Games Like CoH 2 - The Western Front Armies: Oberkommando West

Experience the ultimate WWII RTS platform with COH2 and its standalone expansions. This package includes the base game, which you can then upgrade by purchasing The Western Front Armies, Ardennes Assault and/or The British Forces. More info in the "About This Game" section below.

Why similar: Strategy 63.8%, World War II 25.5% ★, RTS 8.1%, Multiplayer 2.3%, Singleplayer 0.3%

Why You'll Like It: The base game provides the essential tactical foundation and multiplayer ecosystem that the Oberkommando West faction is built upon.

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 49.8% ★, Strategy 29%, RTS 15.8%, Multiplayer 4.5%, Singleplayer 0.9%

Why You'll Like It: The original title that established the genre-defining cover and tactical squad mechanics found in the series.

Company of Heroes 3 combines heart-pounding combat with deeper strategic choices in a stunning Mediterranean theatre of war. In Company of Heroes 3, every battle tells a story...what's yours?

Why similar: World War II 41.6% ★, Strategy 31.8%, RTS 16.6%, Multiplayer 7.8%, Singleplayer 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: The latest entry in the series refines the cover-based tactical combat and squad management that defines the Company of Heroes experience.

Men of War: Assault Squad 2 expands the real-time tactics series with new skirmish missions, massive multiplayer battles, enhanced visuals, improved AI, and full Direct Control. Command five factions across 65 maps, 250 vehicles, and 200 soldiers in one of the most detailed WWII RTS experiences.

Why similar: World War II 45% ★, Strategy 37.1%, RTS 12.8%, Multiplayer 4.4%, Singleplayer 0.6%

Why You'll Like It: Known for its granular control over individual soldiers and vehicles, this game is a must-play for fans of tactical WWII RTS combat.

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 51.6% ★, Strategy 25.2%, RTS 15.1%, Multiplayer 6.6%, Singleplayer 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers an incredibly deep tactical WWII experience with high-fidelity unit control and realistic combat simulation.

This latest multiplayer standalone entry in the COH2 series features this iconic Allied army. Experience a unique tech-tree that challenges the player to balance the constant trade-off between mobility and defense. Surprise opponents with your development choices and an open end game configuration.

Why similar: World War II 42.8% ★, Strategy 38.5%, RTS 12.4%, Multiplayer 5.3%, Singleplayer 1%

Why You'll Like It: Adds another distinct faction to the Company of Heroes 2 multiplayer ecosystem with unique defensive playstyles.

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 52.5% ★, Strategy 26.7%, RTS 16%, Multiplayer 4.2%, Singleplayer 0.5%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a realistic tactical RTS experience that emphasizes unit positioning and front-line management during the Normandy campaign.

Steel Division 2 is a historically-accurate WW2 real-time strategy game set on the Eastern Front. Features 1:1-scale turn-based army management and real-time tactical battles with thousands of men at your order.

Why similar: World War II 45.3% ★, Strategy 31.4%, RTS 16.4%, Multiplayer 5.5%, Singleplayer 1.3%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on large-scale tactical WWII battles with a heavy emphasis on unit management and combined arms warfare.

Ardennes Assault offers a compelling standalone single-player campaign starring the American Armed Forces. Engage in a dynamic non-linear campaign and bear the consequences of your actions as overall company health persists between missions. USF multiplayer army not included.

Why similar: World War II 44.7% ★, Strategy 37.4%, RTS 11.8%, Multiplayer 5%, Singleplayer 1.1%

Why You'll Like It: A robust single-player campaign expansion that utilizes the core mechanics of the base game in a dynamic strategic map.

The next chapter in the #1 rated RTS franchise thrusts players into a hellish war torn landscape to command two battle-hardened armies in relentless campaigns for honor and country. Players lead the tenacious British 2nd Army during the heroic World War II liberation of Caen, France, and command the German Panzer Elite as they struggle...

Why similar: Strategy 42.9%, World War II 36.7% ★, RTS 16.3%, Multiplayer 3.4%, Singleplayer 0.8%

Why You'll Like It: A classic expansion that introduced new factions and tactical depth to the original Company of Heroes formula.

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 47.4% ★, Strategy 30.4%, RTS 16.2%, Multiplayer 5%, Singleplayer 0.9%

Why You'll Like It: The original experience that remains a cornerstone for fans of squad-based tactical strategy.

A classic real-time strategy game with an epic single player campaign, multiplayer & coop, set in the alternate reality of 1920+

Why similar: Strategy 51.4%, RTS 36.6%, Multiplayer 10.5%, Singleplayer 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: Features the same cover-based tactical RTS gameplay loop as Company of Heroes, set in an alternate history 1920s.

