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Games Like Battle Group 2

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Your battleships are fully loaded with the return of Battle Group. Command the war against advanced pirates with brand new Satellite Strikes and upgrades for your state-of-the-art battleships. As the commanding gunner of this advanced armada, it's imperative you stop a terrifying new foe our world…

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Your battleships are fully loaded with the return of Battle Group. Command the war against advanced pirates with brand new Satellite Strikes and upgrades for your state-of-the-art battleships. As the commanding gunner of this advanced armada, it's imperative you stop a terrifying new foe our world has yet to fathom.

Reviews: Very Positive — 83% — of 527 reviews
Released: 2014-06-13
Developer: Bane Games
Publisher: MG Publishing
Genres: Action, Indie, Strategy
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
Median playtime: 4.5 hrs
Mean playtime: 6.4 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 96%

Overview

Battle Group 2 is a fast-paced, arcade-style naval combat game that emphasizes tactical gunnery and strategic strikes from a top-down perspective. These recommendations focus on games that capture that same blend of naval warfare, ranging from accessible arcade shooters to more involved tactical simulations, ensuring you find the perfect balance of action and strategy.

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  1. #1 Battle Fleet 2
    97% matchMostly Positive75% of 372 reviews2014
    Dev: Mythical City Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 53%

    Welcome Admiral! Select your fleet, assign weapons, and sink the enemy fleet by controlling each of your ships down to setting the aim and range of each weapon's shot. Features include full open world Pacific & Atlantic campaigns, cross-platform multiplayer and awesome turn-based naval battles.

    Why similar: Naval 50.1%, Naval Combat 44.2%, Strategy 5.8%

    Why You'll Like It: Focuses on strategic naval positioning and artillery combat, making it a natural progression for fans of the genre.

  2. #2 Atlantic Fleet
    96% matchVery Positive86% of 1,541 reviews2016
    Dev: Killerfish Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 68%

    Turn based tactical and strategic naval combat. Atlantic Fleet puts you in command of the Allies or Kriegsmarine (German Navy) in the longest military campaign of WWII, The Battle of the Atlantic.Take command of surface ships, submarines as well as carrier and land based aircraft in the deadly struggle for control of Atlantic shipping...

    Why similar: Naval Combat 51.8%, Naval 43.2%, Strategy 5%

    Why You'll Like It: A turn-based naval combat game that captures the tactical depth of managing a fleet during World War II.

  3. #3 Naval Warfare
    96% matchMixed55% of 303 reviews2011
    Dev: Game Distillery s.r.o.Pub: Immanitas Entertainment GmbH
    Windows
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    As Commander of a Naval Super-Destroyer, wage war in a military campaign of epic proportions in, under and above the surface!

    Why similar: Action 100%

    Why You'll Like It: Provides a top-down action experience that shares the arcade-like combat feel of Battle Group 2.

  4. #4 Victory At Sea
    95% matchMostly Positive75% of 574 reviews2014
    Dev: Evil Twin Artworks
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    Engage in epic RTS warfare across 3 huge campaigns as well as other battle modes. Create your own fleet of ships, pick your side and enter into World War II naval combat on a global scale.

    Why similar: Naval 49.6%, Naval Combat 42.6%, Strategy 5.5%, Action 2.3%

    Why You'll Like It: Offers a real-time naval combat experience that mirrors the scale and intensity of the battles found in the seed game.

  5. #5 Aircraft Carrier Survival
    94% matchMixed60% of 1,187 reviews2022
    Dev: Gambit Games StudioPub: CreativeForge Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    When the harshness of the sea meets the cruelties of war, a challenge for perseverance makes itself known. Welcome to Aircraft Carrier Survival, a strategy game set in the Pacific Theater of World War II, where your prowess as a commander decides the fate of a naval behemoth.

    Why similar: Naval Combat 49.9%, Naval 40.6%, Strategy 4.9%, Action 3%, Indie 1.5%

    Why You'll Like It: Combines naval management with tactical decision-making, perfect for those who enjoy the command side of naval combat.

