Games Like Call of Duty® (2003)

Call of Duty® 2 redefines the cinematic intensity and chaos of battle as seen through the eyes of ordinary soldiers fighting together in epic WWII conflicts. The sequel to 2003's Call of Duty, winner of over 80 Game of the Year awards, Call of Duty 2 offers more immense, more intense, more realistic battles than ever before, thanks to...

Why similar: World War II 37% ★, Classic 16% ★, FPS 15.1%, War 7.2%, Multiplayer 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: This direct sequel refines the cinematic intensity and squad-based combat that made the original a genre-defining title.

Award-winning developer Gray Matter Interactive follows up on the success of Infinity Ward's Call of Duty™ - winner of over 80 Game of the Year and 50 Editors' Choice awards worldwide - with Call of Duty™: United Offensive™.

Why similar: World War II 39.1% ★, FPS 14.9%, Classic 14% ★, Military 6.4%, War 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: As the expansion to the original game, it offers more of the same authentic WWII battlefield experiences and scripted set-pieces.

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 34% ★, FPS 25.6%, War 9.5%, Shooter 6.1%, Classic 5.8% ★

Why You'll Like It: This title emphasizes the squad-based tactical combat and historical authenticity that complements the Call of Duty experience.

With its unprecedented combination of authenticity, compelling story and squad-based action, the Brothers in Arms franchise has established itself as a benchmark for military action games, receiving the highest average review scores of any console WWII game to date (www.gamerankings.com).

Why similar: World War II 54.8% ★, FPS 21.8%, Military 9.9%, War 6.8%, Action 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: A direct follow-up that continues the tactical, squad-commanding gameplay set in the European theater of WWII.

Brothers in Arms Hell's Highway brings the critically acclaimed squad-based WWII shooter into the next generation of gaming with amazing graphics and sound, new cutting-edge gameplay features and a totally redesigned online component.

Why similar: World War II 51.4% ★, FPS 18.7%, Military 8.8%, War 4.4%, Action 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: This installment brings the series' signature tactical squad mechanics into a more modern, polished engine.

Call of Duty is back, redefining war like you've never experienced before. Building on the Call of Duty 4®: Modern Warfare engine, Call of Duty: World at War immerses players into the most gritty and chaotic WWII combat ever experienced.

Why similar: World War II 40.6% ★, FPS 16.5%, Classic 11.4% ★, War 7.5%, Shooter 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: It returns the franchise to its WWII roots with a darker, more visceral tone that echoes the intensity of the original.

World War II rages and nations fall. The Nazis are twisting science and the occult into an army capable of annihilating the Allies once and for all. As US Army Ranger William “B.J.” Blazkowicz, pierce the black heart of the Third Reich and stop them...or die trying.

Why similar: World War II 39.1% ★, Classic 28.6% ★, FPS 18.9%, Shooter 4.1%, Action 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: A classic WWII-era shooter that balances historical military combat with supernatural elements and tight level design.

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 47.9% ★, FPS 15%, Classic 6.8% ★, War 6.5%, Military 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a more realistic and gritty take on the Eastern Front, appealing to players who want a deeper historical simulation.

Enlist in an intense brand of Axis vs. Allied teamplay set in the WWII European Theatre of Operations. Players assume the role of light/assault/heavy infantry, sniper or machine-gunner class, each with a unique arsenal of historical weaponry at their disposal. Missions are based on key historical operations.

Why similar: FPS 37.1%, World War II 30.7% ★, Classic 10.9% ★, War 5.5%, Multiplayer 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic multiplayer-focused WWII shooter that emphasizes team coordination and authentic weapon handling.

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 47.5% ★, FPS 16%, War 9.6%, Military 7.5%, Multiplayer 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: A spiritual successor to classic WWII shooters that focuses on intense, objective-based team play and historical accuracy.

Fight Today's War: Elite Special Forces in a gritty combat campaign using the surgical tactics of Tier 1 Operators combined with the sledgehammer force of Army Rangers.

Why similar: FPS 35.2%, Military 15.4%, War 12.4%, Shooter 10.9%, Multiplayer 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A modern military shooter that aims to replicate the intense, linear battlefield moments found in classic war games.

Hidden & Dangerous 2 is a first and third person tactical shooter that builds upon the tremendous success of Hidden & Dangerous. You lead a small squad of Allied soldiers deep behind enemy lines, to carry out secret missions during World War II.

