Games Like Battleplan: American Civil War

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: Strategy 45%, Historical 39.4%, Simulation 15.6%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a deep yet accessible tactical experience that perfectly captures the scale and feel of American Civil War battles.

Relive iconic battles of the American Civil War. Take command of both the Union and Confederate forces in this exciting turn-based strategy game.

Why similar: Strategy 100%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a classic hex-based tactical experience that is easy to pick up and play, similar to the fast-paced nature of Battleplan.

A Tactical Battle Simulator that allows you to command thousands of soldiers as a Union or Confederate General. The game features the most accurately created map, a non-linear battle campaign, complex morale, innovative control mechanics and smart AI.

Why similar: Strategy 46.9%, Historical 36.4%, Simulation 16.7%

Why You'll Like It: This title focuses specifically on the tactical nuances of a single iconic battle, mirroring the focused design of the seed game.

Civil War: 1861 covers the opening battles of the American Civil War. The game covers both the small and large actions of that momentous year, starting with the battle at ‘Big Bethel’, on to the comparatively vast engagements at ‘Bull Run’ and ‘Wilson’s Creek’.

Why similar: Strategy 73.5%, Historical 26.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game shares the same accessible, turn-based tactical framework as other entries in the series, focusing on historical accuracy.

For the first time in the series’ history, Strategic Command will be taking you to the 19th century battlefields of the American Civil War. You will control the armies, research, production and diplomatic policy of either the Union or the Confederacy during a time of innovation and dramatic battles.

Why similar: Strategy 62.3%, Historical 37.7%

Why You'll Like It: While slightly more complex, it provides the definitive strategic overview of the conflict for those looking to expand their horizons.

Victory and Glory: The American Civil War is a game of grand strategy and fast-play tactical battles where you take the role of either the Union or the Confederates and attempt to win.

Why similar: Strategy 63%, Simulation 37%

Why You'll Like It: It balances strategic movement with tactical combat in a way that feels approachable for fans of historical wargaming.

Take command of the Union or the Confederacy. Prepare your nation for war, recruit and organize great armies and fleets under legendary commanders like Grant, Lee, Jackson or Farragut, plan cunning maneuvers on an epic campaign map and defeat your enemies in real-time battles!

Why similar: Strategy 65.2%, Historical 34.8%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a comprehensive look at the Civil War with a blend of grand strategy and real-time tactical combat.

Crush the Confederates near Petersburg and Richmond in 1864. Bring peace to a nation divided.

Why similar: Strategy 53.2%, Historical 46.8%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a focused, scenario-based tactical experience that directly appeals to fans of the seed game's specific battle-oriented gameplay.

Gettysburg: The Tide Turns is a hex-based wargame set in one of the most decisive and iconic battles of the Civil War. 150 years ago, brave soldiers fought across this idyllic battlefield, and, now, we put you in their shoes.

Why similar: Strategy 100%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a detailed tactical simulation of the battle that allows players to experiment with different historical outcomes.

Your quest for the true immersive Civil War battle experience ends here. Voted in PC Gamers list of Best 100 Games of All Time, Take Command is an RTCS "Real-Time Combat Simulator" and you've never played anything like it!

Why similar: Strategy 39.3%, Historical 39.2%, Simulation 21.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game emphasizes real-time tactical control and historical accuracy, making it a great step up for fans of the genre.

Command the armies of the British Redcoats, English Loyalists, German Hessians, American Regulars, Patriots, French Regulars and Native Americans to decide the fate of the Americas!

Why similar: Strategy 100%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a historical, hex-based tactical experience that is highly approachable and emphasizes strategic positioning.

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: Strategy 56.7%, Simulation 21.7%, Historical 21.6%

Why You'll Like It: Though set in WWII, its focus on supply lines and accessible, high-quality hex-based tactical combat is a perfect mechanical match.

The Great War allow players to portray important engagements throughout WWI history. The battles focus on the historical deployment of forces and important terrain features of trench fighting in scale with the game system.

Why similar: Strategy 100%

Why You'll Like It: It translates the feel of a physical board game into a digital format with hex-based tactical combat that is easy to learn.

Blocks!: Julius Caesar is an epic two-player wargame that brings the drama of the Roman Civil War (49-45 BC) to life. Take control of the legions of Caesar or Pompey against AI or in online Multiplayer. Fight to determine the future of Rome: Republic or Empire.

Why similar: Strategy 52.2%, Simulation 31.3%, Historical 16.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a clean, accessible tactical experience that mimics the feel of traditional block-based wargames.

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: Strategy 60.1%, Historical 29.5%, Simulation 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: It is widely considered the gold standard for accessible, hex-based tactical wargaming, offering a polished experience for any strategy fan.

