- #1 Beach Invasion 1945 - Pacific
97% matchVery Positive80% of 253 reviews2023
Dev: AIx2 Games
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Defend the fortified beaches of Pacific against invading forces in this WW2 FPS game as the enemy attacks you with troops, tanks, planes and more! Play on your on own or COOP while using iconic Japanese and American WWII weapons and prepare your defenses with mines, explosives, and more!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 22.6% ★, World War II 18.9% ★, Tanks 14.2% ★, Tower Defense 10.8%, FPS 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: This direct sequel expands on the core mechanics of the seed game with new environments and improved arcade-style combat.
- #2 Beach Invasion 1915-Gallipoli
96% matchMostly Positive72% of 60 reviews2025
Dev: AIx2 Games
Windows
Defend the shores of Gallipoli against landing forces in this WWI FPS game, as the enemy attacks you with troops, armored cars, planes, battleships and more! Use the iconic WWI weapons, prepare your defenses with mines, explosives and bonuses!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 22.2% ★, World War II 18.8% ★, Tower Defense 11.6%, Military 11.4%, Historical 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same team, this title applies the familiar beach-defense formula to a different historical theater.
- #3 WW2: Bunker Simulator
96% matchMostly Positive75% of 401 reviews2022
Dev: BEPLAYERPub: Art Games Studio S.A.
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 62%
During WWII you are an American soldier who captured the german bunker in Normandy. You must defend it at all costs and survive this World War II. Complete missions, cook & shoot, search the bodies for medicines, ammo, and food to survive. WW2: Bunker Simulator is a mix of fps and simulator.
Why similar: World War II 30.5% ★, Military 16.3%, Historical 13.2%, FPS 11.5%, Realistic 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: It captures the immersive experience of managing a defensive position and operating heavy weaponry during the war.
- #4 BeachHead
94% matchMixed67% of 112 reviews2024
Dev: Digital Fusion Inc.
Windows · Mac
BEACHHEAD - IT'S NOT JUST A GAME, IT'S THE FUTURE OF REALITY. BeachHead 2000 changed the gaming paradigm by bringing a new gaming experience to life. 20 + years later, the original creators are doing it again. Try the new BEACHHEAD experience (VR or Desktop) and see for yourself.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 31.1% ★, Destruction 16.3%, Military 13.5%, FPS 9.9%, Realistic 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: A modern revival of the classic franchise that brings the intense, on-rails defensive combat to a new generation.
- #5 Beachhead 2000
95% matchMixed47% of 96 reviews2017
Dev: Digital Fusion Inc.
Windows
In the immersive world of BeachHead, you assume the role of a lone gunner, the last bastion against an overwhelming onslaught of enemy forces. The stakes are high as you're tasked with defending your post against threats from land, sea, and air.
Why similar: Simulation 43.6%, Casual 29.7%, Action 26.7%
Why You'll Like It: This classic title is the spiritual predecessor to the modern beach-defense genre, featuring iconic static gunnery gameplay.
- #6 Coast Defender
94% matchVery Positive84% of 81 reviews2023
Dev: SecretLabPub: Matryoshka
Windows
Dive deep into the exhilarating world of high-stakes battles. Lead your army against a relentless onslaught of enemy machinery, spanning from the iconic tanks of WW2 to the modern-day helicopters.
Why similar: Tanks 31.4% ★, Military 25.8%, Tower Defense 18%, World War II 14.9% ★, Shooter 4%
Why You'll Like It: A dedicated defensive shooter that tasks players with repelling naval and aerial invasions from a fixed position.
- #7 Easy Red 2
92% matchVery Positive90% of 12,483 reviews2022
Dev: Marco AmadeiPub: Corvostudio di Amadei Marco
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 14.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Experience massive battles with infantry, tanks, artillery, and aircraft on large destructible open-world maps. Equip yourself, coordinate with your squad, and fight through World War II in singleplayer, co-op, or multiplayer!
Why similar: World War II 45.7% ★, FPS 15.4%, Historical 13.5%, Realistic 9.4%, Shooter 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: While more expansive, it provides a realistic look at the Normandy landings for players who enjoy the setting of the seed game.
