Games Like Command: Modern Operations

From the lead designer of Cold Waters, Sea Power lets you control NATO and Warsaw Pact forces in modern naval conflict campaigns. Use your advanced naval weaponry and sensors to respect rules of engagement and defeat the enemy forces in a tense fight for initiative and air/naval supremacy.

Why similar: Military 38.9%, Simulation 19.2%, Strategy 10.6%, Naval Combat 10.2% ★, RTS 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: This title is the closest spiritual successor to the naval simulation aspects of Command, focusing on high-fidelity modern maritime warfare.

The new reference in RTS at its best! The Wargame series returns to duty, larger, richer and more spectacular than ever before. In Wargame Red Dragon, you are engaged in a large-scale conflict where Western forces clash against the Communist bloc.

Why similar: Military 33.1%, RTS 22.4%, Wargame 18.6%, Strategy 12.3%, Simulation 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic of the genre that balances deep unit variety and tactical depth with a more accessible real-time interface.

Flashpoint Campaigns: Southern Storm is a grand tactical wargame set at the height of the Cold War, with the action centered on the year 1989.

Why similar: Strategy 39.3%, Military 32.4%, Wargame 27.4%, Singleplayer 0.9%

Why You'll Like It: An exceptional operational-level wargame that captures the tension and complexity of Cold War-era military engagements.

Combat Mission Black Sea is a military grade simulation depicting a fictional series of escalations between Russian and Ukraine which results in open conflict in the summer of 2017

Why similar: Military 29.5%, Wargame 27%, Simulation 17.3%, Strategy 9.5%, Modern 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: Provides an incredibly detailed simulation of modern, near-future combat at the tactical level, emphasizing realistic unit behavior and ballistics.

War in the East 2 is the most comprehensive, most realistic, and most advanced wargame modeling Eastern Front warfare in World War Two.

Why similar: Wargame 42.3%, Simulation 32.1%, Strategy 19.4%, War 5.7%, Singleplayer 0.5%

Why You'll Like It: The pinnacle of deep, data-driven operational wargaming, offering unparalleled complexity for those who enjoy the granular detail of Command.

Spiritual Successor to the Microprose Classic “Red Storm Rising”.

Why similar: Military 37.9%, Simulation 27.2%, Strategy 12.7%, Naval Combat 12.7% ★, War 5%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a highly realistic submarine simulation that captures the tension of modern naval warfare in a more focused, tactical environment.

Rule the Waves III is a simulation of naval ship design and construction, fleet management and naval warfare from 1890 to 1970.

Why similar: Military 38.4%, Wargame 29.3%, Simulation 16.1%, Strategy 8.6%, Naval Combat 6.9% ★

Why You'll Like It: Provides a deep, realistic simulation of naval design and strategic fleet management that appeals to the same analytical mindset as Command.

Armored Brigade II revolutionizes real-time tactical warfare in 3D, focusing on the intense combined arms combat of the Cold War era, from 1965 to 1991. Boasting a meticulously researched database and huge real-world terrain maps, this game offers an unparalleled combat simulation experience.

Why similar: Wargame 23.7%, RTS 17.9%, Military 16.9%, Simulation 15.7%, Grand Strategy 10.4% ★

Why You'll Like It: A sophisticated real-time wargame that excels at modeling modern combined-arms tactics with a focus on realism and scale.

Realistic, immersive, breathtaking. WARNO is the ultimate World War III battle simulator from the masters of strategy, Eugen Systems. A Cold War turns decisively hot as you command hundreds of units on a beautiful and brutal battlefield. Outsmart, outfight, and lead your forces to total victory.

Why similar: Military 33.2%, Wargame 25.6%, RTS 17%, Simulation 8.9%, Strategy 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the creators of Wargame, this title offers a modern, high-fidelity take on Cold War-gone-hot tactical engagements.

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: Military 28.2%, Wargame 24.2%, RTS 18.9%, Simulation 15.8%, Strategy 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on modern asymmetric warfare with the same rigorous attention to tactical detail found in the rest of the Combat Mission series.

