Games Like 9th Company: Roots Of Terror

Real Time Strategy with a high degree of realism. The game is based on a true story.

Why similar: RTS 48%, Military 32.6%, Strategy 19.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game shares the same gritty, realistic approach to modern tactical warfare and squad-based RTS mechanics found in the seed game.

Call to Arms - Gates of Hell is a realistic RTS/ RTT game that offers endless replay value. Command all types of troops in historical singleplayer, dynamic campaign, PvP and PvE battles. Are you ready for some serious immersion in World War 2?

Why similar: RTS 46.3%, Military 28.2%, Strategy 25.4%

Why You'll Like It: This title provides an incredibly detailed tactical experience that mirrors the squad-level management and historical focus of the seed game.

Men of War: Assault Squad 2 expands the real-time tactics series with new skirmish missions, massive multiplayer battles, enhanced visuals, improved AI, and full Direct Control. Command five factions across 65 maps, 250 vehicles, and 200 soldiers in one of the most detailed WWII RTS experiences.

Why similar: RTS 40.2%, Strategy 37.9%, Military 22%

Why You'll Like It: It is the gold standard for the tactical RTS genre, offering the same level of granular unit control and intense combat intensity.

Regiments is a Real-Time Tactics game set in Germany 1989. The Cold War has gone hot, and the inferno is raging. Lead your Regiment through the fires of conflict and the fog of war. Break through the lines, call in artillery, maneuver, feign retreats, stage defenses, counter-attack. Do not relent.

Why similar: RTS 47.7%, Strategy 27.6%, Military 24.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game excels at the real-time tactics of Cold War combat, focusing on maneuver and combined arms warfare.

Realistic, immersive, breathtaking. WARNO is the ultimate World War III battle simulator from the masters of strategy, Eugen Systems. A Cold War turns decisively hot as you command hundreds of units on a beautiful and brutal battlefield. Outsmart, outfight, and lead your forces to total victory.

Why similar: RTS 44.6%, Military 34.1%, Strategy 21.3%

Why You'll Like It: A premier Cold War-era tactical RTS that captures the scale and military hardware focus essential to the genre.

Joint Task Force is the real-time strategy (RTS) game where you command the frontline forces in tomorrow's most hazardous conflicts. Lead twenty dramatic missions in explosive war-zones including the Middle East, Central Asia, and the Balkans.

Why similar: Strategy 40.7%, RTS 39.4%, Military 19.9%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the action-oriented RTS gameplay style, emphasizing fast-paced combat and mission-based objectives.

The new reference in RTS at its best! The Wargame series returns to duty, larger, richer and more spectacular than ever before. In Wargame Red Dragon, you are engaged in a large-scale conflict where Western forces clash against the Communist bloc.

Why similar: RTS 45%, Strategy 29%, Military 26%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a deep, strategic, and tactical look at Cold War conflicts with a massive array of authentic military units.

Tempelhof, Berlin, dawn of 8th April 1949.A major armed conflict is brewing between the Western powers and the Soviet bloc. The Red Army has been growing ever stronger since the end of World War II. With the growth of their army the Soviets realize that they hold the advantage, and are only waiting for the right moment to attack.

Why similar: RTS 61.3%, Strategy 38.7%

Why You'll Like It: A direct thematic match that focuses on the specific geopolitical tensions and military hardware of the Cold War era.

Replay the events of the first hot war of the Cold War era, the Korean War, also known as the Forgotten War. Players will be involved in two campaigns, both set in the 1950’s: the North Korean (June 25 – August 20) and the American (September 15 – October 8).

Why similar: Strategy 68.2%, RTS 31.8%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the tactical complexity of Cold War-era conflicts with a strong emphasis on historical accuracy.

Men of War: Vietnam brings the acclaimed real-time tactics series into a new theater of war – the jungles of Southeast Asia, 1968. Experience the chaos of the Vietnam War through two story-driven campaigns that reveal both sides of the conflict.

Why similar: Strategy 47.5%, RTS 37.1%, Military 15.4%

Why You'll Like It: It brings the tactical RTS gameplay of the series into a jungle warfare setting that feels very similar to the Afghan campaign.

Stalingrad is a real-time strategy title that places gamers in the middle of the most dramatic periods of World War II, covering major events from June 1942 till January 1943.

Why similar: Strategy 53.6%, RTS 46.4%

Why You'll Like It: A historical RTS that emphasizes tactical positioning and the brutal nature of urban warfare.

Leave No One Behind is tactical real time strategy war game. Experience some of the hardest battles fought during the Vietnam War in 1965 between US Army and the Army of the Northern Vietnam for landing zones X-Ray and Albany and for Plei Me special forces camp.

