- #1 Saratoga
97% matchPositive95% of 43 reviews2025
Dev: Hexes of WarPub: GMT Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Saratoga is a digital implementation of the Saratoga, Volume I of the Great Battles of the American Revolution wargame published by GMT Games and designed by Mark Miklos.
Why similar: Wargame 22.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 14%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.1%, Board Game 11.1%, Strategy 10.5%
- #2 War Tactics
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Yawningcat Games
Windows
《War Tactics》is a turn-based tactical game inspired by "Advance Wars". Command military units on square grids in modern warfare scenarios. Features deep tactics, intuitive controls, rich unit variety, complex terrain interactions, and single-player campaigns. Plan and conquer with your intellect.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 22%, Wargame 20.9%, Board Game 15.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.2%, Strategy 8.5%
- #3 Möbius Front '83
96% matchMixed69% of 508 reviews2020
Dev: Zachtronics
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Defend America from an alternate-universe America using state-of-the-art 1980s military hardware in this intricate and tactical turn-based strategy game.
Why similar: Wargame 15.8%, Cold War 15.3% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 12.8%, Tanks 10.8% ★, Hex Grid 10.4% ★
- #4 Arete
95% matchPositive95% of 22 reviews2025
Dev: Molotov Cockatiel Games
Windows · Mac
Arete: The Battles of Alexander the Great is a classic hex-and-counter digital wargame where you'll relive the Macedonian king's most epic battles, from fighting alongside his father in Greece to climactic clashes with Darius in Persia to battling warlords at the extreme fringe of the empire.
Why similar: Wargame 19.2%, Board Game 16.8%, Hex Grid 12.6% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 11.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.2%
- #5 Launch Them All
94% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: 3rd Shift Studios
Windows
A high-stakes turn-based missile duel where every shot matters. Spy, bluff, and deploy powerful tactical abilities to destroy enemy military assets while avoiding civilian casualties.
Why similar: Board Game 20.9%, Wargame 17.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.9%, Cold War 12.3% ★
- #6 Strategic Mind: Spectre of Communism
94% matchMostly Positive79% of 225 reviews2020
Dev: Starni Games
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 19.1 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Strategic Mind: Spectre of Communism is a (hi)story-driven turn-based strategy set in the WW2 period. It offers refined wargame mechanics, story-rich gameplay, and modern 3D graphics. Lead the USSR Armed forces staging the world Communist revolution. For Stalin! For the Motherland!
Why similar: Wargame 17.8%, Tanks 15.6% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 13.8%, Board Game 11.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 7.8%
- #7 RBM Studio's Gettysburg
93% matchPositive94% of 36 reviews2023
Dev: Hexes of War
Windows · Mac · Linux
A historical hexagonal turn-based strategy wargame using markers to represent units designed by the legendary Mark Herman. Throwback to the great hex-based wargames of the 70's and 80's. Solo and online multiplayer modes are supported.
Why similar: Wargame 25.7%, Board Game 19.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.9%, Hex Grid 13% ★, Strategy 7.8%
- #8 Pacific General
92% matchMostly Positive77% of 52 reviews2021
Dev: Strategic SimulationsPub: SNEG
Windows
Pacific General explores the Pacific front of the Second World War. Taking control of Axis or Allied forces, you must strategically battle your way through the Eastern and Western front of the Pacific war, using a wide array of land, air and naval forces.
Why similar: Wargame 24.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 19.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.5%, Strategy 9.2%, Historical 8.2%
- #9 Strategic Mind: Fight for Freedom
91% matchVery Positive88% of 160 reviews2021
Dev: Starni Games
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Strategic Mind: Fight for Freedom is a history-driven turn-based strategy set in WW2. Take command of the Allied forces and protect your homeland and the whole of Europe from totalitarian madness. Form armies. Win battles. Change history.
Why similar: Wargame 15.4%, Tanks 14.4% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 12.3%, Board Game 11.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 8%
- #10 RBM Studio's Waterloo
91% matchPositive81% of 27 reviews2025
Dev: Hexes of War
Windows · Mac · Linux
A historical hexagonal turn-based strategy wargame using markers to represent units designed by the legendary Mark Herman. Throwback to the great hex-based wargames of the 70's and 80's. Solo and online multiplayer modes are supported.
Why similar: Board Game 21.2%, Wargame 20.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.8%, Strategy 12%
- #11 WEGO World War II: Desert War
90% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: BK WargamesPub: Matrix Games
Windows
Brian Kelly's WEGO World War II: Desert War captures the drama of the campaign for North Africa during World War II.