  6. #6 Ironclads 2: American Civil War
    94% matchMostly Positive75% of 56 reviews2015
    Dev: Totem GamesPub: Strategy First
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Create your fleet and army, hunt the enemy's fleet, hide your weak squadrons in protected ports until reinforcements arrive, blockade enemy trade routes, struggle for dominance over the seas! Command a battle formation and experience the power of iron and steam!

    Why similar: Naval Combat 90.4%, Strategy 9.6%

    Why You'll Like It: A deep naval strategy game that provides a more historical take on the naval combat mechanics.

  7. #7 Fleet Command
    93% matchVery Positive88% of 475 reviews2006
    Dev: SonalystsPub: Strategy First
    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 47%

    International waterways become theaters of war when the world's most formidable maritime powers exchange their fatal blows. With entire fleets at your command, you must strategically deploy vessels from every class - frigate to aircraft to nuclear submarine - to maintain the precarious balance of naval power and gain position for the...

    Why similar: Naval Combat 61.2%, Naval 32.9%, Strategy 5.8%

    Why You'll Like It: A classic naval strategy title that emphasizes the command and control aspects of modern maritime warfare.

  8. #8 Iron Sea Defenders
    92% matchVery Positive81% of 342 reviews2016
    Dev: CreobitPub: 8Floor
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 98%

    Man the guns! The enemy fleet is on the horizon! Defend your fort from attacks – show your tactical skill.

    Why similar: Naval 71.2%, Strategy 11.5%, Action 7.7%, Indie 4.8%, Female Protagonist 2.5%

    Why You'll Like It: An arcade-style tower defense game that captures the casual, action-oriented naval combat aesthetic.

  9. #9 Force of Warships: Battleship Games
    90% matchMostly Positive71% of 686 reviews2022
    Dev: XDEVS LTD
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 13.9 hrs≥1hr: 64%

    Direct your battleship to glorious victory! Online battle under your leadership!

    Why similar: Naval 47.3%, Naval Combat 45.3%, Strategy 3.9%, Action 2.8%, Casual 0.8%

    Why You'll Like It: A free-to-play arcade naval combat game that focuses on fast-paced action and ship customization.

  10. #10 All Guns On Deck
    91% matchMostly Negative34% of 504 reviews2015
    Dev: Decaying Logic
    Windows
    Median: 12 minMean: 16.7 hrs≥1hr: 29%

    All Guns On Deck is a naval strategy, real time tactics action rpg with a unique battle system and unforgiving world to conquer.

    Why similar: Strategy 45.3%, Action 27.4%, Indie 19.3%, Casual 7.9%

    Why You'll Like It: Features strategic naval combat with an indie, arcade-inspired presentation.

  11. #11 Her Majesty's Ship
    91% matchMixed50% of 111 reviews2019
    Dev: Every Single Soldier
    Windows

    All young naval officers dream of becoming Admiral, but few realise this can't be done without a loyal crew and keeping the vessel under your command afloat!

    Why similar: Naval Combat 51.2%, Naval 40.1%, Strategy 7.3%, Indie 1%, Casual 0.4%

    Why You'll Like It: A naval management game that requires careful attention to ship systems and crew, similar to the command focus of the seed.

  12. #12 Naval Battle Online
    89% matchMostly Positive76% of 55 reviews2022
    Dev: Dark Shine Game Studio
    Windows

    Are you ready to conquer and plunder the seas with your fleet?

    Why similar: Naval Combat 67.4%, Strategy 19.3%, Action 13.4%

    Why You'll Like It: A multiplayer-focused naval combat game that emphasizes quick, tactical engagements.

  13. #13 Boat Crew
    89% matchVery Positive89% of 418 reviews2022
    Dev: Tabbing TabbyPub: MicroProse Software
    Windows

    Command your crew in Boat Crew, a gripping action-strategy experience amidst the Pacific War. Take charge of a PT boat against Imperial Japan, skillfully managing resources and personnel by any means necessary to ensure victory in this high-stakes conflict.

