modern history. Play massive campaigns as one of the principal nations, set-piece scenarios of famous battles, or set your own victory condition and play as any nation in the world in Sandbox mode.

    Why similar: World War II 35.7%, Hex Grid 12%, War 11.2%, Strategy 10.1%, Turn-Based 9.4%

  39. #39 Strategy & Tactics: Wargame Collection
    75% matchMixed69% of 284 reviews2016
    Dev: HeroLabs
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    Strategy & Tactics: Wargame Collection is a set of three historical turn-based strategies, in which you are going to take command of the armies in the greatest Medieval wars as well as take control of countries and nations during World War II.

    Why similar: World War II 29.9%, Strategy 25.4%, War 12.3%, Turn-Based 8.2%, Historical 8.1%

  40. #40 Carrier Battles 4 Guadalcanal - Pacific War Naval Warfare
    73% matchVery Positive87% of 306 reviews2020
    Dev: Cyril Jarnot
    Windows · Mac

    CARRIER BATTLES is a classic hex-and-counter digital wargame covering the naval-air battles of the Pacific War, from 1942 to 1943. Find your opponent and strike at him before he sinks your precious carriers, while preventing them from invading or supporting your own amphibious operations.

    Why similar: World War II 32.1%, Hex Grid 16.8%, Strategy 12.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.4%, Historical 9.6%

  41. #41 Combat Mission: Final Blitzkrieg
    70% matchVery Positive80% of 71 reviews2024
    Dev: BattlefrontPub: Matrix Games
    Windows

    Combat Mission Final Blitzkrieg (CMFB) follows the Western Allies through the battles along Germany's border and into the heart of the Reich itself.

    Why similar: World War II 27.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.3%, Strategy 14.8%, Military 11.3%, War 10.7%

  42. #42 Blitzkrieg Anthology
    72% matchVery Positive90% of 1,520 reviews2014
    Dev: Nival
    Windows
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 25.6 hrs≥1hr: 53%

    March into the real-time strategy legend, Blitzkrieg, and prepare for war. This legendary WWII RTS blends unprecedented realism and accuracy to form immersive 3D backgrounds and a game where brute force often takes a back seat to strategy and wits.

    Why similar: World War II 46.7%, Strategy 16.6%, War 9.1%, Classic 8.1%, Military 8%

  43. #43 Strategic Mind: Spirit of Liberty
    69% matchVery Positive85% of 80 reviews2023
    Dev: Starni Games
    Windows

    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 34.6%, War 12.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.3%, Military 11%, Hex Grid 9.3%

  44. #44 Battle Academy 2: Eastern Front
    72% matchVery Positive92% of 239 reviews2014
    Dev: Slitherine Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    Sequel to its successful predecessor, Battle Academy 2 moves the action east – to the bloodied plains of Mother Russia. When a gritty new look, great new features, and random mission generation meet battle-proven gameplay you can be sure of a turn-based strategy classic!

    Why similar: World War II 46.2%, Strategy 24.9%, Turn-Based 17.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.2%

  45. #45 Sherman Commander
    65% matchMixed69% of 116 reviews2026
    Dev: Iron Wolf Studio S.A.Pub: Daedalic Entertainment
    Windows

    Command a platoon of Sherman tanks over the most famous theaters of WWII. Take the commander’s seat and give specific orders to your crew, or open the tactical map to coordinate your actions with accompanying units.

    Why similar: World War II 42.6%, War 13.2%, Military 12.5%, Historical 10.8%, Tactical 9.9%

  46. #46 Gary Grigsby's War in the East 2
    68% matchVery Positive92% of 428 reviews2021
    Dev: 2by3 GamesPub: Matrix Games
    Windows

    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: World War II 37.1%, Strategy 19.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.5%, War 10.3%, Hex Grid 7.7%

  47. #47 Blitzkrieg 2 Anthology
    71% matchVery Positive85% of 1,270 reviews2014
    Dev: Nival
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 17.8 hrs≥1hr: 50%

    Return to the bloody battlefields of World War II in this epic sequel. Blitzkrieg 2 returns you to the gritty realism of WWII battles while pushing your focus into new, strategic opportunities during global war!

    Why similar: World War II 48.7%, Strategy 14.6%, Classic 9.6%, War 9%, Military 7.5%

  48. #48 Blitzkrieg 3
    71% matchMixed54% of 7,303 reviews2017
    Dev: Nival
    Windows
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 14.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Blitzkrieg 3 is a WW2 RTS made for true admirers of strategic mastery! Challenge your tactical skills in historical campaigns and defeat powerful Neural Network AI in competitive matches.