Why similar: World War II 44.2% ★, FPS 22.4%, War 12.7%, Shooter 7.1%, Action 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic tactical squad shooter that offers deep control over your team during covert WWII operations.

ENEMY FRONT is the first truly modern WW2 FPS, featuring stunning visuals, open-ended levels and a richly interactive combat experience that breaks out of the standard model of highly linear scripted FPS experiences, giving the player full freedom to own their playing style.

Why similar: World War II 47.3% ★, FPS 21.1%, War 6.8%, Shooter 6%, Multiplayer 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A WWII shooter that blends linear mission design with open-ended combat approaches, reminiscent of early genre classics.

In the dark days of the end of World War Two amidst the ruins of Berlin, one bullet can change history…

Why similar: World War II 55.8% ★, FPS 9.3%, Shooter 8.1%, War 7.5%, Action 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the tactical, stealth-oriented side of WWII combat with a satisfying emphasis on precision marksmanship.

Call of Duty®: WWII - a breathtaking experience that redefines World War II.

Why similar: World War II 48% ★, FPS 16.6%, War 10.8%, Multiplayer 6.3%, Shooter 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A modern return to the franchise's origins, focusing on the cinematic storytelling of the European theater.

Wolfenstein®: The New Order reignites the series that created the first-person shooter genre. Wolfenstein offers a deep game narrative packed with action, adventure and first-person combat.

Why similar: World War II 34.8% ★, FPS 33.8%, Shooter 8.8%, War 5.8%, Action 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: While set in an alternate history, it captures the fast-paced, high-octane FPS gameplay that defined the early 2000s era.

Sniper Elite 3 is a tactical third-person shooter that combines stealth, gameplay choice and genre-defining ballistics with huge, open levels and the exotic terrain of World War 2 North Africa.

Why similar: World War II 54.9% ★, Multiplayer 9.6%, Shooter 9.4%, War 8.8%, FPS 8%

Why You'll Like It: Expands the scope of the sniper experience with larger, more open environments while maintaining the WWII setting.

Wolfenstein®: Enemy Territory is a free-to-play, objective-based multiplayer World War 2 first-person shooter. Featuring up to 32 players, choose either the Axis or Allies, as you fight across six maps based on real-world battle locations.

Why similar: World War II 42.3% ★, FPS 17.9%, Classic 14.3% ★, War 6.6%, Multiplayer 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A legendary free-to-play WWII team-based shooter that remains a classic of the genre.

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 38% ★, FPS 15.5%, War 10.5%, Military 9.1%, Shooter 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a massive-scale WWII experience that emphasizes the importance of squad roles and strategic map control.

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 43.7% ★, FPS 15.4%, Military 10.5%, War 8.4%, Multiplayer 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A highly realistic WWII simulator that focuses on communication and large-scale tactical coordination.

One of the most critically-acclaimed games in history, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is back, remastered in true high-definition, featuring improved textures, physically based rendering, high-dynamic range lighting and much more.

Why similar: FPS 29.6%, War 14.3%, Military 11.8%, Shooter 9.9%, Multiplayer 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A faithful update to the game that redefined the cinematic FPS, maintaining the tight, scripted pacing of the series.

The biggest first-person action series of all time and the follow-up to critically acclaimed Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare 2 returns with Call of Duty®: Black Ops.

Why similar: FPS 35.2%, Multiplayer 12.9%, War 12.4%, Shooter 11.2%, Military 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers a high-octane, narrative-driven campaign that leans into the cinematic spectacle of the Call of Duty formula.

The most-anticipated game of the year and the sequel to the best-selling first-person action game of all time, Modern Warfare 2 continues the gripping and heart-racing action as players face off against a new threat dedicated to bringing the world to the brink of collapse.

Why similar: FPS 35.5%, Multiplayer 12.6%, War 12.3%, Military 10.9%, Shooter 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: Features some of the most iconic, scripted set-piece moments in the history of the first-person shooter genre.

Red Orchestra Series' take on Vietnam: 64-player MP matches; 20+ maps; US Army & Marines, PAVN/NVA, NLF/VC; Australians and ARVN forces; 50+ weapons; 4 flyable helicopters; mines, traps and tunnels; Brutal. Authentic. Gritty. Character customization. And napalm in the morning.