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

Why similar: Wargame 38.8%, Simulation 32.4%, Strategy 25.6%, War 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: A legendary wargame that allows for the simulation of almost any conflict at the operational level with extreme depth.

Nuclear war simulator is a detailed realistic simulation and visualization of large-scale nuclear conflicts with a focus on humanitarian consequences. It lets you design conflict scenarios and estimate the consequences using a population density map and realistic weapons effects.

Why similar: Military 22%, Simulation 19.4%, Wargame 19.4%, RTS 14.3%, Modern 13.4%

Why You'll Like It: A highly realistic and sobering simulation of global nuclear conflict that mirrors the strategic scale of Command's more destructive scenarios.

Broken Arrow is a large-scale real-time modern warfare tactics game that combines the complexity of joint-forces wargaming with action-packed real-time tactics gameplay.

Why similar: Wargame 29%, RTS 17.9%, Modern 16.7%, Military 15.2%, Strategy 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A modern real-time tactics game that emphasizes unit customization and realistic weapon systems in large-scale battles.

Graviteam Tactics: Mius-Front - tactical battalion level combat simulation. Action takes place in the summer of 1943 at Mius river and Saur-Mogila tumulus area of over 140 sq. km. Four large-scale operations for the Red Army and Wehrmacht.

Why similar: Simulation 24.5%, Wargame 24.2%, Military 19.1%, Strategy 12.7%, RTS 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: Known for its uncompromising realism and complex simulation of terrain, ballistics, and unit morale.

Real-Time Strategy/Wargame. From World War II through the Cold War and into the future, re-live or re-imagine the tensions and crises of our recent history! Guide your nation through the era of your choice in Campaigns, Scenarios, and Sandboxes, as you make every effort to become Supreme Ruler!

Why similar: Military 26.8%, Wargame 19%, RTS 14.5%, Modern 12.4%, Grand Strategy 10% ★

Why You'll Like It: Combines grand strategy with real-time tactical control, allowing players to manage entire nations through modern conflicts.

CM Cold War is set in the tipping-point years of a conflict that gripped the world for 45 years. Between 1979-1982, both the NATO and Soviet Warsaw Pact militaries began the shift away from industrialized warfare of the early 20th century and towards the modern digital battlefield of today.

Why similar: Military 27.9%, Wargame 25.5%, Simulation 17.6%, Modern 11.9%, Strategy 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: Brings the series' signature tactical simulation to the intense, high-stakes environment of the Cold War era.

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: Military 29.8%, RTS 18.8%, Wargame 15.9%, Strategy 9.9%, Simulation 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: Features a massive scale of combat with a focus on historical accuracy and complex, multi-layered tactical decision-making.

International waterways become theaters of war when the world's most formidable maritime powers exchange their fatal blows. With entire fleets at your command, you must strategically deploy vessels from every class - frigate to aircraft to nuclear submarine - to maintain the precarious balance of naval power and gain position for the...

Why similar: Wargame 36.7%, RTS 22.2%, Military 20.9%, Strategy 7%, Naval Combat 6.9% ★

Why You'll Like It: A classic naval wargame that remains relevant for its focus on modern missile-age maritime combat.

ICBM: Escalation is a grand RTS where you command armies, develop cutting-edge tech, and wield devastating weapons. Conquer enemies with conventional forces or nuclear firepower. With new modes like Standoff and Conquest, the game offers deep strategic layers in a global warfare setting.

Why similar: Wargame 27.3%, Military 21.2%, RTS 18.7%, Grand Strategy 11.9% ★, Modern 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A grand-strategy wargame focused on the global scale of nuclear and conventional warfare.

Regiments is a Real-Time Tactics game set in Germany 1989. The Cold War has gone hot, and the inferno is raging. Lead your Regiment through the fires of conflict and the fog of war. Break through the lines, call in artillery, maneuver, feign retreats, stage defenses, counter-attack. Do not relent.

Why similar: Wargame 25.6%, Military 22.3%, RTS 16.9%, Modern 10.8%, Strategy 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A focused, modern real-time tactics game that emphasizes the operational flow of armored warfare.