- #8 Trench Lord: Eastern Front
91% matchVery Positive85% of 432 reviews2024
Dev: Tracer StudioPub: Gamersky Games
Windows
The enemy has invaded the territory, the motherland needs you, soldier! Gather your troops and defeat all enemies!
Why similar: World War II 29.9% ★, Military 21.5%, Tanks 20.6% ★, Historical 11.9%, Shooter 9%
Why You'll Like It: This game combines static defensive shooting with a gritty, arcade-style approach to WWII trench warfare.
- #9 Beachhead 2002
93% matchMixed66% of 154 reviews2017
Dev: Digital Fusion Inc.
Windows
BeachHead 2002 follows on the success of BeachHead 2000 with ease to play, hard to master, non-stop 3D shooting action. Play BeachHead 2002 and relive the nostalgia of the classic arcade gaming on Windows 10 and 11!
Why similar: Action 50.3%, Casual 49.7%
Why You'll Like It: A direct evolution of the classic arcade shooter that defined the bunker-defense experience.
- #10 Winter War 1939
91% matchVery Positive90% of 148 reviews2020
Dev: Thorium Game Lab
Windows
Epic World War 2 battles. Finland vs the Soviet Union.
Why similar: World War II 34.5% ★, Tanks 25.6% ★, FPS 13.1%, Historical 11.8%, Military 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: An arcade-focused shooter that emphasizes holding defensive lines against overwhelming enemy forces.
- #11 Bunker Defense
90% matchPositive83% of 48 reviews2023
Dev: Goodvole
Windows · Mac
Bunker Defense is a tower defense game for 1-4 players. Waves of enemies attack your base, and you must defend it by building different kinds of defenses.
Why similar: Tower Defense 78.6%, 3D 13.6%, Action 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: This game focuses heavily on the static defensive mechanics and resource management found in the seed game.
- #12 Day of Infamy
89% matchVery Positive82% of 22,115 reviews2017
Dev: New World Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 20.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Experience close-quarters battles in iconic WWII settings. Defend the line, storm the beach, torch the enemy, or use a radio to call in fire support. Day of Infamy is a teamwork-oriented shooter that will keep you on your toes and coming back for more with its diverse game modes and authentic arsenal.
Why similar: World War II 46.4% ★, Military 14.6%, FPS 14.2%, Realistic 8.4%, Historical 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a more intense and realistic take on WWII beach landings for players looking for a higher-stakes experience.
- #13 Call to Arms: Panzer Elite
86% matchMixed70% of 1,425 reviews2025
Dev: DigitalmindsoftPub: Digitalmindsoft Publishing
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Lead a platoon of WWII tanks in this immersive TPP and FPP game. Engage in realistic, tactical combat across historic battlefields. Play through campaign or challenge yourself in skirmish mode as either German or US forces.
Why similar: World War II 25.2% ★, Tanks 24.8% ★, Destruction 13%, Military 10%, Historical 9%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on tactical tank combat, which complements the heavy-weaponry focus of the seed game.
- #14 iBomber Defense Pacific
89% matchVery Positive83% of 594 reviews2012
Dev: Cobra Mobile
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 37%
iBomber moves to the Pacific as you fight a whole new enemy across the Pacific rim to regain freedom.
Why similar: World War II 39% ★, Tower Defense 26.7%, Military 20.5%, Historical 8.3%, Casual 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: While a tower defense game, it shares the same WWII aesthetic and focus on strategic placement of defensive assets.
- #15 Land of War - The Beginning
88% matchMixed52% of 741 reviews2021
Dev: MS GAMESPub: MS GAMES SP. Z O.O.
Windows
Assume duties of a soldier involved in numerous battles and skirmishes with fast advancing German war machine. Go to battle on foot, driving armored vehicles, or flying an airplane. Use weapons not featured in any other game and feel a good, nostalgic climate of the production like MOHAA or COD.
Why similar: World War II 32.1% ★, Historical 12.6%, FPS 12.1%, Military 9.6%, Old School 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: A historical WWII shooter that maintains a similar arcade-inspired feel to the combat sequences.
- #16 Army Troop
85% matchVery Positive85% of 418 reviews2025
Dev: Army Troop Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Army Troop is an old-school PvP World War 2 online first-person shooter. Reminding you of the good old days World War games.
