- #1 SGS Glory Recalled
97% matchPositive91% of 23 reviews2022
Dev: The Strategy Game StudioPub: Avalon Digital
Windows · Mac
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 31.9% ★, Wargame 20.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.6%, Historical 6.7%
- #2 Warplan Pacific
96% matchVery Positive88% of 97 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 31.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 18.6%, Wargame 17.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 14%, Strategy 7.3%
- #3 Germany at War - Soviet Dawn
96% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2021
Dev: Phobetor
Windows
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: World War II 27.3% ★, Wargame 23.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.2%, Strategy 8%
- #4 Pacific General
95% matchMostly Positive78% of 51 reviews2021
Dev: Strategic SimulationsPub: SNEG
Windows
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 23.7%, World War II 17.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.4%, Strategy 6.1%
- #5 WEGO World War II: Overlord
94% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: Brian KellyPub: Matrix Games
Windows
WEGO World War II: Overlord is an operational-level, ground-centric WEGOWW2 game system. This hex-based wargame recreates the Allied invasion of Western Europe. Includes 14 historical scenarios, from the landing at Omaha beach to a huge 135-turn campaign that covers the entire Normandy campaign.
Why similar: Wargame 23.7%, World War II 20.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 19.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.1%, Strategy 9.2%
- #6 Bolt Action
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Frag GamesPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
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 21.9%, World War II 21.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 18.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.2%, Strategy 8.4%
- #7 Strategic Command WWII: War in the Pacific
93% matchVery Positive89% of 115 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: Wargame 24.3%, World War II 23.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 18.3%, Strategy 8.1%, Historical 7.1%
- #8 SGS Operation Hawaii
92% matchMixed52% of 21 reviews2021
Dev: The Strategy Game StudioPub: Avalon Digital
Windows · Mac
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 24.5%, World War II 21.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 19.4%, Strategy 8.6%, Historical 6%
- #9 Pacific Fire
91% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Wirraway Software
Windows
Pacific Fire is a turn-based strategic wargame set in the Pacific Theater of World War II using a node-based map, rather than hexes. Take command of US, Japanese, British, Australian, New Zealand, Chinese and Dutch forces in the Pacific and Southeast Asia from 1941-1945.
Why similar: World War II 28.1% ★, Wargame 19.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.1%, Historical 6.9%
- #10 Scramble: Battle of Britain
90% matchVery Positive89% of 237 reviews2024
Dev: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Scramble: Battle of Britain is a tactical dogfighting game set in 1940, featuring intense aerial battles in a 3D airspace. Take control of a squadron of fighters, planning maneuvers, witnessing real-time simulations, and analyzing battle damage with detailed camera tools.
Why similar: World War II 29.2% ★, Flight 26.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 12%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.7%, Turn-Based Combat 6.9%
- #11 Unity of Command: Stalingrad Campaign
91% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,013 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 38.4% ★, Wargame 21%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.8%, Strategy 8.6%, Historical 4.8%
- #12 Gary Grigsby's War in the East 2
89% matchVery Positive92% of 442 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: Wargame 27.8%, World War II 27.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 19.1%, Strategy 8.6%, Historical 4.9%
- #13 SGS Winter War
89% matchVery Positive88% of 60 reviews2020
Dev: The Strategy Game StudioPub: Avalon Digital
Windows · Mac
Winter War is the story of the Soviet onslaught on tiny Finland from November 1939 to March 1940, at the beginning of WW2. Can the Finns hold beyond the reasonable and receive the long awaited Allied intervention? Or will the Russian bear crush them and force them to lose their border lands?
Why similar: World War II 45.9% ★, Wargame 15.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.2%, Strategy 6.6%, Historical 5.9%
- #14 SGS Okinawa
88% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2022
Dev: Strategy Game StudioPub: Avalon Digital
Windows · Mac
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 26.4%, World War II 21.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 21%, Strategy 9.7%, Historical 6.5%
- #15 Combat Mission 2: Barbarossa to Berlin
86% matchPositive86% of 44 reviews2025
Dev: Battlefront.comPub: SNEG
Windows
Command epic WWII battles on the Eastern Front in Combat Mission 2: Barbarossa to Berlin. Fight from Moscow to Berlin across 125+ scenarios, or create your own with the editor. Experience tactical warfare at its most intense!