Why similar: Wargame 21.6%, Board Game 21.2%, Strategy 12.1%, Hex Grid 9% ★, Historical 8.9%
- #12 Crimson Banner: War of Liberation
89% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: 赤旗制作组
Windows · Mac
Ready, comrades? In 'Crimson Banner: War of Liberation', command the PLA, strike the Kuomintang reactionaries, and liberate all China! Turn-based hex wargame, experience every battle!
Why similar: Wargame 18.2%, Cold War 16.5% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 14.1%, Board Game 11.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.3%
- #13 Lock 'n Load Tactical Digital: Core Game
89% matchVery Positive83% of 579 reviews2020
Dev: Lock 'n Load Publishing
Windows · Mac
Lock 'n Load Tactical is fast and Furious tactical combat that is fast to learn. In LnLT you get squads, weapon teams, armored vehicles, fixed-wing aircraft, and, in the modern-era games, helicopters. Individuals such as Leaders, Medics, Snipers, Chaplains, Advisors, and, of course, Heroes.
Why similar: Wargame 26.7%, Board Game 22.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 20.2%, Strategy 7.8%, Hex Grid 7% ★
- #14 Panzer Commander
88% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2024
Dev: Fancing Game Studio
Windows
Panzer Commander is a tactical turn-based strategy game.Players will become the commander of your panzer crops,direct a battle,capture cities,and lead to victory.Reviewing the era of flame and smoke.
Why similar: Board Game 17.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.4%, Tanks 16.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.2%, Historical 9.2%
- #15 Strategic Mind: Spirit of Liberty
87% matchVery Positive84% of 82 reviews2023
Dev: Starni Games
Windows
Prove to have a true Strategic Mind! Spirit of Liberty will put your strategic planning skills to the test. It’s a hardcore, turn-based, historically accurate strategy game set in WWII. Lead Finnish forces against an overwhelming threat through the Winter War, Continuation War, and Lapland War.
Why similar: Wargame 16.8%, Tanks 15.8% ★, Board Game 14.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.7%
- #16 英雄竞起:三国
86% matchMixed61% of 80 reviews2025
Dev: 自在工作室
Windows
The world is in chaos, heroes are rising, and the public is a high-ranking official. We must take the collection of heroes as our heart, and we can help the Han dynasty and save the people.
Why similar: Wargame 23.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 19.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.8%, Strategy 14.1%, Historical 8.1%
- #17 Strategic Mind: Spirit of Liberty - Prologue 1939
86% matchMostly Positive78% of 60 reviews2023
Dev: Starni Games
Windows
Strategic Mind: Spirit of Liberty is a history-driven turn-based strategy set in WW2. Lead the scarce Finnish forces through the Winter War, Continuation War, and Lapland War. Save your country’s very existence from the Red Menace. Niet Molotoff!
Why similar: Wargame 15.9%, Tanks 15.1% ★, Board Game 12.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 12%, Hex Grid 8.9% ★
- #18 The Troop
84% matchVery Positive84% of 817 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: Tanks 17.8% ★, Wargame 16%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.4%, Hex Grid 10.1% ★
- #19 World War 2 Operation Husky
85% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2021
Dev: Hubert CachatPub: HC
Windows · Mac
A light wargame with simple rules tailored to run smooth battles. Recommended to introduce new players to wargames basic concepts and for fast multiplayer matches.
Why similar: Wargame 18.8%, Tanks 16.6% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 14.6%, Board Game 11.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.4%
- #20 1941 - Operation Barbarossa
84% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Antti Suni
Windows
PC conversion of a turn-based hex-strategy board war game.
Why similar: Wargame 22.8%, Board Game 20.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.1%, Strategy 12.1%, Historical 10.5%
- #21 American Patriots: Boston Tea Party
83% matchVery Positive88% of 109 reviews2017
Dev: Cult Software
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 42 minMean: 2.4 hrs≥1hr: 36%
Take Boston or die for freedom!
Why similar: Board Game 19%, Wargame 18.1%, Historical 11.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 10%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.5%
- #22 Valor & Victory
82% matchMostly Positive71% of 192 reviews2021
Dev: YobowargamesPub: Matrix Games
Windows
Valor & Victory is a fast-playing, easy to learn World War II squad-level game system. Based on the original Valor & Victory board game, the digital edition provides you with an accessible and deep challenge, developed for classic tabletop game lovers.
Why similar: Wargame 16.7%, Board Game 15.1%, Tanks 13.8% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 9.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.3%
- #23 TacTanks
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dtown-Games
Windows
Assemble your tank squadron and lead them to victory in this turn-based strategy game!