Why similar: World War II 36.3% ★, Military 15.6%, FPS 14.3%, Realistic 10.3%, Shooter 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: A simple, fast-paced WWII shooter that focuses on direct combat engagement.
- #17 United Assault - Normandy '44
87% matchMixed44% of 73 reviews2021
Dev: Polygon ArtPub: Polygon Art Publishing
Windows
An open world rogue lite FPS set in 1944's depiction of Normandy. Unlock authentic weapons and command a captured Panzer III.
Why similar: World War II 43.8% ★, FPS 18.3%, Shooter 12.4%, Realistic 9.4%, Action 6%
Why You'll Like It: This shooter captures the chaotic atmosphere of D-Day with a focus on arcade-style action.
- #18 Tank Squad
84% matchMostly Positive71% of 756 reviews2025
Dev: DeGenerals S.A.
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Tank Squad is a tactical-combat action game. Take part in big tank battles during World War II. Play single-player or coop (4 players). Repair your tanks, replenish supplies, manage the crew and get back to the action!
Why similar: World War II 26.2% ★, Tanks 26% ★, Military 13.8%, Historical 9.4%, FPS 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: A cooperative vehicular combat game that shares the military simulation focus of the seed game's heavy weapons.
- #19 Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45
86% matchVery Positive88% of 2,518 reviews2006
Dev: Tripwire Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 48 minMean: 13.6 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Fight in the theatre of war that changed the world forever. Battle alongside your compatriots on some of the most inhospitable environments of the Eastern Front in Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45. Red Orchestra places you in the most realistic WWII first-person multi-player combat to date on the PC, allowing the player to fight through...
Why similar: World War II 46.4% ★, FPS 13.4%, Military 11.1%, Realistic 8.4%, Historical 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: A classic title that offers a more grounded and realistic perspective on WWII combat for those interested in historical accuracy.
- #20 Total Tank Simulator
83% matchMostly Positive79% of 8,576 reviews2020
Dev: Noobz from PolandPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Commander in the ranks. Soldier at heart. Choose a faction and deploy and command your army into massive physics-driven WWII battles to the last man standing. Destroy everything on sight with an insane amount of units that will behave tactically.
Why similar: World War II 41.9% ★, Tanks 34.7% ★, Simulation 8.3%, Realistic 5.4%, FPS 5%
Why You'll Like It: A sandbox-style game that allows players to set up large-scale defensive scenarios similar to the seed game's premise.
- #21 Panzer Knights
82% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,948 reviews2021
Dev: 樂磚Joy BrickPub: PQube
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 16.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Lead a German panzer platoon through the chaos of World War II in this intense, anime-inspired tank simulation. Assemble an elite crew, deploy legendary tanks, and survive fierce engagements where cunning and skill will decide victory or defeat.
Why similar: Tanks 35.1% ★, World War II 34.6% ★, Military 10.8%, Shooter 6.1%, Combat 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: Offers arcade-style tank action with a focus on historical hardware and mission-based objectives.
- #22 Days of War: Definitive Edition
84% matchMixed51% of 1,937 reviews2020
Dev: Driven Arts
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Days of War is an online FPS that re-imagines the team-based, close quarters, nonstop action of classic World War II multiplayer shooters.
Why similar: World War II 50.3% ★, FPS 14.4%, Shooter 9.8%, Historical 9.5%, Action 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a fast-paced, infantry-focused combat experience that captures the intensity of WWII battles.
- #23 Fortress Defense
82% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Split Rock Games
Windows
As the commander of an elite archer squad, your mission is to protect your kingdom from the relentless skeletal onslaught. Upgrade your archers, unlock potent spells, and discover a vast arsenal of specialized arrows to fend off the unending waves of darkness.
Why similar: Tower Defense 85.3%, Casual 7.9%, Action 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: This title focuses on the core loop of upgrading and manning defensive positions against waves of attackers.
- #24 Gunner, HEAT, PC!
78% matchVery Positive92% of 7,357 reviews2022
Dev: Radian Simulations LLC
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Gunner, HEAT, PC! (GHPC) is a simulation game about modern mounted combat, with special attention to authenticity and fun.