Why similar: World War II 36.1% ★, Wargame 23.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.8%, Strategy 9.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 9%
- #16 Panzer Corps Gold
87% matchVery Positive92% of 2,708 reviews2014
Dev: Flashback GamesPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 56.5 hrs≥1hr: 61%
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 41.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 21%, Wargame 19.1%, Strategy 7.4%, Historical 4.2%
- #17 SGS Battle For: Stalingrad
86% matchPositive84% of 43 reviews2023
Dev: Strategy Game StudioPub: Avalon Digital
Windows · Mac
The terrible "rat fights" (Rattenkrieg) fought out in the urban area of Stalingrad end of 1942, on a battalion scale and two days per turn scales. Relive one of the fiercest and deadliest battles in history, a ‘Hell in a Small Place’.
Why similar: Wargame 24.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.8%, World War II 16.3% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 15.9%, Strategy 6.9%
- #18 War Pawns
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SOKILL
Windows
Fast-paced WWII turn-based tactics with team-based multiplayer, objective-driven battles, and a built-in map editor to create and share custom battlefields.
Why similar: World War II 30.7% ★, Wargame 16.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.5%, Historical 6.2%
- #19 The Troop
83% matchVery Positive84% of 796 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 32.3% ★, Wargame 16.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.3%, Turn-Based Combat 5.4%
- #20 Schwerpunkt
84% matchMixed58% of 12 reviews2020
Dev: Anonymoose Games
Windows
Schwerpunkt is a World War 2 military simulation game. Take control of hundreds of units over a large frontline, making daring manoeuvres to push your enemy back. Fight in one of the scenarios given or make your own in the map maker.
Why similar: World War II 21.9% ★, Wargame 20%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 13%, Military 6.4%
- #21 Bomber Command
84% matchMostly Negative38% of 26 reviews2023
Dev: Silent S Studios, LLC
Windows
Take command of what would become the greatest air armada in history! Build, plan, coordinate, and command your forces into a mighty aerial armada against a smart German economy that adapts to your attacks, researches tech, and smartly reacts to your moves. Take over the Bomber Command.
Why similar: World War II 27.3% ★, Wargame 18%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.7%, Flight 12.4%, Historical 6.2%
- #22 Warplanes: WW2 Dogfight
82% matchVery Positive86% of 1,768 reviews2019
Dev: Home Net Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 36 minMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 40%
Grab the control yoke of a warplane and jump into the battlefields of World War 2 in this thrilling combat flight action game. In each of the campaigns for USA, Great Britain, USSR, Germany and Japan you will assume the role of a pilot and squadron leader of an elite air force unit.
Why similar: World War II 45.9% ★, Flight 38.6%, Wargame 13.3%, War 2%, Singleplayer 0.2%
- #23 Battleships: Command of the Sea
82% matchMixed59% of 41 reviews2022
Dev: Ancient GamesPub: CreativeForge Games
Windows
Take on the role of one of the historical commanders of the US or Japanese navy and use their special skills inspired by their character or military accomplishments.
Why similar: Wargame 23.8%, World War II 21.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.9%, Turn-Based Combat 5.5%
- #24 SGS Battle For: Madrid
81% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2023
Dev: Strategy Game StudioPub: Avalon Digital
Windows · Mac
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 28.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 22.5%, World War II 14.6% ★, Strategy 10.3%, Historical 6.2%
- #25 Panzer Corps 2
81% matchVery Positive85% of 4,113 reviews2020
Dev: Flashback GamesPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 58.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 29.6% ★, Wargame 16.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.8%, Strategy 6.6%
- #26 Mach Speed Intercept
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Gus Vogel
Windows
Command a fighter squadron in turn-based dogfights. Click and drag to plan your moves. Predict and outmaneuver your opponent. Manage your aircraft and pilots across a dynamic campaign map.