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: Strategy 74.3%, Historical 25.7%

Why You'll Like It: This collection offers multiple scenarios that focus on quick, tactical decision-making across various historical conflicts.

You take the part of the military and political leadership, trying to lead your nation to victory, in the midst of some of the toughest operations of the Civil War. You will build, organize and command your armies over one of the largest maps of the USA ever made for a Civil War game.

Why similar: Strategy 49.3%, Historical 28.5%, Simulation 22.2%

Why You'll Like It: While it leans more toward grand strategy, it is an essential title for anyone deeply invested in the American Civil War setting.

American Revolution is a sandbox strategy game featuring the epic historical period during the rebellion of the American colonies against the British Empire.

Why similar: Strategy 46.4%, Historical 45.1%, Simulation 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: The latest in the series, it combines grand strategy with the tactical combat that fans of the series have come to love.

Battle of the civil war ironclads. Take part in battles from USS Monitor vs CSS Virginia before battles between armored squadrons of steamships and other vessels. The flow of time is organized into rounds.

Why similar: Strategy 100%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a specialized tactical focus on naval warfare during the Civil War, offering a unique perspective on the era.

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: Strategy 66.6%, Simulation 19%, Historical 14.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game features a very intuitive user interface and a focus on tactical unit management that feels very similar to the seed game.

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: Strategy 61.9%, Simulation 38.1%

Why You'll Like It: This sequel improves upon the naval tactical mechanics, offering more depth for players interested in the maritime side of the conflict.

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: Strategy 100%

Why You'll Like It: It features a very accessible, turn-based tactical combat system that is perfect for players who enjoy the pacing of the seed game.

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: Strategy 52.1%, Historical 47.9%

Why You'll Like It: A modern, accessible hex-based wargame that offers a deep tactical experience without the overwhelming complexity of grand strategy.

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: Historical 41.6%, Strategy 40.8%, Simulation 17.6%

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 79.6%, Historical 20.4%

Why You'll Like It: It allows players to engage in a wide variety of historical scenarios using a consistent, accessible tactical engine.

Take Boston or die for freedom!

Why similar: Historical 53.4%, Strategy 46.6%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on the American historical theme with a board-game-inspired tactical approach that feels familiar.

Battle Cry of Freedom brings brutal real-time first and third-person combat set in the 19th Century America, presenting players with the opportunity to re-fight the American Civil War as either the Union or the Confederates.

Why similar: Historical 42.2%, Strategy 35.2%, Simulation 22.6%

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: Strategy 100%

Why You'll Like It: It builds on the accessible tactical foundation of the original, offering refined mechanics and engaging historical scenarios.

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 50.2%, Simulation 34.5%, Historical 15.3%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a highly detailed tactical simulation for players who want to see how the genre handles more complex unit interactions.

Take Command and Secure Victory in the Great War! Commander – The Great War features a Grand Campaign covering the whole war from the invasion of Belgium on August 5, 1914 to the Armistice on the 11th of November 1918 in addition to 16 different unit types including Infantry, Cavalry, Armoured Cars and Tanks, Artillery, and much more!

Why similar: Strategy 75.2%, Historical 24.8%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a blend of strategic and tactical gameplay that is accessible and focuses on historical progression.

Can you drive the Secessionist into the Fort Sumter trap that gave Lincoln his historic victory? Can you successfully use the issue of States Rights to divide Northern opinion? Fort Sumter let’s you explore this seminal moment in American history in a fast-playing, easy-to-learn card driven game.

Why similar: Strategy 35.5%, Historical 27.7%, Simulation 24.7%, Casual 12.1%

Field of Honor is a single-player game that combines elements of first-person shooter and strategy, set in the Napoleonic Wars, American Revolutionary War and American Civil War. You can take command of massive battles or engage as a single soldier to defeat the enemy in various game modes.

Why similar: Simulation 38.1%, Historical 24.2%, Strategy 19.7%, Casual 18.1%

A tactical strategy game with a background set in the Warring States Period.

Why similar: Strategy 80.5%, Historical 14.2%, Simulation 5.4%

Command your TOY SOLDIERS in epic, action-packed battles.

Why similar: Strategy 54.7%, Simulation 19.6%, Historical 14.8%, Casual 11%

A turn-based strategy war chess game. You will play a commander in the Roman period, and command the generals and troops to complete the specified mission objectives and occupy important strongholds in the level. Rome, Samnite, Epirus, Carthage. Different choices will open different histories!

Why similar: Strategy 57.7%, Historical 42.3%

After assuming command of one of four human or alien factions vying for galactic dominance, immediately define your game’s scope. Play for minutes to hours across tens to hundreds of planets in single-player skirmish or multiplayer modes—it’s entirely up to you.