    Why similar: Naval Combat 45.5%, Naval 43.6%, Strategy 4.7%, Arcade 3.8%, Action 2.4%

    Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the tactical management of a naval crew in combat scenarios, bridging the gap between action and strategy.

  14. #14 MODERN NAVAL COMBAT
    87% matchMixed59% of 78 reviews2022
    Dev: 黑丝带制作组Pub: 电钮组
    Windows

    This game is a simulation real-time strategy game with the theme of modern naval warfare. Players can control all kinds of active naval equipment of the three camps, and use the common tactics and tactics of the navy in reality to start a fierce confrontation with the computer.

    Why similar: Naval Combat 46.4%, Strategy 24.2%, Action 14.8%, Indie 10.4%, Casual 4.2%

    Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the action-heavy side of modern naval warfare with accessible gameplay mechanics.

  15. #15 Dangerous Waters
    88% matchMostly Positive78% of 390 reviews2006
    Dev: SonalystsPub: Strategy First
    Windows
    Median: 12 minMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 32%

    S.C.S. - Dangerous Waters allows you total control over multiple air, surface, and submarine platforms in a modern-day naval environment. Take direct control of individual crew stations and also plan and execute combined arms naval strategies from a top-down 'Commanders Eye' perspective.

    Why similar: Naval Combat 47.6%, Naval 47.2%, Strategy 5.2%

    Why You'll Like It: A more complex naval simulation that rewards players who enjoy the technical side of naval weaponry.

  16. #16 Terror of the Seven Seas
    84% matchMostly Positive79% of 99 reviews2024
    Dev: Cutthroat Games
    Windows

    Become a Mighty Captain in a Age of sail naval combat game, set in all of the Seven Seas! Sail the entire world: conquering, boarding, plundering, exploring and trading along the way! Gather your crew, ready your ship, hoist your sails and enter a world of swashbuckling and piracy!

    Why similar: Naval Combat 51.2%, Naval 42.2%, Action 3.6%, Strategy 3%

    Why You'll Like It: An action-oriented naval game that adds open-world exploration to the standard combat loop.

  17. #17 Battle of Frigates
    86% matchMixed55% of 111 reviews2017
    Dev: Dmitriy UvarovPub: Conglomerate 5
    Windows

    Have you ever played in Tanks in dendy? What if the battles took place at sea? Before you there is an ideological continuation - Battle of Frigates. Battle of Frigates – fun top down shooter where you are in the role of a frigate are fighting on the water, your enemies - the hostile enemy frigates, their bosses, guns, mines.

    Why similar: Action 49.4%, Indie 35.1%, Casual 15.5%

    Why You'll Like It: A casual naval combat game that keeps the action simple and focused on ship-to-ship encounters.

  18. #18 Sea Power : Naval Combat in the Missile Age
    81% matchVery Positive90% of 5,484 reviews2024
    Dev: Triassic GamesPub: MicroProse Software
    Windows
    Median: 9.1 hrsMean: 37.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    From the lead designer of Cold Waters, Sea Power lets you control NATO and Warsaw Pact forces in modern naval conflict campaigns. Use your advanced naval weaponry and sensors to respect rules of engagement and defeat the enemy forces in a tense fight for initiative and air/naval supremacy.

    Why similar: Naval Combat 53.2%, Naval 39.5%, Strategy 5.1%, Action 1.7%, Indie 0.5%

    Why You'll Like It: A high-fidelity naval simulation that captures the intensity of modern missile-based combat.

  19. #19 Sub Command
    85% matchMostly Positive74% of 141 reviews2006
    Dev: SonalystsPub: Strategy First
    Windows

    Take charge of the most deadly modern-day submarines in the world - three distinct submarines across two unique and challenging campaigns. Utilize cutting-edge sensor and weapon technology to locate, track and destroy the enemy - even deliver Tomahawk missiles to inland targets.