Why similar: Tanks 30.2% ★, Military 17.6%, Historical 12%, Destruction 9.6%, Realistic 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: A high-fidelity tank gunnery simulation that appeals to players who enjoy the weapon-operation aspect of the seed game.
- #25 WWII Tanks: Battlefield
81% matchMostly Positive77% of 71 reviews2021
Dev: SP GAMES
Windows
Immerse yourself in a world of armored tank battles. Choose from a wide range of famous tanks of the major combatants. Pick the best tank and blast your way across the battlefield. Defeat your enemies with force and strategic decisions! And lead your team on a glorious road to victory!
Why similar: World War II 34.9% ★, Tanks 31.6% ★, Military 14.1%, Simulation 9.9%, Action 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: An arcade-style tank combat game that features the same historical hardware and setting.
- #26 Steel Division: Normandy 44
80% matchMostly Positive75% of 6,291 reviews2017
Dev: Eugen Systems
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 17.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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: World War II 60.1% ★, Military 21.9%, Historical 5.8%, Simulation 4.8%, Tanks 3.6% ★
Why You'll Like It: Provides a strategic overview of the Normandy campaign, perfect for those interested in the broader context of the seed game.
- #27 Iron Front: Digital War Edition
81% matchMixed59% of 865 reviews2012
Dev: X1 SoftwarePub: Deep Silver
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Command your own troops, man authentic weaponry and take to the sky in deadly warplanes.
Why similar: World War II 24.2% ★, Tanks 23% ★, Military 14.1%, Historical 12%, FPS 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical military shooter that emphasizes the authentic operation of WWII-era weaponry.
- #28 Men of War: Assault Squad
79% matchVery Positive88% of 5,101 reviews2011
Dev: DigitalmindsoftPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 24.9 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Men of War: Assault Squad delivers a deeply tactical WWII experience, blending large-scale strategy with intense, hands-on combat. Fight across multiple fronts – from European countryside to Pacific jungles and command every unit and every bullet on the battlefield.
Why similar: World War II 40.6% ★, Military 16.3%, Tanks 13.8% ★, Destruction 9.5%, Historical 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical RTS that captures the massive scale of WWII battles for players who enjoy the strategic side of the conflict.
- #29 Tank Mechanic Simulator
77% matchVery Positive88% of 8,976 reviews2020
Dev: DeGenerals S.A.Pub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 16.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Renovate & build II World War tanks. Experience highly detailed & realistic simulation game. Take tanks fully apart by using different tools. Transform them from rusty and ruined to fully working. Check them on the training ground, sell or put into your own museum.
Why similar: Tanks 39.1% ★, World War II 38.9% ★, Realistic 11.5%, Simulation 5.4%, Casual 2.6%
- #30 Graviteam Tactics: Tunisia 1943
79% matchVery Positive83% of 413 reviews2017
Dev: Graviteam
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Graviteam Tactics: Tunisia 1943 - tactical battalion level combat simulation. During the Tunisian Campaign in winter 1943 German Panzer battlegroups launch a counteroffensive against the Allied forces to drive them out of Eastern Dorsal.
Why similar: World War II 42.9% ★, Tanks 30.4% ★, Military 10.9%, Simulation 9.7%, Realistic 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: A deep tactical simulation for players who want to master the complexities of WWII military hardware.
- #31 The Troop
76% matchVery Positive85% of 764 reviews2023
Dev: Giant FlamePub: PLA Studios
Windows · Mac
The Troop is a turn-based, platoon-level tactical game set in WW2. From the early hours of D-Day to Falaise, play as British and Canadian or German forces in desperate fighting across Normandy.
Why similar: World War II 33.3% ★, Tanks 26.5% ★, Military 11.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.5%, Historical 10.7%
- #32 Squad 44
77% matchMostly Positive75% of 25,290 reviews2018
Dev: Offworld
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 45.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Team up and join the frontline in Squad 44, the most authentic tactical WW2 shooter. Experience ruthless realism with an immense arsenal of faithfully recreated weapons and vehicles across massive WW2 battlefields.