Why similar: FPS 28.8%, War 18.8%, Military 18.4%, Historical 12.3%, Multiplayer 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a hardcore, team-oriented experience that captures the brutal reality of historical warfare.

The best-selling first-person action series of all-time returns with an epic sequel to the multiple GOTY award winner Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 2

Why similar: FPS 34.7%, War 12.9%, Multiplayer 12.8%, Shooter 11.3%, Military 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: Continues the high-intensity, cinematic campaign style that players of the original Call of Duty will find familiar.

Discover unrivalled sniping freedom in the largest and most advanced World War 2 shooter ever built. Experience tactical third-person combat, gameplay choice and epic longshots across gigantic levels as you liberate wartime Italy from the grip of Fascism.

Why similar: World War II 46.5% ★, War 15.1%, Shooter 10%, Multiplayer 9.8%, FPS 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: Refines the series' signature sniping mechanics with expansive levels and deep tactical freedom.

Experience a visceral Campaign or assemble your team in the ultimate online playground with multiple Special Ops challenges and a mix of Multiplayer maps and modes.

Why similar: FPS 30.8%, Military 18.9%, Shooter 12.3%, Multiplayer 12%, War 7%

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 42.5% ★, War 13.4%, FPS 13.4%, Shooter 6.4%, Action 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, competitive WWII shooter that focuses on classic infantry combat mechanics.

Call of Duty®: Vanguard includes a deeply engaging single player Campaign, a massive Multiplayer offering featuring over 20 maps including 16 built for core Multiplayer and an exciting new Zombies experience developed by Treyarch.

Why similar: World War II 41.3% ★, FPS 19.8%, Military 11.5%, Shooter 9.3%, Multiplayer 5.9%

The new action-thriller from the award-winning team at Infinity Ward, the creators of the Call of Duty® series, delivers the most intense and cinematic action experience ever. Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare arms gamers with an arsenal of advanced and powerful modern day firepower and transports them to the most treacherous hotspots...

Why similar: FPS 30.2%, Classic 23.1% ★, Multiplayer 9.9%, Military 8.6%, War 8.1%

The Call of Duty® experience supports Modern Warfare® 4, Black Ops 7, Black Ops 6 and Call of Duty®: Warzone™.

Why similar: FPS 28.8%, Military 15.6%, War 14.9%, Shooter 10.7%, Multiplayer 10.6%

Black Ops Cold War, the direct sequel to Call of Duty®: Black Ops, will drop fans into the depths of the Cold War’s volatile geopolitical battle of the early 1980s.

Why similar: FPS 32.6%, Military 16.4%, Multiplayer 13.6%, Shooter 11.5%, War 7.9%

Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® II drops players into an unprecedented global conflict that features the iconic Operators of Task Force 141.

Why similar: FPS 29.2%, Military 13.7%, Shooter 12.5%, War 11.4%, Multiplayer 10.7%

In the direct sequel to the record-breaking Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® II, Captain Price and Task Force 141 face off against the ultimate threat.

Why similar: FPS 28.9%, Military 15.6%, War 14.1%, Shooter 14%, Action 8.3%

Vietnam, 1965. You are Dean Shepard, a "cherry" to the 'Nam with zero war experience other than standard boot camp training at Parris Island, SC. Along with your platoon, you will fight the NVA and the Vietcong in true historic locales and battles.

Why similar: Classic 21.6% ★, FPS 21.6%, War 17%, Military 10.8%, Shooter 8.7%

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

Why similar: World War II 61.9% ★, Military 10.6%, War 7.9%, Multiplayer 6.3%, Historical 4.7%

Infinite Warfare delivers three unique game modes: Campaign, Multiplayer, and Zombies.

Why similar: FPS 41.7%, Shooter 15.6%, Multiplayer 14.9%, Action 8.4%, First-Person 7.4%

Warrior Paint redefines the cinematic intensity and chaos of battle as seen through the eyes of ordinary soldier fighting through epic WWII conflict.

Why similar: World War II 43.7% ★, FPS 17.4%, Historical 8.2%, War 7.8%, Shooter 7.1%

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

Why similar: World War II 63.3% ★, War 10.9%, Classic 6.5% ★, Military 6%, Multiplayer 5.5%

Valve's WWII Multiplayer Classic - Now available for Mac.