    Why similar: Naval 47.6%, Naval Combat 46.7%, Strategy 5.2%, Indie 0.4%

    Why You'll Like It: Provides a deep dive into submarine warfare, offering a different but complementary perspective on naval combat.

  20. #20 World of Warships
    82% matchMostly Positive77% of 153,508 reviews2017
    Dev: Wargaming Group Limited
    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 82.2 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    Immerse yourself in thrilling naval battles and assemble an armada of over 600 ships from the first half of the 20th century — from stealthy destroyers to gigantic battleships. Change the look of your ship, choose upgrades to suit your play style, and go into battle with other players!

    Why similar: Naval Combat 55.9%, Naval 41.4%, Action 2.8%

    Why You'll Like It: The definitive arcade-action naval combat experience, featuring a massive variety of ships and tactical depth.

  21. #21 UBOAT
    79% matchVery Positive85% of 25,707 reviews2024
    Dev: Deep Water StudioPub: PlayWay S.A.
    Windows
    Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 50.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    UBOAT is a simulator of a submarine from WWII era. It is a survival sandbox with crew management mechanics while its primary theme is life of German sailors. The boat is their home, but it can become their grave at any time.

    Why similar: Naval 48.8%, Naval Combat 48.6%, Action 2.6%

    Why You'll Like It: A survival-focused naval simulation that emphasizes the management of a submarine crew during wartime.

  22. #22 Silent Service 2
    84% matchMixed67% of 70 reviews2014
    Dev: MicroProse Software, IncPub: Atari
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    The all-new Silent Service II A State Of The Art Simulation Of Submarines In World War II!

    Why similar: Naval Combat 100%

    Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired simulation that captures the tension of naval warfare in a classic format.

  23. #23 Destroyer: The U-Boat Hunter
    80% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,195 reviews2023
    Dev: Iron Wolf Studio S.A.Pub: Daedalic Entertainment
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Destroyer: The U-Boat Hunter brings you an authentic and historically accurate destroyer simulation along with gripping anti-submarine warfare set in the turmoils of the Atlantic Ocean during World War II.

    Why similar: Naval Combat 50.9%, Naval 46.1%, Action 3%

    Why You'll Like It: Provides a highly detailed look at anti-submarine warfare from the perspective of a destroyer captain.

  24. #24 Steel Rain
    82% matchVery Positive84% of 106 reviews2015
    Dev: PolarityFlow, Adrian ZinggPub: PolarityFlow
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    It's the ultimate, strategic SHMUP ReMix! Control TWO combat wings, flick between THREE different formations, and BLAST your way through overwhelming enemy fleets! Liberate planets, build colonies, research tech and skills, craft items, or even play 2p co-op in this unique new indie game.

    Why similar: Strategy 28.3%, Arcade 26.6%, Action 19.9%, Indie 13.4%, Female Protagonist 11.8%

    Why You'll Like It: An arcade shoot-em-up that shares the top-down, action-heavy feel of the seed game's combat.

  25. #25 BattleGroupVR2
    78% matchVery Positive88% of 155 reviews2025
    Dev: SpaceOwl Games
    Windows

    BattleGroupVR2 is a virtual reality real-time space strategy where you explore the galaxy and lead a fleet of powerful warships from the bridge of your flagship. Explore, mine, trade, hunt. Grow your fleet, upgrade your ships, train your captains, and battle the enemy from the captain's chair.

    Why similar: Naval 88.1%, Strategy 8.1%, Action 3.9%

  26. #26 Carrier Command: Gaea Mission
    83% matchMixed48% of 1,166 reviews2012
    Dev: Bohemia Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 51%

    A next-gen re-imagination of a groundbreaking 80s classic. Carrier Command: Gaea Mission brings a breathtaking combination of action and strategy elements.

    Why similar: Naval Combat 41.1%, Naval 39.6%, Strategy 12.5%, Action 6.7%

    Why You'll Like It: Blends real-time strategy and action, allowing you to command a carrier while controlling individual units.