Why similar: Tanks 19% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 14.6%, Cold War 12.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.4%, Wargame 10.4%
- #24 Second Front
81% matchMostly Positive79% of 666 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: Wargame 16.8%, Tanks 14.5% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 14.3%, Hex Grid 12% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 9.4%
- #25 Angola '86
81% matchMostly Positive73% of 40 reviews2024
Dev: Every Single Soldier
Windows
The first strategy game to capture the essence of the entire South African Border war, from Omugulugwombashe to UNTAG (Aug'66 - Mar'90)
Why similar: Wargame 24.1%, Cold War 20.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 13%, Strategy 12.5%
- #26 The Stick Figure Game
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Golden Character Design
Windows · Mac · Linux
The most convoluted game of capture-the-flag we've ever seen! In this turn-based strategy game, make choices to bring new units into play, position forces, fire on the enemy, dig tunnels to avoid enemy line-of-sight, and more. Play solo vs the computer player, or head-to-head against a friend!
Why similar: Wargame 20.9%, Board Game 18.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.7%, Strategy 7.7%
- #27 Desert Armor
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: LizardScript
Windows
Desert Armor is a turn-based strategy wargame. Move your armored vehicles across the arid landscape of the Gulf War and engage enemy vehicles over thousands of meters in battles against a friend, artificial intelligence, or yourself.
Why similar: Wargame 13.8%, Cold War 13.5% ★, Tanks 13.4% ★, Strategy 12.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.2%
- #28 Flashpoint Campaigns: Red Storm Player's Edition
80% matchVery Positive88% of 259 reviews2014
Dev: On Target SimulationsPub: Matrix Games
Windows
You are the commander of either NATO or Soviet forces locked in battle on the ground in 1980’s Central Europe. As commander, it is your task to provide the battle plan orders to your units. You need to know your mission objectives, strength and weakness of both your forces and you enemy, lay of the land, weather, and time of day in order...
Why similar: Wargame 30.3%, Cold War 22.6% ★, Strategy 13.1%, Hex Grid 13% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 9.4%
- #29 SGS Battle for: Gettysburg
77% match8 user reviews78% of 8 reviews2026
Dev: Strategy Game StudioPub: Avalon Digital
Windows · Mac
SGS' Battle for: Gettysburg recreates the 3 days of the most iconic and deadliest battle of the American Civil War. July 1 to 3, 1863, in Pennsylvania, the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia, under Robert E. Lee, attempted to outflank and destroy the Army of the Potomac, led by General Meade.
Why similar: Wargame 29.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 24.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.6%, Strategy 12.2%, Historical 9.5%
- #30 Banality Wars Carridin
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Andrew Zuo
Windows
Discover the secrets of Project Carridin in this deep tactical turn based strategy game inspired by Advanced Wars Days Of Ruin.
Why similar: Wargame 24.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 19.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.5%, Strategy 14.7%, Military 7.5%
- #31 Toon Troops Strategy
77% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: New Angle Digital
Windows
Toon Troops Strategy, where strategic thinking meets cartoon mayhem! Engage in tactical battles, outwit your opponents, and lead your colorful cast of characters to victory in this charming adaptation of the classic capture the flag style game.
Why similar: Wargame 21.2%, Board Game 17.3%, Tanks 16.3% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 16.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.1%
- #32 Three Kingdoms 2025 阿达三国志2025(战棋·回合)
76% matchPositive82% of 22 reviews2024
Dev: 无锡一条龙游戏网络有限公司
Windows
In this game, as the protagonist, you can recruit the heroes of the Three Kingdoms, form a dream team, and conquer cities with minimal casualties, minimal time, and optimal strategies, ultimately dominating the world.
Why similar: Board Game 18.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.8%, Wargame 16.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.4%, Turn-Based Combat 7.8%
- #33 Hex Slayer
78% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2020
Dev: Shatterproof
Windows
Hex Slayer is a turn-based strategy game where the goal is to conquer the island. Featuring special classes and custom campaigns, expand your kingdom and outwit the enemy by building huts, towers, and powerful units.
Why similar: Board Game 24.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.8%, Strategy 14.4%, Hex Grid 8.8% ★
- #34 闪耀战争
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 瞬息万变
Windows
一款回合制策略游戏
Why similar: Wargame 29.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 24.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.6%, Strategy 12.3%, Turn-Based Combat 6.7%
- #35 Battleships: Command of the Sea
76% matchMixed59% of 41 reviews2022
Dev: Ancient GamesPub: CreativeForge Games
Windows
Take on the role of one of the historical commanders of the US or Japanese navy and use their special skills inspired by their character or military accomplishments.