    Why similar: World War II 45.2%, War 13.1%, Strategy 12.4%, Military 12%, Historical 8.8%

  49. #49 Men of War: Assault Squad
    70% matchVery Positive88% of 5,101 reviews2011
    Dev: DigitalmindsoftPub: Fulqrum Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 24.9 hrs≥1hr: 63%

    Men of War: Assault Squad delivers a deeply tactical WWII experience, blending large-scale strategy with intense, hands-on combat. Fight across multiple fronts – from European countryside to Pacific jungles and command every unit and every bullet on the battlefield.

    Why similar: World War II 45.6%, Strategy 19.3%, War 12.6%, Military 9.4%, Tactical 8.4%

  50. #50 Frontline: World War II
    69% matchVery Positive84% of 58 reviews2021
    Dev: Frontline: Games Series
    Windows

    Immerse yourself in the captivating atmosphere of World War II, as you meticulously plan your moves and adapt to the ever-changing battlefield. With a wide array of units and tactical options at your disposal, success is determined by your strategic prowess and adaptability.

    Why similar: World War II 45.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.4%, Military 12.3%, War 12.1%, Strategy 11.2%

  51. #51 Burden of Command™
    64% matchVery Positive84% of 593 reviews2025
    Dev: Green Tree Games LLC
    Windows

    Can you lead? Burden of Command is an emotionally authentic tactical leadership RPG. You’re a company Captain in the historical Cottonbalers. Fighting psychology as much as bullets, you must build respect, trust, and battlefield experience to bring your brothers safely home.

    Why similar: World War II 39.7%, War 12.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.7%, Historical 10%, Turn-Based 8.7%

  52. #52 Steel Division 2
    68% matchMostly Positive79% of 9,441 reviews2019
    Dev: Eugen Systems
    Windows
    Median: 9.5 hrsMean: 51.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Steel Division 2 is a historically-accurate WW2 real-time strategy game set on the Eastern Front. Features 1:1-scale turn-based army management and real-time tactical battles with thousands of men at your order.

    Why similar: World War II 40.4%, Strategy 13.6%, Military 11.2%, War 11%, Turn-Based Strategy 7.8%

  53. #53 Strategic Mind: Spirit of Liberty - Prologue 1939
    67% matchMostly Positive78% of 60 reviews2023
    Dev: Starni Games
    Windows

    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 30.8%, Hex Grid 17.2%, War 10.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.2%, Military 9.6%

  54. #54 Vietnam ‘65
    70% matchVery Positive83% of 433 reviews2015
    Dev: Every Single Soldier
    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    It is 1965 and the US ground war in Vietnam is in full swing. As a US Army commander, wage a counter-insurgency (COIN) war to secure the Ia Drang valley, on the border with Cambodia.

    Why similar: Strategy 29.4%, Turn-Based 23.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 22.7%, Historical 16%, War 8.4%

  55. #55 WarPlan
    68% matchVery Positive81% of 220 reviews2020
    Dev: Kraken StudiosPub: Matrix Games
    Windows

    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 28.3%, Hex Grid 16.6%, Turn-Based 10.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.8%, War 8.5%

  56. #56 Decisive Campaigns: Ardennes Offensive
    67% matchVery Positive92% of 125 reviews2022
    Dev: VR DesignsPub: Matrix Games
    Windows

    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: World War II 30.7%, Hex Grid 17.9%, Strategy 15.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.2%, Historical 8%

  57. #57 Warplan Pacific
    66% matchVery Positive88% of 94 reviews2022
    Dev: Kraken StudiosPub: Matrix Games
    Windows

    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 47.3%, Strategy 18.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.7%, Military 8.6%, Historical 8.1%

  58. #58 Assault on Arnhem
    71% matchMixed50% of 66 reviews2016
    Dev: Bookmark GamesPub: Hunted Cow Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 98%

    Assault on Arnhem is an operational level wargame for between one and four players, based on the famous Operation Market Garden campaign in September 1944.

    Why similar: World War II 40%, Hex Grid 23.2%, Turn-Based 15.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 11%, Strategy 10.7%

  59. #59 Wars Across The World
    67% matchVery Positive82% of 221 reviews2017
    Dev: StrategiaePub: Plug In Digital
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    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 39.1%, Turn-Based 23.8%, Indie 15.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.2%, Historical 9.3%

Based on tag similarity + player behavior
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