  27. #27 Steampunk Tower 2
    81% matchMostly Positive75% of 360 reviews2018
    Dev: DreamGate
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    Steampunk Tower 2 is an action-strategy game set in the alternative Steampunk universe. In Lord Bingham’s military service there is a new secret weapon under your command, the gigantic aircraft Carrier transporting the Battle Tower.

    Why similar: Strategy 47.7%, Action 33.4%, Indie 18.9%

    Why You'll Like It: While a tower defense game, its focus on managing weaponry on a vertical structure mirrors the gunnery management of Battle Group 2.

  28. #28 Cold Waters
    79% matchVery Positive87% of 4,665 reviews2017
    Dev: Killerfish Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 22.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Spiritual Successor to the Microprose Classic “Red Storm Rising”.

    Why similar: Naval Combat 48.4%, Naval 44.9%, Strategy 4.6%, Action 1.1%, Indie 1%

    Why You'll Like It: A tense naval combat simulator that focuses on the cat-and-mouse nature of modern submarine warfare.

  29. #29 BattleGroupVR
    76% matchVery Positive92% of 943 reviews2023
    Dev: SpaceOwl Games
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 62%

    BattleGroupVR is a first person real-time space strategy where you lead a fleet of powerful warships into battle from the bridge of your own flagship. Assemble your fleet, upgrade your load-outs, train your captains, engage the enemy and secure the sector. Try not to go down with the ship.

    Why similar: Strategy 63.9%, Action 36.1%

  30. #30 Hasbro's BATTLESHIP
    78% matchVery Positive82% of 924 reviews2018
    Dev: Marmalade Game Studio Ltd
    Windows
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    Hasbro's Battleship is the original strategic naval war game. Choose your Captain, position your ships, aim your missiles and sink the enemy's fleet! Face them in Classic mode, or step-up the stakes in the all new Commanders Mode. Ready, aim, FIRE!

    Why similar: Naval Combat 49.2%, Naval 41.3%, Strategy 5.7%, Action 2.9%, Casual 0.9%

  31. #31 Defender's Quest 2: Mists of Ruin
    75% matchMixed61% of 316 reviews2025
    Dev: Level Up Labs, LLCPub: Armor Games Studios
    Windows

    Rise above the Mirk and protect your ship from dangers unknown in the latest entry in the classic Defender’s Quest tower defense series!

    Why similar: Strategy 59.5%, Female Protagonist 25.3%, Indie 15.2%

  32. #32 Nautical Survival
    73% matchVery Positive99% of 180 reviews2025
    Dev: Idan Rooze
    Windows

    Captain an armed sea vessel to fight off hordes of oceanic terrors! Navigate between outposts to upgrade your boat, equip powerful weapons, manage your economy and hire crew members to your aid in this unique take on the survivors-like formula.

    Why similar: Arcade 56.1%, Action 35.8%, Casual 8%

  33. #33 Fort Defense
    77% matchMostly Positive77% of 421 reviews2015
    Dev: CreobitPub: 8Floor
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 96%

    All hands on deck! Pirate armada dead ahead! Take part in an uncompromising struggle repelling freebooters' assaults. Watch out, the enemy may catch the tide for ruining your fortress. Build towers, collect crystals, upgrade spells and believe in your victory!

    Why similar: Strategy 39.3%, Arcade 26.6%, Indie 16.3%, Female Protagonist 10.6%, Casual 7.3%

  34. #34 Cavalry Girls
    73% matchVery Positive89% of 1,930 reviews2023
    Dev: 中子星游戏研究所Pub: OKJOY
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 71%

    In this refreshing and exciting shooting game, lead the brave and fearless girl soldiers to fight with the enemy. Refit different types of machine armour, reasonably deploy machine soldiers with different skills, repel all kinds of enemies, and protect the Empire behind you in the gunfire.