Why similar: Wargame 22.8%, Flight 20%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.1%, Military 7.3%
- #27 Domination - War of Nations
79% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2023
Dev: André FacchinettiPub: Beonin Studios
Windows
This is an online turn-based board game in which each player will need to eliminate their opponents in order to conquer territories and clear the way to win the game.
Why similar: World War II 23.8% ★, Wargame 21.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.4%, Strategy 5.6%
- #28 101st Airborne in Normandy
78% matchMostly Positive70% of 10 reviews2025
Dev: Interactive SimulationsPub: Strategy First
Windows
IN THE EARLY MORNING HOURS OF JUNE 6, 1944, the soldiers of the 101st Airborne were handed one of the toughest assignments of WWII - a night drop behind enemy lines to secure territory before D-Day.
Why similar: World War II 30.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 19.9%, Wargame 18%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.2%, Strategy 6.8%
- #29 Order of Battle: World War II
79% matchMostly Positive78% of 3,138 reviews2015
Dev: The ArtistocratsPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 16.1 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Order of Battle: World War II is a breath of fresh air for all strategy fans. It is a game that takes wargaming to a new level by upgrading every single game element and rebooting the genre for a new generation of players.
Why similar: World War II 39.9% ★, Wargame 20%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.1%, Strategy 9.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 6%
- #30 Troop vs Troop
78% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Shy Hamster
Windows · Mac
Tactical turn-based combat in WW2. Lead U.S. infantry, tanks, and artillery through procedurally generated battlefields. Use cover and clever tactics to outmaneuver German forces.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 19.4%, Wargame 18.9%, World War II 15.7% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 15.5%, Turn-Based Combat 7.7%
- #31 Combat Mission Fortress Italy
77% matchVery Positive85% of 100 reviews2023
Dev: BattlefrontPub: Matrix Games
Windows
Combat Mission Fortress Italy brings wargamers to the "soft underbelly of Europe", a place that was anything but.
Why similar: Wargame 25%, World War II 23.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.1%, Strategy 7.5%
- #32 英雄竞起:三国
76% matchMixed61% of 80 reviews2025
Dev: 自在工作室
Windows
The world is in chaos, heroes are rising, and the public is a high-ranking official. We must take the collection of heroes as our heart, and we can help the Han dynasty and save the people.
Why similar: Wargame 26.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 22.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.1%, Strategy 10.4%, Military 6.5%
- #33 World War 2 Operation Husky
76% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2021
Dev: Hubert CachatPub: HC
Windows · Mac
A light wargame with simple rules tailored to run smooth battles. Recommended to introduce new players to wargames basic concepts and for fast multiplayer matches.
Why similar: World War II 27.2% ★, Wargame 20.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.6%, Military 6.9%
- #34 Strategic War in Europe
77% matchMixed49% of 215 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 43.7% ★, Wargame 22.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.4%, Strategy 11.5%, Historical 5.9%
- #35 Combined Arms Operations Series
75% matchPositive91% of 23 reviews2021
Dev: Nemeton Singularity Simulations
Windows
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 27.9% ★, Wargame 19.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.8%, Historical 6.3%
- #36 Khaligrad
74% matchPositive86% of 14 reviews2023
Dev: Orbi Universo Team
Windows · Linux
Slip on the boots of a freshly-arrived officer in Khaligrad, a captivating strategy game that plunges you into the heart of a grueling military campaign. Lead your battalion for the Empire or the Union, with intense turn-based battles and unforgiving management phases.
Why similar: World War II 22.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 21.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 21.1%, Strategy 9.4%, Management 7.2%
- #37 Industrial War
75% matchMixed46% of 13 reviews2023
Dev: Yocone
Windows · Mac
Explore the world In the 1920s, with more than 800 cities and 200 mines. Know your industrial chain and plan the role of each city; know your nation's unique polity structure and adjust your overall strategy. Resist the restlessness of your neighbors, acquire resources, and develop your industry.