Why similar: RTS 53.6%, Strategy 30.3%, Military 16%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on small-scale tactical engagements in a historical setting, mirroring the squad-based intensity of the seed game.

Graviteam Tactics: Mius-Front - tactical battalion level combat simulation. Action takes place in the summer of 1943 at Mius river and Saur-Mogila tumulus area of over 140 sq. km. Four large-scale operations for the Red Army and Wehrmacht.

Why similar: Strategy 44%, RTS 34%, Military 22%

Why You'll Like It: A hardcore tactical simulation that provides the most realistic representation of battlefield conditions and unit behavior.

Cuban Missile Crisis is a real-time strategy game combined with a global turn-based tactical mode, thrusting gamers into a world ravaged by the military-political confrontation between the USA and USSR in 1962.

Why similar: Strategy 59.5%, RTS 40.5%

Why You'll Like It: A Cold War-themed RTS that explores the strategic and tactical possibilities of a global conflict.

CM Cold War is set in the tipping-point years of a conflict that gripped the world for 45 years. Between 1979-1982, both the NATO and Soviet Warsaw Pact militaries began the shift away from industrialized warfare of the early 20th century and towards the modern digital battlefield of today.

Why similar: Strategy 51%, Military 49%

Why You'll Like It: This simulation offers a deep, turn-based and real-time hybrid approach to Cold War tactical combat.

Armored Brigade is a real-time tactical wargame, focusing on realism and playability. In Armored Brigade the Cold War has turned hot, and Europe is once again torn apart by conflict. An "Iron Curtain" divides the Western Powers gathered together under the NATO banner from the Soviet Union

Why similar: Strategy 55.7%, RTS 27.8%, Military 16.6%

Why You'll Like It: A highly detailed wargame that focuses on the tactical realities of Cold War military engagements.

Real Warfare: 1242, is a realistic real-time strategy game based on authentic historic events.

Why similar: Strategy 61.8%, RTS 38.2%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the historical focus and tactical RTS gameplay style, even if the setting is different.

Tomorrow's War Is NOW Ripped from today's headlines, Act of War: Direct Action™ is a frightening tale of suspense, international intrigue and geopolitical military conflict. This real-time strategy experience puts you squarely in control of counterterrorist forces and delivers a first look at tomorrow's war.

Why similar: RTS 62.8%, Military 18.9%, Strategy 18.2%

Why You'll Like It: An action-heavy RTS that captures the feel of modern military conflict with a focus on special units.

Flashpoint Campaigns: Southern Storm is a grand tactical wargame set at the height of the Cold War, with the action centered on the year 1989.

Why similar: Strategy 78.5%, Military 21.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides a deep, authentic look at Cold War tactical command and control.

Command a Soviet penal battalion in this standalone real-time tactics game from the Men of War series. Based on true events, Condemned Heroes delivers brutal, story-driven missions across the Eastern Front – where every order, bullet, and life matters.

Why similar: Strategy 58.5%, RTS 41.5%

Why You'll Like It: This entry focuses on the gritty, high-stakes nature of historical military operations.

This game is devoted to the key events of the XVII–XVIII centuries.

Why similar: Strategy 66.4%, RTS 33.6%

Why You'll Like It: While older, it provides the classic RTS foundation that many tactical games in this list are built upon.

Faces of War puts you in the heart of World War II – not as a distant commander, but as the leader on the ground. Combining the tactical depth of real-time strategy with the immediacy of direct control, it lets you issue precise orders or jump straight into battle as one of your soldiers.

Why similar: Strategy 52.1%, RTS 47.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game features the same tactical squad-based combat that makes the seed game so engaging.

Use the radio to give commands to the soldiers on the battlefield. Keep track of the situation based on their voice reports only. Lead US platoons to clash with Vietcong in a realistic, innovative approach to the RTS genre. Make hard choices in a narrative driven experience, and face the outcome.

Why similar: RTS 44.7%, Military 32.6%, Strategy 22.7%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a unique, immersive perspective on Cold War tactical command through radio communication.

Saudi Arabia, one of the world's leading oil suppliers and a key U.S. ally, has been taken over by a highly organized group of radical terrorists. The government is in a state of collapse and turmoil and you have been chosen to lead the United States' armed forces to restore control.

Why similar: Strategy 52%, RTS 48%

Why You'll Like It: A real-time tactics game that emphasizes modern military hardware and squad-based combat.

Sudden Strike is back! The beloved Real Time Strategy series returns, this time with bigger battlefields, more units, better graphics, new scenarios and legendary commanders – making Sudden Strike 4 more tactical and realistic than ever before!

Why similar: RTS 48.6%, Strategy 37.6%, Military 13.8%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a polished tactical RTS experience that focuses on unit management and battlefield positioning.