    Why similar: Arcade 39.1%, Strategy 32.5%, Female Protagonist 28.4%

  35. #35 Space Battlecruiser
    77% matchVery Positive82% of 72 reviews2018
    Dev: Less Describable Games
    Windows

    Space Battlecruiser is an arcade style, top down space shooter where you control a heavily armed capital ship. Battle against squadrons of fighters, fleets of warships, heavily defended space stations, and powerful command ships. Learn to master weaponry and special abilities like the Energy Shield.

    Why similar: Action 58.1%, Indie 41.9%

  36. #36 Ruiga Pirates: First Survivors
    73% matchMixed64% of 67 reviews2024
    Dev: Valentware Games LTD
    Windows · Mac

    Defeat legions of pirates and marine beasts to emerge victorious! Ruiga Pirates: First Survivors is an adventure with survival elements. Customize your ship, brace yourself for a bullets from myriad foes! Navigate the perilous waters of a ghost-infested realm and Play for Free now!

    Why similar: Naval 49.6%, Naval Combat 37.1%, Action 8.5%, Casual 2.8%, Indie 2%

  37. #37 Ultimate Admiral: Dreadnoughts
    72% matchMixed61% of 7,751 reviews2023
    Dev: Game-Labs
    Windows
    Median: 15.7 hrsMean: 81.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Design warships the way you want them, command fleets, win the naval arms race for your nation!

    Why similar: Naval 50.7%, Naval Combat 49.3%

  38. #38 VR Battle Grid
    75% matchVery Positive90% of 69 reviews2016
    Dev: Fred Sauer
    Windows
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 25.6 hrs≥1hr: 55%

    Ready to sink the fleet? Step right into VR Battle Grid where you are the naval commander and the rockets are ready to launch! It's you against the machine. Do you have what it takes to win?

    Why similar: Strategy 43.4%, Action 28.7%, Indie 19.7%, Casual 8.2%

  39. #39 Pacific Storm Allies
    76% matchMixed62% of 239 reviews2008
    Dev: Lesta StudioPub: ESDigital Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    Pacific Storm: Allies expands upon the success of the internationally acclaimed original to deliver an unforgettable mix of real-time strategy and blistering arcade combat, recreating World War II's most heated battles.

    Why similar: Naval Combat 85.5%, Strategy 14.5%

  40. #40 Railgunners
    72% matchVery Positive92% of 60 reviews2023
    Dev: Expresso Studios
    Windows

    Railgunners is a shooter built to highly customizable difficulty levels. Fight your way through hundreds of enemy ships, and help humanity fight back against the alien invasion!

    Why similar: Action 31.2%, Arcade 29.5%, Indie 20.6%, Female Protagonist 18.7%

  41. #41 Battlewake
    74% matchMostly Positive73% of 127 reviews2019
    Dev: Survios
    Windows
    Median: 24 minMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 33%

    Fight for dominion in Battlewake, a fantasy naval combat game built for VR. Play as 4 mythical pirate lords, captain massive battle-ready warships, and summon ancient powers as you set sail on a larger-than-life nautical war for the ages.

    Why similar: Naval 65.2%, Strategy 13.9%, Action 8.8%, Indie 5.4%, Arcade 4.5%

  42. #42 Carrier Command 2
    71% matchVery Positive82% of 3,658 reviews2021
    Dev: GeometaPub: MicroProse Software
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 9.1 hrsMean: 15.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Carrier Command 2 is the real-time strategy game that puts you in command of a futuristic carrier capable of deploying a vast array of aircraft and amphibious units. Compete against AI or human players and hop into every single vehicle to take matters into your own hands!

    Why similar: Strategy 100%

  43. #43 Harpoon Classic '97
    70% matchVery Positive82% of 56 reviews2025
    Dev: Alliance InteractivePub: MicroProse Software
    Windows

    Harpoon Classic 97 a naval warfare simulation game that builds on the legacy of the original Harpoon®. Command naval forces, including ships, submarines, and aircraft, across global theaters like the Nth Atlantic, Indian Ocean, Persian Gulf and Mediterranean, a realistic modern naval combat.