Why similar: Wargame 22%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.2%, World War II 17.7% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 14.5%, Strategy 9.6%
- #38 Phase Line Red
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Savukuru
Windows
Take command in Phase Line Red, a WEGO turn-based tactical wargame. Plan company-level operations, issue orders to your platoons, and watch the chaos of WW2 combat unfold in thrilling, simultaneous cinematic replays. Master the fog of war and push the frontline forward.
Why similar: World War II 27.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 24.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 23.4%, Strategy 10.3%, Historical 9%
- #39 SGS Operation Downfall
73% matchMostly Positive78% of 18 reviews2022
Dev: Strategy Game StudioPub: Avalon Digital
Windows · Mac
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: World War II 22.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 21.5%, Wargame 15.7%, Historical 9.2%, Military 8.6%
- #40 Unity of Command II
73% matchMostly Positive80% of 2,133 reviews2019
Dev: 2x2 Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 18.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 37.2% ★, Wargame 17.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.4%, Strategy 7.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 6.7%
- #41 B-17 Flying Fortress: World War II Bombers in Action
73% matchMostly Positive78% of 23 reviews2021
Dev: Vektor GrafixPub: MicroProse Software
Windows
The 1992 Classic. Experience the thrill of commanding a B-17 Flying Fortress on perilous missions during a World War II campaign. Study the briefing, choose your men, fly to the target and take control of crew members’ positions from pilot to bombardier. How well will you fare, captain?
Why similar: World War II 28% ★, Flight 24.5%, Wargame 20.3%, Military 6.7%, Historical 5.8%
- #42 The Ancient Art of War in the Skies
72% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2022
Dev: MicroprosePub: Atari
Windows
Take command of WWII air campaigns in this classic strategy game. Manage your squadrons, set goals, plan routes on the overhead tactical map, and then head into the cockpit for side-scrolling dogfights, squadron-to-squadron battles, and eagle-eye bombing runs.
Why similar: Flight 29.5%, Wargame 25.9%, World War II 16.7% ★, Strategy 9.1%, Historical 6.8%
- #43 Strategic Mind: Spectre of Communism
71% matchMostly Positive79% of 224 reviews2020
Dev: Starni Games
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 19.2 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 24.5% ★, Wargame 21.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 12%, Military 7.2%
- #44 Banality Wars Carridin
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Andrew Zuo
Windows
Discover the secrets of Project Carridin in this deep tactical turn based strategy game inspired by Advanced Wars Days Of Ruin.
Why similar: Wargame 26.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 23%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.5%, Strategy 10.7%, Military 6.7%
- #45 Battle Academy
72% matchVery Positive85% of 367 reviews2014
Dev: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 40%
A turn-based strategy game like no other has landed on Steam. Approachable, absorbing and visually impressive yet detailed, Battle Academy aims to revolutionise the strategy games market with a blend of intuitive design and compelling gameplay.
Why similar: World War II 42.1% ★, Wargame 26%, Turn-Based Strategy 22.1%, Strategy 9.4%, Singleplayer 0.3%
- #46 SGS Afrika Korps: Tunisia
71% matchPositive85% of 20 reviews2021
Dev: Strategy Game StudioPub: Avalon Digital
Windows · Mac
SGS Afrika Korps: Tunisia is a complete standalone game that covers the famous Tunisian campaign of November 1942 to June 1943. Hold Tunisia as the Axis, or expel your enemy from Africa and set the stage for the Allies invasion of Sicily.
Why similar: World War II 33.1% ★, Wargame 25%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.2%, Historical 6.6%, Military 6.5%
- #47 ETO
69% matchMostly Positive70% of 10 reviews2024
Dev: Cro-Magnon
Windows
Balance between tactics and luck as you lead your troops across various skirmishes! This tabletop turn-based strategy game will peak your interest as you try to clear all levels in this WW2 inspired setting.