Why similar: World War II 41.7% ★, FPS 21.4%, Classic 8.3% ★, War 6.1%, Military 5.9%

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 40.8% ★, FPS 16%, War 9.8%, Historical 6.6%, Military 6.6%

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 44.6% ★, FPS 16.5%, War 10.8%, Multiplayer 6.4%, Shooter 5.8%

World War II rages. The Nazis are planning to build an unstoppable, mutant army. On a mission to steal the secret plans, you were captured and imprisoned. Now, a lucky break gives you the chance to escape, but a maze of passages and trigger-happy Nazis stand in your way.

Why similar: World War II 35% ★, Classic 23% ★, FPS 16.2%, War 9.2%, Shooter 6.1%

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 38.6% ★, FPS 16.6%, War 10.3%, Military 8.3%, Shooter 7.7%

A tropical paradise seethes with hidden evil in Far Cry®, a cunningly detailed action shooter that pushes the boundaries of combat to shocking new levels. Freelance mariner Jack Carver is cursing the day he ever came to this island.

Why similar: Classic 39.5% ★, FPS 34.2%, Shooter 7.9%, Action 5.1%, Multiplayer 5%

Wolfenstein®: The Old Blood™ is a standalone prequel to the critically acclaimed first-person action-adventure shooter, Wolfenstein®: The New Order. This adventure spans eight chapters and features the hallmarks of MachineGames – thrilling action, immersive story, and intense FPS combat.

Why similar: World War II 45.9% ★, FPS 25.4%, Shooter 8.2%, War 6.1%, Action 4.8%

Pushing the boundaries of what fans have come to expect from the record-setting entertainment franchise, Call of Duty®: Black Ops II propels players into a near future Cold War

Why similar: FPS 39.7%, Multiplayer 18.2%, Shooter 12.6%, War 12.1%, Action 8.3%

March into the real-time strategy legend, Blitzkrieg, and prepare for war. This legendary WWII RTS blends unprecedented realism and accuracy to form immersive 3D backgrounds and a game where brute force often takes a back seat to strategy and wits.

Why similar: World War II 53.9% ★, Classic 16.2% ★, War 9.3%, Military 8.9%, Historical 6.5%

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 41% ★, FPS 16.9%, Shooter 8.1%, Historical 7%, War 6.9%

As World War II draws to a close, the first covert battles of the Cold War begin. Caught in the life and death struggle between Soviets and Germans in war-torn Berlin, you control the fate of a lone American OSS Sniper.

Why similar: World War II 45.8% ★, Classic 18.4% ★, FPS 10.2%, War 7.8%, Shooter 5.8%

Get ready for an epic World War II adventure like no other with UberSoldier! Immerse yourself in a gripping first-person shooter that will transport you to the heart of the action. This game developed by Burut Creative Team will have you on the edge of your seat.

Why similar: World War II 42.7% ★, FPS 21.4%, War 12.6%, Shooter 8.8%, First-Person 4.9%

Merciless trench warfare immerses you and your squad in intense battles of attack and defense. Verdun is the first multiplayer FPS set in an authentic World War One setting offering a rarely seen battlefield experience.

Why similar: FPS 20.8%, Shooter 15.2%, War 14.4%, Military 13.6%, Historical 11.3%

Call of Duty®: Black Ops 6 is signature Black Ops across a cinematic single-player Campaign, a best-in-class Multiplayer experience and with the epic return of Round-Based Zombies.

Why similar: FPS 28.8%, Military 15.6%, War 14.9%, Shooter 10.7%, Multiplayer 10.6%

Eastern Europe, 2008. War has broken out on the borders of Russia and the fate of the world hangs in the balance. That's when the call goes out for the Ghosts—an elite handful of specially trained Green Berets, armed with the latest technology and trained to use the deadliest weapons.

Why similar: Classic 30.4% ★, FPS 28.2%, Military 12.2%, Shooter 8.5%, Multiplayer 5.6%

RAID: World War II is an action-packed four player cooperative shooter set during a time when the Nazi war machine was still winning, and hope was in short supply.

Why similar: World War II 51.9% ★, FPS 20%, Multiplayer 7.7%, Shooter 7.4%, Action 4%

Commandos: Behind Enemy Lines is a real-time tactics game set in World War II that puts you in command of a small squad of elite troopers. Send them behind enemy lines on a series of hazardous missions, and bring them back alive.

Why similar: World War II 53.1% ★, Classic 29.2% ★, Military 5.8%, War 3.7%, Action 3.6%