    Why similar: Naval Combat 63.5%, Strategy 26.4%, Action 10.1%

  44. #44 BIRDCAGE
    68% matchVery Positive97% of 196 reviews2025
    Dev: POLYGON BIRD
    Windows

    Shoot, slash and weave through bullets and enemies in this story-driven arcade shooter. The RADON Daughters have launched their ultimate weapon. Take control of the experimental gunship HALCYON and break out of the CAGE.

    Why similar: Arcade 49.2%, Action 28%, Female Protagonist 22.8%

  45. #45 Steel Storm: Burning Retribution
    74% matchMixed60% of 369 reviews2011
    Dev: Kot in Action Creative Artel
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Control an advanced hovertank, packed with the most advanced and sophisticated weapons as you fight against extraterrestrial invaders.

    Why similar: Action 36.3%, Arcade 34.6%, Indie 29.1%

  46. #46 Gunlocked 2
    69% matchVery Positive88% of 64 reviews2025
    Dev: FromLefcourt
    Windows

    Movement is your weapon. A sci-fi action roguelike and shmup combined, in Gunlocked 2 you'll pilot and upgrade a state-of-the-art warship against endless waves of deadly aliens. Deep customization, branching paths, and tons of unlockables offer endless replayability!

    Why similar: Arcade 60.9%, Action 39.1%

  47. #47 War on the Sea
    70% matchMostly Positive75% of 3,150 reviews2021
    Dev: Killerfish Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 25.5 hrs≥1hr: 67%

    Command ships, submarines and aircraft in the South Pacific during WWII.

    Why similar: Naval 52.9%, Naval Combat 40.5%, Strategy 5.9%, Indie 0.7%

  48. #48 Battlecruisers
    71% matchVery Positive84% of 423 reviews2021
    Dev: Mecha Weka
    Windows
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 66%

    A visually stunning RTS where players battle to build the ultimate automated floating Ultraweapon. Outsmart players or AIs by building a strategically superior Battlecruiser. Step aboard for unique, hand-drawn misadventure on Flooded Earth, explosive gameplay, and an addictive soundtrack. And nukes.

    Why similar: Naval Combat 85.5%, Strategy 10.2%, Indie 2.8%, Casual 1.4%

  49. #49 Uncharted Ocean
    71% matchMostly Positive71% of 593 reviews2019
    Dev: HiRabbitgame
    Windows

    This is a world of oceans, islands and ships. Players will start their own journey from Faro, facing an impermanent ocean and awkward opponents, and gradually build a strong fleet with wisdom and luck. The chaotic seas and tempting treasures, under the guidance of the banner, work hard for survival!

    Why similar: Naval Combat 45.5%, Naval 45.1%, Strategy 5.7%, Female Protagonist 3.8%

  50. #50 Rise of Piracy
    66% matchMostly Positive80% of 355 reviews2026
    Dev: IrishJohnGamesPub: MicroProse Software
    Windows

    The perfect blend of Action, Adventure and RTS. Begin your journey as the lowly captain of a small vessel. End as the commander of a threatening fleet. Rise to glory how you see fit. Trade, fight, recruit, grow, pillage, ally, destroy & conquer.

    Why similar: Naval 48.9%, Naval Combat 44.6%, Strategy 4.1%, Action 2.5%

  51. #51 Battlefleet Gothic: Armada 2
    69% matchMostly Positive75% of 10,734 reviews2019
    Dev: Tindalos InteractivePub: Focus Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 22.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Battlefleet Gothic: Armada 2 is the new real-time strategy game adapted from Games Workshop’s famous tabletop game that portrays the epic space battles of the Warhammer 40,000 universe.