Why similar: World War II 39.5% ★, Military 19.1%, FPS 12.8%, Historical 8.8%, Realistic 8.8%
- #33 Easy Red
78% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,001 reviews2017
Dev: Marco AmadeiPub: Corvostudio di Amadei Marco
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 42 minMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 41%
The invasion has begun. Land by sea, launch from gliders, fight in the fields, in the beaches and in the skies. it is time to free France.[/b]
Why similar: World War II 60.3% ★, FPS 16.4%, Simulation 8.1%, Historical 6.9%, Action 5.2%
- #34 Destroyer: The U-Boat Hunter
75% 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: World War II 28% ★, Naval 26.5% ★, Military 15.8%, Historical 10.6%, Realistic 6%
- #35 Frontline Inferno
74% matchVery Positive85% of 303 reviews2024
Dev: HMS Studios
Windows
Step into fast-paced WWII combat with Frontline Inferno! Choose your side and engage in chaotic, arcade-style battles with dynamic respawns, customizable loadouts, and vibrant low-poly visuals. Join the fight and dominate the battlefield!
Why similar: World War II 42.6% ★, FPS 13.5%, Military 12.8%, Historical 10.5%, Shooter 8.8%
- #36 Hell Let Loose
72% matchVery Positive82% of 145,932 reviews2021
Dev: Expression GamesPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 13.5 hrsMean: 72.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Join the ever expanding experience of Hell Let Loose - a hardcore World War Two first person shooter with epic battles of 100 players with infantry, tanks, artillery, a dynamically shifting front line and a unique resource based RTS-inspired meta-game.
Why similar: World War II 35.2% ★, Military 16.7%, FPS 13.2%, Realistic 10.9%, Historical 10%
- #37 Aircraft Evolution
76% matchVery Positive82% of 251 reviews2018
Dev: Satur Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Take part in aerial battles with warplanes from different eras — from World War I to the future. Drop bombs, upgrade your aircraft, and turn enemy bases into rubble in the explosive action game Aircraft Evolution!
Why similar: World War II 25.5% ★, Tanks 22.8% ★, Military 15.8%, Bullet Hell 11.4%, Destruction 10.6%
- #38 IS Defense
75% matchVery Positive91% of 1,680 reviews2016
Dev: Destructive Creations
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 91%
„IS Defense” is a game set in politically-fictional 2020 – where the expansion of ISIS went out of hand. The player takes the role of NATO’s stationary machine-gun operator, deployed to defend the shores of Europe.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 68.4% ★, Shooter 13.6%, FPS 10.7%, Action 7.3%
- #39 Commando Collection
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,531 reviews2024
Dev: Macrojoy
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 40%
A reboot of classic 2D side-scrolling shooters, featuring a new Survival Mode and Workshop system. Fight as a WWII Allied soldier across diverse battlefields with imaginative weapons. Survival Mode brings fresh enemies, epic bosses, and new challenges—relive childhood memories with a twist!
Why similar: Tanks 27% ★, World War II 17.7% ★, Military 17.1%, Bullet Hell 13.2%, Shooter 8.2%
- #40 MARKET GARDEN
73% matchMixed65% of 68 reviews2025
Dev: Icy Bayts
Windows · Linux
MARKET GARDEN lets you relive the golden era of WW2 shooters, bringing classic, old-school FPS action back to its roots. Experience the epic airborne operation MARKET GARDEN in a game that pays tribute both to the genre’s finest moments and the real historical events.
Why similar: World War II 35.6% ★, Historical 13.3%, FPS 12.8%, Military 11.5%, Old School 9.9%
- #41 Call to Arms - Gates of Hell: Ostfront
71% matchVery Positive85% of 30,868 reviews2021
Dev: Barbedwire StudiosPub: Digitalmindsoft
Windows
Median: 14.1 hrsMean: 72.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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: World War II 43.7% ★, Historical 21.1%, Military 18.6%, Realistic 9.6%, Shooter 7%
- #42 Good Kill!