Why similar: Wargame 23.7%, Board Game 19.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.3%, Strategy 7.2%
- #36 Celestial Fragments
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lost Platypus Games
Windows · Linux
Command your evolving robot army in this turn-based strategy which brings classic RTS elements into the tactics format. Collect resources, construct bases, control units and conquer asteroids as you become a critical element in an interplanetary power struggle.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 19.2%, Wargame 16.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.7%, Tanks 13.3% ★, Turn-Based Combat 8.7%
- #37 Miniwars
74% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Nicklas Game
Windows
A digital turn-based strategy board game where you battle opponents, expand territory, and outsmart rivals in a tactical, tile-based warfare game.
Why similar: Wargame 25.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 20.7%, Board Game 19.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.5%, Turn-Based Combat 7.1%
- #38 Bolt Action
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Frag GamesPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Step into the boots of a battlefield commander in Bolt Action, a turn-based WWII strategy inspired by Warlord Games’ tabletop classic.
Why similar: Wargame 24.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 19%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.7%, Strategy 13.6%, Board Game 8.4%
- #39 Wargame Construction Set
73% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2023
Dev: Strategic SimulationsPub: SNEG
Windows
Ever dreamed of crafting your own wargames, from maps to soldiers? Design simple or complex battles, from man-to-man combat to large-scale campaigns. Build maps, customize units, and choose from historical, modern, fantasy, or sci-fi settings. Play ready-to-go games or unleash your creativity.
Why similar: Wargame 23.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.4%, Historical 10.4%, Strategy 9.2%
- #40 Ashen Destiny
72% match1 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Arrow & Blade Games
Windows
Invade rival provinces with your armies, command powerful generals, and unite a fractured ancient land through strategy and conquest.
Why similar: Wargame 27.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 21.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.6%, Strategy 6.8%, Military 6.3%
- #41 Civil War: Atlanta 1864
73% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: HexWar GamesPub: Hunted Cow Games
Windows
Refight the battle for Atlanta during the American Civil War in 1864.
Why similar: Wargame 25.8%, Board Game 23.8%, Strategy 14.2%, Historical 11.6%, Hex Grid 10% ★
- #42 Mini Army Tactics Medieval
73% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2020
Dev: John Caruso
Windows
Casual turn-based strategy game set in a fantasy Medieval era. Strategically command your troops on the battlefield to crush your opponent in combat. Use your troops abilities carefully to turn the tide of battle in your favor. Do you have what it takes to win the war?
Why similar: Wargame 25.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.9%, Strategy 13.2%, Hex Grid 11.8% ★
- #43 Encroached
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: polygnomial
Windows
A turn-based strategy game about losing territory, being increasingly cornered, optimizing choices, building a defence, and surviving.
Why similar: Wargame 25.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 18%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.8%, Hex Grid 11.5% ★, Strategy 9.1%
- #44 Days Of Reckoning: Last Battle
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Nice 2 Have
Windows
A turn-based strategy where modern military forces face an unknown, unnatural enemy. Command elite units, manage morale, and survive in a world where the rules of war no longer apply.
Why similar: Wargame 21.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.9%, Tanks 14% ★, Strategy 10%
- #45 Desert War WWII
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: HexWar GamesPub: Hunted Cow Games
Windows
Build your army and enter into combat with your enemy in the desert battles of WWII.
Why similar: Wargame 24.8%, Tanks 16.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.6%, Strategy 13.6%, Historical 11.2%
- #46 Zone
70% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Kirill Gratchev
Windows
Zone is a 2D, turn-based military strategy game inspired by Advance Wars. Command your forces in the challenging single-player campaign or take them to the LAN multiplayer to prove your strategic superiority over your enemies.
Why similar: Wargame 27.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 21.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.1%, Strategy 15.9%, Military 8.3%
- #47 MERCS
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pickled People Productions
Windows
MERCS is a sci-fi tactical turn-based strategy/wargame where you command and manage a mercenary company. Recruit and level up mercenaries, design and purchase vehicles, do missions for wealth and glory!
Why similar: Wargame 23%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.5%, Tanks 17% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.8%, Strategy 7.6%
- #48 General Command
69% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Sweet Apple Games
Windows
General Command is a turn-based Napoleonic war game. Create custom battles and lead your army against enemy generals who set their strategy based on aggression and confidence. In the age of muskets, cavalry charges, and cannon fire, use bold battlefield maneuvers to seize victory.