2 SIDES, 12 NATIONS, 750 UNITS: THE STRATEGY GAME REFERENCE IS BACK! Richer, more beautiful and more accessible, Wargame AirLand Battle is the sequel to the explosive real-time strategy game Wargame European Escalation! 1985.

Why similar: Military 36.8%, RTS 21.4%, Wargame 16.4%, Strategy 12.4%, Simulation 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the integration of air and ground forces, mirroring the cross-domain nature of Command's gameplay.

S.C.S. - Dangerous Waters allows you total control over multiple air, surface, and submarine platforms in a modern-day naval environment. Take direct control of individual crew stations and also plan and execute combined arms naval strategies from a top-down 'Commanders Eye' perspective.

Why similar: Military 42.1%, Simulation 18.6%, Strategy 11.3%, Naval Combat 9.9% ★, Difficult 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A deep, multi-platform naval simulation that allows players to manage various assets in a modern maritime theater.

Rise to power as any modern day country in a realistic military, political and economic simulation. Command your country's diplomacy, espionage, and resource management to strengthen your position. Use real-time tactical control of your military to fortify your place as the Supreme Ruler.

Why similar: Military 25%, Wargame 19.4%, RTS 14.6%, Simulation 11.2%, Modern 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: Updates the classic formula with modern geopolitical scenarios and improved tactical simulation capabilities.

The New Fatal Error DLC includes a new 5-mission Operation and touch-screen controls.

Why similar: Military 32.1%, RTS 21.1%, Wargame 19.3%, Strategy 13.5%, Simulation 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: The title that defined the modern real-time wargame genre with its focus on Cold War hardware and tactics.

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: Military 25.7%, Wargame 23.4%, RTS 19.6%, Simulation 15.1%, Strategy 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a deep tactical simulation experience that rewards careful planning and understanding of unit capabilities.

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: Military 32.9%, RTS 25.7%, Simulation 12.3%, Strategy 11.9%, Wargame 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical wargame that emphasizes the importance of line-of-sight and unit positioning in a realistic historical setting.

Take command in Europe's greatest 18th-century war. Equip & customize regiments, manage supplies, and engage in brutal real-time battles across procedural campaigns. Resources and replacements are scarce, and keeping your best men alive may matter more than any single victory.

Why similar: Military 33.5%, Wargame 20.3%, RTS 18.1%, Simulation 10.6%, Strategy 8.8%

Graviteam Tactics: Operation Star is a sequel to Achtung Panzer: Kharkov 1943. It’s an Eastern Front war game with solid graphics and sprawling battlefields that really emphasizes the scope of WWII tank combat.Want to step into the role of a commander in the very heart of Kharkov’s defense?

Why similar: Wargame 28.8%, Military 19.1%, Strategy 18.7%, RTS 14.4%, Simulation 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a rigorous simulation of historical armored engagements with a focus on realistic unit interaction.

Shadow Empire is a deep turn-based 4X wargame with a unique blend of military focus, procedurally generated content and role-playing features. Players take the seat of the supreme ruler of a small nation, with the goal of reconquering a devastated planet.

Why similar: Wargame 38.4%, Simulation 21.6%, Grand Strategy 17.6% ★, Strategy 12.8%, War 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A unique blend of 4X, grand strategy, and wargaming that offers immense depth in logistics and military management.

Carrier Command 2 is the real-time strategy game that puts you in command of a futuristic carrier capable of deploying a vast array of aircraft and amphibious units. Compete against AI or human players and hop into every single vehicle to take matters into your own hands!

Why similar: Military 24.5%, Wargame 21.2%, RTS 17%, Simulation 13.7%, Grand Strategy 9.9% ★

War Room is a realistic strategy, taking you straight into the heat of the war in Afghanistan.

Why similar: Military 30.9%, RTS 17.1%, Wargame 14.8%, Simulation 14.1%, Strategy 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A simulation that puts the player in the role of a strategic commander, focusing on the flow of information and command decisions.