Company of Heroes®: Tales of Valor™ is the expansion to the Game of the Year winner and highest rated real time strategy franchise Company of Heroes®. Featuring new campaigns to overcome, units to command, and battlefields to conquer, Company of Heroes®: Tales of Valor™ delivers evolved gameplay mechanics and 3 episodic adventures...

Why similar: World War II 42.4% ★, Strategy 37.6%, RTS 14.9%, Multiplayer 4.3%, Singleplayer 0.8%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on tactical unit variety and specialized combat scenarios within the classic Company of Heroes engine.

Men of War is a stunning Real-Time Strategy game that takes place during the height of World War II. Intense battles span Europe and North Africa as gamers play as Soviet, Allied or German forces across 19 massive single-player missions.

Why similar: World War II 42.9% ★, Strategy 40.1%, RTS 11.7%, Multiplayer 4.7%, Singleplayer 0.6%

Why You'll Like It: The foundation of the tactical squad-based RTS genre, offering intense and unforgiving WWII combat.

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: World War II 48.7% ★, Strategy 36%, RTS 10.8%, Multiplayer 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: An early tactical WWII RTS that shares the squad management and cover-based DNA of the Men of War series.

Command a special task force composed of different kinds of units, including tanks, APCs, field guns, mortars, various infantry regiments and will also have an opportunity to call for artillery and air support.

Why similar: World War II 48% ★, Strategy 39.4%, RTS 9.7%, Multiplayer 3%

Why You'll Like It: A classic tactical simulation that offers a deep, realistic look at WWII battlefield mechanics.

Sudden Strike is back! The beloved Real Time Strategy series returns, this time with bigger battlefields, more units, better graphics, new scenarios and legendary commanders – making Sudden Strike 4 more tactical and realistic than ever before!

Why similar: World War II 43.2% ★, Strategy 37.2%, RTS 15.6%, Multiplayer 3.3%, Singleplayer 0.7%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical RTS that emphasizes unit positioning, combined arms, and historical accuracy in WWII scenarios.

October 22, 2009 - Update has released free Downloadable Content for Order of War. The DLC will download automatically the next time you launch the game. This DLC contains all the formerly exclusive pre-order items which include: Heavy Bomber Squadrons - Addition of German Arado and Allied B-24 Marauder heavy bomber units to air support...

Why similar: Strategy 46.9%, World War II 40.9% ★, RTS 12.2%

Why You'll Like It: Provides large-scale tactical WWII combat with a focus on managing massive armies in real-time.

Experience the hit World War 2 real-time strategy game for the first time in full 3D glory, expanding on all strategic and tactical options. Command joint operations of naval, land-based and airborne units on the largest maps in the series.

Why similar: Strategy 48.6%, World War II 39.8% ★, RTS 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic tactical RTS that emphasizes the logistical and strategic challenges of WWII warfare.

At the height of World War 2, take command of German, Russian, British, American and Imperial Japanese armies on battelfields across the globe. Sudden Strike 2 expands on all aspects of the classic RTS game with new units, maps and epic campaigns.

Why similar: Strategy 43.1%, World War II 41.8% ★, RTS 15%

Why You'll Like It: A staple of the tactical WWII RTS genre, focusing on unit management and historical scenarios.

Set in World War 2, Sudden Strike offers revolutionary real-time-strategy gameplay. Command Russian, German, French, American and British armies in large scale battles including urban warfare, beach landings and aerial invasions. Whichever tactics you choose, you will find it in Sudden Strike!

Why similar: Strategy 52.8%, World War II 32.4% ★, RTS 14.8%

Why You'll Like It: The roots of the tactical WWII RTS genre, offering a challenging and strategic experience.

Theatre of War 2: Kursk 1943, the historically accurate and detailed real-time tactical war game, welcomes military history fans to the battle which gave the Red Army the strategic initiative for the rest of the war.

Why similar: Strategy 55.4%, World War II 38.1% ★, RTS 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A detailed tactical simulation of WWII combat that rewards careful unit positioning and terrain usage.

WORLD WAR II: PANZER CLAWS [aka Frontline Attack: War over Europe] pushes back the boundaries of real-time strategy gaming!Take control of the Allied, German, or the Russian in the harsh reality of the battlefields of World War II.

Why similar: Strategy 85.3%, World War II 11.3% ★, RTS 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical RTS that focuses specifically on the challenges of armored warfare during WWII.

Cossacks II: Battle for Europe is a standalone add-on for "Cossacks II: Napoleonic Wars" presenting new nations with the possibility to wage multiplayer battles.