Assume the role of a special forces commander fighting against a terrorist organization named "Dawn of Freedom".

Why similar: RTS 39.9%, Strategy 33.6%, Military 26.5%

Why You'll Like It: An indie RTS that focuses on military unit management and tactical decision-making.

Command a special task force composed of different kinds of units, including tanks, APCs, field guns, mortars, various infantry regiments and will also have an opportunity to call for artillery and air support.

Why similar: Strategy 57%, RTS 43%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a grounded, tactical RTS experience that emphasizes the difficulty of historical combat.

Men of War is a stunning Real-Time Strategy game that takes place during the height of World War II. Intense battles span Europe and North Africa as gamers play as Soviet, Allied or German forces across 19 massive single-player missions.

Why similar: Strategy 42.6%, RTS 38.2%, Military 19.2%

Call to Arms offers an innovative mix of real-time strategy and 3rd, as well as 1st person controls. Set in the time of modern warfare, the game offers realistically modeled vehicles and heavy weaponry. Command your troops to victory or fight by yourself in the 3rd or 1st person action mode.

Why similar: RTS 36.5%, Strategy 33.5%, Military 30%

Actual Armies. Actual Weapons. Actual Political Issues.World War III - Black Gold takes the player to the near future. The political crisis has been going on for months, leading to worldwide turmoil. A secret conference of the UN Central Geological Commission reveals that worldwide oil reserves have reached dangerously low levels: Oil...

Why similar: Strategy 91.1%, RTS 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic RTS that explores the potential for Cold War-era conflict on a large scale.

Aggression is a military real-time strategy game set within a historic context featuring role-playing elements. Play the role of a political leader of Russia, Great Britain, France or Germany. It is up to you to take firm decisions at the crucial period of the European history – the World Wars ages covering 1914 – 1945.

Why similar: Strategy 100%

Why You'll Like It: It blends historical strategy with tactical RTS elements to create a unique military experience.

Red Tide blends deep RTS tactics with the raw intensity of third-person combat. Created in collaboration with author Alexander Zorich, this standalone expansion tells the story of the Black Coats – Soviet Naval Infantry famed for their ruthless precision in the Black Sea campaigns.

Why similar: RTS 44.8%, Strategy 44.2%, Military 11%

Set in World War 2, Sudden Strike offers revolutionary real-time-strategy gameplay. Command Russian, German, French, American and British armies in large scale battles including urban warfare, beach landings and aerial invasions. Whichever tactics you choose, you will find it in Sudden Strike!

Why similar: Strategy 53.7%, RTS 46.3%

Ukrainian Warfare: Gostomel Heroes – is a real-time strategy game with a high degree of realism. Relive the Battle of Kiev (2022), a turning point in the Ukrainian conflict. Witness the Untold Story of 2022 Through the Eyes of Those Who Fought.

Why similar: RTS 51.1%, Military 25.6%, Strategy 23.3%

Cossacks II: Napoleonic Wars sends the player into the heroic XIX century where they assume the role of a commander to take part in the massive historical battles for the supremacy over Europe.

Why similar: Strategy 56%, RTS 44%

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: RTS 39.1%, Strategy 38.5%, Military 22.4%

War Room is a realistic strategy, taking you straight into the heat of the war in Afghanistan.

Why similar: RTS 44.7%, Military 31.6%, Strategy 23.7%

Single player tactical action real-time game with active pause to plan orders carefully. Based on real war-time experience of living Russian veterans of war in Ukraine. It's all about modern conflict small infantry groups with some armored vehicle and drone support as well as real events story

Why similar: RTS 49.3%, Strategy 28.4%, Military 22.3%

Steel Division: Normandy is a tactical real-time strategy (RTS) game that pits players against AI enemies in a single-player campaign -- or against several opponents in massive 10-on-10 multiplayer battles.

Why similar: RTS 48.9%, Strategy 26.7%, Military 24.5%

The next chapter in the #1 rated RTS franchise thrusts players into a hellish war torn landscape to command two battle-hardened armies in relentless campaigns for honor and country. Players lead the tenacious British 2nd Army during the heroic World War II liberation of Caen, France, and command the German Panzer Elite as they struggle...

Why similar: RTS 46.6%, Strategy 40%, Military 13.3%

World War I is a real-time strategy based on the modified version of the well-known Blitzkrieg engine.

Why similar: Strategy 55.4%, RTS 44.6%

The legendary Men of War RTS series has reached the cold war era. Take command of U.S. or Soviet soldiers, controlling vast armies with the military decisions down to you. Claim victory in dynamic singleplayer and co-op campaigns or challenge fellow strategists in online multiplayer!