Why similar: World War II 31.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 24%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.1%, Strategy 12%, War 4.9%
- #48 Crimson Banner: War of Liberation
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: 赤旗制作组
Windows · Mac
Are you ready, comrades? You will command the People's Liberation Army, strike a heavy blow against the aggressive Nationalist reactionaries in the War of Liberation, and win the liberation of all of China!
Why similar: World War II 28.3% ★, Wargame 20.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.3%, Military 7.1%
- #49 SGS Battle for: Gettysburg
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Strategy Game StudioPub: Avalon Digital
Windows · Mac
SGS' Battle for: Gettysburg recreates the 3 days of the most iconic and deadliest battle of the American Civil War. July 1 to 3, 1863, in Pennsylvania, the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia, under Robert E. Lee, attempted to outflank and destroy the Army of the Potomac, led by General Meade.
Why similar: Wargame 31.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 21.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 21.8%, Strategy 8.9%, Historical 6.8%
- #50 闪耀战争
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 瞬息万变
Windows
一款回合制策略游戏
Why similar: Wargame 31.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 21.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 21.5%, Strategy 8.9%, Turn-Based Combat 5.8%
- #51 Combat Mission: Final Blitzkrieg
68% matchMostly Positive79% of 73 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: Wargame 21.2%, World War II 18% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 17.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.1%, Historical 6.5%
- #52 Battle of the Bulge
70% matchMostly Positive71% of 168 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 37.6% ★, Wargame 18.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.1%, Strategy 8.1%
- #53 Combat Mission 3: Afrika Korps
67% matchPositive92% of 13 reviews2025
Dev: Battlefront.comPub: SNEG
Windows
Combat Mission 3: Afrika Korps throws you into the heat of the most dramatic battles of World War II. Lead the invasion of Crete in May 1941, engage the enemy in the African desert from 1940 to 1942 and land in the middle of the fierce defensive battles for Italy and Sicily.
Why similar: World War II 32.8% ★, Wargame 26%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.8%, Strategy 12.1%, Historical 6.8%
- #54 Bomber 3
68% matchMixed60% of 20 reviews2024
Dev: Deadly GamesPub: MicroProse Software
Windows
Put yourself in the captain’s seat of a B-17 bomber, select your plane, select your crew and plot your path over war-torn Europe. Watch your elevation, watch your formation, and watch very carefully when you are over the target. This classic was a bestseller in the early 1990s.
Why similar: World War II 38.5% ★, Flight 27.1%, Wargame 15%, Strategy 8.7%, War 5.1%
- #55 Ashen Destiny
67% match1 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Arrow & Blade Games
Windows
Invade rival provinces with your armies, command powerful generals, and unite a fractured ancient land through strategy and conquest.
Why similar: Wargame 28.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 20.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.7%, Military 5.6%, Turn-Based Combat 5%
- #56 1941 - Operation Barbarossa
69% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Antti Suni
Windows
PC conversion of a turn-based hex-strategy board war game.
Why similar: World War II 25.4% ★, Wargame 25.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.2%, Strategy 9%, Historical 7.7%
- #57 Valor and Glory: Napoleonic Wars
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Zeuta Caffe
Windows
Take on the campaign and lead one of 5 factions in an epic war to defend your lands and drive out the enemies.
Why similar: Wargame 23.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 21.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.4%, Strategy 9.7%, Management 7.8%
- #58 Frontline: Assault Corps WW2
66% matchPositive85% of 46 reviews2025
Dev: Frontline: Games Series
Windows
A World War II Turn-based Tactical Wargame crafted with passion and care for history and strategy enthusiasts alike.
Why similar: World War II 25.8% ★, Wargame 20.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 13%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.8%, Military 7.2%
- #59 SGS Fall Weiss
66% matchPositive87% of 23 reviews2023
Dev: Strategy Game StudioPub: Avalon Digital
Windows · Mac
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 33.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 20.3%, World War II 19.7% ★, Strategy 8.2%, Historical 6.9%