Why similar: Wargame 21.4%, Board Game 17.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.8%, Historical 9.2%
- #49 No Retreat! The Russian Front
67% matchVery Positive79% of 82 reviews2026
Dev: Cyril JarnotPub: Avalon Digital
Windows · Mac
This game is a Strategic game on the Eastern Front of World War II.It is a digital port from the famous and eponym boardgame, No Retreat!, designed by Carl Paradis.
Why similar: Wargame 27.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.3%, Strategy 14.6%, Historical 11.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.7%
- #50 Panzer Strategy
71% matchMixed65% of 470 reviews2018
Dev: Starni Games
Windows
Panzer Strategy is a World War II wargame that combines classic turn-based strategy gameplay with modern looks. Command your armies and adapt your units to any objective using a huge selection of real-life military equipment and battle skills.
Why similar: Board Game 17.2%, Tanks 15.5% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 14.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.1%, Historical 8.8%
- #51 Hex of Steel
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 876 reviews2020
Dev: War Frogs Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
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: Wargame 17.1%, Board Game 13.7%, Tanks 12.7% ★, Hex Grid 11.7% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 10.1%
- #52 World War 2: WW2 Strategy Games
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Joynow Studio
Windows
A World War II themed turn-based war chess game. You will play a commander during World War II, directing your troops to complete various tasks. You have the opportunity to reproduce every historical battle, command the ace generals and elite troops in history to win the victory!
Why similar: Wargame 21.3%, Board Game 17.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.8%, Tanks 10.6% ★
- #53 Civil War: Battle of Petersburg
70% matchVery Positive82% of 244 reviews2017
Dev: Cult Software
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Crush the Confederates near Petersburg and Richmond in 1864. Bring peace to a nation divided.
Why similar: Wargame 22.7%, Hex Grid 13.7% ★, Board Game 10.9%, Historical 10.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.8%
- #54 Taking The Cross
68% match7 user reviews63% of 8 reviews2024
Dev: RangerStudios
Windows
Taking the Cross allows you to control Christian Armies fighting for the holy land, inflict crushing defeats on your enemies and win glory for the faith!
Why similar: Wargame 25.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 19.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.5%, Historical 11%, Strategy 7.8%
- #55 Combat Mission Shock Force 2
68% matchVery Positive81% of 860 reviews2020
Dev: BattlefrontPub: Matrix Games
Windows
Median: 13.8 hrsMean: 70.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
The latest title in the famous Combat Mission franchise of wargames, now on Steam. Shock Force 2 brings you to a hypothetical conflict in Syria between the forces of NATO and the Syrian Army. Play either on WeGo or Real Time in an incredibly detailed and realistic 1:1 tactical simulation.
Why similar: Wargame 21.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.9%, Tanks 14.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.7%, Historical 9.1%
- #56 Space Imperia 4X
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Breich Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A faithful digital adaptation of the acclaimed board game Space Empires 4X by GMT Games, beloved by wargamers for almost two decades. Command the rise of your civilization and the fall of others, all in one to two hours.
Why similar: Wargame 23%, Board Game 18.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.8%, Hex Grid 6.4% ★
- #57 Apes Warfare
65% matchVery Positive96% of 115 reviews2026
Dev: GigaQuests
Windows · Mac
Fast-paced tactical battles where every move can turn the tide. Outsmart your opponent, adapt on the fly, and turn the battle in seconds. Inspired by classic strategy games, reimagined for faster, more modern play. Play the solo campaign or challenge players worldwide in online multiplayer.
Why similar: Wargame 18.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 17%, Tanks 13.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.3%, Military 7.1%
- #58 War Footing
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Strategist's Den Games
Windows
War Footing puts you in command of a nation's defenses. With limited time & resources, and tension rising, can you build the military needed to save your country's independence?
Why similar: Wargame 27.7%, Cold War 16.4% ★, Tanks 15.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14%, Strategy 10.4%
- #59 Qdice
67% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2023
Dev: Benjamin Grosse
Windows · Linux
A turn-based multiplayer strategy boardgame inspired by Risk and Dicewars. Conquer the map, align your borders, calculate the risks, and cut through!
Why similar: Board Game 22.7%, Wargame 19.2%, Hex Grid 17.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 16.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.1%
- #60 SGS Battle For: Shanghai
65% matchVery Positive85% of 89 reviews2024
Dev: Strategy Game StudioPub: Avalon Digital
Windows · Mac
Fight the ‘Stalingrad on the Yangze’, as was sometimes called the Battle for Shanghai in 1937. Play as the Chinese willing to reclaim the whole city or as the Imperial Japanese forces in their counter-attack.
Why similar: Wargame 24.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.3%, Strategy 14.1%, Historical 9.2%