Why similar: Strategy 82.6%, RTS 17.4%

Why You'll Like It: A historical RTS that focuses on unit formations and tactical maneuvering on a grand scale.

Fight alongside your troops in the sweltering desert heat of the Sahara or in the blustery heights of the Italian Alps. Wield your strategic prowess to gain the upper hand by the light of day and exploit the dark shroud of night to launch surprise attacks. Tanks, planes, troops, weapons - the resources are at your command.

Why similar: World War II 43.2% ★, Strategy 39.7%, RTS 7.8%, Multiplayer 7.7%, Singleplayer 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical WWII RTS that emphasizes unit veterancy and specialized squad roles on the battlefield.

Take command of the German army through some of the most famous battles of the war, leading the mighty Wehrmacht on towards Moscow. The variety of maps and battle situations is what makes Frontline so different and engaging: players are confronted with blitzkriegs, trench wars and dog fights, but also unusual situation such as missions...

Why similar: Strategy 62.9%, World War II 37.1% ★

Why You'll Like It: A tactical WWII wargame that focuses on turn-based strategy with a strong emphasis on historical unit types.

Combat Mission Battle for Normandy faithfully recreates the experience of tactical land warfare in Western France during World War Two.

Why similar: World War II 47.9% ★, Strategy 45.4%, Multiplayer 5.5%, Singleplayer 1.2%

Blitzkrieg 3 is a WW2 RTS made for true admirers of strategic mastery! Challenge your tactical skills in historical campaigns and defeat powerful Neural Network AI in competitive matches.

Why similar: World War II 48.8% ★, Strategy 27.6%, RTS 15.4%, Multiplayer 6.8%, Singleplayer 1.4%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on tactical WWII combat with a strong emphasis on base defense and strategic unit deployment.

Command a Soviet penal battalion in this standalone real-time tactics game from the Men of War series. Based on true events, Condemned Heroes delivers brutal, story-driven missions across the Eastern Front – where every order, bullet, and life matters.

Why similar: World War II 46.5% ★, Strategy 43.5%, RTS 10%

Why You'll Like It: Offers intense, tactical squad-based combat that stays true to the gritty nature of the Men of War series.

This individual army for COH2 allows you to access all existing COH2 maps in auto-match, and play against all other existing factions in multiplayer. It can also be obtained at a discount by acquiring The Western Front Armies multiplayer standalone, where it is bundled with the OKW army.

Why similar: Strategy 43%, World War II 39.3% ★, RTS 11.5%, Multiplayer 5.5%, Singleplayer 0.7%

Take part in major WWII battles in Battle Islands: Commanders, from the sandy dunes of North Africa to the bitter cold of the Eastern Front! Master the art of war against real opponents from around the world and reap the spoils of war.

Why similar: Strategy 51.2%, World War II 40.5% ★, Multiplayer 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A simplified tactical WWII experience that focuses on quick, multiplayer-focused combat scenarios.

The Western Front Armies is a multiplayer standalone for COH2 that adds two factions to the roster of playable multiplayer armies: the Oberkommando West (OKW) and the US Forces (USF). Each army can also be purchased separately.

Why similar: Strategy 46.8%, World War II 38.3% ★, RTS 10.1%, Multiplayer 4.4%, Singleplayer 0.5%

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 44.4% ★, Strategy 38.6%, RTS 11.1%, Multiplayer 5.4%, Singleplayer 0.5%

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 57.4%, World War II 42.6% ★

Immerse yorself into the harsh world of ruthless card battles!

Why similar: Strategy 54.9%, World War II 39.7% ★, Multiplayer 4.7%, Singleplayer 0.7%

Time of Wrath gives a fine piece of wargaming for every fan of WW2 era. This strategy allows players to take control over any country during World War 2 era in Europe and North Africa theater.

Why similar: World War II 58% ★, Strategy 42%

Unite and fight your way to victory! Divided we Fall is a strategic close-combat multiplayer game that emphasizes the importance of building an effective cohesive squad and executing well thought-out tactics on the battlefield.

Why similar: World War II 46.6% ★, Strategy 31.3%, RTS 16.4%, Multiplayer 5.6%

Experience warfare like never before! Men of War II, the anticipated sequel to the highly acclaimed RTS franchise is here with all-new units, locations, campaigns, game modes and true trademarks of the series: historical fidelity and action-filled gameplay on the Eastern and Western Fronts of WWII.

Why similar: World War II 48% ★, Strategy 25%, RTS 16.5%, Multiplayer 8.8%, Singleplayer 1.7%

Command a true operational structure. Can you balance and prioritize three different Theatres in order to achieve your objective?