Why similar: Strategy 100%

Step into the role of a Spanish conqueror, Englishman, Native American, patriot, or settler and experience six thrilling adventures where you'll encounter countless eccentric personalities determined to put a bullet through your head.

Why similar: Strategy 62.3%, Historical 37.7%

Command entire companies of tanks across the battlefields of WW2 in turn based tactical strategy. Move without grids, skillfully aim every shot and use cover to lead your tanks to victory.

Why similar: Strategy 64.1%, Simulation 35.9%

Trenches of War is a fast-paced World War I-inspired strategy game. Battle through the Alps by spawning units and capturing trenches, barracks, and factories. Cross rivers that rise when it rains. Use or destroy bridges and cornfields that may aid or deter your maneuvers.

Why similar: Strategy 79.1%, Casual 20.9%

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: Historical 44.8%, Strategy 31.2%, Simulation 24.1%

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: Strategy 67.7%, Historical 32.3%

Master grand tactical combat as a Cold War force commander in this data-rich simulation. Plan and issue orders in asynchronous WEGO turns, leveraging real-world maps and complex features like Electronic Warfare and Air Assaults to outthink your enemy.

Why similar: Strategy 100%

《古战三国》是一款回合制战棋游戏，玩家可以招募武将、组建军队，使用多样化的技能和丰富多变的战斗策略击败敌人。剧情战役完整重现了三国历史，匹配对战能够与其他玩家一决高下。创新的战斗玩法与独树一帜的美术风格碰撞，给你带来全新的三国游戏体验！

Why similar: Strategy 54.7%, Historical 27.2%, Simulation 18.1%

Set in the American Revolution, Prime & Load : 1776 lets command and control your very own regiment.

Why similar: Strategy 67.2%, Simulation 19.9%, Casual 12.9%

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: Strategy 49.4%, Historical 44.5%, Simulation 6.1%

The Operational Art of War IV is the new generation of operational wargames. With more flexibility than before and with a new array of exciting features, it will make you relive the most iconic battles from the dawn of the 20th Century to modern day, including the ones that never occurred!

Why similar: Strategy 69%, Simulation 31%

Experience the thrill of leading American aircraft carriers to victory in this innovative full 3D command simulation wargame set in the Pacific in 1942. First-person or God’s eye, you lead your fleet and planes right from the center of the battle.

Why similar: Historical 40.7%, Strategy 36.3%, Simulation 23%

Make the Reds side triumph to save the Soviet Proletarian revolution, or, on the other side, lead the Whites side to victory in order to place the old regime back in power and protect the countries of Europe from the perils of the revolution. This is the biggest civil war game you will ever play!

Why similar: Strategy 53.2%, Simulation 25.2%, Historical 21.6%

A turn-based strategy game where you can experience WWII campaigns and explore alternate history scenarios made by the community.

Why similar: Strategy 51.3%, Historical 48.7%

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: Strategy 100%

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: Strategy 100%

War of Rights is a first person multiplayer game featuring massive 400 player battles with a focus on historical authenticity, teamplay and immersion. It is set during the perilous days of the American Civil War, in the Maryland Campaign of September, 1862.

Why similar: Historical 54.1%, Strategy 25.4%, Simulation 20.4%

Fantasy Battles is a strategy game in which you simulate epic battles against the undead.

Why similar: Strategy 59.1%, Simulation 34.3%, Casual 6.5%

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: Strategy 36%, Historical 35.9%, Simulation 28.2%

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 76.3%, Simulation 23.7%

Headquarters: World War II is a fast-paced turn-based strategy game where your battlefield tactics are as important as your army management skills. Experience both sides of the war, battling in Europe as the USA, the UK, or Germany. Storm bunkers, occupy houses, win tank duels.

Why similar: Historical 40%, Strategy 37.3%, Simulation 22.7%

Armor Clash is an RTS game of modern warfare, containing classic features like base building, unit training etc. Players can pick modern armors such as M1A2, T-14 to form identical legions. With realistic effects and fast paced battle, players will enjoy commanding their armored forces to break down the enemy.

Why similar: Strategy 65.1%, Simulation 34.9%

Strategic Command: World War I is a new chapter in the Strategic Command Franchise. Relive this momentous conflict from the opening shots of 1914 to the final offensives. Strategic Command: World War I covers all the main aspects and theatres of the war.

Why similar: Strategy 100%

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: Strategy 100%

Strategos is a real-time tactics wargame set in classical antiquity. Simulate large-scale battles with over 120 factions, and 250+ units, from the ancient world. Create custom battles, or take command of historical ones.

Why similar: Strategy 43.3%, Historical 37.7%, Simulation 19%