72% matchMostly Positive75% of 120 reviews2024
Dev: gamegine
Windows
Good Kill is an immersive FPS game where players take control of a door gunner in a military helicopter during wartime. Engage in intense combat across destructible environments, complete missions, and upgrade your helicopter and weapons to dominate the battlefield.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 19.1% ★, Destruction 19%, Military 12.9%, Historical 10.8%, FPS 9.7%
- #43 Sherman Commander
71% matchMixed69% of 116 reviews2026
Dev: Iron Wolf Studio S.A.Pub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows
Command a platoon of Sherman tanks over the most famous theaters of WWII. Take the commander’s seat and give specific orders to your crew, or open the tactical map to coordinate your actions with accompanying units.
Why similar: World War II 28.7% ★, Tanks 24.8% ★, Military 16.4%, Historical 14.9%, Realistic 4.8%
- #44 Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30™
73% matchVery Positive88% of 2,101 reviews2008
Dev: Gearbox SoftwarePub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Based on a true story. Set during the famous airdrop before the invasion at Normandy, where Sgt. Matt Baker and his squad of 101st Airborne Paratroopers were scattered over the French countryside.
Why similar: World War II 39% ★, FPS 26.9%, Military 12.7%, Shooter 9.1%, Historical 7.9%
- #45 World War 2: Strategy Simulator
74% matchMostly Negative37% of 83 reviews2022
Dev: joynowstudio
Windows
★Tactics & Collocations 30+ Historical Campaigns: Normandy Landing, Operation Market Garden 2 Warfare Conflict Camps: Allies faction and ally Axis 30+ large battlefield maps are provide in this strategy games Omni-directional combat space: naval battle, air combat, land battle.
Why similar: World War II 29.1% ★, Tanks 26% ★, Military 16.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.3%, Historical 12.2%
- #46 Classified: France '44
70% matchMostly Positive73% of 931 reviews2024
Dev: Absolutely GamesPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 22.8 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Command an elite team of allied special operators in Nazi-occupied France wreaking havoc in the run up to D-Day in this ambitious turn-based tactics game. Take on the might of Germany's war machine and launch daring raids in occupied territory. Can you do enough to ensure Allied victory?
Why similar: World War II 36.1% ★, Historical 17.1%, Military 17%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.3%, Realistic 9.8%
- #47 On the front line
73% matchMixed65% of 128 reviews2016
Dev: AlekseevPub: Conglomerate 5
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
"On the front line" - tank simulator. Action takes place during World War II. Battles are unilaterally - for the Red Army. Action in the game takes place on two large locations. Sequential execution of combat missions.
Why similar: Tanks 32.9% ★, World War II 30.3% ★, Military 11.5%, Realistic 6.4%, Shooter 6.2%
- #48 Plane Mechanic Simulator
69% matchMixed57% of 1,668 reviews2024
Dev: Cobble GamesPub: Ultimate Publishing
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 42%
England, 1940. The Luftwaffe is preparing for the invasion of Britain and the RAF need every man to stop it. They need you. Join the ground crews as they struggle to keep the aircraft flying. Repair engine, patch bullet holes, rearm machine guns and more.
Why similar: World War II 44% ★, Destruction 17.5%, Historical 14.9%, Simulation 12.5%, Realistic 6.3%
- #49 Brass Brigade
70% matchVery Positive92% of 553 reviews2019
Dev: Henry Kucab
Windows
Brass Brigade combines the aesthetic of Battlefield Heroes/Battlefield 1942 with highly customizable bot matches. Fight WWII's most iconic battles with as many bots as your PC can handle!
Why similar: World War II 70.3% ★, FPS 19.5%, Action 10.2%
- #50 Panzer War : Definitive Edition
70% matchVery Positive85% of 1,301 reviews2018
Dev: WindyVerse
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 66.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Panzer War delivers intense tank combat, featuring a realistic damage system where every hit counts. Skip the grind—access all tanks instantly and dive into battle. Unleash your creativity with the Tank and Map Designer, crafting custom scenarios for endless gameplay possibilities.
Why similar: World War II 42% ★, Tanks 40.6% ★, Simulation 10.6%, Casual 4%, Action 2.8%
- #51 Stickman Trenches
68% matchVery Positive80% of 1,695 reviews2023
Dev: Big Play Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Stickman Trenches is a Real Time Strategy game in which you need to manage your men and weapons and build up your defenses in the brutal trenches of Stick World War 1.