Why similar: World War II 49.4% ★, Strategy 48%, Multiplayer 1.9%, Singleplayer 0.6%

The legendary Men of War RTS series has reached the cold war era. Take command of U.S. or Soviet soldiers, controlling vast armies with the military decisions down to you. Claim victory in dynamic singleplayer and co-op campaigns or challenge fellow strategists in online multiplayer!

Why similar: Strategy 83.2%, RTS 16.8%

The Great War: Western Front is the definitive WW1 strategy game. Play a deciding role in history with this real-time tactical experience as you take charge in the iconic Western Front from 1914 to 1919. Pick your faction and lead your forces to victory.

Why similar: Strategy 63.2%, RTS 27.5%, Multiplayer 7.4%, Singleplayer 1.8%

The first installment in the real-time tactics series that would become known as Men of War, now refreshed and enhanced! Take command of American, British, Soviet, or German forces and fight on the battlefields of World War II in 32 single-player missions or with others in PvP and co-op sessions.

Why similar: World War II 48.7% ★, Strategy 26.7%, RTS 16.4%, Multiplayer 6.5%, Singleplayer 1.6%

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 63.4% ★, Strategy 25.1%, Multiplayer 9.3%, Singleplayer 2.2%

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: World War II 58.4% ★, Strategy 31.4%, Multiplayer 8.5%, Singleplayer 1.8%

Return to the bloody battlefields of World War II in this epic sequel. Blitzkrieg 2 returns you to the gritty realism of WWII battles while pushing your focus into new, strategic opportunities during global war!

Why similar: World War II 51.6% ★, Strategy 31.7%, RTS 14.3%, Multiplayer 1.6%, Singleplayer 0.8%

Includes Hearts of Iron II plus the two expansions, Doomsday and Armageddon When Germany is defeated in 1945, the Allies and the new Soviet alliance fight for supremacy. World War III is drawing closer. Play as the ruler of one of 175 countries through World Wars II and III.

Why similar: Strategy 50.5%, World War II 45.3% ★, RTS 4.2%

Set during the early events of World War 2, Fall Weiss is a new successor to the Panzer General

Why similar: Strategy 60.6%, World War II 39.4% ★

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 50.2%, World War II 45.4% ★, Multiplayer 3.5%, Singleplayer 0.8%

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 49.1% ★, Strategy 35.9%, RTS 11.9%, Multiplayer 2.1%, Singleplayer 1%

Cossacks II: Napoleonic Wars sends the player into the heroic XIX century where they assume the role of a commander to take part in the massive historical battles for the supremacy over Europe.

Why similar: Strategy 79.6%, RTS 20.4%

This is a strategy game with the theme of WWII. As a battlefield commander, maintaining your army's motivation and satisfaction, promoting your generals, managing your own economy, dealing with your friends' armies, and real time grand battle. What kind of commander will you become in the process?

Why similar: World War II 54.2% ★, Strategy 25.7%, RTS 17.6%, Singleplayer 2.5%

Combat Mission Final Blitzkrieg (CMFB) follows the Western Allies through the battles along Germany's border and into the heart of the Reich itself.

Why similar: Strategy 39.4%, World War II 36% ★, RTS 23.1%, Multiplayer 1.5%

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

Why similar: World War II 54.1% ★, Strategy 36.9%, Multiplayer 9%

Tank Operation: European Campaign - is a turn-based, tactical war game with a dozen nerve-racking historical scenarios on the various battlefields of World War II. As an allied general you fight right on the frontline to defeat the Third Reich with all its destructive potential.

Why similar: Strategy 54.8%, World War II 45.2% ★

By the creators of Codename Panzers: Stormregion; this real-time strategy title will once more take you onto the European battlefields of the Second World War. 1944–1945: In a race for the German capital Berlin, you take command of American, British, French and Soviet Red Army forces.

Why similar: Strategy 57.8%, World War II 30.6% ★, RTS 11.6%

Contains full Rising Storm content as well!

Why similar: World War II 86.8% ★, Multiplayer 12.4%, Singleplayer 0.7%

A tactical scale strategy game that invites the players to take command of the Allied or German forces in an epic struggle for the control of Western Europe during World War Two.

Why similar: World War II 51.5% ★, Strategy 47.6%, Singleplayer 1%

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 57.9% ★, Strategy 22.7%, RTS 18.3%, Singleplayer 1.1%

Taking place from 1936-64, Arsenal of Democracy lets you play as any nation during the era of WW2, complete with detailed models for economics, diplomacy, research, and intelligence. Warfare is also fully represented with all three branches of operations: land, sea, and air.

Why similar: Strategy 63.8%, World War II 36.2% ★