Real Time Strategy with a high degree of realism. The game is based on a true story.

Why similar: Military 31.2%, Wargame 21.9%, RTS 17.9%, Modern 13.2%, Strategy 6.1%

Command Ops 2 is a wargame engine that lets you assess, plan, order and react at the operational level just like a real Corps, Division and Brigade commander. What sets Command Ops 2 apart from the competition is the most advanced and realistic model of command decision-making.

Why similar: Wargame 31.4%, Military 25.6%, Simulation 21.9%, Strategy 15.6%, War 4.2%

Call to Arms offers an innovative mix of real-time strategy and 3rd, as well as 1st person controls. Set in the time of modern warfare, the game offers realistically modeled vehicles and heavy weaponry. Command your troops to victory or fight by yourself in the 3rd or 1st person action mode.

Why similar: Military 40.5%, RTS 19.2%, Strategy 15%, Simulation 9.3%, Modern 8.1%

Command ships, submarines and aircraft in the South Pacific during WWII.

Why similar: Simulation 26.7%, Strategy 16.5%, Wargame 15.3%, Military 15.1%, Naval Combat 10.9% ★

Modern-warfare RTS/sandbox game inspired by the real conflicts in the Middle East. Fight a counter-insurgency war, protect the civilian population, casevac your wounded and decide how the world sees your struggle. And remember - no one gets left behind.

Why similar: Military 34.1%, Wargame 15%, Simulation 14.1%, RTS 13.3%, Strategy 10%

Combat Mission Fortress Italy brings wargamers to the "soft underbelly of Europe", a place that was anything but.

Why similar: Wargame 29.5%, Military 20.7%, Simulation 16.9%, RTS 16.1%, Strategy 13.1%

Take command of your hand-tailored fleet of space warships and use realistic radar, electronic warfare, advanced movement controls in 3D space, and precision targeting to outmaneuver and outwit your opponents in a simulation-heavy tactical space game like no other.

Why similar: Military 35.6%, RTS 17.6%, Simulation 13.9%, Grand Strategy 12.6% ★, Strategy 8.5%

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

Why similar: Wargame 25%, RTS 21.2%, Military 17.1%, Simulation 16.1%, Strategy 16.1%

Command military Special Ops Teams in gripping tactical combat against a Middle East-based terrorist network. Sequel to RockPaperShotgun's "Best Tactics Game of 2014".

Why similar: Military 55.5%, RTS 21.2%, Strategy 11.7%, War 7.6%, Co-op 3.3%

Harpoon Classic 97 a naval warfare simulation game that builds on the legacy of the original Harpoon®. Command naval forces, including ships, submarines, and aircraft, across global theaters like the Nth Atlantic, Indian Ocean, Persian Gulf and Mediterranean, a realistic modern naval combat.

Why similar: Wargame 23.5%, Military 22.8%, RTS 17.4%, Simulation 15.1%, Strategy 14%

Design warships the way you want them, command fleets, win the naval arms race for your nation!

Why similar: Military 29.6%, Wargame 23%, RTS 11.8%, Grand Strategy 11% ★, Simulation 10.9%

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: Military 33.6%, Wargame 27.7%, RTS 22%, Strategy 9.2%, Realistic 3.9%

Use the radio to give commands to the soldiers on the battlefield. Keep track of the situation based on their voice reports only. Lead US platoons to clash with Vietcong in a realistic, innovative approach to the RTS genre. Make hard choices in a narrative driven experience, and face the outcome.

Why similar: Military 28.5%, Wargame 23.1%, RTS 15.2%, Simulation 14.5%, Strategy 6.6%

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

Why similar: Strategy 97.2%, Singleplayer 2.8%

Close Combat is a pausable real-time wargame series, heavily focused on historical accuracy and realistic soldier psychological profiles. In Close Combat: The Longest Day take command of either the Allied Expeditionary Force or Germany’s Wehrmacht.