Why similar: Tanks 43.7% ★, Military 19.6%, Tower Defense 18.6%, Combat 5.9%, Historical 4.6%
- #52 War Sniper
69% matchMixed43% of 58 reviews2024
Dev: Eight Pixels Square
Windows
Engage in intense warfare like never before in "War Sniper" the ultimate war game. Immerse yourself in the adrenaline-pumping action of a battlefield where snipers, tanks, and drones are your tools of destruction.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 32.5% ★, Tanks 18.9% ★, Military 12.3%, FPS 10.5%, Shooter 6.9%
- #53 WWII Online
68% matchMixed51% of 3,784 reviews2023
Dev: Cornered Rat SoftwarePub: Playnet, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 24 minMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 28%
WWII Online is a massive, persistent free-to-play MMO FPS driven entirely by players. Fight as Army, Air, or Naval forces and earn Victory Points to access more units. One global server. No scripts. Real outcomes. No zones. Huge world (300,000 km²). ENLIST NOW!
Why similar: World War II 28.7% ★, FPS 22.5%, Shooter 14.1%, Military 11.3%, Historical 9.7%
- #54 Second Front
67% matchMostly Positive79% of 653 reviews2023
Dev: HexdrawPub: MicroProse Software
Windows
Second Front is a tactical WWII turn-based strategy game. Craft & share your own scenarios and maps or use your strategic prowess in 48 scenarios set in iconic locations. Command over 40 types of infantry and 216 tanks, vehicles and guns. An infinite tactical sandbox experience.
Why similar: World War II 34.3% ★, Tanks 25.3% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 13.4%, Military 7.7%, Historical 7.2%
- #55 Rising Front
63% matchVery Positive88% of 3,874 reviews2026
Dev: Sandstorm Studios Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 54%
A FPS WW1 & Revolutionary War battle simulator with a focus on Workshop Content, rag-doll physics, intelligent AI, massive battles, procedural AI cover system, real-time building system and FPS combat!
Why similar: Historical 28.3%, FPS 25.2%, Shooter 14.9%, Realistic 12%, Simulation 8.9%
- #56 Crash Dive 2
67% matchVery Positive94% of 230 reviews2021
Dev: Panic Ensues Software
Windows
WWII Tactical submarine combat in the South Pacific
Why similar: Naval 31.8% ★, World War II 30% ★, Historical 10.4%, Military 10.4%, Realistic 6.9%
- #57 Skirmish Line
67% matchVery Positive88% of 361 reviews2019
Dev: The Snarktopus
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Experience the brutality and randomness of war as an Allied tactical commander in the Pacific Theater during World War 2. Train, equip, and command a squad of soldiers as you fight against the fanatical Imperial Japanese Empire.
Why similar: World War II 65.7% ★, Tower Defense 19.3%, Simulation 7.1%, Action 4.5%, Casual 3.3%
- #58 The Riflemen
66% matchMixed67% of 884 reviews2023
Dev: NormogamesPub: Bonus Stage Publishing
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 1.9 hrs≥1hr: 30%
Multiplayer first-person shooter with classic WW2 bolt-action rifles. Tight battles between two teams with up to 5 players in each, lots of unique arenas, game-changing weapon drops, different game modes, and lots of customization options. You'd better not miss a shot!
Why similar: World War II 35.5% ★, Military 18.5%, FPS 13.9%, Shooter 8.9%, Combat 7.1%
- #59 Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad with Rising Storm
66% matchVery Positive93% of 37,931 reviews2011
Dev: Tripwire Interactive
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 27.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Contains full Rising Storm content as well!
Why similar: World War II 39.5% ★, Realistic 12%, FPS 11.9%, Historical 11.9%, Military 9.1%
- #60 Fog of War
69% matchMixed48% of 799 reviews2018
Dev: Monkeys Lab.Pub: Neokosmos Technologies Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 17.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Tactical Multiplayer FPS shooter with a story based on the events of the World War II. Strategic battles with a variety of vehicles, including artillery. Multiple game modes. Ranks, titles, awards, career.
Why similar: World War II 41.8% ★, Military 17.5%, FPS 15%, Realistic 9.2%, Shooter 7.4%