Why similar: Strategy 62.2%, RTS 37.8%

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: RTS 44.5%, Strategy 27.8%, Military 27.7%

Company of Heroes®: Tales of Valor™ is the expansion to the Game of the Year winner and highest rated real time strategy franchise Company of Heroes®. Featuring new campaigns to overcome, units to command, and battlefields to conquer, Company of Heroes®: Tales of Valor™ delivers evolved gameplay mechanics and 3 episodic adventures...

Why similar: RTS 44.4%, Strategy 36.5%, Military 19.1%

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: Strategy 40.5%, RTS 35.7%, Military 23.8%

Take command in Europe's greatest 18th-century war. Equip & customize regiments, manage supplies, and engage in brutal real-time battles across procedural campaigns. Resources and replacements are scarce, and keeping your best men alive may matter more than any single victory.

Why similar: RTS 43.6%, Military 31.5%, Strategy 25%

Lead the Mobile Infantry in this RTS game set in the Starship Troopers film universe. Balance your army composition with a diverse set of unit types, overcome line-of-sight and line-of-fire challenges through tactical positioning, and use special abilities to smash the Arachnid hordes!

Why similar: RTS 47.7%, Strategy 30.5%, Military 21.8%

Broken Arrow is a large-scale real-time modern warfare tactics game that combines the complexity of joint-forces wargaming with action-packed real-time tactics gameplay.

Why similar: RTS 49.6%, Strategy 33.9%, Military 16.5%

Modern-warfare RTS/sandbox game inspired by the real conflicts in the Middle East. Fight a counter-insurgency war, protect the civilian population, casevac your wounded and decide how the world sees your struggle. And remember - no one gets left behind.

Why similar: Military 34.7%, RTS 34.6%, Strategy 30.7%

Delivering a visceral WWII gaming experience, Company of Heroes redefines RTS by bringing the sacrifice of heroic soldiers, war-ravaged environments, and dynamic battlefields to life. This legacy version also grants access to the latest version of COH, just called "Company of Heroes".

Why similar: RTS 49.3%, Strategy 30.1%, Military 20.6%

Command distinct factions in a desperate struggle for power and resources in Tempest Rising - a classic RTS set on Earth after a nuclear war.

Why similar: RTS 64.9%, Strategy 30.9%, Military 4.2%

WORLD WAR II: PANZER CLAWS [aka Frontline Attack: War over Europe] pushes back the boundaries of real-time strategy gaming!Take control of the Allied, German, or the Russian in the harsh reality of the battlefields of World War II.

Why similar: Strategy 89.2%, RTS 10.8%

Developed by a team of experienced modders from the Paradox forum, Darkest Hour is a stand-alone Hearts of Iron game. The game features a mixture of short and in-depth campaigns set across the darkest chapters of the 20th century. Play from the outbreak of the Great War up until the onset of the Cold War.

Why similar: Strategy 53.6%, RTS 25.2%, Military 21.2%

A dynamic real-time strategy, tells about the hot battles that could happen in the near future on the eastern borders of Russia.

Why similar: Strategy 100%

Sudden Strike 5 delivers real-time tactics in epic WWII battles. A host of tactical options and more than 300 playable units open-up multiple approaches to reach your objectives in a 25 mission campaign on historical battlefields in Europe and North Africa.

Why similar: RTS 49.6%, Strategy 26.4%, Military 23.9%

By the creators of Codename Panzers: Stormregion; this real-time strategy title will once more take you onto the European battlefields of the Second World War. 1944–1945: In a race for the German capital Berlin, you take command of American, British, French and Soviet Red Army forces.

Why similar: Strategy 61.9%, RTS 38.1%

A classic real-time strategy game with an epic single player campaign, multiplayer & coop, set in the alternate reality of 1920+

Why similar: RTS 68.7%, Strategy 31.3%

Delivering a visceral WWII gaming experience, Company of Heroes redefines RTS by bringing the sacrifice of heroic soldiers, war-ravaged environments, and dynamic battlefields to life. Please visit the "Company of Heroes - Legacy Edition" page for additional user reviews.

Why similar: RTS 54%, Strategy 32.5%, Military 13.5%

Battle of Empires: 1914-1918 is a story-driven RTS that brings to life some of the most brutal battles of the Great War. Each mission showcases the era’s most devastating weaponry — sabotage, stealth, trench warfare, gas attacks, artillery, and mobile infantry. BoE delivers the full WWI experience.

Why similar: RTS 49.2%, Strategy 40.1%, Military 10.6%

Ultimate General: Civil War is a tactical real time strategy war-game. Experience the bloodiest period of U.S. history - the American Civil War of 1861-1865.

Why similar: RTS 52.3%, Strategy 26%, Military 21.7%