Why similar: Simulation 36.4%, Strategy 21%, Military 17.7%, Wargame 14.3%, RTS 10.6%

The latest expansion of the ultra-realistic world simulator, where you play as the head of state or the opposition! New Features: tourism simulator, party strategies with regime censures, personal wealth management, a European army, AI and robotics.

Why similar: Wargame 20.7%, Simulation 20.1%, RTS 15.6%, Military 13.1%, Grand Strategy 10.8% ★

Falcon 4.0 breaks the sight-and-sound barrier with its cutting-edge graphics, realism, dynamic campaigns and multiplayer gameplay.

Why similar: Military 41.3%, Wargame 21.2%, Simulation 18%, Strategy 6.8%, War 5.9%

Real-time dynamic tactics with the strong focus on squad positioning and collaboration. Connect to the warzone from your home PC and orchestrate modern military operations from the Drone Perspective.

Why similar: Military 24%, Wargame 23.2%, RTS 16.3%, Modern 14.6%, Strategy 7.6%

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: Military 30.8%, RTS 22%, Strategy 17.6%, Simulation 16%, War 7.4%

Ultimate Admiral: Age of Sail is a tactical wargame from the creators of the Ultimate General series set amidst the epic naval campaigns in the period of the American Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars.

Why similar: Simulation 34.6%, Strategy 22.4%, Naval Combat 14.5% ★, Wargame 10.4%, RTS 9.5%

Close Combat – Last Stand Arnhem is part of Close Combat series. Its design is based on the critically acclaimed Close Combat – A Bridge Too Far, originally developed by Atomic Games, as well as the more recent Close Combat: The Longest Day.

Why similar: Simulation 34%, Military 20.6%, Strategy 20.1%, Wargame 18.2%, War 4.4%

Act of Aggression – Reboot Edition brings the techno-thriller RTS game Act of Aggression to a higher level. The Reboot Edition offers a full gameplay overhaul in skirmish mode against the AI and in your multiplayer battles.

Why similar: RTS 39.5%, Military 38.3%, Strategy 17%, War 4.3%, Co-op 0.6%

The new 5th edition of the hyperrealistic global simulator game where you play as the Head of State or as the opposition or the president of a large multinational company, with a completely redesigned interface, a new ultra-detailed map, complete control of companies and new scenarios for 2024.

Why similar: Wargame 21.6%, Military 17.6%, RTS 16.5%, Simulation 14.3%, Grand Strategy 11% ★

In Close Combat: Cross of Iron you start off as a junior officer leading your men into battle in real-time, focusing on the Eastern Front of World War II. Earn promotions as you deal with an unforgiving enemy. Fight and survive through the frozen winter, hot dusty summer and muddy autumn.

Why similar: Military 23.6%, Simulation 23.5%, Wargame 21.5%, RTS 18.1%, Strategy 13%

Take charge of the most deadly modern-day submarines in the world - three distinct submarines across two unique and challenging campaigns. Utilize cutting-edge sensor and weapon technology to locate, track and destroy the enemy - even deliver Tomahawk missiles to inland targets.

Why similar: Military 34.2%, Wargame 24%, Simulation 15.4%, Strategy 9%, Naval Combat 7.7% ★

Unity of Command II is the sequel to one of the most critically acclaimed strategy games of all time; a game critics called 'the perfect gateway' into computer war games.

Why similar: Military 26.7%, Wargame 25.5%, Simulation 16.1%, Strategy 15.2%, Grand Strategy 11.7% ★

Three years after the conflict in Chernarus, portrayed in the original Arma 2, a new flashpoint explodes in the Green Sea Region. Coalition forces led by the US Army are deployed to Takistan to quickly restore peace and prevent further civilian casualties.

Why similar: Military 45.4%, Simulation 25.7%, Strategy 7.6%, Modern 6.6%, War 4.2%

Black One Blood Brothers is a tactical military shooter game where strategy and coordination are key. Command a squad of top operators, with unique skills, through high-risk missions around the globe. Customize your crew, plan your missions, and adjust on the fly for a vast replayability.

Why similar: Military 46.3%, Simulation 19.2%, Wargame 16.8%, Strategy 8.6%, War 4.6%