    Why similar: Naval 51.7%, Naval Combat 27.8%, Strategy 20.5%

  52. #52 SteamWorld Heist II
    65% matchVery Positive94% of 2,346 reviews2024
    Dev: Thunderful DevelopmentPub: Thunderful Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Skill-based gunplay meets turn-based tactics in SteamWorld Heist 2! Aim carefully, bounce bullets, and pull off trick shots in high-stakes heists. Choose your crew and utilize 150+ items to navigate real-time naval battles and daring missions in this 30+ hour adventure to stop a deadly water crisis.

    Why similar: Naval 82%, Strategy 9.3%, Action 5.2%, Indie 3.5%

  53. #53 Wargroove 2
    68% matchMostly Positive71% of 432 reviews2023
    Dev: Chucklefish
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 70%

    Trouble stirs on the shores of Aurania. An ambitious new faction has unearthed forbidden relics capable of catastrophic consequences. But how far will they go to achieve glory? Take to the battlefield, sea, and sky with a cast of new Commanders, using your wits to wage turn-based war!

    Why similar: Strategy 100%

  54. #54 Naval Hurricane
    68% matchVery Positive90% of 94 reviews2022
    Dev: Efril
    Windows

    Turn based tactical game about war at sea between British Royal Navy and Imperial German Navy during World War I. Command powerful dreadnoughts, fast destroyers and stealthy submarines, conduct artillery battles, torpedo attacks and fight for the survivability of damaged ships.

    Why similar: Naval Combat 48.4%, Naval 43.9%, Strategy 6%, Indie 1.7%

  55. #55 Metal Slug Tactics
    66% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,401 reviews2024
    Dev: Leikir StudioPub: Dotemu
    Windows
    Median: 54 minMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 48%

    METAL SLUG makes an explosive return! Dive into this dynamic tactical RPG with a roguelite thrill and experience the iconic run'n'gun action of the original series, redefined. Grab your weapons, assemble your squad and conquer the battlefield to defeat the infamous Rebel Army.

    Why similar: Strategy 100%

  56. #56 SteamWorld Heist
    67% matchVery Positive94% of 6,137 reviews2016
    Dev: Image & Form Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Command a steam-driven pirate crew in a series of epic tactical shootouts in SteamWorld Heist. This is turn-based strategy with a twist: You manually aim the guns of your robots, allowing for insane skill shots and bullet-bouncing action!

    Why similar: Strategy 52.3%, Action 19.1%, Indie 15.3%, Female Protagonist 13.2%

  57. #57 Tiny Troopers 2
    70% matchVery Positive86% of 106 reviews2017
    Dev: Starloop Studios SLPub: Game Troopers
    Windows · Mac

    Tiny Troopers are back and better than ever! Decked out in new uniforms and sporting the latest in military hardware, the troopers are just itching to get back into the fight! Test your mettle and lead your troopers to victory in four thrilling special operations!

    Why similar: Action 50.8%, Indie 33.9%, Casual 15.4%

  58. #58 GIRLS' FRONTLINE 2: EXILIUM
    64% matchMixed67% of 2,909 reviews2025
    Dev: SUNBORN Information Co., Ltd.Pub: Darkwinter Software Limited
    Windows
    Median: 10.2 hrsMean: 69.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Continuing the legacy of the Girls' Frontline world, this all-new adventure casts you as the Commander, challenging you to lead your squad of Tactical Dolls deep into perilous contamination zones and overcome enemies with tactical prowess.

    Why similar: Strategy 79.8%, Female Protagonist 20.2%

  59. #59 Aircraft Carrier Survival: Tutorial
    67% matchMostly Positive70% of 1,176 reviews2021
    Dev: CreativeForge Games
    Windows
    Median: 36 minMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 43%

    When the harshness of the sea meets the cruelties of war, a challenge for perseverance makes itself known. And it is like none other. Welcome to Aircraft Carrier Survival, a strategy set in the merciless reality of World War II, where your prowess as a commander decides the fate of a naval behemoth.

    Why similar: Naval Combat 48.1%, Naval 44.5%, Strategy 4%, Action 3.5%

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